PEI Motorcycle Test 03

Remember, the skills you hone through practice don’t just lead to a pass on the exam; they mold you into a competent and aware motorcyclist, ensuring pleasurable rides on PEI’s storied roads.

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PEI Motorcycle Practice Test 03

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Why should you never ride with your brake partially applied?

It burns out the brake light

It reduces aerodynamics

All of these

It causes unnecessary wear on your brakes

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When a slight rear wheel skid is caused by over braking, it can be corrected by doing what?

Steering in the direction of the skid

Tapping the throttle

All of these

Use the other brake to control the speed

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Which statement is FALSE? When carrying a passenger, how does the extra weight change the way a motorcycle handles, including...?

The way it slows down

The way it turns

The way it cuts through traffic

The way it speeds up

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What can happen when a large vehicle is coming toward you?

All of these

It may cause braking issues

It can block a strong crosswind or create a pull of its own

It reduces your view of traffic tremendously

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If you stall in the intersection and cannot start your motorcycle, what should you do?

Walk the motorcycle clear of all traffic and out of the intersection

Place your hazard lights on

Move the motorcycle on an angle so it can be seen by other drivers

Sit there and wait for assistance

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If your motorcycle is upright and moving in a straight line, can you still control it even if the rear wheel locks?

Only on wet roads

Yes

Only at low speed

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Which statement is FALSE? The left track of an automobile is often recommended as the best place to ride because...?

You can see oncoming vehicles more easily

You it's rarely used and is much smoother

oncoming drivers can see you more easily

You use the full lane you are entitled to, discouraging motorists from trying to share your lane

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When leaving your motorcycle parked make sure the transmission is...?

Between gears

In neutral

In second gear

In first gear

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Which statement is FALSE? Skids caused by driver errors are made even worse by the following...?

Loose sand

Old pavement

Gravel

Slippery surfaces

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Why should you not hug the centre line or the curb?

Traction is poor

All of these

It may tempt other drivers to drive into the lane beside you

It is more difficult to see ahead

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Which statement is FALSE? A good following distance provides the following advantages...?

Some place to go should the unexpected happen

Less fuel consumed because of drafting

Time to react so that you don't hit anything or anyone

The ability to avoid panic stops which could cause you to be rear-ended

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To avoid collisions, you should...?

Always slow down before entering an intersection, even if other traffic is required to yield to you

Always check your rear-view mirror so you know how closely vehicles are following you

Minimize the room

Be prepared to stop

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Should you try to pass by squeezing past cars in your lane?

Yes

When other drivers wave you to pass

Only during light traffic

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Why should you Avoid remaining beside other moving vehicles?

All of these

They reduce your aerodynamics

They act as a distraction

They may suddenly change lanes by moving into your lane

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Is it illegal to go over the speed limit when passing another vehicle?

Only if the speed is increased significantly

Only while going downhill

Yes

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When should you carry a passenger?

All of these

Once your license allows for it

When you become experienced in the operation of a motorcycle

When the motorcycle is equipped to handle a passenger

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What should you do if the vehicle behind you is following you too closely?

Speed up

Drive with hazard lights on to ensure they see you

Increase your following distance

Wave them to pass

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What should you do after passing a vehicle before changing back?

Signal

Allow a sufficient space cushion and move back

Make sure it is mostly visible in your rear-view mirror

Check over your shoulder

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Most collisions involving motorcycles happen...?

At the bottom of a hill

On highways

At intersections

In a parking lot

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When carrying a passenger, the person behind you should sit...?

As far back in the seat as possible

Anywhere they can

As far forward as possible without crowding you

As much in the centre of the seat as possible

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Over-braking one, or both wheels is one of the most common causes what to happen?

All of these

Being rear-ended

Poor fuel economy

Skidding

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When the traffic in front of you is slowing down for an unknown reason, when can you pass?

If the oncoming lane is clear

When the shoulder is clear

You can't

Only when the shoulder is paved

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Is it illegal to speed up when you are being passed?

Not unless the move helps you

Only if there is too much traffic

Yes

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Which statement is FALSE? Most skids are the result of driver error such as...?

Turning too sharply or at too great a speed

Counter steering

Accelerating too fast

Braking too hard, usually the rear wheel

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Which of the following is not a good choice to be seen to another driver?

Remain close behind them to be seen in their mirror

Stay well back so that you will be better seen

Ride where you can be seen clearly in the other vehicle's rear-view mirror

Stay out of the other driver's blind spot

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Which statement is FALSE? When changing from one lane to another, you should...?

Always look back quickly over your shoulder to the lane into which you will be moving because mirrors do not show all areas where there are blind spots

Give proper signals

Look again and, if it is safe, make the lane change

Check traffic ahead to look for a small gap you can change into

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Should you share a lane with other drivers to get around a line of stopped traffic?

Only after making eye contact with them

Yes

Only while moving slowly

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Experienced riders know that they must constantly adjust and readjust their lane positions depending upon...

All of these

Type of roadway

Time of day

Changing traffic conditions

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Which statement is FALSE? You should not pass during the following conditions...?

Cresting a hill

Within an intersection

On a curve or any place where your view ahead is obstructed

At a railway crossing

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How much space should you leave between you and the vehicle ahead?

Three seconds

Two car lengths

Three car lengths

Two seconds

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