Manitoba Class 6 Practice Test 8

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. Police suspect a rider is under the influence of a drug. What can they do immediately?

   1. Only order a medical test next week
   2. Only give a written warning to see a doctor
   3. Issue a 24-hour roadside licence suspension
   4. Nothing without a blood sample

2. What is the only thing that sobers you up after drinking?

   1. A large meal
   2. Black coffee
   3. Time
   4. A cold shower

3. You cannot avoid a slippery surface. Which gear helps traction?

   1. Neutral, coasting with both brakes on
   2. A lower gear, releasing the clutch gradually
   3. Whatever gear gives the most engine noise
   4. A higher gear, releasing the clutch quickly

4. Can you be charged with impaired driving if your blood alcohol is under .08?

   1. No, a charge needs a BAC of .08 or more
   2. Only on a highway
   3. Only if you crash
   4. Yes, if your ability is impaired

5. Why check nuts, bolts and cotter pins on a motorcycle?

   1. Vibration can loosen them
   2. They rust only in winter
   3. They must be replaced each month
   4. They control the brake light

6. What must a first-time rider complete before a Class 6 Learner (L) licence is issued?

   1. A written test on first aid
   2. An approved motorcycle training course
   3. The Class 6 road test in traffic
   4. A 30-day supervised riding permit with a parent

7. What does the handbook say about riding on snow and ice?

   1. It is safer than wet pavement
   2. It is safe below 30 km/h
   3. It is fine with good tires
   4. It should be completely avoided

8. Traffic is waiting to enter the intersection from both sides. Where should you ride?

   1. In the left tire track of your lane
   2. In the right tire track of your lane
   3. Along the right curb
   4. On the centre strip of your lane

9. How do you move from the Learner Stage to the Intermediate Stage?

   1. Ride 1,000 km with a supervisor
   2. Wait nine months; it happens automatically
   3. Rewrite the knowledge test
   4. Pass the Class 6 road test

10. You are in a line of traffic and need to stop. What should you do first?

    1. Sound your horn, then stop suddenly
    2. Brake hard so you stop in the shortest distance
    3. Pull onto the shoulder without braking
    4. Flash your brake light, then brake steadily

11. What should the throttle do when you let go of it?

    1. Shut the engine off
    2. Engage the clutch
    3. Spring closed
    4. Stay open where it is

12. You already finished the Intermediate Stage for Class 5. What happens with the Class 6 Intermediate Stage?

    1. You get half of the time credited to Class 6
    2. You must start Class 6 at the M stage again
    3. It is credited; you only do the stage once
    4. You must repeat the full 15 months on the bike

13. In a slow-speed skid, what should you do?

    1. Accelerate hard to straighten up
    2. Steer slightly toward the skid and ease off the brake
    3. Steer hard away from the skid and press the brake harder
    4. Put both feet down and drag them

14. Coming to a stop, what should you do once speed drops below 10 km/h?

    1. Pull in the clutch and shift to first
    2. Turn off the engine with the kill switch
    3. Shift up to second gear
    4. Release both brakes and coast

15. Where do most motorcycle collisions occur?

    1. At intersections
    2. On gravel roads
    3. In parking lots
    4. On straight highways

16. With you seated on the bike, how much play should the drive chain have at its centre?

    1. At least 2 cm
    2. None; it should be tight
    3. Exactly 10 cm
    4. At least 15 cm

17. Your Class 6 Learner licence lapses for two months because the charges were not paid. What happens to those months?

    1. They count, since you still held the licence
    2. They are added to your Full Stage instead
    3. They count double once you pay the charges
    4. They do not count toward your stage time

18. Why should you never ride with a brake partly applied?

    1. It drains the battery in a few minutes of riding
    2. It makes the engine overheat
    3. It is the only cause of wobble
    4. It confuses drivers and wears the brakes

19. How does alcohol affect a rider's body?

    1. It is a stimulant that sharpens focus
    2. It only affects drivers of cars
    3. It is a depressant that slows reflexes
    4. It improves balance in small amounts

20. Why are motorcycle mirrors not enough before a lane change?

    1. They only work when the bike is moving fast
    2. Their view is limited and can blur with vibration
    3. They show vehicles larger than they really are
    4. They are often mounted only on the right side

21. Approaching loose material, where should you shift your body?

    1. Forward onto the tank to load the front wheel
    2. Slightly off the seat and slightly back
    3. Down low in the seat
    4. Far to the inside of the bike

22. What is the best way to check what is behind you before changing lanes?

    1. Watching the car ahead
    2. A quick look in the mirror
    3. Listening for engine noise
    4. A shoulder check

23. You need to cross two lanes. What does the handbook allow?

    1. Only after waiting a full minute in each lane
    2. One continuous move after one clear signal and check
    3. Only if you use your hazard lights the whole time
    4. One lane at a time, stopping between them

24. You develop a speed wobble. What should you do with the brakes?

    1. Do not brake
    2. Brake with both at once
    3. Brake hard with the front
    4. Pump the rear brake

25. When turning right, which tire track do you turn from?

    1. The right shoulder of the road
    2. The centre strip of the left lane
    3. The left tire track of the right lane
    4. The right tire track of the right lane