Yukon Motorcycle Test 01

For aspiring motorcyclists, the Yukon Motorcycle Test is a rite of passage and an essential step towards the open road. This comprehensive guide aims to demystify the test process and provide valuable insights for new and experienced riders preparing to navigate the Yukon’s unique licensing requirements.

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Which of the following is not a strategy for handling a flat tire?

Ease off the throttle

Avoid braking if possible. But if you must brake, use the brake for the tire that isn't flat

Shift your weight on top of the flat tire

Hold the handlebars firmly and keep the motorcycle upright

2 / 30

What is a good way to help you make the right decisions?

Only ride in good weather

Checking the traffic reports

All of these

Being able to predict the riding environment

3 / 30

When should you stay in an off-street practice site?

Until you're confident in your basic riding skills, such as braking, turning and changing gears

Until it gets dark

Once traffic dies down

Never

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How should a helmet feel once you put it on?

None of these

Loose around the ears

Loose below the chin

Snug all around the head

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Which of the following is not a strategy for avoiding a skid?

Keep your weight forward

Don't accelerate suddenly

Don't brake with too much force

Don't turn too sharply

6 / 30

A thinking rider always puts what first?

Safety

Fuel economy

Time management

None of these

7 / 30

Which statement is false? Choose a helmet that meets Yukon's laws by looking for one with a label that shows it meets the following...?

Snell M2005

DOT

MTO

Snell M2010

8 / 30

Why should you replace your helmet every few years?

Because your head changes size

Better aerodynamics

The newer ones look better

Because of natural deterioration

9 / 30

Once you get your motorcycle license, how can you keep your riding skills sharp?

Ask an experienced rider to watch you ride and suggest how you can improve your techniques

Watch up-to-date videos

Nothing

Read motorcycle articles

10 / 30

Which of the following is not a strategy for steering in an emergency?

Accelerate quickly

Look in the direction you want to go

To return to your original direction of travel, press on the other handlebar once you have cleared the hazard

Apply firm pressure to the handlebar on the side to which you intend to turn

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Which statement is FALSE? If you are caught riding or driving while you are prohibited, the following can happen...?

Your vehicle could be impounded

A jail term

You may be subject to fines

Doubled insurance rates

12 / 30

You can reduce the risk of a crash by becoming a competent rider and...?

All of these

Wearing sunglasses

Never riding in the rain

Making good decisions

13 / 30

Is there any exception to a rider or passenger from wearing a motorcycle helmet?

Riders with 20+ years of experience

Yes

Learners only

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How often do helmets prevent fatal injuries?

All the time

12% of the time

29% of the time

58% of the time

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Which of the following is not a strategy for handling engine failure?

Stay away from the clutch lever so as not to disengage the engine from the transmission

Turn on your hazard lights if your motorcycle is equipped with them

Signal and steer to the edge of the road

Try to get to the nearest exit or service area or pull off the road as far as possible if you are on a busy highway or freeway. Avoid stopping on a bridge or in a tunnel if at all possible

16 / 30

Which of the following is not one of the things to consider when purchasing a bike?

Your size and strength

Where you live

Your riding goals

Your skill level

17 / 30

The most common reasons for a re-examination are...?

An expired license for more than 30 days

A medical report indicating a health problem or a police report indicating that the person was unsure of how to handle a common riding or driving situation

Expired insurance

All of these

18 / 30

Do motorcycle ABS systems allow you to both brake and steer at the same time, just like in cars?

Only on wet roads

Yes

Only on gravel roads

19 / 30

Which statement is false? Riding gear does the following...?

Allows you to blend into the background from other road users

Protect you from the weather

Enhance your comfort

Help protect you from injury

20 / 30

Which statement is false? Another part of making good choices is to know yourself and understand the things that can influence your riding, including...?

Influences from the media

The time of day you ride

Pressure from other road users

Influences from peers

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How often are helmets effective in preventing head injuries?

25% of crashes

67% of crashes

58% of crashes

33% of crashes

22 / 30

You will be issued a licence restricting you from carrying passengers if you are taking a test on what size motorcycle?

A motorcycle 230 cc or less

A motorcycle 200 cc or less

A motorcycle 250 cc or less

A motorcycle 300 cc or less

23 / 30

What should happen before accepting passengers?

Plan the day trip

All of these

Become an experienced rider

Buy additional helmets

24 / 30

According to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, how many motorcycle crashes results in head or neck injuries for the rider?

1 in 3

1 in 5

Half

3 in every 10

25 / 30

Which statement is FALSE? A motorcycle rider has to balance the bike while doing what?

Dealing with traffic

Watching for hazards

Operating a set of controls

Cleaning their helmet shield

26 / 30

How does the compact size and shape of motorcycles make them to other road users?

Invisible

A nuisance

Enviable

All of these

27 / 30

Which statement is FALSE? A smart rider chooses to:

Take responsibility

To ride in a pack of vehicles

Be fit to ride

Make good decisions

28 / 30

Which statement is false? Top contributing factors in for at-fault vehicles in motorcycle crashes include...?

Tired

Impaired driving

Speed

Distraction

29 / 30

Why should you avoid buying a used helmet?

It may cost more than a new helmet

All of these

It may have been in a crash, and the damage may not be obvious

It can't always be adjusted correctly

30 / 30

Which statement is false? You need to know and accept the limits of the following...?

The limits of your motorcycle

Other road users

The road conditions

Your riding skills

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Test Requirements and Format

The test contains two components: a written exam and a riding skills test. The written portion evaluates your understanding of crucial motorcycle operation principles, road safety, and the Yukon laws specific to two-wheeled vehicles. The practical test, often considered the more demanding leg of the exam, assesses your ability to handle a motorcycle in real-world situations, including traffic, turns, and other common riding scenarios.