NWT Motorcycle Learner Practice Test 2026: Test d’entraînement 4

1. Question 1 sur 25

   At night, what helps you see and be seen?

   • ARiding close to the vehicle ahead to use its lights
   • BUsing a tinted face shield
   • CWearing dark clothing
   • DUsing high beams when there is no oncoming traffic, slowing down and leaving more space
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Using high beams when there is no oncoming traffic, slowing down and leaving more space

   At night you see less and others see you less. Use your lights well, slow down, keep more space and wear reflective gear.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   Does a windshield on your motorcycle take the place of a face shield or goggles?

   • AOnly when it is raining
   • BOnly on the highway
   • CNo, wind, rain, dust and insects can still reach your eyes
   • DYes, a windshield replaces eye protection
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. No, wind, rain, dust and insects can still reach your eyes

   A windshield does not protect your eyes the way a face shield or goggles do. Wear eye protection on every ride.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   Which describes a correctly fitting motorcycle helmet?

   • ALoosely, so it is easy to take off
   • BWith the strap open at low speeds
   • CTilted back so you can see more
   • DSnugly all around, with the strap fastened
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Snugly all around, with the strap fastened

   A helmet should fit snugly and stay in place when you move your head. An unfastened helmet can come off in a crash.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   Marker 3 in the diagram shows where the passenger’s hands go. What should they hold?

   • AThe rider’s shoulders
   • BThe rider’s waist or the passenger handholds
   • CThe fuel tank
   • DNothing; they should balance
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. The rider’s waist or the passenger handholds

   Holding the rider’s waist or the handholds keeps the passenger secure without pulling the rider off balance.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   What protective gear should a passenger wear?

   • ANothing special if the ride is short
   • BOnly sunglasses
   • COnly a helmet
   • DThe same gear as the rider, including an approved helmet
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. The same gear as the rider, including an approved helmet

   A passenger faces the same risks as the rider. They need a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   Item 6 in the diagram shows boots. What kind of footwear should you wear when you ride?

   • ARunning shoes
   • BSandals
   • CLow dress shoes
   • DSturdy boots that cover your ankles
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Sturdy boots that cover your ankles

   Boots that cover the ankles protect your feet and ankles and give good grip when you stop. Saskatchewan requires ankle-covering boots for new riders.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   How far ahead should you scan when you ride?

   • AAt least 12 seconds ahead
   • BOnly at the front wheel
   • COnly as far as the vehicle in front
   • DAbout 2 seconds ahead
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. At least 12 seconds ahead

   Look at least 12 seconds ahead. In the city that is about one to two blocks; on the highway it is about half a kilometre.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   In a normal turn like the one in the diagram, how should your body lean?

   • AStraight up while the motorcycle stays upright
   • BOpposite to the motorcycle
   • CForward onto the fuel tank
   • DWith the motorcycle, at the same angle
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. With the motorcycle, at the same angle

   In a normal turn, the rider and motorcycle lean together at the same angle.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   On most motorcycles, how is the rear brake applied?

   • ABy rolling off the throttle
   • BWith a pedal under your right foot
   • CWith a lever on the left handlebar
   • DWith a pedal under your left foot
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. With a pedal under your right foot

   Most motorcycles use a right foot pedal for the rear brake. Some motorcycles and scooters use hand levers instead.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    How should you use the throttle through a curve?

    • AClose it fully in the middle of the curve
    • BPull in the clutch and coast
    • CKeep it steady or roll it on gently
    • DOpen it fully as you enter
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Keep it steady or roll it on gently

    A steady or slightly increasing throttle keeps the motorcycle stable through the curve. Closing it suddenly can upset your balance.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    You must stop quickly while leaning in a curve. What should you do first?

    • AUse only the rear brake while leaning
    • BBrake as hard as you can while leaning
    • CStraighten the motorcycle, then brake firmly
    • DSpeed up to get out of the curve
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Straighten the motorcycle, then brake firmly

    Hard braking while leaned over can make the tires slide. Bring the motorcycle upright first, then brake.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    You are taking a cold medicine that warns about drowsiness. What should you do?

    • ARide only on the highway
    • BDo not ride until you know it will not affect you
    • CRide slowly with the hazard lights on
    • DDrink coffee and ride
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Do not ride until you know it will not affect you

    Some medicines cause drowsiness or slow reactions. Read the label and ask a pharmacist before you ride.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    What is a common cause of crashes where a rider runs off the road in a curve?

    • ALooking through the curve
    • BUsing the turn signals
    • CGoing into the curve too fast
    • DKeeping a steady throttle
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Going into the curve too fast

    Many single-motorcycle crashes happen when riders enter a curve too fast and cannot hold their line. Slow down before the curve.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    Why should you downshift as you slow down?

    • ASo the clutch is not needed
    • BSo you can turn off the engine
    • CSo the brake light comes on
    • DSo you are in a gear that lets you speed up again if you need to
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. So you are in a gear that lets you speed up again if you need to

    Being in the right gear lets you speed up quickly to avoid a hazard. When you stop, be in first gear, ready to move.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    A large animal such as a moose is on the road ahead. What is usually safest?

    • ASlow down and be ready to stop
    • BSound the horn and ride toward it
    • CRide onto the shoulder at speed
    • DSpeed up to pass it quickly
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Slow down and be ready to stop

    Large animals are unpredictable. Slowing down and preparing to stop gives you the best chance to avoid them.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    A tire suddenly loses air while you are riding. What should you do?

    • ALean the motorcycle to the side of the flat
    • BBrake hard with both brakes
    • CAccelerate to reach a garage
    • DHold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Hold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course

    Steer straight and slow down gradually. Avoid braking with the flat tire if you can, and pull off the road when you are slow.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    How should you cross railway tracks that run across the road at an angle?

    • AWhile leaning as far as possible
    • BAs close to a right angle to the tracks as you safely can
    • CParallel to the tracks
    • DWhile braking hard
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. As close to a right angle to the tracks as you safely can

    Crossing at a sharp angle can catch your front wheel in the gap beside the rail. Cross as close to straight across as is safe.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    At an intersection, an oncoming car is waiting to turn left across your path. What should you do?

    • AMove to the centre of the lane and look away
    • BSound your horn and keep your speed
    • CSpeed up to get through first
    • DSlow down, cover your brakes and be ready to stop or swerve
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Slow down, cover your brakes and be ready to stop or swerve

    Assume the driver may not see you. Reduce speed and be ready to react.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    Many motorcycle turn signals do not cancel on their own. What should you do?

    • ATurn the signal off yourself after the turn or lane change
    • BUse hand signals only
    • CLeave it on until you stop
    • DNever use the turn signals
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Turn the signal off yourself after the turn or lane change

    A signal left on can make a driver think you are about to turn and pull out in front of you.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    A strong crosswind is pushing you toward the edge of the road. What helps?

    • AStand up on the footrests
    • BRide on the shoulder
    • CSpeed up
    • DSlow down and lean slightly into the wind
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Slow down and lean slightly into the wind

    Strong wind can push a motorcycle off its line. Slow down and be ready for gusts on open roads, bridges and when passing large vehicles.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    Before you carry a passenger, what adjustments might you need to make?

    • ARemove the mirrors
    • BLower the handlebars
    • CTire pressure and suspension, as the owner’s manual says
    • DRemove the passenger footpegs
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Tire pressure and suspension, as the owner’s manual says

    Check the owner’s manual. Many motorcycles need higher tire pressure or a suspension change for the extra load.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    The rider in the diagram presses the right handgrip forward. Which way does the motorcycle go?

    • AThe motorcycle leans left and turns left
    • BThe motorcycle goes straight and slows down
    • CThe motorcycle leans right and turns right
    • DThe front brake comes on
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. The motorcycle leans right and turns right

    This is countersteering. Pressing the right grip forward makes the motorcycle lean and turn right.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    To swerve quickly to the right, what do you do?

    • APull both grips toward you
    • BShift your weight back
    • CPress the left handgrip forward
    • DPress the right handgrip forward
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Press the right handgrip forward

    A swerve is two quick countersteers. Press the grip on the side you want to go, then press the other to straighten.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    Item 4 in the diagram shows gloves. What kind of gloves should a rider wear?

    • AThin cotton gloves
    • BFull-fingered gloves made for riding
    • CFingerless gloves
    • DNo gloves, for a better feel of the controls
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Full-fingered gloves made for riding

    Full-fingered riding gloves protect your hands in a fall and give a better grip. Saskatchewan, for example, requires finger-covering gloves for riders in its graduated program.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    In the staggered group in the diagram, what gap should rider 2 keep behind the leader?

    • AAbout one second
    • BAbout ten seconds
    • CHalf a second
    • DDirectly beside the leader
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. About one second

    In a staggered formation, the second rider stays about one second behind the leader in the other part of the lane, and two seconds behind the rider in the same track.

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