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 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

2 / 30

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

Don't park in spaces reserved for people with disabilities

Don't race your engine unnecessarily

Don't split lanes

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

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

Look past the oncoming traffic

Glance to the right edge of the road

None of these

Look ahead just in front of your motorcycle

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

Slow down

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

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

5 / 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

Loneliness

All of these

Arguments

6 / 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

Use fog lights if you have them

Keep your face shield, goggles and windshield clean

7 / 30

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

8 / 30

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

Don't use a tinted face shield or goggles

Angle your headlight to the left

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

Wear reflective gear

9 / 30

Why should you avoid going through standing water?

It could flood the engine

Your feet could get wet

You don't know what the water may be hiding

It could splash into your face

10 / 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 both feet on the passenger footpegs

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

Avoid leaning with the motorcycle

11 / 30

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

Pull over and stop riding

Ride slower

All of these

Ensure your headlight is on

12 / 30

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

Your brakes are about to fail

A wheel is about to fall off

Your steering is locking up

You are about to lock up a wheel

13 / 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?

45 degrees

60 degrees

90 degrees

30 degrees

14 / 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

15 / 30

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

Ride with a buddy

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

Lighten the load by reducing your riding gear

16 / 30

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

All of these

The darkness hides too much

It's too dark in the tunnel for the headlight

The extreme contrast between light and dark

17 / 30

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

Travel slowly to your destination

Ride in well lit areas

Use the remaining beam to get you safely off the road

Ride with a signal on so other traffic can see you

18 / 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

Lean into turns a little more for balance

Watch for the warning signs that indicate rough road surfaces ahead

19 / 30

What do ABS brakes allow you to do?

Stop quicker than conventional brakes

Stop in a shorter period of time

None of these

Brake hard without locking your wheels

20 / 30

What happens if you misjudge the arc of a curve?

Slow down to a crawl and reposition your motorcycle

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

Stay on the inside of the curve

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What is the best strategy for crossing railway tracks?

Ride across them at a 45-degree angle

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

22 / 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 there is too much glare

When you are within 150 metres of another vehicle

All of these

23 / 30

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

Adjust your position while crossing the tracks

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

Keep yourself and the bike upright

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

24 / 30

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

Avoid braking when the bike is in an upright position.

Leave more following distance than usual

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

25 / 30

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

Pull over and let the other road users go by

Keep to the right lane

All of these

Keep checking your mirrors

26 / 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

27 / 30

What should you do just before riding onto gravel?

Lean forward over the handlebars

Release the brakes

Apply the brakes

Speed up

28 / 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

29 / 30

What does overriding the headlight mean?

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

The headlight is not bright enough

30 / 30

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

It doesn't help you when going uphill

It blinds the oncoming drivers

It reflects on the rain or fog and causes glare

All of these

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