Alberta Motorcycle Test 03

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Alberta Motorcycle Practice Test 03

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When both brakes are applied, there is a transfer of rider weight to where?

The rear of the motorcycle

The front of the motorcycle

The right side of the motorcycle

To the opposite side of the curve

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What is referred to as threshold braking?

A pulsating braking action

Just before the wheels lock

A full lockup

None of these

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Can you shift down several gears at a time?

Only while braking

Only in an emergency stop

Yes

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On a hill, it is best to park...?

Sideways

At a 45-degree angle

Facing downhill

Facing uphill

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How long does perception time normally take?

¼ of a second

½ of a second

1 second

¾ of a second

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What is push-steering also know as?

Counter-balancing

Low-steering

Counter-steering

None of these

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Which of the following is not a method for starting on an uphill slope?

Pull the clutch lever all the way in, then use your left foot to shift into first gear, continuing to hold your clutch lever in all the way

Place your left foot firmly on the ground again, and then apply the rear brake with your right foot

Keep the rear brake on. Release the front brake, and then open the throttle slightly with your right hand

With your feet firmly on the ground, and the engine in first gear and running, use your front brake to keep the motorcycle in place

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Your rear wheel should be within how many centimetres of the curb?

100

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At what degree angle are you parking the motorcycle to the curb or edge of roadway?

25 degrees

45 to 60 degrees

30 degrees

90 degrees

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Pushing on the left-hand grip will cause the motorcycle to do what?

Lean right

Balance the weight

Go straight

Lean left

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What is the advantage of downshifting while braking?

You can avoid using your front brakes

You can avoid using your rear brakes

No advantage at all

It will allow you to use the engine to help the motorcycle slow down

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How long does reaction time normally take?

¾ of a second

½ of a second

1 second

¼ of a second

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What is referred to as upshifting?

Changing to a higher gear

Using an automatic shifter

None of these

Skipping a gear

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Riding with your brake partially applied activates the brake light, may confuse other drivers, and will cause what to happen?

Unnecessary wear on the brakes

Warning lights to appear

A loss of traction

All of these

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Which of the following is not something to consider when choosing and maintaining your tires?

Tread patterns

Synthetic tires

Wear and tread depth

Tire pressure

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Why should you shift down through each gear when slowing or stopping?

It saves the brakes

It saves the gears

It is more economical

You will know when you are in first gear

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Why should you downshift through the gears to first gear before stopping?

It saves the gears

So the engine won't stall

It saves fuel

So you can move forward quickly if necessary

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Which statement is FALSE? What are the factors that determine the time and distance required to stop?

Braking

Sound

Reaction

Perception

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Which statement is FALSE? Any sudden change in acceleration or braking to the rear wheel can do what while going around a curve or corner?

Cause a surge of power

Affect balance

Reduce the tire contact with the road surface

Affect control

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When parking your motorcycle what direction should the front wheel be facing?

Straight

All the way to the left

A slight angle to the right, away from the traffic

All the way to the right

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How would you brake when stopping under normal conditions?

Apply the front brake and rear brake at the same time

It doesn't matter

Apply the front brake and then the rear brake 2 seconds later

Apply the rear brake and then the front brake 2 seconds later

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When should you reduce your speed and change gears for a curve or corner, to have the best control?

Before entering the curve or corner

As you begin to enter the curve or corner

One third of the way around the curve or corner

Half way around the curve or corner

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Are motorcycles allowed to angle park?

Yes

Depends on the current conditions

Only where signed

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When it is raining, when are the roads most slippery?

After a day of rain

After the water begins to pool

During the first few minutes

After 60 minutes

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If the motorcycle is going too fast for the selected gear and you downshift, what could happen?

The rear wheel locks

The front wheel locks

Nothing

The rear wheel may skid

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