Northwest Territories Motorcycle Test 02

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What colour is the neutral gear light?

Blue

Red

Green

Yellow

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

Starting the engine

Inserting the key

You have to flip the switch

Turning the key to the ON position

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

You will be able to brake more smoothly

You will be able to reach the signal and headlight switches

It will allow you to access the clutch lever easily

You can easily reach the horn

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

Ensure the motorcycle is in gear

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

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

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

The terminals are clean

Secure

The proper size

The connections to the battery are secure

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

Bulges

All of the above

Discoloration

Uneven or worn tread

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Why should you press your knees lightly against the motorcycle?

To make the motorcycle more aerodynamic

All of the above

To help you keep your balance when the motorcycle is moving

To reduce on wind resistance

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

To prevent the motorcycle from stalling

To change gears

To apply the brakes

To allow you to rev the engine while stopped

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

It is more relaxing in that position

Will prevent you from using too much throttle

It will prevent your hand from slipping off the grip

All of the above

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What could be an indication of an alignment problem?

Bent spokes

The bike leans to one side

Worn or uneven tread

A bumpy ride

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

The stand should be secure when retracted

There are no cracks or bends

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

The centre stand spring is not broken

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

Coordinating the clutch lever release with a small amount of throttle

Maintaining steady throttle

Years of practice

Fully releasing the clutch

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

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

Move your motorcycle to 45-degree angle

Check each mirror

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? When checking the lights, check that they all...?

Proper wattage

Securely mounted

Not damaged

Are clean

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

Just the hand brake

Yes

Just the foot brake

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

The coolant fluid is at the recommended level

The hoses are not cracked

The hoses are not leaking

The coolant is the proper colour

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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 signals

The throttle

The clutch lever

The brake

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What is the correct riding position?

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

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

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

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

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When checking the throttle, how should it respond?

It should remain open until you close it

It should return to the closed position easily, without assistance

None of the above

It should return to the closed position easily with assistance

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

The edge of your arm or shoulder

The lanes next to you or shoulder

Asa much of the road as possible

None of your body

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How do you check the brakes?

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

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

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

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

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Where should you keep your feet while riding?

Where ever you find to be the most comfortable

Your right foot should hover over the foot brake

On the foot pegs

The left foot should be below the gear shift

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

Scuffs

Bulges

Cracks

Cuts

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

Damaged spokes

Missing spokes

Loose spokes

Thinner spokes

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What is referred to as the friction zone?

When the tires begin to move

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

When the clutch is disengaged

When the brakes begin to slow the motorcycle down

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