What does the neutral indicator lamp tell you?

The fuel tap is set on reserve again

What does a tachometer show?

Engine speed in revolutions per minute

Distance travelled since the last reset to zero

Fuel left in the tank, in litres

Québec Class 6 Motorcycle overview

Québec Class 6 Motorcycle: Dashboard, controls and components

Dashboard lights and gauges, handlebar and foot controls, the kill switch, choke, ignition positions and the fuel tap.

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Which fingers operate the front brake lever?

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Study reference: Operating a Motorcycle (SAAQ, 4th ed., 2025), Ch. 1 Handling a Motorcycle — How a motorcycle works, pp. 33–43

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Which fingers operate the front brake lever?
1. The right thumb, pressing on the lever
2. The four fingers of the right hand
3. The palm of the left hand
4. The two fingers of the left hand, only
What does the neutral indicator lamp tell you?
1. The transmission is in neutral
2. The high beam is on
3. The battery needs charging
4. The fuel tap is set on reserve again
About what share of braking capacity does the rear brake provide?
1. About 30%
2. About 10%
3. About 50%
4. About 70%
What does a tachometer show?
1. Engine speed in revolutions per minute
2. Distance travelled since the last reset to zero
3. Fuel left in the tank, in litres
4. Oil pressure in the engine
How does a motorcycle horn compare with a car horn?
1. It is much quieter
2. It is exactly the same
3. It only works at high speed
4. It is much louder
When should a choke be fully closed?
1. Only after the first 10 km, once the engine is hot
2. Once the engine reaches normal idle, before you ride off
3. Only when parking the motorcycle for the night
4. Never; it closes by itself as you ride
Your fuel tap is set to RES. What should you do?
1. Keep riding until the engine slows
2. Leave it on RES for the rest of the riding season
3. Refuel at the nearest station, then set it back to ON
4. Turn it to OFF to save what reserve is left
Why is a forgotten turn signal dangerous?
1. It is only a problem at night
2. It drains the battery within a few minutes
3. Others may pull out thinking you are turning
4. It disables the brake light at night
On a typical five-speed motorcycle, where is first gear?
1. Below neutral, with the others above it
2. Above neutral, with the others below it
3. At the very top of the pattern
4. In the middle, between second and third
When should you turn the fuel tap to OFF?
1. Every time you ride downhill for a while
2. When the engine is off for a long time
3. Whenever you stop at a red light for a while
4. Before starting the engine
What happens when you squeeze the clutch lever?
1. The engine is uncoupled from the transmission
2. The rear brake is applied along with the front
3. The bike shifts into first gear
4. The engine speed rises sharply
Your throttle grip doesn't snap back to idle when you release it. What should you do?
1. Have it repaired immediately
2. Ride gently until the next service
3. Hold it closed with your hand
4. Use the clutch to control speed
What does the LOCK position on the ignition do?
1. Locks the rear wheel for parking on steep hills
2. Locks the fuel tap in reserve
3. Locks the steering column to prevent theft
4. Keeps the lights on with the engine off
Why should you learn to operate every control without looking?
1. The dashboard can't be read in bright daylight anyway
2. The controls are hidden under the fairing
3. Looking at the controls is illegal while riding in Québec
4. You must work hand and foot controls together while watching the road
How do you use the emergency cut-off (kill) switch?
1. Your right thumb stops the engine instantly
2. Your left hand turns it to start the engine
3. Your left foot presses it to apply the rear brake
4. Your right foot taps it to shift

Dashboard, controls and components: key rules to remember

Our summary of what the official handbook says on this topic, in our own words. Read it before or after the practice questions above, then check the original chapter. Read the official chapter ↗

How a motorcycle works, pp. 33–36

Take time to learn every component of a new or unfamiliar motorcycle; many crashes involve riders on a bike they don't know.
Riding means working hand controls and foot controls at the same time; you must be able to use them without looking.
Dashboard: speedometer (km/h), odometer (total km), trip meter (km since reset), battery charge light, neutral light, tachometer (engine RPM, on some models), turn-signal light, high-beam light, oil pressure light.
The oil pressure light means oil pressure is too low or the level is low; deal with it immediately.

Handlebar and foot controls, pp. 37–43

Front brake lever: squeezed with the four fingers of the right hand; the rear brake is a pedal on the right side.
The front brake gives about 70% of braking capacity; the rear about 30% and keeps the motorcycle stable by limiting the weight shift forward.
Some front brake and clutch levers can be adjusted to finger length.
The throttle grip controls engine speed; it should snap back to idle when released, or it must be repaired at once.
Electric start: ignition ON, squeeze the clutch or select neutral, then press the starter.
The emergency cut-off (kill) switch, worked with the right thumb, stops the engine instantly; it must be set back to ON to restart; use it regularly so it becomes automatic.
Clutch lever (left hand): released, it connects the engine to the transmission and moves the bike; squeezed, it disconnects them.
A choke helps a cold carburetted engine start; close it fully once the engine idles normally; don't adjust it while riding. Most newer motorcycles have fuel injection instead.
Turn signals are usually worked with the thumb; not all cancel themselves; a forgotten signal can lead others to pull out thinking you are turning.
Headlight switch selects high or low beam; a dashboard light shows when high beam is on.
The horn is much quieter than a car horn.
Rear brake pedal: less powerful than the front but essential; on some models it applies both brakes.
Most motorcycles have five or six gears plus neutral; the gearshift lever returns to its rest position after each shift; typical pattern: first down, neutral, then the others up.
Ignition positions: ON, ACC (accessories), OFF (key removable), LOCK (steering locked against theft), PARK (rear parking light, engine off, some models).
Fuel tap (carburetted bikes): ON to ride, OFF when parked for a long time to avoid leaks, RES to use the reserve; refuel soon after switching to RES and return the tap to ON.
Running out of fuel can destabilize a novice rider.

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