Manitoba Class 6 Mock Exam 3

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. Which of these is good highway riding practice?

   1. Follow large trucks closely for shelter
   2. Check your mirrors only at exits
   3. Signal lane changes well in advance
   4. Ride in other vehicles' blind spots

2. Which Class 6 licence holders may not carry passengers?

   1. Intermediate (I) and Full (F) riders in their first year
   2. Only Intermediate (I) holders
   3. Full (F) holders under 25
   4. Learner (L) and Authorized Instruction (A)

3. You are in GDL and fail the motorcycle knowledge test. When can you try again?

   1. After 14 days, the same as the road test
   2. After 30 days and a second course
   3. The next working day, like any other driver
   4. After a seven-day waiting period

4. What protective gear should a passenger wear?

   1. No special gear
   2. A helmet only
   3. Gear similar to yours
   4. A reflective vest only

5. Before carrying a passenger, what should you do with the tires?

   1. Nothing; pressure does not change
   2. Switch to winter tires
   3. Let some air out of both tires for a softer ride for two
   4. Add the air pressure the owner's manual specifies

6. Above what speed must a motorcycle lean to turn?

   1. 5 km/h
   2. 20 km/h
   3. 80 km/h
   4. 50 km/h

7. What should motorcycle boots be like?

   1. Rubber sandals with a thick sole
   2. Leather, covering at least the ankle
   3. Any shoe below the ankle
   4. Canvas running shoes with laces tied tight

8. How do you make a controlled stop?

   1. Grab the front brake as hard as you can
   2. Shift to neutral and let the bike coast
   3. Use only the rear brake so the bike cannot skid at all
   4. Apply both brakes at once without locking them

9. What is the problem with a 'bubble' face shield?

   1. It distorts your vision
   2. It blocks the sound of traffic
   3. It is too heavy for long rides
   4. It is illegal on Manitoba highways

10. What following distance should you keep in ideal conditions?

    1. Two seconds
    2. One second
    3. Four seconds
    4. Two car lengths

11. When do beginners most often lose control of a motorcycle?

    1. When riding straight on highways
    2. When starting and stopping
    3. When parked on the side stand
    4. When cruising at a steady speed

12. How should you ride after slowing for loose material?

    1. Close the throttle completely
    2. Open the throttle quickly
    3. Hold an even, steady throttle
    4. Pump the throttle on and off

13. In the four-point routine before starting the engine, what comes first?

    1. Starting the engine in gear
    2. Moving the bike off its stand
    3. The motorcycle safety check
    4. Mounting from the right side

14. 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

15. In bad weather that reduces visibility, what following distance should you keep?

    1. At least one second
    2. At least four seconds
    3. Exactly two seconds
    4. At least one car length

16. When may a Class 6 Learner Stage rider operate a motorcycle?

    1. Only between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. in summer
    2. At night only with a supervising rider
    3. From half an hour after sunrise to half an hour before sunset
    4. Any time of day or night, as long as the headlight is on high beam

17. What gives the best eye protection on a motorcycle?

    1. Goggles or a clear face shield
    2. Regular prescription glasses
    3. Sunglasses with dark lenses
    4. A tall windshield alone

18. You need to cross two lanes. What does the handbook allow?

    1. Only after waiting a full minute in each lane
    2. One continuous move after one clear signal and check
    3. Only if you use your hazard lights the whole time
    4. One lane at a time, stopping between them

19. Your rear tire blows out. What should you do?

    1. Keep your position, do not brake, ease off the throttle
    2. Shift your weight forward onto the tank
    3. Accelerate to steady the motorcycle
    4. Brake hard with both brakes at once to stop quickly

20. You have moved onto an unpaved shoulder. What should you avoid?

    1. Slowing down gradually
    2. Keeping a straight line
    3. Holding the grips firmly
    4. Excessive braking

21. You want to move from one tire track to the other within the same lane. What is required?

    1. A horn tap only
    2. A hand signal only
    3. Nothing; it is the same lane
    4. A shoulder check before moving

22. Correcting a skid, why must you avoid oversteering?

    1. The engine may stall and lock the rear wheel
    2. The bike may tip over toward the skid
    3. The rear brake may stop working
    4. The headlight may switch off

23. Why are motorcycle mirrors not enough before a lane change?

    1. They only work when the bike is moving fast
    2. Their view is limited and can blur with vibration
    3. They show vehicles larger than they really are
    4. They are often mounted only on the right side

24. 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

25. What is the only thing that sobers you up after drinking?

    1. A large meal
    2. Black coffee
    3. Time
    4. A cold shower