Saskatchewan Motorcycle Test 03

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Saskatchewan Motorcycle Practice Test 03

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Are motorcyclists allowed to ride two abreast?

Yes

Without traffic around

Only on highways

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Why is it important to stay away from the edge of the road when you make sharp turns at intersections or enter and leave freeways?

Water tends to pool there

All of these

The curves are sharper

Dirt and gravel tend to collect along the sides of the pavement

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Is the front brake more effective on slippery surfaces?

Only at high speed

Yes

With a smaller bike

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Why should you not ride in thunderstorms?

All of these

To improve your visibility

To improve your traction

To reduce the risk of being struck my lightening

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If someone is following you too closely, you should...?

Change lane position

Speed up

Wave them to pass

Change lanes and let them pass

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You should cross railway tracks at...?

30 degrees

Straight on

45 to 90 degrees

15 degrees

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If there is a car ahead at night, how can you use it to your advantage?

It means you won't need to use your headlight

It can find road defects that you can avoid

Its lights can give you a better view of the road ahead than your own light

All of these

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Does hard-packed snow have less traction than loose snow?

Loose deep snow is worse

Yes

No, they are the same

Hard-packed snow is like pavement

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What is the best position to ride in on a gravel road?

Close to the centre of the road at the top of the crowning

The tire tracks

Close to the shoulder

The centre of the lane

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If you find you are unable to avoid riding on a very slippery surface such as ice or snow, slow down as much as possible before you get to it and...?

Apply the rear brakes intermittently

Apply the brakes gently

Pull the clutch and coast across

Downshift rapidly

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What is a sissy bar?

A higher-than-normal handlebar

A handlebar extension

Footpegs

A high bar or frame mounted on the back of the seat

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Motorcycle drivers in the MGDL program are prohibited from riding between which hours?

6 pm to 6 am

Midnight to 6 am

1/2 hour before sunset until the 1/2 hour after sunrise

9 pm to midnight

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What can you do to get a better view through the curve?

Slow down

Move to one side of the lane or the other

None of these

Stand up on the footrests

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When it is safe to change lanes, you should look, then signal and...?

Slow down

Look again

Speed up

Move

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The smart thing to do while dealing with foggy conditions is...?

Tap your brake occasionally to be seen from behind

Slow down so you can see beyond your stopping distance

Find a safe place to stop and wait for conditions to improve

Keep your high beam headlight on

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What is lane splitting?

Riding down the centre of the lane

Moving from one lane to the next

Riding on the line between lanes of traffic

None of these

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Do prescriptions, over the counter and illegal drugs all affect your brain function while driving?

Yes

Only if there is a warning label

Only if combined with alcohol

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Speed limits posted on curves apply to...?

All of these

Ideal surface conditions

Larger motorcycles

Expert riders

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What are highway pegs?

None of these

Pegs mounted behind the footrests to allow for better aerodynamics

Pegs mounted on the front of the motorcycle to allow the rider to stretch their legs

Longer pegs that stick out from the motorcycle than regular pegs

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Oil from other vehicles tends to build up in the centre of the lane, particularly near...?

All of these

The top of hills

Intersections where vehicles slow down or stop

The bottom of hills

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Which statement is FALSE? Icy or snow-covered patches may be found at...?

Parking garages

Shady parts of the roadway

Bridges

Open, wind-swept areas

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When approaching an intersection, which lane position should you ride in?

The lane position that will make you the most visible

None of these

The right lane position as that will be the closest to the approaching driver

The left lane position

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Old, worn pavement is smooth and slippery and these extra-slippery sections are visible if you look for...?

All of these

The dips in the pavement

The shiny areas on the road

The standing water

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Why should you approach an intersection slowly?

All of these

You improve your visibility into the intersection

If a driver does pull out suddenly, your chances of making a quick stop or a quick turn are better

It gives you time to decide what to do

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Does wind, cold and rain make you tire quickly?

Only in extreme conditions

Yes

Only when you're tired to start with

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Which statement is FALSE? To handle uneven surfaces, you should...?

Keep your motorcycle as upright as possible and avoid turning

Take the uneven surface at more than a 90-degree angle

Slow down to reduce the impact

Rise slightly on the footrests so that you can absorb the shock with your knees and elbows

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What lowers tire pressure the most?

Cold weather

Lack of use

Hot weather

None of these

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Which statement is FALSE? By staying in the left portion of the lane, you can avoid the problems caused by...?

People stepping from between cars

Moving traffic

Drivers getting out of cars

Doors opening

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While riding in the rain, should you test your brakes?

Only if riding without using them for more than 60 minutes

Yes

Only if they have shown a problem

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What's the main problem with highway pegs?

All of these

It takes too long to reach the foot brake in an emergency

They cause a leg cramp

They reduce aerodynamics

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