Northwest Territories Motorcycle Test 05

Knowing your material is only half the battle; understanding how to approach the test is equally important. The Northwest Territories Motorcycle Test is a multiple-choice examination, but strategic test-taking can significantly enhance performance.

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What happens if you use high beam headlights in the fog?

It lights up too much of the road

The light will reflect off the fog back to you and cause glare

You may miss part of the road

None of the above

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Scan your path of travel at least how far ahead in urban areas?

2 seconds

12 seconds

20 seconds

8 seconds

3 / 25

When should you assume that the other driver has seen you?

Always

On bright days

Never

When you're wearing reflective clothing

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Which statement is false? Do not pass if...?

Descending down a hill

When you are approaching or are within an intersection

Any place where you cannot see clearly ahead, like a curve

By using the shoulder (emergency stopping lane) of the road

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What is hydroplaning?

When braking causes your wheels to slide

When the road floods

When the road is undrivable because of water

When a layer of water forms between the road surface and the tires causing your tires to lose contact with the road surface

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Which statement is false? Do not pass a vehicle travelling in the same direction...?

That is approaching or stopped at a railway crossing

That is slowing unexpectedly

That has stopped for a pedestrian

That is traveling faster than you

7 / 25

If the wind is extreme, your safest choice is...?

Follow a large truck

Ride in open areas

Sit upright

Not to ride

8 / 25

Scan your path of travel at least how far ahead in rural areas?

30 seconds

15 seconds

12 seconds

20 to 25 seconds

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When a vehicle is passing you on a two-lane highway, what should you do?

Wave them over

Slow down

Maintain a constant speed and lane position

Move over

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If a vehicle is indicating entering from the right side of the intersection, why should you use the left portion of your lane?

This will increase the space between you and the vehicle entering from the right

All of the above

They can see you better

You can see them better

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In windy conditions, grip the motorcycle tightly with...?

Your left hand

None of the above

Your thighs

Your right hand

12 / 25

What should you do when your ability to see clearly is decreased?

Reduce speed

Turn on your high beam headlight

Don't ride

Wear reflective clothing

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If an oncoming driver is indicating turning left, or a driver is indicating entering the intersection from the left, what should you do?

Tap the horn twice

Steady your speed

Reduce your speed and move to the centre or right portion of your lane

Increase your speed to get out of the intersection quickly

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Change from your high beam to your low beam headlights before you are how far from the vehicle ahead?

150 metres

60 metres

100 metres

300 metres

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Why should you not pass by squeezing between vehicles ahead using the area between lanes?

The motorcycle can't fit

All of the above

This is illegal and dangerous

There is less traction

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If vehicles are indicating entering the intersection from both sides of the intersection, why should you use the left portion of your lane?

You can see them better

They can see you better

All of the above

This allows you more space and time to react if one of the vehicles moves in front of you

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Before the crest of a hill, which lane position should you take?

The right

The left

It doesn't matter

The centre

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A large vehicle coming toward you can cause what?

Poor visibility

All of the above

Glare

A change in wind conditions

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Change from your high beam to your low beam headlights before you are how far from oncoming vehicles ahead?

200 metres

150 metres

300 metres

250 metres

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Why should you ride in the left portion of your lane when passing on a two-lane roadway?

All of the above

To increase the distance you can see ahead

To be able to accelerate quicker

To pass sooner

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What happens if you overdrive your headlights?

None of the above

The road becomes too dark to ride

You will not have time to adjust to hazards or obstructions in your path

You will dazzle the oncoming driver

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What should riders do when passing emergency vehicles or tow trucks that are stopped with their lights flashing?

Keep watch for pedestrians

Reduce speed to 60 km/h or the posted speed, whichever is lower

None of the above

Stop

23 / 25

When riding around a curve, which lane position should you take?

The position with the best traction

Always the outside

Always the inside

A position in your lane that will allow the best view along the curve ahead

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Which statement is false? To reduce the risk of collisions at intersections, do the following...?

Glance in your mirrors often to be aware of the traffic behind you.

When approaching an intersection, be prepared to increase your speed

Maintain a proper space cushion all around your motorcycle in your lane so you can see and be seen

Scan left, centre, and right several times as you approach the intersection to check for pedestrians, traffic, and potential hazards

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If your motorcycle stalls in an intersection and cannot be started, what should happen next?

Keep attempting to start it

Place flares out so other traffic can safely pass it

It must be moved out of the intersection by walking it out

Stand next to it so others can see it

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A Strategic Approach to MCQs

Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) can be complex and require more than surface knowledge.

Process of Elimination

Use the process of elimination to rule out incorrect choices. This increases your odds of selecting the correct answer, even if you are unsure.

Contextual Cues

Look for contextual cues that may provide hints to the correct answer. Phrases like ‘never’ or ‘always’ within the question stem can indicate a likely answer.

Simulated Test Conditions

During your study sessions, recreate the test environment as closely as possible. This includes time constraints, test performance targets, and a quiet, distraction-free space.