Saskatchewan Class 6 Mock Exam 5

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 keep your knees while riding?

   1. Away from the tank to stay cool
   2. Firmly against the gas tank
   3. Resting on the footrests
   4. Pointed out for balance

2. During your daily check, when must a tire be replaced?

   1. Only after a flat tire
   2. When it has been on for one season
   3. When the sidewall looks dusty
   4. When the centre wear bar is showing

3. Why are ordinary eyeglasses not enough eye protection on a motorcycle?

   1. They make the mirrors harder to adjust
   2. They are illegal to wear while riding
   3. They fog up, but only when you are stopped in traffic
   4. They can shatter if a stone or bug hits them

4. You need to cross a pavement seam that runs parallel to your path. How?

   1. Cross it while braking hard
   2. Ride along it until it ends
   3. Move away, then cross it at an angle with a quick turn
   4. Edge across it slowly, keeping a very shallow angle to it

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Which situation calls for extra readiness to use your horn?

   1. A driver sitting in a parked car ahead
   2. A parked trailer with nobody near it
   3. An empty driveway with no vehicle in it
   4. A car stopped well behind you at a light

9. Where should you look as you go through a turn?

   1. At the centre line beside you
   2. Through the turn, along your intended path
   3. At the outside edge of the curve
   4. At the road just in front of the front tire

10. What should riding boots be like?

    1. Light running shoes with long laces that tie tightly
    2. Sandals with a thick rubber sole
    3. High heels for a better reach to the pegs
    4. Sturdy, ankle-high, with low heels and hard soles

11. 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

12. Your motorcycle has convex mirrors. How do vehicles behind you appear in them?

    1. Exactly as far as they really are
    2. Closer than they really are
    3. Upside down
    4. Farther away than they really are

13. 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

14. 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

15. A dog starts chasing you. What is the recommended response?

    1. Kick at the dog to scare it
    2. Speed up as soon as you see it
    3. Slow and downshift on approach, then speed up past it
    4. Stop at the roadside and wait for the owner to call it back

16. Which marking must appear on the sidewall of a motorcycle tire?

    1. DOT or the Canadian National Safety Mark
    2. The rider's licence number
    3. The date of the last safety inspection by SGI
    4. The SGI logo

17. You are 30 and have driven a car for years. Do you still go through Saskatchewan's MGDL program to ride a motorcycle?

    1. Only if you plan to carry passengers
    2. No, a Class 5 licence already covers motorcycles
    3. Yes, every first-time rider does, at any age
    4. No, drivers over 25 skip straight to Endorsement M

18. Should you brake while your tires are on an object you are riding over?

    1. Yes, use the rear brake only
    2. No, stay off the brakes on the object
    3. Yes, use the front brake only
    4. Yes, brake hard with both brakes

19. You hold a learner 6 Endorsement. May you carry a passenger?

    1. No, it is illegal at the learner stage
    2. Yes, in daylight only
    3. Yes, if the passenger has a licence
    4. Yes, on roads under 60 km/h

20. Where can a new rider get the red L or green N licence plate placard?

    1. At motorcycle dealerships when you buy a bike
    2. Only by mail from SGI's head office in Regina
    3. At motor licence issuers and driver exam offices
    4. At any police station in the province

21. Are ape hanger handlebars, with grips above the rider's shoulders, legal in Saskatchewan?

    1. Yes, if the bike is over 400 cc
    2. No, they are illegal
    3. Yes, on any motorcycle
    4. Yes, for experienced riders only

22. 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

23. Which gear must every MGDL rider wear, in addition to the helmet?

    1. A high-visibility vest only
    2. Leather pants, a back protector and knee pads
    3. Covered arms and legs, gloves and ankle boots
    4. Knee pads and a reflective helmet sticker

24. 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

25. Why should you avoid wet wooden surfaces such as some bridge decks?

    1. They make the engine overheat
    2. They are closed to motorcycles by law in Saskatchewan
    3. They damage motorcycle tires
    4. Keeping your balance on them is very hard