Northwest Territories Motorcycle Test 02

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What is the correct riding position?

Your arms should be at a 45-degree angle when holding the hand grips

Your finger tips should be able to reach beyond the hand grips to allow for enough arm movement

Your arms should be as straight as possible when holding the hand grips

So that your arms are slightly bent and not tense when you hold the hand grips

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When checking the throttle, how should it respond?

It should remain open until you close it

None of these

It should return to the closed position easily with assistance

It should return to the closed position easily, without assistance

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Do the both the foot and hand brake controls have to activate the brake light?

Just the foot brake

Just the hand brake

Yes

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How do you check that the instrument lights are working properly?

Inserting the key

Starting the engine

Turning the key to the ON position

You have to flip the switch

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A smooth shift to the next gear is the result of...?

Maintaining steady throttle

Fully releasing the clutch

Coordinating the clutch lever release with a small amount of throttle

Years of practice

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Just before stopping you will also need to squeeze the clutch lever for what reason?

To apply the brakes

To allow you to rev the engine while stopped

To change gears

To prevent the motorcycle from stalling

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Where should you keep your feet while riding?

Your right foot should hover over the foot brake

On the foot pegs

The left foot should be below the gear shift

Where ever you find to be the most comfortable

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What is referred to as the friction zone?

When the brakes begin to slow the motorcycle down

When the connection will begin to engage again while releasing the clutch

When the clutch is disengaged

When the tires begin to move

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Why should you start with your right wrist positioned with a slight bend down and no higher than flat?

Will prevent you from using too much throttle

All of these

It will prevent your hand from slipping off the grip

It is more relaxing in that position

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Which statement is false? Why should you maintain a light but firm hand grip with your left hand?

It will allow you to access the clutch lever easily

You will be able to reach the signal and headlight switches

You can easily reach the horn

You will be able to brake more smoothly

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Which statement is false? Before starting to ride, be sure your intended path is safe by doing the following...?

Move your motorcycle to 45-degree angle

Check each mirror

Look over your shoulder in the direction you will be moving to check your blind spot

Check that the path in front of you is clear of children, pedestrians, obstacles, and other traffic

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Which statement is false? Check that the battery is...?

The connections to the battery are secure

Secure

The terminals are clean

The proper size

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What colour is the neutral gear light?

Red

Blue

Green

Yellow

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Which statement is false? When checking the centre stand and side stand, they should...?

There are no cracks or bends

The centre stand spring is not broken

The bike will lean no more than at a 30-degree angle while on the stand

The stand should be secure when retracted

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Which statement is false? If the motorcycle engine is liquid cooled, check...?

The hoses are not leaking

The coolant is the proper colour

The hoses are not cracked

The coolant fluid is at the recommended level

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What could be an indication of an alignment problem?

Worn or uneven tread

The bike leans to one side

Bent spokes

A bumpy ride

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When properly adjusted, a mirror will show...?

None of your body

Asa much of the road as possible

The lanes next to you or shoulder

The edge of your arm or shoulder

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Which statement is false? When checking the lights, check that they all...?

Not damaged

Are clean

Proper wattage

Securely mounted

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How do you check the brakes?

Check that the brake dashboard light comes on when applying the brake

Ensure that the bike will only move slightly with the brakes applied

Ensure that you need both front and rear brakes applied to fully stop the bike

Check that each one keeps the motorcycle stopped when you apply the brake fully

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Check each tire for adequate tread depth and also look for...?

Bulges

Discoloration

All of these

Uneven or worn tread

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Why should you press your knees lightly against the motorcycle?

To reduce on wind resistance

To help you keep your balance when the motorcycle is moving

To make the motorcycle more aerodynamic

All of these

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Which statement is false? Check the general condition of the tires such as...?

Cracks

Cuts

Scuffs

Bulges

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Which statement is false? When checking the wheels and rims, you should check for...?

Thinner spokes

Damaged spokes

Loose spokes

Missing spokes

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Which statement is false? If you ride a manual shift motorcycle you will also have to practice proper gear shifting to acquire smooth coordination between...?

The clutch lever

The brake

The signals

The throttle

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Which statement is false? To prepare your motorcycle for riding, do the following...?

While holding the hand grips, move the motorcycle upright and retract the side stand. Always check that your footing is secure so that you do not lose your balance

Continue to keep your feet firmly on the ground

Ensure the motorcycle is in gear

Sit on the seat with a leg on each side of the motorcycle

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