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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What happens if you misjudge the arc of a curve?

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

Stay on the inside of the curve

Slow down to a crawl and reposition your motorcycle

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

2 / 30

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

When you are within 150 metres of another vehicle

All of these

As soon as you can see oncoming headlights

When there is too much glare

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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

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

Use fog lights if you have them

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

Keep your face shield, goggles and windshield clean

Make yourself visible. Wear brightly coloured and reflective gear

5 / 30

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

All of these

Ride slower

Pull over and stop riding

Ensure your headlight is on

6 / 30

Why should you avoid going through standing water?

Your feet could get wet

You don't know what the water may be hiding

It could flood the engine

It could splash into your face

7 / 30

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

Scan well ahead so that you have time to take action

Keep your speed slow and steady

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

8 / 30

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

Lean into turns a little more for balance

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

9 / 30

What do ABS brakes allow you to do?

Brake hard without locking your wheels

Stop in a shorter period of time

None of these

Stop quicker than conventional brakes

10 / 30

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

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

Adjust your position while crossing the tracks

Keep yourself and the bike upright

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

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

Slow down

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

Keep a firm grip on the handlebars

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

12 / 30

What is the best strategy for crossing railway tracks?

Slow down to a crawl before crossing them

Ride across them at a 30-degree angle

Ride straight across them and stay within your lane

Ride across them at a 45-degree angle

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

Leave more following distance than usual

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

Avoid braking when the bike is in an upright position.

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

14 / 30

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

Ride with a signal on so other traffic can see you

Ride in well lit areas

Travel slowly to your destination

Use the remaining beam to get you safely off the road

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

Ride with a buddy

Lighten the load by reducing your riding gear

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

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

16 / 30

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

A wheel is about to fall off

Your steering is locking up

Your brakes are about to fail

You are about to lock up a wheel

17 / 30

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

The extreme contrast between light and dark

All of these

It's too dark in the tunnel for the headlight

The darkness hides too much

18 / 30

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

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

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

19 / 30

By law, when must you have the headlight on?

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

At sunset

When weather is bad

Once it's too dark to see

20 / 30

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

Don't race your engine unnecessarily

Don't split lanes

Don't park in spaces reserved for people with disabilities

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

21 / 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...?

Arguments

Loneliness

Crashes

All of these

22 / 30

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

Pull over and let the other road users go by

All of these

Keep checking your mirrors

Keep to the right lane

23 / 30

What should you do just before riding onto gravel?

Apply the brakes

Release the brakes

Speed up

Lean forward over the handlebars

24 / 30

What does overriding the headlight mean?

The headlight is not bright enough

Having a poorly aligned headlight

Driving faster than light

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

25 / 30

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

Angle your headlight to the left

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

Wear reflective gear

Don't use a tinted face shield or goggles

26 / 30

What is hydroplaning?

When the bike gains traction

None of these

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

When the bike gains speed

27 / 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

30 degrees

90 degrees

28 / 30

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

All of these

It doesn't help you when going uphill

It blinds the oncoming drivers

It reflects on the rain or fog and causes glare

29 / 30

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

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

Avoid leaning with the motorcycle

Keep both feet on the passenger footpegs

30 / 30

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

None of these

Look past the oncoming traffic

Look ahead just in front of your motorcycle

Glance to the right edge of the road

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