Québec Class 6 Motorcycle: Basic operations and riding position

All 14 questions in this test

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1. Which part of your foot should rest on the footrest?

   1. The very tip of the toes, for quick shifting
   2. The widest part, at the ball of the foot
   3. The heel, so the toes can reach the controls
   4. The arch of the foot, set well back

2. What can happen if you don't control the throttle well?

   1. Sudden unintended acceleration and loss of control
   2. The turn signals will stop working properly
   3. The battery will stop charging after a while
   4. The kickstand will drop down by itself

3. What is the clutch friction point?

   1. Where engine power starts to reach the rear wheel
   2. Where the front brake begins to work
   3. Where the clutch lever touches the handgrip fully
   4. Where the engine reaches its top speed

4. In a turn or curve, where should you look?

   1. At the edge line beside your front wheel
   2. At the speedometer
   3. At the vehicle behind in your mirror
   4. Toward the point where you will exit it

5. Which is part of a safe riding position?

   1. Knees hugging the gas tank
   2. Feet hanging off the footrests
   3. Arms locked straight
   4. Head down toward the dashboard

6. Before lifting a fallen motorcycle, why put it in first gear?

   1. To lock the rear wheel so the bike doesn't roll
   2. To make the handlebars turn more freely
   3. To keep the engine running while you lift it
   4. To open the fuel tap automatically

7. Why should you not stare at a pothole you want to avoid?

   1. It slows the engine speed down sharply
   2. Staring at it makes your visor fog up fast
   3. Staring makes the mirrors vibrate and blur
   4. The motorcycle tends to go where you look

8. Where should your right palm be relative to the throttle?

   1. Resting on the front brake lever
   2. Flat on the fuel tank in front
   3. The lower palm slightly below the throttle
   4. Wrapped over the top with the wrist raised high

9. At a stop you can't put both feet firmly on the ground. What might this mean?

   1. The tires are underinflated for your weight
   2. The rear suspension needs more air pressure
   3. The motorcycle may be the wrong size for you
   4. You are sitting too far forward on the seat

10. What is the first step to start a fuel-injected motorcycle?

    1. Open the choke fully
    2. Turn the ignition to ON
    3. Shift into first gear
    4. Squeeze the front brake hard

11. From which side should you move or mount your motorcycle?

    1. From behind, swinging over the seat
    2. The right side, next to the rear brake pedal
    3. The left side, where the side stand is
    4. Either side, it makes no difference

12. Why shouldn't you ride off before the engine has warmed up?

    1. The tires won't grip until warm
    2. The lights only work when warm
    3. The horn stays silent when cold
    4. A cold engine can misfire

13. When pushing the motorcycle without the engine, how do you control its speed?

    1. With the clutch lever
    2. With the rear brake pedal
    3. By dragging both feet on the ground
    4. With the front brake lever

14. From neutral, how do you select first gear?

    1. Lift the gearshift lever up once, gently
    2. Twist the throttle while stopped
    3. Press the rear brake pedal
    4. Press the gearshift lever fully down