Northwest Territories Motorcycle Test 04

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1 / 25

What is the minimum safe following distance?

2 to 3 car lengths

When you can see the tires of the vehicle ahead

2 to 3 seconds

5 metres

2 / 25

Which statement is false? Why is the left portion of a lane usually the safest place to ride on a two-lane roadway?

Be seen more easily in rear view mirrors of vehicles you are following

Be seen more easily by oncoming vehicles

You see oncoming vehicles more easily

It provides the best traction

3 / 25

Which statement is false? A space cushion allows you...?

To reduce the risk of having another vehicle collide with you from behind

An escape route if stopping is not possible

Time and space to take action to avoid a hazard or collision

Improve visibility

4 / 25

Which statement is false? What are your options if a vehicle suddenly enters your lane?

Use your horn

Quickly swerve into the space they came from

Reduce your speed

Stop

5 / 25

Where should you position your motorcycle while riding on a multi-lane roadway?

The left position

Any of the above

The centre position

The right position

6 / 25

During a curve, look well ahead and keep your eyes looking where?

15 metres ahead on the inside of the curve

At your steering

Through the curve to where you want to go

15 metres ahead on the outside of the curve

7 / 25

When you need to ride in the lane next to the dividing yellow line on a multi-lane roadway, where should you position your motorcycle?

It does not matter

The left portion of the lane

The centre portion of the lane

The right portion of the lane

8 / 25

Which of the following is not a sign that a vehicle may pull away from a parked position?

Lit brake lights

An open window

A person in the driver's seat

A flashing signal light

9 / 25

On a multi-lane road, which is the best riding position on a multi-lane roadway?

In the right lane

Any of the above

In the left lane

Whichever lane offers you quickest travel

10 / 25

When passing parked vehicles, where should you position your motorcycle?

In the centre of your lane

In the left portion of your lane

Anywhere that provides the best traction

In the next lane

11 / 25

Why should you avoid riding close to the edge of your lane or to the curb?

This may encourage other drivers to move into your lane

It creates poor visibility

Traction is less in those positions

All of these

12 / 25

Why should you avoid riding between a large vehicle and the curb?

It creates too much wind pushing against your motorcycle

That vehicle may be turning right and won't see you

It reduces your aerodynamics

You can't fit your motorcycle in that space

13 / 25

Why should you avoid slowing or accelerating suddenly while in the curve when the motorcycle is leaning?

It can cause the steering to straighten out too soon

The sudden change in speed could cause a sudden burst of power

The sudden change in speed could cause the motorcycle to lose traction

It can throw off your timing

14 / 25

Which statement is false? Skids are often the result of...?

Improper weight shift

Improper use of the brakes

Improper use of the clutch

Improper use of the throttle

15 / 25

Which space cushion is easiest to control?

To the left

In front

To the right

Behind

16 / 25

Which statement is false? What risks could happen while passing a parked vehicle?

A vehicle door being opened into your path

A trunk opening causing poor visibility ahead

A vehicle leaving the parked position

A person stepping out from in front of a parked vehicle

17 / 25

When travelling around a curve, you and the motorcycle must lean toward which direction?

The outside of the curve

Depends on the curve

Stay straight and balanced

The inside of the curve

18 / 25

When must the motorcycle lean more?

With a greater speed

With a left curve

With a sharper turn

With a right curve

19 / 25

Are you allowed to ride next to another motorcycle in the same lane?

Only within city limits

Only will riding in a group of 4 or more riders

Yes

20 / 25

What should you do if the vehicle behind is following you too closely?

Brake intermittently to get them to slow down

Ride closer to the right position in your lane

Reduce your speed slightly to allow the vehicle to pass and to increase your following distance from the vehicle in front of you

Speed up to get ride of them

21 / 25

What is the best protection you have while riding near other vehicles?

The use of your horn

Properly maintained brakes

A good helmet

Create a manageable space cushion around you

22 / 25

What is the best thing to do if you are not familiar with the road?

Follow the path of other riders

Call for help

Reduce speed

Stop

23 / 25

You can apply both brakes in a curve in an emergency, but do not do this while the motorcycle is...?

Entering a curve

Exceeding 40 km/h

Already going below 20 km/h

Leaning

24 / 25

If a skid occurs, what should you do?

Look and steer in the direction you want to go

All of these

Brake firmly

Steer the opposite direction

25 / 25

If you cannot see the driver in a vehicle's mirrors, what does that mean?

Nothing

The driver probably cannot see you

You are well behind that vehicle

You are out of their blind spot

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