Yukon Motorcycle Test 01

For aspiring motorcyclists, the Yukon Motorcycle Test is a rite of passage and an essential step towards the open road. This comprehensive guide aims to demystify the test process and provide valuable insights for new and experienced riders preparing to navigate the Yukon’s unique licensing requirements.

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You can reduce the risk of a crash by becoming a competent rider and...?

Wearing sunglasses

Making good decisions

All of these

Never riding in the rain

2 / 30

Which of the following is not a strategy for handling engine failure?

Turn on your hazard lights if your motorcycle is equipped with them

Try to get to the nearest exit or service area or pull off the road as far as possible if you are on a busy highway or freeway. Avoid stopping on a bridge or in a tunnel if at all possible

Signal and steer to the edge of the road

Stay away from the clutch lever so as not to disengage the engine from the transmission

3 / 30

According to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, how many motorcycle crashes results in head or neck injuries for the rider?

1 in 3

1 in 5

3 in every 10

Half

4 / 30

You will be issued a licence restricting you from carrying passengers if you are taking a test on what size motorcycle?

A motorcycle 230 cc or less

A motorcycle 250 cc or less

A motorcycle 200 cc or less

A motorcycle 300 cc or less

5 / 30

Why should you avoid buying a used helmet?

All of these

It may have been in a crash, and the damage may not be obvious

It can't always be adjusted correctly

It may cost more than a new helmet

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What is a good way to help you make the right decisions?

Being able to predict the riding environment

All of these

Checking the traffic reports

Only ride in good weather

7 / 30

Which statement is FALSE? If you are caught riding or driving while you are prohibited, the following can happen...?

A jail term

Your vehicle could be impounded

You may be subject to fines

Doubled insurance rates

8 / 30

How often are helmets effective in preventing head injuries?

67% of crashes

25% of crashes

33% of crashes

58% of crashes

9 / 30

Which of the following is not one of the things to consider when purchasing a bike?

Your skill level

Where you live

Your size and strength

Your riding goals

10 / 30

Do motorcycle ABS systems allow you to both brake and steer at the same time, just like in cars?

Only on wet roads

Only on gravel roads

Yes

11 / 30

When should you stay in an off-street practice site?

Never

Until you're confident in your basic riding skills, such as braking, turning and changing gears

Once traffic dies down

Until it gets dark

12 / 30

Which statement is false? You need to know and accept the limits of the following...?

The limits of your motorcycle

The road conditions

Other road users

Your riding skills

13 / 30

Which of the following is not a strategy for handling a flat tire?

Ease off the throttle

Avoid braking if possible. But if you must brake, use the brake for the tire that isn't flat

Shift your weight on top of the flat tire

Hold the handlebars firmly and keep the motorcycle upright

14 / 30

Which statement is FALSE? A smart rider chooses to:

Be fit to ride

Make good decisions

Take responsibility

To ride in a pack of vehicles

15 / 30

Which statement is false? Choose a helmet that meets Yukon's laws by looking for one with a label that shows it meets the following...?

DOT

MTO

Snell M2010

Snell M2005

16 / 30

Which of the following is not a strategy for steering in an emergency?

Accelerate quickly

To return to your original direction of travel, press on the other handlebar once you have cleared the hazard

Apply firm pressure to the handlebar on the side to which you intend to turn

Look in the direction you want to go

17 / 30

Which statement is FALSE? A motorcycle rider has to balance the bike while doing what?

Cleaning their helmet shield

Dealing with traffic

Watching for hazards

Operating a set of controls

18 / 30

How should a helmet feel once you put it on?

Loose around the ears

Loose below the chin

None of these

Snug all around the head

19 / 30

Why should you replace your helmet every few years?

Because your head changes size

The newer ones look better

Because of natural deterioration

Better aerodynamics

20 / 30

Which statement is false? Riding gear does the following...?

Help protect you from injury

Allows you to blend into the background from other road users

Protect you from the weather

Enhance your comfort

21 / 30

Is there any exception to a rider or passenger from wearing a motorcycle helmet?

Learners only

Yes

Riders with 20+ years of experience

22 / 30

Which of the following is not a strategy for avoiding a skid?

Don't brake with too much force

Don't turn too sharply

Keep your weight forward

Don't accelerate suddenly

23 / 30

Which statement is false? Top contributing factors in for at-fault vehicles in motorcycle crashes include...?

Speed

Impaired driving

Distraction

Tired

24 / 30

A thinking rider always puts what first?

None of these

Safety

Time management

Fuel economy

25 / 30

Which statement is false? Another part of making good choices is to know yourself and understand the things that can influence your riding, including...?

Pressure from other road users

The time of day you ride

Influences from peers

Influences from the media

26 / 30

The most common reasons for a re-examination are...?

A medical report indicating a health problem or a police report indicating that the person was unsure of how to handle a common riding or driving situation

Expired insurance

An expired license for more than 30 days

All of these

27 / 30

Once you get your motorcycle license, how can you keep your riding skills sharp?

Watch up-to-date videos

Nothing

Read motorcycle articles

Ask an experienced rider to watch you ride and suggest how you can improve your techniques

28 / 30

How often do helmets prevent fatal injuries?

58% of the time

All the time

29% of the time

12% of the time

29 / 30

What should happen before accepting passengers?

Buy additional helmets

Plan the day trip

All of these

Become an experienced rider

30 / 30

How does the compact size and shape of motorcycles make them to other road users?

All of these

A nuisance

Invisible

Enviable

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Test Requirements and Format

The test contains two components: a written exam and a riding skills test. The written portion evaluates your understanding of crucial motorcycle operation principles, road safety, and the Yukon laws specific to two-wheeled vehicles. The practical test, often considered the more demanding leg of the exam, assesses your ability to handle a motorcycle in real-world situations, including traffic, turns, and other common riding scenarios.