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 statement is false? A smart rider chooses to:

To ride in a pack of vehicles

Take responsibility

Be fit to ride

Make good decisions

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

Being able to predict the riding environment

All of the above

Only ride in good weather

Checking the traffic reports

3 / 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 M2010

MTO

DOT

Snell M2005

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

3 in every 10

1 in 3

1 in 5

Half

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How often are helmets effective in preventing head injuries?

25% of crashes

33% of crashes

67% of crashes

58% of crashes

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

Until it gets dark

Once traffic dies down

Never

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

7 / 30

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

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

All of the above

Expired insurance

An expired license for more than 30 days

8 / 30

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

Riders with 20+ years of experience

Learners only

Yes

9 / 30

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

Watching for hazards

Cleaning their helmet shield

Operating a set of controls

Dealing with traffic

10 / 30

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

Don't brake with too much force

Don't turn too sharply

Keep your weight forward

Don't accelerate suddenly

11 / 30

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

A motorcycle 300 cc or less

A motorcycle 250 cc or less

A motorcycle 230 cc or less

A motorcycle 200 cc or less

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

Pressure from other road users

Influences from the media

The time of day you ride

Influences from peers

13 / 30

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

Making good decisions

Wearing sunglasses

All of the above

Never riding in the rain

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

A nuisance

All of the above

Invisible

Enviable

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

Speed

Tired

Distraction

Impaired driving

16 / 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

17 / 30

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

Look in the direction you want to go

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

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

Accelerate quickly

18 / 30

Why should you avoid buying a used helmet?

All of the above

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

It may cost more than a new helmet

It can't always be adjusted correctly

19 / 30

Why should you replace your helmet every few years?

Because of natural deterioration

Better aerodynamics

The newer ones look better

Because your head changes size

20 / 30

What should happen before accepting passengers?

Buy additional helmets

Become an experienced rider

All of the above

Plan the day trip

21 / 30

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

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

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

22 / 30

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

Your skill level

Where you live

Your size and strength

Your riding goals

23 / 30

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

A jail term

Your vehicle could be impounded

You may be subject to fines

Doubled insurance rates

24 / 30

How should a helmet feel once you put it on?

Loose below the chin

Loose around the ears

Snug all around the head

None of the above

25 / 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

26 / 30

How often do helmets prevent fatal injuries?

12% of the time

All the time

29% of the time

58% of the time

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

Watch up-to-date videos

Read motorcycle articles

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

Nothing

28 / 30

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

Only on gravel roads

Yes

Only on wet roads

29 / 30

A thinking rider always puts what first?

Fuel economy

None of the above

Time management

Safety

30 / 30

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

Hold the handlebars firmly and keep the motorcycle upright

Shift your weight on top of the flat tire

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

Ease off the throttle

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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.