Newfoundland Motorcycle Practice Test 02

Are you ready to hit the roads of Newfoundland on your motorcycle? Before you can experience the freedom of riding, it’s important to pass your motorcycle test and ensure that you are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge for safe driving.

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The sharper the turn...?

None of these

The less you need to lean

The more you must lean

Quicker you move

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Which statement is FALSE? The motorcycle balance test will consist of these maneuvers...?

Upshifting/downshifting (changing gears while riding

Straight line balance (riding as quickly as you can through a pylon course)

Controlling the engine (starting and shutting down the engine during the test)

operating the controls (being able to designate any of the major-minor operating controls)

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When you ride over rain grooves or a metal bridge grating, the motorcycle will tend to...?

Wander back and forth

Lose steering ability

None of these

Skid with the rear wheel

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When approaching two lanes of vehicles stopped at a traffic light, you should stop where?

Behind the last vehicle in either lane

At the bumper of either vehicle

To the far right for better visibility

Between both lanes

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To get a motorcycle licence in our province you must be a minimum of...?

15 years of age with parental approval

18 years of age

21 years of age

16 years of age with parental approval

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Which statement is FALSE? You are required to pass...?

A motorcycle balance test maneuver

Written and sign test

A road test in traffic

A test on instruments

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The contact patch of your two tires with the road surface is approximately equal to the size of...?

Your palm

Your foot

The width of your hand

Your two fists

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The trick to making a quick turn is...?

Leaning forward to add more weight over the front wheel

To get the motorcycle to lean quickly in the opposite direction you wish to turn

To get the motorcycle to lean quickly in the direction you wish to turn

Keep the bike upright as much as possible

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What increases stopping distances?

All of these

Older motorcycles

Skids

Inexperience

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Which statement is FALSE? The following are steps required to start a motorcycle on a hill...?

Open the throttle a little bit for more power

Change to the foot brake to hold the cycle while you operate the throttle with your right hand

Release the clutch gradually. If you release it too quickly, the front wheel may come off the ground or the engine may stop - or both

Do not touch the brake while you start the engine and shift into first gear

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What can cause a skid on slippery surfaces?

Sudden changes in speed or direction

All of these

Actions from other road users

Older bikes

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Which statement is FALSE? To operate a motorcycle on uneven surfaces, you should...?

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

Maintain speed

If you have to cross the tracks, slow down and cross as close to a 90-degree angle as possible

Straighten out your course so that the motorcycle is upright

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What should you do if your throttle sticks?

Roll the throttle slightly to loosen it

Ride the front brake

Immediately squeeze the clutch lever

Ride the rear brake

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Both of the passenger's feet should always...?

Hanging back

Hang down while cruising

Be on the back of your pegs

Be on their pegs

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Which of the following does not cause a front wheel wobble?

Loose bearings

A new mounted windshield

Unequal tire inflation

Bent or misaligned wheel

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What should you not do if you develop a speed wobble?

Brake

Gradually release the throttle

Ease off the road

Hold the handlebars firmly instead of loosely

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Which statement is FALSE? To drive safely at night, you must do these things...?

Allow a shorter distance between yourself and the vehicle ahead so you can use their headlights

Reduce your speed and don't overdrive your headlights. Be sure you are going slowly enough to stop before reaching something your headlight shows on the road ahead

Use your high beam whenever you are not following or meeting a vehicle to get all the light you can

Use the vehicle ahead. Its headlights can give you a better view of the road and its bouncing tail lights can alert you to bumps or rough pavement

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Which statement is FALSE? When you report for the balance test you should have...?

An approved helmet and eye protection

Your motorcycle - with only a few defects

Motorcycle registration permit

Proof of insurance (pink liability card)

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Which statement is FALSE? As a Level I motorcycle operator, you will be restricted to these conditions while learning...?

Accompanied by a licenced motorcycle driver with 2 years driving experience, on another motorcycle or in a motor vehicle

Novice driver must have a BAC of 0 mg % and accompanying driver cannot exceed 50 mg % BAC

No upgrade to commercial class. Not permitted to drive after darkness (one half hour before sunset to one half hour after sunrise

Passenger NOT permitted

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With a Level I license, permitted on highways where posted speed limit exceeds 80 KM/H?

Yes

Only with a supervisor driver

Only during certain periods of the day

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Why should you stay away from the edge of the road when you make sharp turns at intersections or enter and leave freeways at high speed?

Dirt or gravel tends to collect there

It offers less visibility

The aerodynamics is worse in those conditions

All of these

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If the rear tire blows, maintain your position on the machine and...?

Coast off the road and eventually stop

Ease off the throttle

Brake

Tap the throttle slightly

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It is best to slow down and change gears...?

Before the turn

As you begin the turn

All of these

While turning

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Which statement is FALSE? What should you do if a car is coming at you in your lane?

Stand up to make yourself more visible

Ride toward the right shoulder of the road

Sound your horn

Brake

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Speed limits posted on curves apply to...?

Inexperienced drivers

All of these

Good conditions

4-wheeled vehicles

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How often should you check your mirrors?

Every 10 seconds

Every 5 seconds

Every 2 seconds

Every 12 seconds

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Your chances of getting out safely depend upon...?

All of these

How slow the other vehicle near you are moving

Your ability to react quickly

How quick your motorcycle accelerates

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Matching engine power and vehicle speed is generally referred to as...?

Clutching in

Clutching out

Pushing the power

Slapping the clutch

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Which statement is FALSE? If a front tire blows, you should do the following...?

Hang on firmly

Try to steer straight

Push the throttle forward

Shift your weight to the rear

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You should not consider carrying passengers until...?

You have become comfortable driving your motorcycle

All of these

Your license qualifies you to carry them

Your insurance allows for it

Your score is