Manitoba Class 6: Passengers and cargo

All 14 questions in this test

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1. Where should a passenger's feet be when the motorcycle is stopped?

   1. On the exhaust
   2. On your footpegs
   3. On the ground
   4. On the footpegs

2. Before carrying a passenger, what should you do with the tires?

   1. Nothing; pressure does not change
   2. Switch to winter tires
   3. Let some air out of both tires for a softer ride for two
   4. Add the air pressure the owner's manual specifies

3. Which Class 6 licence holders may not carry passengers?

   1. Intermediate (I) and Full (F) riders in their first year
   2. Only Intermediate (I) holders
   3. Full (F) holders under 25
   4. Learner (L) and Authorized Instruction (A)

4. Where should a passenger sit and hold on?

   1. Sideways on the seat, holding the frame
   2. Far back on the luggage rack, holding the grab rail
   3. Upright on the pegs, holding your shoulders
   4. Far forward without crowding you, holding your waist

5. What seating do you need to carry a passenger?

   1. A proper seat and footpegs so you keep your normal position
   2. Any seat at all, as long as you slide forward onto the tank
   3. A sissy bar so the passenger can lean back
   4. A luggage rack wide enough to sit on

6. Where should you carry cargo on a motorcycle?

   1. In one hand
   2. On your lap
   3. In a tank bag or saddlebags made for the bike
   4. Between your knees, where you can keep an eye on it

7. Which adjustment should you make to the motorcycle for a passenger?

   1. Lower the handlebars
   2. Adjust the shocks and headlight angle
   3. Remove the rear mirror
   4. Loosen the drive chain fully for the extra weight

8. How should a passenger move when you accelerate?

   1. Lean to the left
   2. Stay rigid and still
   3. Lean forward
   4. Lean back

9. Where should cargo be placed in relation to the rear axle?

   1. Above the exhaust
   2. In front of the rear axle
   3. On the front fender
   4. Behind the rear axle, as far back as possible

10. What protective gear should a passenger wear?

    1. No special gear
    2. A helmet only
    3. Gear similar to yours
    4. A reflective vest only

11. How do a passenger or cargo affect the motorcycle?

    1. They only affect fuel economy
    2. They have no effect at all if the rider is skilled
    3. They change balance, steering, acceleration and braking
    4. They improve stability at highway speed in crosswinds

12. How often should you check the straps holding your cargo?

    1. Only before you leave
    2. Frequently during the trip
    3. Only once a season
    4. Never, if they were tight

13. What should you tell your passenger about hand signals?

    1. To give them only at night
    2. To give them for every turn
    3. Not to give them
    4. To copy yours with the left hand

14. What must you check about tie straps and brackets for cargo?

    1. They hang loose so the load can shift
    2. They are tied to the handlebars
    3. They do not touch the chain, swing arm or shocks
    4. They are the same colour as the motorcycle's paint