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 is hydroplaning?

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

When the bike gains speed

None of these

When the bike gains traction

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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

Lighten the load by reducing your riding gear

Ride with a buddy

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

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What is the best strategy for crossing railway tracks?

Ride across them at a 45-degree angle

Ride across them at a 30-degree angle

Slow down to a crawl before crossing them

Ride straight across them and stay within your lane

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What should you do just before riding onto gravel?

Speed up

Apply the brakes

Release the brakes

Lean forward over the handlebars

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

None of these

Look past the oncoming traffic

Glance to the right edge of the road

Look ahead just in front of your motorcycle

6 / 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

7 / 30

What does overriding the headlight mean?

The headlight is not bright enough

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

Driving faster than light

Having a poorly aligned headlight

8 / 30

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

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

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 both feet on the passenger footpegs

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

Scan well ahead so that you have time to take action

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

Don't change direction abruptly

Keep your speed slow and steady

10 / 30

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

Slow down gradually and smoothly by rolling off the throttle

Keep your head and eyes up as you ride

Lean into turns a little more for balance

Watch for the warning signs that indicate rough road surfaces ahead

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

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

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

Leave more following distance than usual

Avoid braking when the bike is in an upright position.

12 / 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

When weather is bad

At sunset

Once it's too dark to see

13 / 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...?

Crashes

All of these

Loneliness

Arguments

14 / 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

15 / 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

16 / 30

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

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

Keep a firm grip on the handlebars

17 / 30

What do ABS brakes allow you to do?

Stop in a shorter period of time

Stop quicker than conventional brakes

Brake hard without locking your wheels

None of these

18 / 30

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

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

Don't split lanes

Don't race your engine unnecessarily

Don't park in spaces reserved for people with disabilities

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What happens if you misjudge the arc of a curve?

Slow down to a crawl and reposition your motorcycle

Stay on the inside of the curve

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

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

20 / 30

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

Keep your face shield, goggles and windshield clean

Make yourself visible. Wear brightly coloured and reflective gear

Use fog lights if you have them

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

21 / 30

Why should you avoid going through standing water?

You don't know what the water may be hiding

It could flood the engine

It could splash into your face

Your feet could get wet

22 / 30

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

Keep calm

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

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

23 / 30

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

All of these

The extreme contrast between light and dark

The darkness hides too much

It's too dark in the tunnel for the headlight

24 / 30

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

Ensure your headlight is on

Ride slower

Pull over and stop riding

All of these

25 / 30

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

Keep to the right lane

All of these

Keep checking your mirrors

Pull over and let the other road users go by

26 / 30

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

Your brakes are about to fail

You are about to lock up a wheel

A wheel is about to fall off

Your steering is locking up

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

Use sunglasses during the daytime

Avoid looking directly into the light

If blinded by glare, look down and to the sides

Keep your face shield and windshield clean and in good condition

28 / 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

Keep yourself and the bike upright

Adjust your position while crossing the tracks

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

29 / 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?

90 degrees

60 degrees

30 degrees

45 degrees

30 / 30

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

As soon as you can see oncoming headlights

When you are within 150 metres of another vehicle

All of these

When there is too much glare

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