Manitoba Class 6: Emergency situations

All 16 questions in this test

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1. In a speed wobble, should you try to stop the shaking with the handlebars?

   1. Yes, steer hard against each shake
   2. No, hang on firmly and let it settle
   3. Yes, push both grips forward
   4. Yes, turn sharply to one side

2. You develop a speed wobble. What should you do with the brakes?

   1. Do not brake
   2. Brake with both at once
   3. Brake hard with the front
   4. Pump the rear brake

3. Which is a typical cause of a speed wobble?

   1. A clean, well-oiled drive chain and new sprockets
   2. A new set of brake pads
   3. Tires at the correct pressure
   4. A badly mounted windshield or fairing

4. The throttle will not close after you twist it back and forth. What next?

   1. Open the throttle further to free it
   2. Turn off the engine with the kill switch
   3. Keep riding with the clutch pulled in
   4. Shift into neutral and accelerate

5. Once off the pavement, which brake should you favour?

   1. Both, applied as hard as possible
   2. The rear brake, applied gradually
   3. The front brake, applied hard
   4. Neither; use the clutch only

6. Your front tire blows out. What should you do?

   1. Lean the bike to one side
   2. Brake hard with the front brake to stop the wheel
   3. Hang on firmly and try to steer straight
   4. Jump off the motorcycle

7. You have to leave the pavement. When should you do your slowing and steering?

   1. Before you leave the paved surface
   2. After you reach the gravel or grass beside the road
   3. Halfway onto the shoulder
   4. Only once fully stopped

8. What causes most motorcycle skids?

   1. Using the clutch too often
   2. Braking too hard with the rear wheel
   3. Leaning too little in curves
   4. Riding with a cold engine on a cool morning

9. In a slow-speed skid, what should you do?

   1. Accelerate hard to straighten up
   2. Steer slightly toward the skid and ease off the brake
   3. Steer hard away from the skid and press the brake harder
   4. Put both feet down and drag them

10. Correcting a skid, why must you avoid oversteering?

    1. The engine may stall and lock the rear wheel
    2. The bike may tip over toward the skid
    3. The rear brake may stop working
    4. The headlight may switch off

11. After a blowout, once you have slowed down, where should you go?

    1. Straight to the median
    2. To the centre line so traffic can see you
    3. To the right side of the road
    4. Into the left lane

12. During a speed wobble, what should you do with the throttle?

    1. Hold it wide open
    2. Close it gradually
    3. Snap it shut at once
    4. Open it fully

13. Your rear tire blows out. What should you do?

    1. Keep your position, do not brake, ease off the throttle
    2. Shift your weight forward onto the tank
    3. Accelerate to steady the motorcycle
    4. Brake hard with both brakes at once to stop quickly

14. Your throttle sticks open. What should you do first?

    1. Brake hard with the rear only
    2. Shift up a gear right away to slow the engine
    3. Squeeze the clutch lever immediately
    4. Twist the key off while riding

15. How do you get out of a high-speed skid?

    1. Carefully counter-steer out of it
    2. Lock both brakes until it stops
    3. Let go of the handlebars
    4. Lean the bike as far as it goes

16. After a speed wobble, which item should you check?

    1. The fuel level
    2. Tire pressure on both tires
    3. The mirror angle
    4. The horn volume and the signal lights