Saskatchewan Motorcycle Test 03

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Saskatchewan Motorcycle Practice Test 03

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Does hard-packed snow have less traction than loose snow?

No, they are the same

Loose deep snow is worse

Yes

Hard-packed snow is like pavement

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If someone is following you too closely, you should...?

Wave them to pass

Speed up

Change lane position

Change lanes and let them pass

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Does wind, cold and rain make you tire quickly?

Only when you're tired to start with

Only in extreme conditions

Yes

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What is the best position to ride in on a gravel road?

Close to the centre of the road at the top of the crowning

Close to the shoulder

The centre of the lane

The tire tracks

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What's the main problem with highway pegs?

All of these

They cause a leg cramp

It takes too long to reach the foot brake in an emergency

They reduce aerodynamics

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Are motorcyclists allowed to ride two abreast?

Only on highways

Without traffic around

Yes

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If there is a car ahead at night, how can you use it to your advantage?

Its lights can give you a better view of the road ahead than your own light

All of these

It means you won't need to use your headlight

It can find road defects that you can avoid

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Which statement is FALSE? By staying in the left portion of the lane, you can avoid the problems caused by...?

Doors opening

Drivers getting out of cars

Moving traffic

People stepping from between cars

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Which statement is FALSE? To handle uneven surfaces, you should...?

Slow down to reduce the impact

Take the uneven surface at more than a 90-degree angle

Keep your motorcycle as upright as possible and avoid turning

Rise slightly on the footrests so that you can absorb the shock with your knees and elbows

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When it is safe to change lanes, you should look, then signal and...?

Slow down

Speed up

Look again

Move

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If you find you are unable to avoid riding on a very slippery surface such as ice or snow, slow down as much as possible before you get to it and...?

Pull the clutch and coast across

Apply the brakes gently

Downshift rapidly

Apply the rear brakes intermittently

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The smart thing to do while dealing with foggy conditions is...?

Find a safe place to stop and wait for conditions to improve

Slow down so you can see beyond your stopping distance

Keep your high beam headlight on

Tap your brake occasionally to be seen from behind

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Why should you approach an intersection slowly?

You improve your visibility into the intersection

All of these

It gives you time to decide what to do

If a driver does pull out suddenly, your chances of making a quick stop or a quick turn are better

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Old, worn pavement is smooth and slippery and these extra-slippery sections are visible if you look for...?

The shiny areas on the road

The standing water

The dips in the pavement

All of these

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Why should you not ride in thunderstorms?

To reduce the risk of being struck my lightening

To improve your visibility

To improve your traction

All of these

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What lowers tire pressure the most?

Lack of use

Cold weather

None of these

Hot weather

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Speed limits posted on curves apply to...?

Larger motorcycles

Ideal surface conditions

Expert riders

All of these

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Is the front brake more effective on slippery surfaces?

Yes

With a smaller bike

Only at high speed

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What is a sissy bar?

A high bar or frame mounted on the back of the seat

A handlebar extension

Footpegs

A higher-than-normal handlebar

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What can you do to get a better view through the curve?

Stand up on the footrests

Slow down

Move to one side of the lane or the other

None of these

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Which statement is FALSE? Icy or snow-covered patches may be found at...?

Shady parts of the roadway

Bridges

Open, wind-swept areas

Parking garages

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Motorcycle drivers in the MGDL program are prohibited from riding between which hours?

1/2 hour before sunset until the 1/2 hour after sunrise

9 pm to midnight

Midnight to 6 am

6 pm to 6 am

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Do prescriptions, over the counter and illegal drugs all affect your brain function while driving?

Yes

Only if there is a warning label

Only if combined with alcohol

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When approaching an intersection, which lane position should you ride in?

The lane position that will make you the most visible

None of these

The left lane position

The right lane position as that will be the closest to the approaching driver

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What is lane splitting?

None of these

Moving from one lane to the next

Riding on the line between lanes of traffic

Riding down the centre of the lane

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What are highway pegs?

Pegs mounted behind the footrests to allow for better aerodynamics

Pegs mounted on the front of the motorcycle to allow the rider to stretch their legs

None of these

Longer pegs that stick out from the motorcycle than regular pegs

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Why is it important to stay away from the edge of the road when you make sharp turns at intersections or enter and leave freeways?

Water tends to pool there

Dirt and gravel tend to collect along the sides of the pavement

The curves are sharper

All of these

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While riding in the rain, should you test your brakes?

Only if riding without using them for more than 60 minutes

Yes

Only if they have shown a problem

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Oil from other vehicles tends to build up in the centre of the lane, particularly near...?

All of these

The top of hills

The bottom of hills

Intersections where vehicles slow down or stop

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You should cross railway tracks at...?

15 degrees

Straight on

45 to 90 degrees

30 degrees

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