Northwest Territories Motorcycle Test 01

For motorcycle enthusiasts in the Northwest Territories, obtaining a motorcycle license is more than just a legal requirement – it’s a rite of passage to freedom and the open road. However, the process can be daunting, especially the final hurdle: the motorcycle test. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore how you can take our free Northwest Territories Motorcycle Practice Test and use it to excel in the official examination, ensuring you ride off into the sunset with your new license.

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Which statement is FALSE? It is important that your motorcycle fits you properly. While sitting on the motorcycle, you should be able to...?

Have one foot, preferably the left, flat on the ground, while having the right foot on the brake

Reach and operate all controls without straining or stretching

Feel comfortable with the position of the foot pegs and hand grips

Be able to see over the windscreen

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To avoid overheating and dehydration while riding, what can you do?

Drink plenty of water

Wear cooling packs on your back

None of these

Spray your body with cool water before riding

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Why is it important to wear clothing that is specifically designed for riding a motorcycle?

It provides the best protection against scrapes and cuts in a collision as well as contact with the ground or road surface

It becomes more aerodynamic

It provide protection from flying debris

It provides protection from the weather

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It is essential to fix any problems found during your inspection before riding, but if you can't, you should...?

Ride in less busy areas

Limit your riding for the day

Seek the assistance of a professional mechanic

Avoid highway riding

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When choosing a new helmet, how long should you wear it to decide if it's a good fit?

2 minutes

45 minutes

30 minutes

5 to 10 minutes

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If you use a helmet without a full-face shield, what should you wear as eye protection instead?

Sunglasses

Goggles

Regular glasses

All of these

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Is there a manufacturer's recommended date for safe usage of helmets?

Yes

Only on full-face helmets

Only with shorty helmets

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A good quality riding rainsuit should not do what at highway speeds?

Loosen and fall off

Balloon or tear

All of these

Become tighter

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Is personal grooming a violation for motorcycle riders?

In extreme situations

If taking the helmet off

Yes

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Which statement is FALSE? To be effective, a face shield or eye protection must...?

Give a clear view side-to-side as well as forward

Have no more than 8 scratches

Be motorcycle specific (a shield that comes on an approved helmet will also be approved)

Be strong enough to resist being penetrated

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Is there a problem with wind noise while riding?

Yes

Only on extremely windy days

Only at extreme speeds

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Why are denim jackets and pants not recommended as proper riding clothing?

All of these

They cause the body to overheat

They are not warm enough

They will wear through quickly when a rider is skidding on a road surface

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What is a valuable resource for detailed information on inspections?

All of these

Your owner's manual

The registry's office

Your supervisor

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What is the biggest cause of hypothermia of riders?

All of these

Riding in winter

Falling into a lake

Constant exposure to wind

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Which statement is FALSE? It is best to wear gloves that are designed for motorcycle riding...?

Cold weather and water resistant gloves are also available

The gloves should be comfortable, flexible, and made of leather or similar durable material

that are thin enough to allow you to grip and operate the controls, but will allow for ventilation

They should cover your wrists and overlap the sleeves of the jacket

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While sitting on the motorcycle and before starting the engine, what should you do after getting a new motorcycle?

Practice changing gears by shifting up and down through the gears

Adjust the mirrors

Find the best position to sit

All of these

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Which of the following is not a violation of the Traffic Safety Act for riders?

Texting or emailing

Programming portable audio players

Using motorcycle controls excessively

Using a hand-held cell phone

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Should a helmet be replaced after it has been involved in a collision?

You may only need to clean it up

Yes

You may need to replace a strap

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Which of the following is not a factor caused my hypothermia?

Your ability to concentrate

Your reflexes and response time will be slowed

Responding to traffic

Feeling well-rested

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How many types of approved helmets are there?

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The effects of hyperthermia and dehydration may be more severe if you ride...?

Without a jacket

Without a full-face helmet

At high noon

All of these

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Check that the tires are sufficiently inflated and that the air pressures matches...?

The pressure recommended in the owner's manual

The sidewall

None of these

The sticker on the bike

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Which type of helmet is recommended?

Shorty helmets

Open face

Bucket

Full face

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Which statement is FALSE? Your boots or footwear should...?

Cover your ankles

Be made of leather or sturdy synthetic material

Have high and thick heels so they can stay on the pegs

Have soles made of durable material that will provide enough grip to keep your feet from slipping even in wet weather

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What should you do before every ride?

Plan your route

Call ahead

Do a complete inspection of your motorcycle

Ensure you have all of your riding gear

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The Ride Toward Your Motorcycle License

Mastering the motorcycle test is crucial to becoming a fully licensed rider. With the wind in your face and the thrill of the ride ahead, the safety and knowledge required to pass this test are non-negotiable. But don’t rev your engine just yet—the only way to cross the finish line is through diligent preparation and a strategic study plan. Let’s gear up for the challenge and navigate the process of acing the Northwest Territories’ motorcycle test.