Manitoba Class 6: Highway riding, group riding and parking

All 14 questions in this test

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1. How should you park a motorcycle at a curb?

   1. At a 45-degree angle
   2. At a 90-degree angle
   3. On the sidewalk
   4. Parallel to the curb

2. What formation should a riding group use?

   1. Single file, two seconds apart
   2. A staggered formation
   3. A V shape across the lane
   4. Side by side in pairs

3. How should you get back onto the paved highway from the shoulder?

   1. Speed up and ease on at a shallow angle
   2. Slow down, then re-enter at 45 degrees or more
   3. Re-enter parallel to the edge of the pavement
   4. Stop fully, then turn on at 10 degrees

4. A car behind an oncoming vehicle keeps drifting over the centre line. What does this suggest?

   1. The road ahead is closed
   2. The driver is about to pull out to pass
   3. The driver wants to turn right
   4. The driver is signalling you to pass

5. Why plan a group ride's route in advance?

   1. So the group can skip stop signs
   2. So riders can ride without mirrors
   3. So the leader can ride faster
   4. To avoid confusion on the road

6. Why should you never ride directly beside another motorcyclist in a lane?

   1. It makes the group look too large to other drivers
   2. It limits room to manoeuvre and reaction time
   3. It slows down the motorcycles' engines
   4. It is required only for police escorts

7. According to MPI's handbook, who should lead a riding group?

   1. Whoever knows the route least
   2. The rider with the largest bike
   3. Slower or inexperienced riders
   4. The fastest rider in the group

8. You have moved onto an unpaved shoulder. What should you avoid?

   1. Slowing down gradually
   2. Keeping a straight line
   3. Holding the grips firmly
   4. Excessive braking

9. In a staggered group, how far behind the vehicle in front should each rider be?

   1. One second, to keep the group tight
   2. Two seconds at any speed
   3. Four seconds, more at highway speeds
   4. Half a car length

10. What should you watch for at highway medians and side roads?

    1. Vehicles turning onto the highway or crossing
    2. Cyclists riding in the median
    3. Parked cars opening their doors
    4. Pedestrians waiting at bus stops along the shoulder

11. Which of these is good highway riding practice?

    1. Follow large trucks closely for shelter
    2. Check your mirrors only at exits
    3. Signal lane changes well in advance
    4. Ride in other vehicles' blind spots

12. An oncoming driver pulls out to pass and is coming at you in your lane. What is usually your only option?

    1. Brake hard and stay in your lane
    2. Speed up and pass on the centre line
    3. Flash your lights and hold your line
    4. Slow down and move onto the shoulder

13. Your riding group has more than four motorcycles. What should you do?

    1. Keep together by tailgating closely
    2. Let the fastest rider set the pace
    3. Divide into two or more groups
    4. Ride side by side to stay compact

14. Why is highway riding riskier for a motorcyclist?

    1. Highways are closed to motorcycles at night in Manitoba
    2. Drivers misjudge a motorcycle's distance and speed
    3. Highway lanes are narrower than city lanes
    4. Motorcycles cannot exceed 80 km/h safely