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

Your foot

The width of your hand

Your two fists

Your palm

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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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What can cause a skid on slippery surfaces?

Actions from other road users

All of these

Older bikes

Sudden changes in speed or direction

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

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

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

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

Open the throttle a little bit for more power

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You should not consider carrying passengers until...?

All of these

Your license qualifies you to carry them

You have become comfortable driving your motorcycle

Your insurance allows for it

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

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

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

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

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

Skid with the rear wheel

None of these

Lose steering ability

Wander back and forth

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What should you do if your throttle sticks?

Immediately squeeze the clutch lever

Roll the throttle slightly to loosen it

Ride the front brake

Ride the rear brake

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

An approved helmet and eye protection

Proof of insurance (pink liability card)

Motorcycle registration permit

Your motorcycle - with only a few defects

10 / 30

How often should you check your mirrors?

Every 12 seconds

Every 5 seconds

Every 2 seconds

Every 10 seconds

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

At the bumper of either vehicle

Between both lanes

Behind the last vehicle in either lane

To the far right for better visibility

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

Pushing the power

Clutching out

Slapping the clutch

Clutching in

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

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

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

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

Bent or misaligned wheel

Unequal tire inflation

A new mounted windshield

Loose bearings

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

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)

Upshifting/downshifting (changing gears while riding

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

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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

Brake

Sound your horn

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

Keep the bike upright as much as possible

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

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

Before the turn

As you begin the turn

While turning

All of these

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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

All of these

The aerodynamics is worse in those conditions

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

Hang down while cruising

Hanging back

Be on their pegs

Be on the back of your pegs

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

Your ability to react quickly

All of these

How quick your motorcycle accelerates

How slow the other vehicle near you are moving

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What increases stopping distances?

Older motorcycles

Skids

All of these

Inexperience

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

Tap the throttle slightly

Ease off the throttle

Brake

Coast off the road and eventually stop

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

Brake

Ease off the road

Hold the handlebars firmly instead of loosely

Gradually release the throttle

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

Shift your weight to the rear

Push the throttle forward

Try to steer straight

Hang on firmly

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The sharper the turn...?

The more you must lean

Quicker you move

The less you need to lean

None of these

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

Written and sign test

A motorcycle balance test maneuver

A test on instruments

A road test in traffic

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Speed limits posted on curves apply to...?

Good conditions

4-wheeled vehicles

All of these

Inexperienced drivers

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

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

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

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

21 years of age

18 years of age

16 years of age with parental approval

15 years of age with parental approval

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Preparing for the Written Test

To obtain a motorcycle license in Newfoundland, you must pass both a written and practical exam. Our guide will include a comprehensive review of the written test material, including road signs and signals, traffic laws, and safe riding practices.

Some helpful tips for studying for the written test include:

Familiarizing yourself with the Newfoundland Driver’s Handbook
Taking online practice tests to assess your knowledge
Studying in short increments to avoid overwhelming yourself

We will also provide resources for obtaining a physical copy of the Driver’s Handbook and scheduling your written test.

Taking the Practical Exam

Once you have passed the written test, it’s time to take the practical exam. Our guide will provide all the information you need to know to pass this portion of the licensing process. This includes:

Preparing your motorcycle for the exam
Demonstrating basic skills such as starting, stopping, and turning
Navigating through a variety of road situations

We will also cover strategies for managing nerves and staying calm during the exam.

Practicing for Continued Improvement

Even after obtaining your motorcycle license, continuing to practice and refine your skills is important. Our guide will provide you with suggestions for maintaining safe riding habits, such as:

Taking refresher courses or advanced riding classes
Practicing emergency maneuvers in a controlled environment
Staying up-to-date on traffic laws and regulations

You can become a confident and responsible rider by continuously practicing and seeking new ways to improve your skills. So keep exploring the open road, but always remember to ride safely and responsibly! Happy riding!