Manitoba Class 6 Practice Test 5

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 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

2. During a slow turn, why lower your right wrist?

   1. So you can reach the horn button with your thumb
   2. So the clutch disengages
   3. So you do not add throttle by accident
   4. So the front brake engages

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 vehicle is overtaking you. Where in your lane should you stay?

   1. In the left tire track
   2. In the right tire track
   3. On the centre strip
   4. On the right shoulder

5. 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

6. Which headlight setting should you use in fog, rain or smoke?

   1. No lights
   2. Low beam
   3. High beam
   4. Parking lights only

7. A deer is standing near your path at night. Why dim your headlight?

   1. Dim lights make the deer run toward the motorcycle
   2. Bright lights can make a deer freeze on the road
   3. It saves battery power for the horn
   4. High beams are illegal near animals

8. Approaching an intersection, what does 'covering your brakes' mean?

   1. Applying both brakes lightly the whole time you approach
   2. Shifting to neutral and coasting in
   3. Putting your hand over the clutch lever
   4. Hand over the front lever, foot over the rear pedal

9. You cannot avoid a stretch of broken pavement. What should you do?

   1. Speed up and lean into the bumps to get across them faster
   2. Brake hard on the worst part
   3. Slow down and keep the bike as upright as possible
   4. Weave to find smoother spots

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 change to a motorcycle frame is illegal in Manitoba?

    1. Installing heated grips on the handlebars
    2. Adding reflective tape to the rear fender
    3. Altering the neck angle of the front frame
    4. Fitting saddlebags made for that model

12. How do you increase speed with the throttle?

    1. Push it toward the tank
    2. Rotate it away from you
    3. Press the button in its end
    4. Rotate it toward you

13. Which wet surfaces should a motorcyclist watch for?

    1. Manhole covers, bridge gratings and lane markings
    2. Brick crosswalks on sunny days only
    3. Dry gravel driveways and dirt lanes
    4. Fresh asphalt and new concrete in the summer months

14. 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

15. Which of these is a Class 6 Learner Stage restriction?

    1. No riding on weekends
    2. No riding in the rain
    3. No riding over 80 km/h
    4. No passengers

16. When must the headlamp be on for a 1975 or newer motorcycle?

    1. Only on highways outside the city
    2. At all times while it is operated
    3. Only from sunset to sunrise
    4. Only in rain, fog or smoke

17. 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

18. Which of these brings a three-month Administrative Licence Suspension?

    1. A blood alcohol concentration of .08 or more
    2. A BAC between .05 and .079 the first time
    3. A single speeding ticket
    4. Forgetting your licence at home

19. 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

20. What warns you that the brakes are close to locking?

    1. The brake light flashes on its own
    2. The handlebars pull hard to the left side of the lane
    3. The engine stalls and the horn sounds on its own
    4. The front tire whines and the rear tire shudders

21. A novice rider is found with alcohol in their system. What happens at roadside?

    1. A ticket mailed later
    2. An immediate 24-hour roadside suspension
    3. A verbal warning only, with no record kept
    4. Nothing below .05

22. 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

23. What is the choke usually used for?

    1. Starting a cold engine
    2. Slowing down on steep hills
    3. Holding speed on the highway
    4. Dimming the headlight at night

24. After reaching the Full Stage, how long must a new rider still have no drugs or alcohol while riding?

    1. The first 36 months
    2. No restriction applies at the Full Stage
    3. The first 6 months
    4. The first 12 months

25. On a multi-lane road, what is the dominant lane position?

    1. Straddling the line that separates the two lanes
    2. The tire track closest to the right curb or the gravel shoulder
    3. The centre strip of the lane, between both of the tire tracks
    4. The tire track closest to the line between same-direction lanes