Manitoba Class 6: Helmets and riding gear

All 14 questions in this test

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1. When should you not wear a tinted face shield?

   1. In low light
   2. In bright sunshine
   3. In hot weather
   4. On the highway

2. Why should you inspect your helmet regularly?

   1. Cracks or damage can make it useless in a crash
   2. Old paint makes the helmet heavier
   3. Helmets must be re-certified every year by MPI
   4. Inspection keeps the visor from fogging

3. According to MPI, what is a rider's only personal protection against the weather and in a collision?

   1. Riding in a large group
   2. The motorcycle's fairing and windshield
   3. A loud exhaust that warns drivers
   4. Proper riding gear

4. What condition should your eye protection be in?

   1. Bubble-shaped for a wider field of view
   2. Loose enough for air to flow behind it
   3. Clean, scratch-free and shatterproof
   4. Darkly tinted for all light conditions

5. Which clothing colours help other drivers see you?

   1. Brown, beige or tan
   2. Black, navy or dark grey to hide road dirt
   3. Bright or fluorescent yellow, red or orange
   4. Dark green or camouflage

6. What gives the best eye protection on a motorcycle?

   1. Goggles or a clear face shield
   2. Regular prescription glasses
   3. Sunglasses with dark lenses
   4. A tall windshield alone

7. Your motorcycle has a large windshield. Do you still need eye protection?

   1. Only if you wear prescription glasses
   2. Yes, a windshield does not replace it
   3. No, the windshield is enough at any speed
   4. Only when riding on gravel roads

8. Which feature makes motorcycle-specific clothing better than regular clothing?

   1. Dark colours that hide dirt
   2. Reinforced seams and body armour
   3. Light cotton fabric that dries fast
   4. Loose sleeves that let air flow

9. Which helmet standard does Manitoba accept?

   1. Any bicycle helmet standard
   2. U.S. FMVSS 218
   3. A store's own safety rating
   4. Any helmet with a visor

10. How should riding clothing fit?

    1. Snugly, but with full arm and leg movement
    2. Any way, as long as it is leather
    3. Loosely, so it can flap and cool you
    4. Tightly, even if it limits your movement

11. Who is exempt from wearing a motorcycle helmet in Manitoba?

    1. Passengers over 65 years old
    2. Riders travelling under 30 km/h
    3. Riders with a full Class 6 licence
    4. Riders in a legally authorized parade

12. What is the problem with a 'bubble' face shield?

    1. It distorts your vision
    2. It blocks the sound of traffic
    3. It is too heavy for long rides
    4. It is illegal on Manitoba highways

13. Who must wear an approved helmet on a motorcycle in Manitoba?

    1. Only riders under 18
    2. Only riders in the GDL program
    3. Only riders on highways
    4. All riders and passengers

14. What should motorcycle boots be like?

    1. Rubber sandals with a thick sole
    2. Leather, covering at least the ankle
    3. Any shoe below the ankle
    4. Canvas running shoes with laces tied tight