Saskatchewan Class 6 Mock Exam 2

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 may a passenger sit?

   1. In front of the operator
   2. On the gas tank
   3. On the rear luggage rack
   4. Behind the operator

2. How can each rider help keep the group together?

   1. Watch the rider behind and slow if they fall back
   2. Follow the rider ahead within one second
   3. Speed up whenever there is a gap
   4. Pass slower riders in the group

3. What does the S in SIPDE stand for?

   1. Scan
   2. Slow
   3. Signal
   4. Steer

4. You take your basic ability road test on a 250 cc motorcycle. What restriction is added to your licence?

   1. An H restriction to three-wheelers
   2. A J restriction that limits you to mopeds only
   3. No restriction, as long as you pass
   4. An R restriction to bikes of 400 cc or less

5. In a staggered formation, which side of the lane does the leader use?

   1. The centre
   2. The left side
   3. Whichever side has less traffic
   4. The right side

6. Where is the clutch lever and what does squeezing it do?

   1. Left handlebar; it disconnects power from the rear wheel
   2. Right handlebar; it applies the front brake and the brake light
   3. Left footrest; it selects the next gear
   4. Right footrest; it applies the rear brake

7. What can happen if you downshift without raising engine speed enough?

   1. Nothing; the clutch absorbs the difference
   2. The front brake locks on
   3. The bike lurches and the rear wheel may skid
   4. The headlight switches to high beam

8. Why does a loose helmet give little protection in a crash?

   1. It can come off before the impact
   2. It makes the rider overheat
   3. It weighs more than a snug helmet
   4. It blocks the rider's hearing

9. When should you use your high beam at night?

   1. Only when it is raining
   2. Never; low beam is always required
   3. Only on city streets where other vehicles can see you
   4. Whenever you are not following or meeting a vehicle

10. After the written exams, what must you complete before riding as a learner?

    1. A full road test in heavy traffic with an examiner
    2. Twenty hours of supervised riding
    3. A night riding course with an instructor
    4. Approved training or a basic ability road test

11. You feel upset and distracted before a planned ride. What does the handbook suggest?

    1. Ride to clear your head
    2. Carry a passenger to keep you company
    3. Leave the motorcycle at home
    4. Ride only on the highway

12. The posted speed on a curve is 60 km/h and the road is wet. What should you do?

    1. Ride at exactly 60 km/h
    2. Ride slower than 60 km/h
    3. Ride a little above 60 km/h for stability
    4. Use only the rear brake in the curve

13. How should a motorcycle fit you when you sit on it?

    1. You must lean the bike to touch down
    2. Only your toes reach the ground when you are seated
    3. Your knees are above the handlebars
    4. You can put both feet flat on the ground

14. You cannot avoid a length of tailpipe on the road. How do you ride over it?

    1. Straight, gripping firmly, rising on the footrests
    2. Sitting firmly in the seat with your arms loose and relaxed
    3. At an angle while braking hard
    4. With the clutch in and feet down

15. Why should you roll on the throttle gently through a turn?

    1. Steady speed or light acceleration stabilizes the bike
    2. It cancels the turn signal
    3. It makes the bike stand up straight
    4. It keeps the engine from stalling at low speed in the turn

16. What adjustment should you make before carrying a passenger?

    1. Disconnect the rear brake light
    2. Lower the tire pressure to soften the ride for two
    3. Readjust mirrors and headlight with them seated
    4. Remove the passenger footrests

17. You approach an intersection where a car waits to turn left across your path. What should you do?

    1. Be ready to brake and plan where you would swerve
    2. Move close to the centre line
    3. Look only at the left-turning car
    4. Speed up to clear the intersection before the car turns

18. On a long snow-covered stretch, which surface gives better traction?

    1. Loose or fresh snow
    2. Hard-packed snow
    3. Shiny ice in the wheel tracks
    4. The painted centre line

19. Which night riding restriction applies in the Novice 1 stage?

    1. No night restriction at all
    2. No riding at all from sunset to sunrise
    3. No riding between midnight and 5 a.m.
    4. No riding after 10 p.m.

20. When should the fuel supply valve be turned to OFF?

    1. Only while riding on the open highway
    2. Only during the daily inspection
    3. Whenever the motorcycle is not in use
    4. Only when the tank is nearly empty

21. Your 6 Endorsement reaches 24 months and you have not passed the M road test. What happens?

    1. Your Class 5 licence is suspended for the same period
    2. You rewrite the written tests for a new learner endorsement
    3. You move to Novice 1 automatically, without a road test
    4. You may keep riding as a learner indefinitely

22. 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

23. 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

24. How does cold weather affect your tires?

    1. It has no effect on tires
    2. It raises tire pressure
    3. It lowers tire pressure
    4. It hardens the tread for better grip

25. Why should you avoid staring at one spot for more than two seconds?

    1. Your visor will fog up from your breath
    2. It strains your neck muscles
    3. It slows down your engine
    4. Trouble may be building somewhere else