Northwest Territories Motorcycle Test 07

The motorcycle test is more than an examination; it’s an opportunity to affirm your commitment to safe and responsible riding. Embrace the process, immerse yourself in the study, and remember that every challenge is a chance to grow.

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What is a staggered position?

Groups of 3 riders

The riders are in alternating right and left positions behind the leader in 2 lanes

Single file in the same lane with space on either side

The riders are in alternating right and left positions behind the leader in the same lane

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Are you able to use the same lane to pass another motorcycle?

Yes

Only if needed

When instructed to do so

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What should you use to secure your load?

Chains

Twine

Elastic bungee cords or nets

Rope

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What is referred to as the dominant position?

The right position of the lane

The left lane

The centre position of the lane

The left position of the lane

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To keep a riding group together, and maintain an adequate space cushion, how should you ride?

In a staggered pattern within the same lane

Single file

Pairs

Alternating lanes

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Why should you instruct your passenger to look over your shoulder in the direction of an approaching turn or curve?

The passenger will have a better scenic view

The passenger will be ready to lean with you when you and the motorcycle lean during a turn or curve

The passenger will have a better chance to communicate with you

All of these

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Why should you load saddle bags with about the same weight on each side of the motorcycle?

It's more comfortable

For better acceleration

To maintain balance

It looks better

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Braking forces can cause the motorcycle and sidecar to do what?

Track straight

Pull to the side

Push back

Push forward

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What should you do with your following distance when you carry a passenger?

Increase it to 3 or 4 seconds

Keep it at 3 to 4 car lengths

Maintain the same

Increase it to 5 to 6 seconds

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The second rider stays a minimum of how far behind the leader in the other portion of the same lane

One second

2 seconds

2 car lengths

Half second

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Where should heavy items be placed in the trailer?

Behind the axle

At the very back of the trailer

At the very front of the trailer

Over or as close as possible to the axle

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Is it illegal to ride side by side in the same lane?

Yes

When no other traffic is around

Only when clear

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Riding groups should have no more than how many riders?

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The presence of a motorcycle in this position does what?

Shows the rest the best position to be in

Creates a wind draft to follow

All of these

It prevents another vehicle from entering the lane until safely past the lead rider

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Who should be in the lead position of the group?

The rider who planned the trip

An experienced rider

Anyone willing to be the leader

The rider with the biggest bike for better visibility

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A motorcycle and sidecar unit may do what during acceleration?

Lag

Pull to the left

Lean forward

Pull to the right

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On a two-lane highway (one lane for travel in each direction), the leader should ride...?

Right position

Centre position

Where ever they feel comfortable

Left position

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Unexpected or sudden movements by the passenger will cause what to happen?

The motorcycle difficult to control

Locked brakes

Poor mileage

None of these

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If you carry cargo, it is safest to carry it...?

In tank or saddle bags designed for motorcycles

Backpacks

None of these

A small trailer

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The third rider rides a minimum of how far behind the leader in the same portion of the lane as the leader?

A minimum of 2 seconds

A minimum of 3 seconds

A minimum of 1 second

A minimum of 3 car lengths

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Why should a riding group be an odd number?

It's a more manageable group number

This allows the lead rider and the last rider see each other easier

Easier to pass traffic

All of these

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Riders on a two-lane highway must pass...?

One at a time

Downhill only

As a total group

On a flat section

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When should the rider pass?

When there is a big enough back draft

When there is enough space in front of the vehicle being passed

When signaled to do so

All of these

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On a multi-lane highway, usually the best choice is for the group to ride in is...?

The lane farthest to the right

The centre lane

The lane farthest left

The lane with less traffic

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Mounting cargo anywhere behind the rear axle can do what?

Increase speed

Improve mileage

Act like a braking mechanism

Affect control of the motorcycle

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