Manitoba Class 6 Mock Exam 4

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. Where should you never ride relative to other vehicles?

   1. In the left tire track
   2. In their blind spots
   3. Where mirrors show you
   4. Four seconds behind

2. When turning left, where should your path cross the intersection?

   1. Left of the centre of the intersection
   2. Along the stop line on the right
   3. Through the far right crosswalk
   4. Right of the centre of the intersection

3. Why plan a group ride's route in advance?

   1. So the group can skip stop signs
   2. So riders can ride without mirrors
   3. So the leader can ride faster
   4. To avoid confusion on the road

4. Before riding on a new medication, what should you do?

   1. Ride only in daylight that week
   2. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about its effects
   3. Drink coffee to cancel its effects
   4. Take half the dose and ride more slowly than usual

5. 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

6. Which feature makes motorcycle-specific clothing better than regular clothing?

   1. Dark colours that hide dirt
   2. Reinforced seams and body armour
   3. Light cotton fabric that dries fast
   4. Loose sleeves that let air flow

7. Why hold the throttle with your wrist lowered?

   1. So the turn signal cancels itself after each turn
   2. So the clutch stays engaged
   3. So the throttle locks in place
   4. So your fingers easily reach the brake lever

8. When are high beams generally used?

   1. In city traffic
   2. In heavy fog on country roads
   3. In heavy rain
   4. For nighttime highway riding

9. Which instrument must every motorcycle have?

   1. A tachometer
   2. A gear indicator
   3. A fuel gauge
   4. A speedometer

10. How much of the braking force does the front brake provide?

    1. 30 per cent
    2. 95 per cent
    3. 50 per cent
    4. 70 per cent

11. What should you tell your passenger about hand signals?

    1. To give them only at night
    2. To give them for every turn
    3. Not to give them
    4. To copy yours with the left hand

12. 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

13. What should you check about the brake light during a safety check?

    1. It stays on when parked
    2. It goes on and off with each brake
    3. It flashes when you signal
    4. It is brighter than the headlight

14. When must the headlamp be on for a 1975 or newer motorcycle?

    1. Only on highways outside the city
    2. At all times while it is operated
    3. Only from sunset to sunrise
    4. Only in rain, fog or smoke

15. How do you get out of a high-speed skid?

    1. Carefully counter-steer out of it
    2. Lock both brakes until it stops
    3. Let go of the handlebars
    4. Lean the bike as far as it goes

16. An oncoming driver pulls out to pass and is coming at you in your lane. What is usually your only option?

    1. Brake hard and stay in your lane
    2. Speed up and pass on the centre line
    3. Flash your lights and hold your line
    4. Slow down and move onto the shoulder

17. Which privilege do you gain in the Class 6 Intermediate Stage?

    1. You may have a BAC up to .05
    2. You may skip the Full Stage
    3. You may carry a passenger
    4. You may ride without a helmet

18. 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

19. What must you check about tie straps and brackets for cargo?

    1. They hang loose so the load can shift
    2. They are tied to the handlebars
    3. They do not touch the chain, swing arm or shocks
    4. They are the same colour as the motorcycle's paint

20. At what angle should you cross railway tracks when other traffic is around?

    1. Exactly 10 degrees
    2. 45 degrees or more
    3. Any angle under 30 degrees
    4. Parallel to the rails

21. 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

22. In a speed wobble, should you try to stop the shaking with the handlebars?

    1. Yes, steer hard against each shake
    2. No, hang on firmly and let it settle
    3. Yes, push both grips forward
    4. Yes, turn sharply to one side

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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