Saskatchewan 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. When should you avoid wearing tinted goggles or a tinted face shield?

   1. In winter
   2. In the rain
   3. On gravel roads
   4. At night

2. You have just ridden over an object in the road. What should you do next?

   1. Keep going unless you hear a noise
   2. Let a little air out of the tires
   3. Speed up to test the suspension
   4. Stop when safe and check tires and rims

3. A driver keeps tailgating you. What does the handbook advise?

   1. Speed up to get away
   2. Change lanes or slow down so they can pass
   3. Signal them to pull over
   4. Tap your brakes hard several times to warn them

4. What should the throttle do when you take your hand off it?

   1. Shut the engine off
   2. Switch to the reserve fuel supply
   3. Stay where you left it
   4. Spring back to idle

5. From which direction does your headlight help other drivers see you most?

   1. From the side
   2. From straight ahead
   3. From behind
   4. Equally from all directions

6. What happens if your saddlebags are loaded unevenly?

   1. The motorcycle may pull to one side
   2. The brakes work better on that side
   3. The engine runs cooler
   4. Nothing at all, as long as you ride slowly

7. On most motorcycles, where is neutral in the gear pattern?

   1. Above top gear
   2. Between first and second gear
   3. Below first gear
   4. Between second and third gear

8. How should you park a motorcycle at the curb?

   1. At a 45-degree angle, front wheel on the sidewalk
   2. Parallel to the curb, touching it
   3. At a 45-degree angle, about 15 cm from the curb
   4. At a right angle, rear wheel against the curb

9. Where should cargo be placed on a motorcycle?

   1. Behind the rear wheel, as far back as possible
   2. High on a sissy bar so it stays dry
   3. Low, and over or ahead of the rear axle
   4. On the handlebars

10. During a hard stop your rear wheel locks. What should you do?

    1. Release the rear brake at once
    2. Keep the rear brake on until you stop
    3. Release both brakes and swerve
    4. Pump the rear brake quickly

11. Why add hand signals to your motorcycle's electric turn signals?

    1. They cancel the electric signal for you
    2. They replace the need to check mirrors
    3. They are required on all highways
    4. They greatly increase your visibility

12. As a learner (6 Endorsement), when are you not allowed to ride?

    1. Only between midnight and 5 a.m., the same rule as all Novice riders
    2. From sunset to sunrise, but on weekends only
    3. From half an hour before sunset to half an hour after sunrise
    4. Only between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m.

13. Besides a vision test, which written exams must you pass for the 6 Endorsement?

    1. Motorcycle knowledge only, with no signs or rules exam
    2. Basic knowledge, signs and motorcycle knowledge
    3. Basic knowledge and a first-aid exam
    4. Signs and an air brake exam

14. What is the best jacket material for protection in a fall?

    1. Vinyl
    2. Polyester
    3. Nylon
    4. Leather

15. What is the most common cause of car–motorcycle collisions?

    1. A car turning left in front of the motorcycle
    2. A car opening its door
    3. A car hitting the motorcycle from behind
    4. A motorcycle running off the road

16. Why should you plan a safe way home before you start drinking?

    1. Taxis cost more late at night
    2. Alcohol first affects the judgment you need to decide
    3. Alcohol makes you fall asleep at once
    4. Police check riders more often after midnight on weekends

17. Passing a line of parked cars, which part of your lane is safest?

    1. The right portion
    2. The exact centre
    3. The left portion
    4. Whichever is closest to the cars

18. On a switch with a PARK setting, what does PARK turn on?

    1. The turn signals as hazard lights
    2. Only the headlight
    3. The headlight and the tail light
    4. Only the tail light

19. As a Novice 1 rider you are convicted of a traffic offence on your motorcycle. What happens to your stage?

    1. You drop back to the learner stage for a year
    2. Your 12 incident-free months start over
    3. You graduate one month later
    4. Nothing, if you pay the fine on time

20. Which question helps you predict what another driver will do?

    1. How old is the other driver?
    2. Does the other driver see me?
    3. Is the other car newer than mine?
    4. What colour is the other car?

21. Which brake should you use on a slippery surface?

    1. Both, since the front still stops better
    2. Only the rear, to avoid a slide
    3. Only the front, to keep the rear free
    4. Neither; use engine braking alone

22. How will you know your drive chain has broken while riding?

    1. The bike pulls hard to the left and the engine stalls
    2. The headlight goes out
    3. You lose rear-wheel power and the engine races
    4. The front brake stops working

23. Why must a load be fastened securely?

    1. It lowers the bike's fuel use
    2. It keeps the turn signals working
    3. Police check every load at roadside stops in Saskatchewan
    4. A loose load can catch in the wheel or chain

24. On wet pavement, where in the lane is traction usually best?

    1. Through standing water
    2. In the oily centre strip
    3. In the tire tracks of other vehicles
    4. Along the edge with the gravel

25. Which of these is one of the six severe offences for a new motorcycle rider?

    1. Riding with a dirty licence plate or no plate light
    2. Speeding more than 35 km/h over the limit
    3. Parking at an angle to the curb
    4. Forgetting to cancel a turn signal