Manitoba Class 6 Practice Test 7

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 should you do with the throttle in the middle of a turn?

   1. Pulse it on and off
   2. Open it fully
   3. Close it completely
   4. Keep it steady

2. How many rear-view mirrors must a motorcycle have in Manitoba?

   1. Two, one on each side, by law
   2. At least one, on the left side
   3. None, if the rider shoulder checks
   4. At least one, on the right side

3. 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

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 two months are worst for wildlife collisions in Manitoba?

   1. July and August
   2. October and November
   3. April and May
   4. January and February

6. In the four-point routine before starting the engine, what comes first?

   1. Starting the engine in gear
   2. Moving the bike off its stand
   3. The motorcycle safety check
   4. Mounting from the right side

7. 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

8. Does time spent in the M stage count toward the nine-month Learner Stage?

   1. Only the days you spend on the course
   2. No, the nine months start at the L stage
   3. Yes, but only if you ride every week
   4. Yes, all of it counts toward the nine months

9. What is the minimum time in the Class 6 Learner Stage?

   1. Fifteen months
   2. Six months
   3. Nine months
   4. Three months

10. After a speed wobble, which item should you check?

    1. The fuel level
    2. Tire pressure on both tires
    3. The mirror angle
    4. The horn volume and the signal lights

11. 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

12. What is the most wheels a motorcycle can have in contact with the ground, by definition?

    1. Four
    2. Six
    3. Two
    4. Three

13. How do you get out of a high-speed skid?

    1. Carefully counter-steer out of it
    2. Lock both brakes until it stops
    3. Let go of the handlebars
    4. Lean the bike as far as it goes

14. On a grated bridge deck, the motorcycle starts to wander. What should you do?

    1. Steer firmly against the movement to keep straight
    2. Brake hard to stop the wandering
    3. Keep a steady speed and ride straight across
    4. Speed up and change lanes

15. Which instrument must every motorcycle have?

    1. A tachometer
    2. A gear indicator
    3. A fuel gauge
    4. A speedometer

16. On most motorcycles, where is the gear selector?

    1. On the left, worked by your foot
    2. On the tank, worked by a lever
    3. On the right, worked by your foot
    4. On the right, worked by your hand

17. 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

18. You are approaching the crest of a hill on a two-lane road. Where should you ride?

    1. On the paved shoulder
    2. On the left side of your lane
    3. On the right side of your lane
    4. On the centre strip

19. An obstacle suddenly appears on the road ahead. What should you do?

    1. Brake hard and keep a straight line right into the obstacle
    2. Slow, counter-steer to the safest side, stay in your lane
    3. Swerve into the oncoming lane right away
    4. Close your eyes and hold the handlebars tight

20. Why move into position well before an intersection?

    1. So your signal cancels itself
    2. So you can pass on the right
    3. So you can stop on the crosswalk if the light changes
    4. So others know whether you are turning

21. Before riding in traffic, where should you learn to ride?

    1. A highway shoulder with light traffic
    2. A busy parking lot on a weekend
    3. A safe place away from vehicles and pedestrians
    4. A quiet residential street during the evening rush hour

22. At night in deer country, what speed should you ride?

    1. A speed that lets you stop within your headlight's reach
    2. The posted speed limit, whatever your headlight shows you
    3. Faster than usual to pass the area quickly
    4. A speed set by the vehicle behind you

23. A new rider breaks a GDL restriction. What may follow?

    1. A driving record review and possible sanctions
    2. Nothing at all, as long as no collision happened
    3. An automatic Full Stage licence
    4. A refund of the course fee

24. 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

25. Is it safe to pass slower traffic by riding between lanes of vehicles?

    1. Yes, below 40 km/h
    2. Yes, when traffic is stopped at a red light
    3. No, there is no room to manoeuvre
    4. Yes, with your hazards on