Northwest Territories Motorcycle Test 07

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The presence of a motorcycle in this position does what?

Creates a wind draft to follow

Shows the rest the best position to be in

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

All of these

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Why should a riding group be an odd number?

Easier to pass traffic

All of these

It's a more manageable group number

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

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

None of these

A small trailer

In tank or saddle bags designed for motorcycles

Backpacks

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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 1 second

A minimum of 3 seconds

A minimum of 2 seconds

A minimum of 3 car lengths

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

Increase it to 3 or 4 seconds

Keep it at 3 to 4 car lengths

Increase it to 5 to 6 seconds

Maintain the same

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A motorcycle and sidecar unit may do what during acceleration?

Pull to the right

Lag

Pull to the left

Lean forward

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

In a staggered pattern within the same lane

Single file

Alternating lanes

Pairs

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Mounting cargo anywhere behind the rear axle can do what?

Affect control of the motorcycle

Improve mileage

Act like a braking mechanism

Increase speed

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What is a staggered position?

Single file in the same lane with space on either side

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

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

Groups of 3 riders

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

Only when clear

Yes

When no other traffic is around

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

For better acceleration

It looks better

To maintain balance

It's more comfortable

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

The lane farthest to the right

The lane with less traffic

The lane farthest left

The centre lane

13 / 25

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

2 car lengths

2 seconds

Half second

One second

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

Centre position

Right position

Left position

Where ever they feel comfortable

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Riding groups should have no more than how many riders?

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Who should be in the lead position of the group?

The rider who planned the trip

An experienced rider

Anyone willing to be the leader

The rider with the biggest bike for better visibility

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

All of these

The passenger will have a better scenic view

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

The passenger will have a better chance to communicate with you

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

Yes

When instructed to do so

Only if needed

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

Track straight

Pull to the side

Push forward

Push back

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What should you use to secure your load?

Rope

Elastic bungee cords or nets

Chains

Twine

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

None of these

Poor mileage

The motorcycle difficult to control

Locked brakes

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Where should heavy items be placed in the trailer?

At the very back of the trailer

Over or as close as possible to the axle

Behind the axle

At the very front of the trailer

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What is referred to as the dominant position?

The left lane

The left position of the lane

The right position of the lane

The centre position of the lane

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

Downhill only

As a total group

One at a time

On a flat section

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