Practice Motorcycle Test
- 1.
A good rider always begins a trip with:
- A.
Using the washroom
- B.
Proper clothing
- C.
A check of the motorcycle
- D.
Eating before
- E.
Checking odometer
- F.
A test of motorcycle operation
- G.
Filling the fuel
- H.
Eye and face protection
- I.
An approved helmet
Correct Answer(s)
B. Proper clothing
C. A check of the motorcycle
F. A test of motorcycle operation
H. Eye and face protection
I. An approved helmet -
- 2.
Head injuries are often:
- A.
Fatal or crippling
- B.
Fatal
- C.
Common
- D.
Easily avoided by wearing a helmet
Correct Answer
A. Fatal or crippling -
- 3.
A helmet must:
- A.
Meet saskatchewan standards
- B.
Be bright
- C.
Have a strong strap and fastener
- D.
Fit snuggly
- E.
Fit loosely as to allow air in
- F.
Be free of defects
Correct Answer(s)
A. Meet saskatchewan standards
C. Have a strong strap and fastener
F. Be free of defects -
- 4.
Why are lose helmets ineffective?
- A.
They block your eyesight
- B.
They fall off in collisions
- C.
They can easily snap your neck if not fit properly around head
- D.
They break easier
Correct Answer
B. They fall off in collisions -
- 5.
Tinted google should be worn at night
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 6.
What causes severe chill and fatigue?
- A.
Long periods of cold weather
- B.
Long periods of hot weather
- C.
Lots of rain
- D.
Annoying passenger
Correct Answer
A. Long periods of cold weather -
- 7.
Boots should be sturdy and:
- A.
Durable
- B.
High enough to protect shins and ankles
- C.
Leather
- D.
High enough to protect ankles
Correct Answer
D. High enough to protect ankles -
- 8.
Soles of boots should be
- A.
Made of leather
- B.
Made of hard durable material
- C.
2 inches thick
- D.
Black
Correct Answer
B. Made of hard durable material -
- 9.
How do you know the bike you have chosen fits you?
- A.
When you straddle the bike your feet can be placed flat on the ground
- B.
When straddle the bike your feet can be placed flat on the footrest
- C.
When straddled to the seat you can reach the handle bars comfortably
- D.
When straddled to the seat you can reach all control devices
Correct Answer
A. When you straddle the bike your feet can be placed flat on the ground -
- 10.
The speedometer indicates:
- A.
Miles accumulated since last time it was set at 0
- B.
Total miles accumulated
- C.
Speed in kms an hour
- D.
Engine speed in rpms
Correct Answer
C. Speed in kms an hour -
- 11.
The odometer indicates:
- A.
Miles accumulated since last time it was set at 0
- B.
Total miles accumulated
- C.
Speed in kms an hour
- D.
Engine speed in rpms
Correct Answer
B. Total miles accumulated -
- 12.
The tripmeter indicates:
- A.
Miles accumulated since last time it was set at 0
- B.
Total miles accumulated
- C.
Speed in kms per hour
- D.
Engine speed in rpms
Correct Answer
A. Miles accumulated since last time it was set at 0 -
- 13.
The tachometer indicates:
- A.
Miles accumulated since last time it was set to 0
- B.
Total miles accumulated
- C.
Speed in kms per hour
- D.
Engine speed in rpms
Correct Answer
D. Engine speed in rpms -
- 14.
The high beam indicator light appears:
- A.
Amber
- B.
Red or blue
- C.
Green
- D.
Orange
Correct Answer
B. Red or blue -
- 15.
The neutral indicator appears:
- A.
Amber
- B.
Red or blue
- C.
Green
- D.
Orange
Correct Answer
C. Green -
- 16.
The turn signal indicator appears:
- A.
Amber
- B.
Red or blue
- C.
Green
- D.
Orange
Correct Answer
A. Amber -
- 17.
Where is the ignition switch located?
- A.
Center of handlebars
- B.
Left handle
- C.
Right handle
- D.
By right foot
Correct Answer
A. Center of handlebars -
- 18.
Where is the dimmer switch located?
- A.
Center of handle bars
- B.
Right handle bar
- C.
Left handle bar
- D.
By foot
Correct Answer
C. Left handle bar -
- 19.
Where is the turn signal switch located?
- A.
By right foot
- B.
By left foot
- C.
Left handle bar
- D.
Right handle bar
Correct Answer
C. Left handle bar -
- 20.
Most motorcycle turn signals self cancel.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
most motorcycle turn signals DO NOT cancel. Failure to cancel a turn signal is as dangerous as not signaling in the first place.Rate this question:
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- 21.
The brake light is located:
- A.
On the rear fender
- B.
Left handlebar
- C.
Right handlebar
- D.
Near you right foot
Correct Answer
A. On the rear fender -
- 22.
Where is the horn button located?
- A.
By right foot
- B.
Center of handlebars
- C.
Right handlebar
- D.
Left handlebar
Correct Answer
D. Left handlebar -
- 23.
Where is the fuel supply valve located?
- A.
Right handle bar
- B.
Left handle bar
- C.
Below fuel tank
- D.
On top of fuel tank
Correct Answer
C. Below fuel tank -
- 24.
Where is the choke control located usually?
- A.
Right handlebar
- B.
Left handlebar
- C.
By right foot
- D.
On the engine
Correct Answer
D. On the engine -
- 25.
Where is the throttle located?
- A.
Left handlebar
- B.
Right handlebar
- C.
Near left foot
- D.
Near right foot
Correct Answer
B. Right handlebar -
- 26.
How do you make the bike go faster?
- A.
Rotate throttle away from you
- B.
Rotate throttle towards you
Correct Answer
B. Rotate throttle towards you -
- 27.
How do you slow down your bike?
- A.
Rotate throttle away from you
- B.
Rotate throttle towards you
Correct Answer
A. Rotate throttle away from you -
- 28.
Where is the clutch lever located?
- A.
Left handlebar
- B.
Right handlebar
- C.
Near left foot
- D.
Near right foot
Correct Answer
A. Left handlebarExplanation
squeezing the clutch lever disengages the clutch and disconnects power from the rear wheelRate this question:
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- 29.
Where is the front wheel brake lever located?
- A.
Left handlebar
- B.
Right handlebar
- C.
Near left foot
- D.
Near right foot
Correct Answer
B. Right handlebar -
- 30.
Where is the rear brake pedal located?
- A.
Left handlebar
- B.
Right handlebar
- C.
Near left foot
- D.
Near right foot
Correct Answer
D. Near right foot -
- 31.
Where is the gear shift located?
- A.
Left handlebar
- B.
Right handlebar
- C.
Near left foot
- D.
Near right foot
Correct Answer
C. Near left foot -
- 32.
Where is the starter located?
- A.
Left handlebar
- B.
Right handlebar
- C.
Near left foot
- D.
Near right foot
Correct Answer
B. Right handlebar -
- 33.
Where is the engine kill switch located?
- A.
Left handlebar
- B.
Right handlebar
- C.
Near left foot
- D.
Near right foot
Correct Answer
B. Right handlebar -
- 34.
What three things should you check your tires for?
Correct Answer
inflation tread damageExplanation
The motorcycle does not handle properly when the air pressure is too low or too high. Worn or even uneven tread can make the motorcycle skid on wet pavement. damage can cause a tire to blowout.Rate this question:
- 35.
When checking the brakes make sure you test them one at a time.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
make sure each one holds the motorcycle when it is fully appliedRate this question:
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- 36.
What happens if your run out of oil?
- A.
The engine seizes
- B.
The bike wont start
- C.
The bike will slow down
- D.
The engine will blow up
Correct Answer
A. The engine seizesExplanation
seizing the engine could lock the rear wheel and cause you to skidRate this question:
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- 37.
Swing your mirrors out far enough:
- A.
To see 5 feet on each side
- B.
To see 10 feet on each side
- C.
To see the lanes beside you
- D.
To see around your body
Correct Answer
D. To see around your body -
- 38.
Adjust each mirror to show:
- A.
All of the lane behind you
- B.
Half the lane behind you
- C.
All of the lane on your right side
- D.
All of the lane with traffic moving in the same direction as you
Correct Answer
B. Half the lane behind you -
- 39.
To control a motorcycle well:
- A.
Your body must be in the proper position
- B.
You must be physically fit.
- C.
You must fit your bike properly
- D.
You need to learn the controls
Correct Answer
A. Your body must be in the proper position -
- 40.
Sit close enough to the handlebars to reach them with your arms:
- A.
Straight out
- B.
At 45 degree angles
- C.
At 90 degree angles
- D.
Slightly bent
Correct Answer
D. Slightly bentExplanation
bending your arms allows you to turn the handlebars without having to strectchRate this question:
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- 41.
Your body should be:
- A.
Totally erect
- B.
Bent to parallel to your bike
- C.
Fairly erect
- D.
Bent 45 degrees
Correct Answer
C. Fairly erectExplanation
this lets you use your arms to steer the motorcycle rather than to hold yourself upRate this question:
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- 42.
Pertaining to hands how should they be positioned when you start?
- A.
Wrists down
- B.
Wrists up
- C.
On your knees
- D.
Wrists parallel with the bike
Correct Answer
A. Wrists downExplanation
starting with your wrists down will prevent you from using too much throttle.Rate this question:
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- 43.
How should your knees be positioned?
- A.
Loosely against the engine
- B.
Loosely against the gas tank
- C.
Firmly against the engine
- D.
Firmly against the gas tank
Correct Answer
D. Firmly against the gas tank -
- 44.
A firm footing on the footrests is important to:
- A.
Ensure you dont drag your feet on the ground
- B.
Maintain balance
- C.
Reach the controls quickly
- D.
Make turns faster
Correct Answer
B. Maintain balance -
- 45.
Keep your toes:
- A.
Up
- B.
Down
- C.
On the controls
Correct Answer
A. UpExplanation
if you let them drop they may get caught between the footrest and the groundRate this question:
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- 46.
The secret to a successful cornering lies in:
- A.
Firm grip on handlebars
- B.
Leaning correctly
- C.
Signaling
- D.
Proper head turns
Correct Answer
D. Proper head turnsExplanation
and keeping your eyes up. where you look is where you go. Look through the turn the whole time.Rate this question:
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- 47.
Turn your head to face:
- A.
All the way through the corner
- B.
Half way through the corner
- C.
Before you turn
- D.
After you turn
Correct Answer
A. All the way through the corner -
- 48.
How many steps are there to turning a motorcycle?
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
5
Correct Answer
C. 4 -
- 49.
What are the four basic steps to making a proper turn?
Correct Answer
slow look roll press - 50.
When should you reduce speed?
- A.
Before turn
- B.
During turn
- C.
After turn
Correct Answer
A. Before turn -
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