Saskatchewan Motorcycle Test 02

Becoming a licensed motorcycle rider in Saskatchewan requires passing the written exam and road test. Our practice tests are designed to help you prepare for the written portion of the exam, but it’s essential also to gain practical experience and knowledge of safe riding practices.

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Saskatchewan Motorcycle Practice Test 02

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In the city, expert riders always look how far ahead?

From one and a half to two blocks

To the rear of the vehicle ahead

2 car lengths

2 to 3 seconds

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Keep your eyes moving and don't look at one place for more than...?

5 seconds

15 seconds

Half second

Two seconds

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Why should you keep well behind the vehicle ahead even when you are stopped?

It will give you moving time once the traffic begins to move again

This will make it easier to get out of the way if someone bears down on you from behind

It allows you to see traffic lights

All of these

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Mirror checks are especially important in these situations...?

Any time you turn

When you have to slow down or stop suddenly

After you move into a new lane

When you are stopped at an intersection

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On the highway, the experts suggest you look...?

As far ahead as possible

2 blocks ahead

Two vehicles ahead

5 seconds ahead

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Which of the following is not a step used to get a motorcycle moving on a hill?

Release the clutch gradually

Change to the foot brake to hold the cycle while you operate the throttle with your right hand

Use your body to hold the motorcycle while you start the engine and shift into first gear

Open the throttle a little bit for more power

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When you park, park the motorcycle at what angle?

90-degrees

60-degrees

45-degrees

30-degrees

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Where should you search aggressively for potential hazards?

Ahead, behind and to the sides

Anything ahead and to the right

To the direction you are heading

Depends where you are

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Which statement is FALSE? In any situation, you have choices, including...?

Adjust speed - speed up, slow down or stop

Ignore since it wasn't really a hazard to begin with

Communicate - sound your horn, flash your brake light or headlights, signal, etc.

Adjust position - move left or right

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What should you do when you're being passed from behind or by an oncoming vehicle?

Slow down

Move a little toward the centre of the lane

Speed up

None of these

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Which statement is FALSE? It's important to flash your brake light as a signal that you're going to slow down when you're...?

Making a tight turn off a high-speed highway

Slowing or turning in the middle of a block, at an alley or at some place where others might not expect you to turn4.

Being closely followed

A new rider

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When a vehicle stays directly beside you, you should...?

All of these

Watch their movement

Adjust speed

Change to a different lane position

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When travelling the curb lane or next to a parking lane, a motorcycle driver should be...?

Any place that gives you visibility

In the centre of the lane

To the right of the lane

Slightly to the left of the centre of the lane

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Which statement is FALSE? Once you've identified the hazard, the next step is...?

What are your options and the consequences

To predict what it will do

Can you quickly accelerate past the hazard

How critical is the situation

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Good riders keep at least how much distance between themselves and the vehicle ahead?

2 seconds

2 car lengths

3 car lengths

3 seconds

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When you apply the front and rear brakes, you should...?

Apply the rear before the front

Apply the front before the rear

Apply both brakes at the same time

Apply the front, release and then the rear

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Are motorcyclists required to have a headlight that illuminates when the engine is running and the motorcycle is in a forward gear?

Only in rainy weather

Yes

On highways only

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On multi-lane streets with or without boulevards in the left lane, the best position is...?

Just slightly to the right of the centre of the lane

In the centre of the lane

Just slightly to the left of the centre of the lane

Change lanes to the right

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When making a left turn to and from a single-lane street, the proper position is...?

Any position you have visibility

To start and end your turn in the centre of the lane

To start and end your turn slightly to the right of the centre of the lane

To start and end your turn slightly to the left of the centre of the lane

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If downshifting is required for a turn, ensure it is done...?

A block or more before the turn

Half way around the turn

Prior to the turn

Once the turn is initiated

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When driving on a road with three or more lanes, always ride...?

None of these

Left of centre unless you are in the extreme left lane

In the centre of the lane

Right of centre unless you are in the extreme left lane

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How often do good riders check their mirrors to keep track of traffic coming from behind?

When they feel a vehicle is approaching

Every few seconds

A few second after they hear a honk

Once a block

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When approaching an intersection to turn right where the right lane remains the same size, position your motorcycle...?

Left of centre of the curb lane to block

None of these

Centre of the curb lane

Right of centre in the curb lane

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Which statement is FALSE? In order to predict what other drivers will do, the rider has to think about...?

What does the other driver want to do?

Did I just hear something?

Does the other driver see me?

Am I in the way?

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Which statement is FALSE? Even if the driver does see you, you might be hit if they...?

Misjudge your speed

Are unconcerned about your well-being

Are impaired

Are seeing impaired

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Which of the following is not a category of hazards?

Other vehicles - traffic sharing the road with you. Your reactions to other vehicles are critical

Pedestrians and animals - they move unpredictably and, depending on their size, can create an imposing hazard

Weather

Fixed hazards - stationary objects near and alongside the roadway, surface hazards, signs and signals, guardrails, bridges, etc.

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How close to the curb should you park?

15cm

45cm

5 cm

Against it

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Always start and shut off your bike in...?

Any gear you wish

Second gear

First gear

Neutral

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Why should you park at an angle when parking beside the curb?

It's easier to leave

Other drivers on the street can see your parked motorcycle

All of these

It's much easier to mount the motorcycle

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On most bikes, neutral is located...?

Between first and second gear

After 5th gear

Below reverse

Before first gear

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