Northwest Territories Motorcycle Test 07

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

When instructed to do so

Only if needed

Yes

2 / 25

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

3 / 25

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

The lane with less traffic

The lane farthest left

The centre lane

The lane farthest to the right

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What is referred to as the dominant position?

The left position of the lane

The right position of the lane

The left lane

The centre position of the lane

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What should you use to secure your load?

Twine

Rope

Chains

Elastic bungee cords or nets

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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

Alternating lanes

Pairs

7 / 25

A motorcycle and sidecar unit may do what during acceleration?

Pull to the left

Lag

Pull to the right

Lean forward

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

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

The passenger will have a better scenic view

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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

11 / 25

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

A small trailer

In tank or saddle bags designed for motorcycles

Backpacks

None of these

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What is a staggered position?

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

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

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Where should heavy items be placed in the trailer?

At the very front of the trailer

At the very back of the trailer

Over or as close as possible to the axle

Behind the axle

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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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Who should be in the lead position of the group?

Anyone willing to be the leader

An experienced rider

The rider who planned the trip

The rider with the biggest bike for better visibility

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The presence of a motorcycle in this position does what?

Shows the rest the best position to be in

All of these

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

Creates a wind draft to follow

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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

One second

2 seconds

Half second

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

Maintain the same

Increase it to 5 to 6 seconds

Increase it to 3 or 4 seconds

Keep it at 3 to 4 car lengths

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

Downhill only

As a total group

One at a time

On a flat section

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

Poor mileage

Locked brakes

None of these

The motorcycle difficult to control

21 / 25

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

Left position

Right position

Where ever they feel comfortable

Centre position

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Why should a riding group be an odd number?

It's a more manageable group number

All of these

Easier to pass traffic

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

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When should the rider pass?

All of these

When signaled to do so

When there is a big enough back draft

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

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Mounting cargo anywhere behind the rear axle can do what?

Improve mileage

Affect control of the motorcycle

Increase speed

Act like a braking mechanism

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Riding groups should have no more than how many riders?

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