NWT Motorcycle Learner Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   At what point should you set your mirrors?

   • AMirrors on motorcycles are not adjustable
   • BWhile riding on the highway
   • COnly after you start to turn
   • DBefore you ride, while sitting on the motorcycle
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Before you ride, while sitting on the motorcycle

   Adjust your mirrors while seated in your riding position, before you move. Adjusting them while riding takes your attention away from the road.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   How does carrying a passenger change the way a motorcycle handles?

   • AIt takes longer to speed up, slow down and turn
   • BIt turns more sharply
   • CIt stops more quickly
   • DIt makes no difference
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. It takes longer to speed up, slow down and turn

   The extra weight affects acceleration, braking and steering. Leave more space and brake earlier.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   What should you look for when you inspect your tires?

   • AMud on the tire
   • BOnly the colour of the sidewall
   • COnly whether the valve cap is present
   • DCuts, bulges, objects stuck in the tread and worn tread
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Cuts, bulges, objects stuck in the tread and worn tread

   Damage or wear can cause a sudden loss of air or grip. Check tread and sidewalls before you ride.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Which brake gives the most stopping power on most motorcycles?

   • AThe front brake
   • BThe rear brake
   • CThe engine cut-off switch
   • DBoth give the same stopping power
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. The front brake

   When you brake, weight shifts forward onto the front tire. This gives the front brake most of the stopping power.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   Why should you check the side stand before you ride?

   • AIt holds your helmet while riding
   • BIt is needed to start the engine
   • CIf it does not stay up, it can dig into the road in a left lean
   • DIt helps you brake
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. If it does not stay up, it can dig into the road in a left lean

   A side stand that drops while you ride can catch on the road surface in a turn and cause a crash. Make sure the spring holds it up.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   When should you check your tire pressure?

   • AOnly once a year at a shop
   • BOnly when a tire looks flat
   • CWhen the tires are cold, before you ride
   • DRight after a long ride
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. When the tires are cold, before you ride

   Check tire pressure when the tires are cold. Warm tires give a higher reading than the true cold pressure.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   Do Canada’s Criminal Code impaired driving laws apply to people riding motorcycles?

   • ANo, they apply only to car drivers
   • BYes, they apply to anyone operating a motor vehicle
   • COnly at night
   • DOnly on highways
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Yes, they apply to anyone operating a motor vehicle

   The Criminal Code impaired driving offences cover the operation of a motor vehicle, which includes a motorcycle.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   On most motorcycles, how do you change gears?

   • AWith a lever in front of your left foot
   • BWith a button on the dash
   • CWith the rear brake pedal
   • DWith a lever on the right handlebar
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. With a lever in front of your left foot

   The gear shift lever is in front of the left footrest. You lift it or press it down with your foot.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   What does "covering the brakes" mean?

   • AUsing only engine braking
   • BHaving your fingers on the front brake lever and your foot over the rear pedal
   • CPutting a cover on the brakes when parked
   • DBraking hard all the time
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Having your fingers on the front brake lever and your foot over the rear pedal

   Covering the brakes cuts your reaction time, because you are ready to brake at once.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    Where should you keep your feet while riding?

    • AHanging down near the road
    • BOn the ground at low speeds
    • CResting on the engine guard
    • DFirmly on the footrests, with toes pointing forward
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Firmly on the footrests, with toes pointing forward

    Keep your feet on the footrests so you are balanced and can reach the shift lever and rear brake. Toes pointing down can catch on the road.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    Where should you look when you ride through a turn?

    • AThrough the turn, to where you want to go
    • BAt the road edge beside you
    • CAt the oncoming traffic only
    • DAt the front wheel
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Through the turn, to where you want to go

    The motorcycle tends to go where you look. Turn your head and look through the turn to where you want to be.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    Why is alcohol especially dangerous for motorcycle riders?

    • AAlcohol improves balance
    • BMotorcycles are not covered by impaired driving laws
    • CAlcohol only affects drivers of cars
    • DRiding needs balance and coordination, which alcohol harms
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Riding needs balance and coordination, which alcohol harms

    Riding takes more balance and coordination than driving a car. Even small amounts of alcohol reduce these skills and your judgement.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    What should you check on a motorcycle with a chain drive?

    • AThat the chain has the right slack and is lubricated
    • BThat the chain is as tight as possible
    • CThat the chain is dry and clean of oil
    • DNothing; chains never need checking
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. That the chain has the right slack and is lubricated

    A chain that is too loose can come off, and one that is too tight can wear quickly. Follow the owner’s manual for slack and lubrication.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    On a hot day, why should you still wear a jacket with long sleeves?

    • AIt is only needed on gravel roads
    • BIt protects your skin if you fall and shields you from wind and sun
    • CIt is only needed in cold weather
    • DIt makes the motorcycle faster
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. It protects your skin if you fall and shields you from wind and sun

    Riding clothing protects your skin from the road surface in a fall. It also reduces sunburn and the drying effect of the wind.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    How much of a traffic lane does a motorcycle need?

    • AOnly the space beside the curb
    • BThe full lane
    • COnly the right third
    • DHalf the lane
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. The full lane

    A motorcycle needs the whole lane to move away from hazards. Drivers should not share a lane with a motorcycle.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    How should a passenger move in turns?

    • ASit stiffly upright while the motorcycle leans
    • BLean with the rider and the motorcycle
    • CLean the opposite way to balance
    • DPut a foot down to help
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Lean with the rider and the motorcycle

    A passenger who leans with the rider makes the motorcycle easier to control.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    Marker 1 in the diagram shows the rider’s head. What should your head do in a turn?

    • ATilt with the motorcycle
    • BTurn to watch the mirrors
    • CStay level, with your eyes in line with the horizon
    • DLook down at the road just ahead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Stay level, with your eyes in line with the horizon

    Keeping your head level and your eyes on the horizon helps your balance and lets you judge the turn.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    When is the best time to slow down for a curve?

    • AIn the middle of the curve
    • BAs you leave the curve
    • CThere is no need to slow for a curve
    • DBefore you enter it, while the motorcycle is upright
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Before you enter it, while the motorcycle is upright

    Brakes work best when the motorcycle is upright. Slow down before the curve so you can keep a steady throttle through it.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    The car in the diagram has just passed line A. What is the least time it should take you to reach that line?

    • AIt does not matter if the road is dry
    • BAt least two seconds
    • COne second
    • DHalf a second
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. At least two seconds

    Keep at least a two-second following distance in good conditions, and more when conditions are poor.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    Parked vehicles block your view of an intersection. What should you do?

    • AChoose a lane position that lets you see and be seen, and edge forward slowly
    • BRide in the bike lane
    • CStop beside the parked vehicles and wait for a signal
    • DSpeed up through the intersection
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Choose a lane position that lets you see and be seen, and edge forward slowly

    Move to where drivers can see you and you can see them. Edge forward until you have a clear view.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    Why should a rider wear brightly coloured clothing with reflective material?

    • AIt is required on every highway in Canada
    • BIt keeps the rider cooler
    • CIt makes the rider easier for other road users to see
    • DIt reduces wind noise
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. It makes the rider easier for other road users to see

    Many crashes happen because a driver did not see the rider. Bright colours by day and reflective material at night help you stand out.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    You cannot avoid a small object in the road. How should you ride over it?

    • ALean hard to one side as you hit it
    • BClose your eyes and keep your feet down
    • CKeep upright, rise slightly off the seat and hold the grips firmly
    • DBrake hard at the moment you hit it
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Keep upright, rise slightly off the seat and hold the grips firmly

    Hit the object as straight as you can, with the motorcycle upright. Your knees and elbows absorb the shock.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    Which piece of protective gear does the most to protect you from serious injury in a crash?

    • ARiding boots
    • BRiding gloves
    • CA helmet that fits well and is fastened
    • DA leather jacket
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. A helmet that fits well and is fastened

    Head injuries cause many motorcycle deaths. A good helmet, properly fastened, is your most important gear.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    Before you slow down or stop, what should you do?

    • ATurn off your headlight
    • BSound your horn
    • CShift into neutral
    • DCheck your mirrors for traffic behind you
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Check your mirrors for traffic behind you

    A driver behind may not expect you to slow down. Checking your mirrors tells you if you need to warn them or leave more room.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    When is a road usually most slippery in the rain?

    • AWhen the rain has stopped and the road is dry
    • BOnly when the rain is heavy
    • CJust after it starts to rain
    • DAfter several hours of steady rain
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Just after it starts to rain

    When rain first falls, it mixes with oil on the road. The surface becomes very slick until the oil washes away.

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