Manitoba Class 6 Practice Test 2

All 25 questions in this test

Every question and its answer choices. The correct answers and explanations appear when you take the test above.

1. What must you already hold to apply for a Class 6 Learner Stage licence in Manitoba?

   1. No licence; Class 6 can be your first licence
   2. A valid Manitoba licence of any class
   3. A Class 5 Full Stage licence for two years
   4. A moped permit held for one season

2. About what share of fatal collisions on Manitoba roads are linked to impaired driving?

   1. About 5 per cent
   2. About 25 per cent
   3. About 75 per cent
   4. About 50 per cent

3. Which drugs can impair your ability to ride?

   1. Only drugs taken the same day
   2. Only drugs taken together with alcohol at the same time
   3. Prescription, over-the-counter and illegal drugs
   4. Only illegal drugs such as cocaine or opioids

4. What following distance should you keep in ideal conditions?

   1. Two seconds
   2. One second
   3. Four seconds
   4. Two car lengths

5. What happens when you squeeze the clutch lever?

   1. The front brake applies
   2. The engine shuts off
   3. The clutch disengages
   4. The high beam turns on

6. 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

7. You take a corner faster than planned. What must you do?

   1. Shift to neutral
   2. Sit up straight in the seat
   3. Increase your angle of lean
   4. Brake hard in the middle of the corner

8. How do you make a controlled stop?

   1. Grab the front brake as hard as you can
   2. Shift to neutral and let the bike coast
   3. Use only the rear brake so the bike cannot skid at all
   4. Apply both brakes at once without locking them

9. You are passing parked cars on a residential street. About how far from them should you ride?

   1. About 5 metres
   2. As close as possible
   3. About 30 centimetres
   4. About 1.3 to 1.8 metres

10. 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

11. During a safety check, which clutch problems should you look for?

    1. Drag or slip
    2. Squeal or rattle
    3. Glare or flicker
    4. Leaks or bubbles

12. 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

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. How should you use your high beams at night in wildlife areas?

    1. Never use them in rural areas where animals live
    2. Use them, but dim them for oncoming traffic
    3. Use them only after seeing an animal
    4. Keep them on even when following a car

15. 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

16. How should a passenger move when you accelerate?

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

17. Crossing loose gravel, how should your arms and wrists be?

    1. Resting on the tank for balance
    2. Locked straight, so the front wheel stays rigid
    3. One hand off the bars for balance
    4. Loose, so the front wheel can move a little

18. In reduced visibility, what should you do with your signals and brakes?

    1. Signal earlier, brake sooner, flash your brake light
    2. Signal later so that other drivers are not confused
    3. Brake harder and later than usual
    4. Turn your signals off to save power

19. Where may a moped not be driven?

    1. On gravel roads outside Winnipeg
    2. On streets with a 50 km/h limit
    3. On any city street that has a painted bike lane
    4. On highways with a limit over 80 km/h

20. 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

21. How far away must a motorcycle horn be heard under normal conditions?

    1. 20 metres
    2. 5 metres
    3. 60 metres
    4. 300 metres

22. Why hold the throttle with your wrist lowered?

    1. So the turn signal cancels itself after each turn
    2. So the clutch stays engaged
    3. So the throttle locks in place
    4. So your fingers easily reach the brake lever

23. 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

24. Which light must shine on the rear licence plate?

    1. A red light
    2. A white light
    3. A blue light
    4. An amber light

25. Above what speed must a motorcycle lean to turn?

    1. 5 km/h
    2. 20 km/h
    3. 80 km/h
    4. 50 km/h