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

The centre lane

The lane with less traffic

The lane farthest to the right

The lane farthest left

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Where should heavy items be placed in the trailer?

At the very back of the trailer

Over or as close as possible to the axle

At the very front of the trailer

Behind the axle

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

Increase it to 5 to 6 seconds

Increase it to 3 or 4 seconds

Keep it at 3 to 4 car lengths

Maintain the same

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Mounting cargo anywhere behind the rear axle can do what?

Affect control of the motorcycle

Improve mileage

Increase speed

Act like a braking mechanism

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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

All of the above

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

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When should the rider pass?

All of the above

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

When there is a big enough back draft

When signaled to do so

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

Only when clear

Yes

When no other traffic is around

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

One at a time

Downhill only

On a flat section

As a total group

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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 3 car lengths

A minimum of 2 seconds

A minimum of 3 seconds

A minimum of 1 second

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

Poor mileage

Locked brakes

The motorcycle difficult to control

None of the above

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Who should be in the lead position of the group?

The rider who planned the trip

Anyone willing to be the leader

The rider with the biggest bike for better visibility

An experienced rider

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Riding groups should have no more than how many riders?

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What is referred to as the dominant position?

The centre position of the lane

The left position of the lane

The left lane

The right position of the lane

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Why should a riding group be an odd number?

Easier to pass traffic

All of the above

It's a more manageable group number

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

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

Pairs

In a staggered pattern within the same lane

Alternating lanes

Single file

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

Right position

Where ever they feel comfortable

Centre position

Left position

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

It looks better

It's more comfortable

For better acceleration

To maintain balance

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A motorcycle and sidecar unit may do what during acceleration?

Lag

Pull to the left

Pull to the right

Lean forward

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The presence of a motorcycle in this position does what?

All of the above

Creates a wind draft to follow

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

Shows the rest the best position to be in

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

When instructed to do so

Yes

Only if needed

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

In tank or saddle bags designed for motorcycles

None of the above

Backpacks

A small trailer

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

2 car lengths

2 seconds

One second

Half second

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What is a staggered position?

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

Groups of 3 riders

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

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What should you use to secure your load?

Chains

Twine

Elastic bungee cords or nets

Rope

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