Saskatchewan Motorcycle Test 03

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Saskatchewan Motorcycle Practice Test 03

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

The dips in the pavement

The standing water

All of these

The shiny areas on the road

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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

Only if they have shown a problem

Yes

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

Change lanes and let them pass

Speed up

Change lane position

Wave them to pass

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You should cross railway tracks at...?

15 degrees

45 to 90 degrees

30 degrees

Straight on

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Are motorcyclists allowed to ride two abreast?

Without traffic around

Only on highways

Yes

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

None of these

The left lane position

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

The lane position that will make you the most visible

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Does wind, cold and rain make you tire quickly?

Only when you're tired to start with

Yes

Only in extreme conditions

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

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

Slow down to reduce the impact

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

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

Tap your brake occasionally to be seen from behind

Keep your high beam headlight on

Slow down so you can see beyond your stopping distance

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What's the main problem with highway pegs?

They reduce aerodynamics

They cause a leg cramp

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

All of these

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

Midnight to 6 am

9 pm to midnight

6 pm to 6 am

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

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

Hard-packed snow is like pavement

Yes

Loose deep snow is worse

No, they are the same

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

People stepping from between cars

Moving traffic

Drivers getting out of cars

Doors opening

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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 rear brakes intermittently

Apply the brakes gently

Downshift rapidly

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

Only if combined with alcohol

Yes

Only if there is a warning label

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Speed limits posted on curves apply to...?

All of these

Ideal surface conditions

Larger motorcycles

Expert riders

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

It can find road defects that you can avoid

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

It means you won't need to use your headlight

All of these

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What is a sissy bar?

Footpegs

A handlebar extension

A higher-than-normal handlebar

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

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What is lane splitting?

Riding on the line between lanes of traffic

Moving from one lane to the next

Riding down the centre of the lane

None of these

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Why should you approach an intersection slowly?

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

All of these

You improve your visibility into the intersection

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

All of these

Intersections where vehicles slow down or stop

The top of hills

The bottom of hills

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What are highway pegs?

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

None of these

Pegs mounted behind the footrests to allow for better aerodynamics

Longer pegs that stick out from the motorcycle than regular pegs

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

Slow down

None of these

Move to one side of the lane or the other

Stand up on the footrests

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Is the front brake more effective on slippery surfaces?

Yes

Only at high speed

With a smaller bike

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What lowers tire pressure the most?

Cold weather

Lack of use

None of these

Hot weather

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Why should you not ride in thunderstorms?

To improve your visibility

All of these

To reduce the risk of being struck my lightening

To improve your traction

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

Close to the shoulder

The tire tracks

The centre of the lane

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

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

Move

Look again

Speed up

Slow down

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

Shady parts of the roadway

Parking garages

Open, wind-swept areas

Bridges

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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

All of these

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

The curves are sharper

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