Alberta Class 6: Controls and pre-ride inspection

All 16 questions in this test

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1. You check your engine oil and it is black. What does the Rider's Guide suggest?

   1. Add coolant to thin it
   2. It is at its best
   3. It should be changed
   4. It only needs topping up

2. How does the guide suggest getting familiar with the brakes?

   1. Brake hard at highway speed first
   2. Test only the rear brake at first
   3. Roll it slightly and stop with each brake
   4. Ride downhill without any braking

3. Where should the licence plate be mounted?

   1. Under the seat
   2. On the rear mudguard or fender, clearly visible
   3. On the front fork or front fender, facing oncoming traffic
   4. On the side of the fuel tank

4. How do you check the brake light during your inspection?

   1. Press only the foot brake
   2. Turn on the hazard lights
   3. Make sure both the hand and foot brakes turn it on
   4. Check that it flashes with the turn signals

5. You borrow a motorcycle you have never ridden. What should you do before riding it on the road?

   1. Ask the owner to ride as your passenger
   2. Learn its controls and gauges from the manual
   3. Adjust only the mirrors
   4. Ride it fast to get a feel for it

6. How often should you inspect your motorcycle?

   1. Once a riding season
   2. Once a month
   3. Before every ride
   4. Only before long trips

7. How do you test each brake during the pre-trip inspection?

   1. Look at the brake pads only
   2. Pump it several times while riding
   3. Apply it fully and try to push the bike
   4. Squeeze both together at a red light

8. Sitting on a motorcycle that fits you, what should you be able to do?

   1. Rest both feet on the pegs while stopped and keep your balance
   2. Reach the controls by leaning forward
   3. Touch the ground with both toes only
   4. Put one foot flat down while the right foot is on the brake

9. What should you check on a chain-drive motorcycle?

   1. That the chain is as tight as possible with no slack at all
   2. That the chain is lubricated and properly tensioned
   3. That the chain touches the swingarm
   4. That the chain is completely dry

10. During your inspection you notice uneven tread wear on a tire. What can it indicate?

    1. The brakes are working well
    2. The tire is new and still wearing in after installation
    3. An alignment problem or that the tire needs replacing
    4. The tire pressure is perfect

11. How should the throttle behave when you check it?

    1. Move freely and snap closed on its own
    2. Return slowly to closed only if you push it
    3. Stay open where you leave it
    4. Feel stiff and hard to turn

12. Where should you find the correct tire pressure for your motorcycle?

    1. In the owner's manual
    2. On the gas station air pump
    3. On the licence plate sticker
    4. By squeezing the tire by hand

13. When choosing a motorcycle, what matters most according to the Rider's Guide?

    1. That it has the largest engine you can afford
    2. That it matches your friends' bikes
    3. That you can handle it at your skill level
    4. That it has a sidecar

14. When must a motorcycle's headlight be on?

    1. Only at night
    2. Only on highways
    3. Whenever the motor is running
    4. Only in rain, fog or after sunset

15. What should the engine cut-off switch do when you test it?

    1. Stop the engine
    2. Turn on the hazard lights
    3. Lock the steering
    4. Turn off only the headlight

16. Your motorcycle has been stored all winter. What is a good idea before riding season?

    1. Lower the tire pressure
    2. A tune-up and an oil change
    3. Just add fuel and ride
    4. Remove the mirrors