Northwest Territories Motorcycle Test 07

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What should you do with your following distance when you carry a passenger?

Increase it to 5 to 6 seconds

Keep it at 3 to 4 car lengths

Maintain the same

Increase it to 3 or 4 seconds

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Mounting cargo anywhere behind the rear axle can do what?

Increase speed

Improve mileage

Affect control of the motorcycle

Act like a braking mechanism

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The third rider rides a minimum of how far behind the leader in the same portion of the lane as the leader?

A minimum of 2 seconds

A minimum of 1 second

A minimum of 3 car lengths

A minimum of 3 seconds

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The presence of a motorcycle in this position does what?

All of these

Shows the rest the best position to be in

Creates a wind draft to follow

It prevents another vehicle from entering the lane until safely past the lead rider

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Riders on a two-lane highway must pass...?

One at a time

Downhill only

On a flat section

As a total group

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When should the rider pass?

All of these

When signaled to do so

When there is enough space in front of the vehicle being passed

When there is a big enough back draft

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Why should you load saddle bags with about the same weight on each side of the motorcycle?

For better acceleration

To maintain balance

It's more comfortable

It looks better

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Is it illegal to ride side by side in the same lane?

Yes

When no other traffic is around

Only when clear

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If you carry cargo, it is safest to carry it...?

In tank or saddle bags designed for motorcycles

Backpacks

None of these

A small trailer

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Braking forces can cause the motorcycle and sidecar to do what?

Track straight

Push forward

Pull to the side

Push back

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The second rider stays a minimum of how far behind the leader in the other portion of the same lane

2 car lengths

Half second

2 seconds

One second

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What is a staggered position?

The riders are in alternating right and left positions behind the leader in the same lane

The riders are in alternating right and left positions behind the leader in 2 lanes

Groups of 3 riders

Single file in the same lane with space on either side

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Are you able to use the same lane to pass another motorcycle?

Yes

Only if needed

When instructed to do so

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Where should heavy items be placed in the trailer?

At the very front of the trailer

Over or as close as possible to the axle

At the very back of the trailer

Behind the axle

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A motorcycle and sidecar unit may do what during acceleration?

Pull to the right

Pull to the left

Lag

Lean forward

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On a multi-lane highway, usually the best choice is for the group to ride in is...?

The lane with less traffic

The lane farthest left

The centre lane

The lane farthest to the right

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Who should be in the lead position of the group?

The rider who planned the trip

The rider with the biggest bike for better visibility

Anyone willing to be the leader

An experienced rider

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What should you use to secure your load?

Twine

Chains

Elastic bungee cords or nets

Rope

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What is referred to as the dominant position?

The left position of the lane

The centre position of the lane

The left lane

The right position of the lane

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Unexpected or sudden movements by the passenger will cause what to happen?

The motorcycle difficult to control

None of these

Poor mileage

Locked brakes

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To keep a riding group together, and maintain an adequate space cushion, how should you ride?

Alternating lanes

In a staggered pattern within the same lane

Single file

Pairs

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On a two-lane highway (one lane for travel in each direction), the leader should ride...?

Left position

Right position

Centre position

Where ever they feel comfortable

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Why should a riding group be an odd number?

Easier to pass traffic

It's a more manageable group number

All of these

This allows the lead rider and the last rider see each other easier

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Riding groups should have no more than how many riders?

25 / 25

Why should you instruct your passenger to look over your shoulder in the direction of an approaching turn or curve?

The passenger will have a better scenic view

The passenger will have a better chance to communicate with you

All of these

The passenger will be ready to lean with you when you and the motorcycle lean during a turn or curve

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