Yukon Motorcycle Test 07

Remember, a safe rider is a lifelong rider. Invest in your skills and knowledge; the journey will be fulfilling and, most importantly, safe. Safe travels, and best of luck on your test day! Keep the passion for riding alive and continue to improve your skills. See you out on the open road! Ride safe, ride smart, and have fun!

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1 / 30

If pavement levels are uneven, as in a construction zone, approach anything higher than a couple of centimetres at an angle as close what?

60 degrees

45 degrees

90 degrees

30 degrees

2 / 30

Which of the following is not a strategy for overcoming contrasting light conditions?

Avoid looking directly into the light

Keep your face shield and windshield clean and in good condition

Use sunglasses during the daytime

If blinded by glare, look down and to the sides

3 / 30

Which of the following is not a strategy for handling other drivers' aggression while riding?

Keep calm

Never return aggression — avoid eye contact and don't gesture back. As a rider you are vulnerable. Keep away from erratic road users

Go home if you are being followed

Respond with good manners — give the other road user plenty of room and the right-of-way

4 / 30

What do ABS brakes allow you to do?

Brake hard without locking your wheels

Stop quicker than conventional brakes

None of these

Stop in a shorter period of time

5 / 30

What happens if either tire starts to whine or shudder when you are braking?

You are about to lock up a wheel

A wheel is about to fall off

Your steering is locking up

Your brakes are about to fail

6 / 30

If you have any doubts about your safety when visibility is limited, what should you do?

Ensure your headlight is on

All of these

Ride slower

Pull over and stop riding

7 / 30

What happens if you misjudge the arc of a curve?

Look where you want to go and steer at a steady speed in that direction

Stay on the inside of the curve

Remain on the outside of the curve to be able to adjust

Slow down to a crawl and reposition your motorcycle

8 / 30

When should you dim your headlight high beam, whether you are meeting it or following it?

When there is too much glare

When you are within 150 metres of another vehicle

As soon as you can see oncoming headlights

All of these

9 / 30

Riding through tunnels on a bright sunny day can be especially dangerous for riders because...?

The darkness hides too much

All of these

The extreme contrast between light and dark

It's too dark in the tunnel for the headlight

10 / 30

What should you do just before riding onto gravel?

Lean forward over the handlebars

Speed up

Apply the brakes

Release the brakes

11 / 30

Which of the following is not a strategy for riding in rain, mist or fog?

Allow for a shorter following distance so those in front can see you

Make yourself visible. Wear brightly coloured and reflective gear

Keep your face shield, goggles and windshield clean

Use fog lights if you have them

12 / 30

Which of the following is not a strategy for riding off-road?

Plan ahead. If you will be coming back at night and riding on public roads, you must have a headlight

Make sure your bike meets legal requirements if you have to travel on public roads to get to the off-road site

Ride with a buddy

Lighten the load by reducing your riding gear

13 / 30

Which of the following is not a strategy for cross tracks?

Adjust your position while crossing the tracks

If necessary, brake or change gears before you begin to cross

Anticipate how much traction is available on the track crossing. Wood and metal surfaces can be slippery

Keep yourself and the bike upright

14 / 30

It's often difficult to know what to do when faced with road users who are aggressive. Their lack of courtesy and bad driving habits can lead to...?

All of these

Loneliness

Crashes

Arguments

15 / 30

What is hydroplaning?

When tires lose contact with the road surface and float on a film of water

None of these

When the bike gains traction

When the bike gains speed

16 / 30

What should you do if either the high or low beam headlight burns out?

Use the remaining beam to get you safely off the road

Ride in well lit areas

Ride with a signal on so other traffic can see you

Travel slowly to your destination

17 / 30

Which of the following is not a strategy for handling rough road surfaces?

Keep your head and eyes up as you ride

Slow down gradually and smoothly by rolling off the throttle

Watch for the warning signs that indicate rough road surfaces ahead

Lean into turns a little more for balance

18 / 30

If you're impeding traffic, what should you do?

Keep to the right lane

Pull over and let the other road users go by

Keep checking your mirrors

All of these

19 / 30

Which of the following is not a strategy for being a safe passenger while riding?

Avoid leaning with the motorcycle

Hold onto the rider's waist or grab rail for stability and safety. Tighten your hold when the bike is about to stop or start or when the bike makes any sudden move

Keep your legs away from the hot exhaust system to avoid possible burns

Keep both feet on the passenger footpegs

20 / 30

Which of the following is not a strategy for riding at night?

Don't use a tinted face shield or goggles

Be sure the headlight on your bike is clean and correctly adjusted

Wear reflective gear

Angle your headlight to the left

21 / 30

By law, when must you have the headlight on?

When weather is bad

At sunset

30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise or if your visibility is reduced to less than 150 metres

Once it's too dark to see

22 / 30

Which of the following is not a strategy for dealing with turbulence and crosswinds?

Slow down

Keep a firm grip on the handlebars

Steer into the direction of the wind. For example, if the wind is coming from your left, then lean the bike to the left

Ride upright to reduce the size of your profile and your wind resistance

23 / 30

How do you avoid glare from oncoming lights while riding at night?

Glance to the right edge of the road

Look ahead just in front of your motorcycle

None of these

Look past the oncoming traffic

24 / 30

Which of the following is not a strategy for handling irregular surfaces?

Keep your speed slow and steady

Scan well ahead so that you have time to take action

Don't change direction abruptly

When riding from one road surface level to a different level, stay on the seat as much as possible for balance

25 / 30

Why should you avoid using the high beam headlights in rain or fog?

It doesn't help you when going uphill

All of these

It blinds the oncoming drivers

It reflects on the rain or fog and causes glare

26 / 30

What does overriding the headlight mean?

Having a poorly aligned headlight

Driving faster than light

The headlight is not bright enough

You are not able to stop within the distance that you can see with the headlight

27 / 30

What is the best strategy for crossing railway tracks?

Slow down to a crawl before crossing them

Ride straight across them and stay within your lane

Ride across them at a 30-degree angle

Ride across them at a 45-degree angle

28 / 30

Which of the following is not a strategy for handling slippery surfaces?

Leave more following distance than usual

Reduce your speed and don't make any sudden changes in speed

Avoid braking when the bike is in an upright position.

If you must brake, allow twice the normal stopping distance. Brake early and apply gentle pressure to both brakes

29 / 30

Why should you avoid going through standing water?

You don't know what the water may be hiding

It could splash into your face

Your feet could get wet

It could flood the engine

30 / 30

Which of the following is not a strategy for preventing aggression while riding?

Don't split lanes

Don't race your engine unnecessarily

Rarely use turning lanes or shoulders to get ahead of backed-up traffic

Don't park in spaces reserved for people with disabilities

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