Québec Class 6 Motorcycle Mock Exam 2

All 20 questions in this test

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

1. What factor is often involved in motorcycle crashes in curves?

   1. Countersteering correctly
   2. Looking toward the exit
   3. Using the left third of the lane
   4. Excessive speed

2. When is fog most frequent?

   1. At sunrise, sunset or when the temperature changes
   2. Only at noon on very hot, humid summer days
   3. Only after heavy rain
   4. Only in winter, when the roads are icy and cold

3. In the guide's emergency braking sequence without ABS, which brake comes first?

   1. The rear brake, up to the locking threshold
   2. The front brake, squeezed as hard as possible
   3. Neither brake; downshift first
   4. Both at maximum force instantly

4. In zigzag formation, how far is each rider behind the bike ahead in the same third?

   1. One second
   2. Two seconds
   3. Half a second
   4. Four seconds

5. Why must you be careful pulling onto the shoulder?

   1. It is always higher than the road
   2. It is illegal to use the shoulder in any case
   3. It is always reserved for buses and taxis
   4. It is often uneven, lower than the road and unpaved

6. You are unsure whether there is time to pass on a two-way road. What should you do?

   1. Pass on the shoulder instead
   2. Don't pass
   3. Pass quickly at full throttle
   4. Sound the horn and pass

7. How does carrying a passenger or baggage affect the motorcycle?

   1. It shifts the centre of gravity
   2. It reduces the bike's kinetic energy
   3. It removes the effect of inertia
   4. It strengthens the gyroscopic effect

8. What licence do you get after passing the SAAQ motorcycle knowledge test?

   1. A Class 6 probationary licence
   2. A Class 6A learner's licence
   3. A Class 5 learner's licence
   4. A Class 6R learner's licence

9. Where should you merge from the acceleration lane?

   1. As soon as you leave the ramp
   2. At the very end of the ramp, in the right third
   3. After stopping at the end of the lane
   4. Before the end of the dotted line, into the left third

10. Compared with how they look, objects in your motorcycle mirrors are actually...

    1. Only in the next lane
    2. Closer and larger
    3. Exactly the same
    4. Farther and smaller

11. What is the first step to start a fuel-injected motorcycle?

    1. Open the choke fully
    2. Turn the ignition to ON
    3. Shift into first gear
    4. Squeeze the front brake hard

12. Who rides in positions 2 and 4?

    1. The fastest riders
    2. The lead rider's helpers
    3. Sweep riders
    4. Less experienced riders

13. Which age group commits more offences and has more crashes, according to SAAQ data?

    1. Drivers aged 55 to 64
    2. Drivers aged 45 to 54
    3. Drivers aged 16 to 24
    4. Drivers aged 35 to 44

14. Your throttle jams open. What do you do at the same time?

    1. Open the choke and brake
    2. Lift the bike and turn sharply
    3. Squeeze the clutch and hit the kill switch
    4. Brake hard and downshift as fast as possible

15. How do you use the emergency cut-off (kill) switch?

    1. Your right thumb stops the engine instantly
    2. Your left hand turns it to start the engine
    3. Your left foot presses it to apply the rear brake
    4. Your right foot taps it to shift

16. How long is a Class 6R learner's licence valid?

    1. 18 months
    2. 12 months
    3. 24 months
    4. 6 months

17. Why can the left third be risky after heavy rain?

    1. A worn rut can collect water
    2. It is reserved for buses
    3. Oil collects there whenever it rains
    4. It is closest to the curb

18. Does ABS always shorten braking distance?

    1. Yes, by about half
    2. Yes, but only on wet roads
    3. Yes, on every surface
    4. No, not necessarily

19. Why is a small group safer?

    1. It needs no lead rider at the front
    2. It can pass or change lanes together safely
    3. It can ignore traffic lights together
    4. It can ride side by side within a single lane

20. Which of these manoeuvres is prohibited for motorcyclists?

    1. Riding in a zigzag formation in a group
    2. Riding in the left third of the lane on a highway
    3. Riding between the shoulder and a vehicle in your lane
    4. Parking at a 45-degree angle near the curb