Manitoba Class 6 Mock Exam 1

All 25 questions in this test

Every question and its answer choices. The correct answers and explanations appear when you take the test above.

1. Why avoid braking or shifting while leaning into a turn?

   1. It turns off the headlight and the tail light
   2. A change in speed reduces your control
   3. It locks the steering
   4. It is illegal in Manitoba

2. Which of these brings a three-month Administrative Licence Suspension?

   1. A blood alcohol concentration of .08 or more
   2. A BAC between .05 and .079 the first time
   3. A single speeding ticket
   4. Forgetting your licence at home

3. You develop a speed wobble. What should you do with the brakes?

   1. Do not brake
   2. Brake with both at once
   3. Brake hard with the front
   4. Pump the rear brake

4. What should you do with the throttle in the middle of a turn?

   1. Pulse it on and off
   2. Open it fully
   3. Close it completely
   4. Keep it steady

5. What formation should a riding group use?

   1. Single file, two seconds apart
   2. A staggered formation
   3. A V shape across the lane
   4. Side by side in pairs

6. How should a passenger move when you accelerate?

   1. Lean to the left
   2. Stay rigid and still
   3. Lean forward
   4. Lean back

7. What is the suspension for a first Tiered Administrative Licence Suspension (BAC .05 to .079)?

   1. 72 hours
   2. 15 days
   3. 24 hours
   4. Three months

8. Approaching loose material, where should you shift your body?

   1. Forward onto the tank to load the front wheel
   2. Slightly off the seat and slightly back
   3. Down low in the seat
   4. Far to the inside of the bike

9. According to MPI's handbook, who should lead a riding group?

   1. Whoever knows the route least
   2. The rider with the largest bike
   3. Slower or inexperienced riders
   4. The fastest rider in the group

10. Where may a moped not be driven?

    1. On gravel roads outside Winnipeg
    2. On streets with a 50 km/h limit
    3. On any city street that has a painted bike lane
    4. On highways with a limit over 80 km/h

11. Crossing loose gravel, how should your arms and wrists be?

    1. Resting on the tank for balance
    2. Locked straight, so the front wheel stays rigid
    3. One hand off the bars for balance
    4. Loose, so the front wheel can move a little

12. Can you be charged with impaired driving if your blood alcohol is under .08?

    1. No, a charge needs a BAC of .08 or more
    2. Only on a highway
    3. Only if you crash
    4. Yes, if your ability is impaired

13. Your Class 6 Learner licence lapses for two months because the charges were not paid. What happens to those months?

    1. They count, since you still held the licence
    2. They are added to your Full Stage instead
    3. They count double once you pay the charges
    4. They do not count toward your stage time

14. What happens when you squeeze the clutch lever?

    1. The front brake applies
    2. The engine shuts off
    3. The clutch disengages
    4. The high beam turns on

15. A new rider breaks a GDL restriction. What may follow?

    1. A driving record review and possible sanctions
    2. Nothing at all, as long as no collision happened
    3. An automatic Full Stage licence
    4. A refund of the course fee

16. In a staggered group, how far behind the vehicle in front should each rider be?

    1. One second, to keep the group tight
    2. Two seconds at any speed
    3. Four seconds, more at highway speeds
    4. Half a car length

17. Which headlight setting should you use in fog, rain or smoke?

    1. No lights
    2. Low beam
    3. High beam
    4. Parking lights only

18. To other drivers, how big does a motorcycle ahead or behind look compared with a car?

    1. One-tenth the size
    2. Twice the size
    3. About the same size as a compact car
    4. One-third to one-half the size

19. You are passing parked cars on a residential street. About how far from them should you ride?

    1. About 5 metres
    2. As close as possible
    3. About 30 centimetres
    4. About 1.3 to 1.8 metres

20. During a safety check, which clutch problems should you look for?

    1. Drag or slip
    2. Squeal or rattle
    3. Glare or flicker
    4. Leaks or bubbles

21. What is the choke usually used for?

    1. Starting a cold engine
    2. Slowing down on steep hills
    3. Holding speed on the highway
    4. Dimming the headlight at night

22. What is the minimum time in the Class 6 Learner Stage?

    1. Fifteen months
    2. Six months
    3. Nine months
    4. Three months

23. When is wet pavement especially slippery?

    1. Only on gravel roads after a storm
    2. After several hours of steady rain, once puddles have formed
    3. Only when the temperature is below zero
    4. Just after rain starts, before oil and dirt wash away

24. From which side should you mount a motorcycle?

    1. The left side
    2. Either side, it does not matter
    3. The rear
    4. The right side

25. As a Class 6 learner, when may you not ride?

    1. Only during the evening rush hour in Winnipeg
    2. Only between midnight and 5 a.m., on weekdays and on weekends alike
    3. From 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., except in summer months
    4. From half an hour before sunset to half an hour after sunrise