Québec Class 6 Motorcycle Practice Test 1

All 30 questions in this test

Every question and its answer choices. The correct answers and explanations appear when you take the test above.

1. Riding in fog, which headlight beam should you use?

   1. No headlight
   2. High beam
   3. Hazard lights only
   4. Low beam

2. Why must you countersteer above about 25 km/h?

   1. The brakes stop working well above that speed
   2. Forces like the gyroscopic effect hold the bike upright
   3. The handlebars lock in place above that speed
   4. Gravity no longer acts at higher speed

3. 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

4. On the middle lane of a three-lane highway, which third is best?

   1. The left third
   2. Any third, it doesn't matter
   3. The middle third
   4. The right third

5. Where is the DOT label on a helmet?

   1. Inside the visor
   2. On the packaging only
   3. On the outside of the helmet
   4. On the chin strap buckle, underneath

6. Coming to a normal stop, which gear should you be in when you stop?

   1. Whatever gear you were in
   2. Third
   3. Second
   4. Neutral or first

7. How can you dry your brakes when riding in the rain?

   1. Ride through deep puddles to rinse the brakes off
   2. Gently apply both brakes while riding with the throttle open
   3. Pump the front brake hard while stopped at a light
   4. Turn off the engine and coast to a stop

8. Why turn your head slightly from side to side when scanning ahead?

   1. To clear fog from the inside of your visor
   2. To keep your neck muscles warm on cold rides
   3. To make up for the field of vision your helmet blocks
   4. To signal a lane change to drivers behind you

9. A candidate is caught with a smart watch during the knowledge test. What happens on a first offence?

   1. The watch is taken and the score is reduced
   2. A warning, then the test continues normally
   3. Automatic fail and a wait of at least 56 days
   4. Automatic fail and a wait of at least 28 days

10. Compared with how they look, objects in your motorcycle mirrors are actually...

    1. Only in the next lane
    2. Closer and larger
    3. Exactly the same
    4. Farther and smaller

11. You fail the motorcycle knowledge test. How long must you wait before retaking it?

    1. At least 24 hours
    2. At least 28 days
    3. At least 56 days
    4. At least 7 days

12. When setting off from a stop, which brake do you hold while easing out the clutch?

    1. Both brakes, fully applied
    2. The front brake lever
    3. The rear brake pedal
    4. Neither brake

13. Which faculty does the guide list as indispensable for riding?

    1. Balance
    2. Hearing music
    3. Night vision
    4. Strength

14. In zigzag formation, which third do odd-numbered riders use?

    1. The right third
    2. The middle third
    3. The left third
    4. The shoulder

15. 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

16. An oncoming driver is turning left as you cross an intersection. What should you assume?

    1. They may not have seen your small motorcycle
    2. They will always wait for you
    3. They have checked all their mirrors
    4. They must stop because you are a motorcycle

17. Railway tracks cross the road at a sharp angle. How should you cross?

    1. Cross at the same sharp angle, but faster
    2. Brake hard while your wheels are on the rails
    3. Cross as close to a right angle as possible
    4. Ride along the rails until they straighten out

18. In strong winds, which third of the lane gives you the most room?

    1. The left third
    2. Straddling the lane line
    3. The middle third
    4. The right third

19. Your motorcycle begins to wobble. What should you avoid?

    1. Braking hard or looking down
    2. Releasing the throttle gradually
    3. Holding the handlebars firmly
    4. Squeezing the clutch

20. Merging onto a highway, which turn signal do you use on the ramp?

    1. The left signal
    2. No signal
    3. The right signal
    4. Both signals

21. What can happen if you press too hard on the rear brake pedal?

    1. The rear wheel can lock up
    2. The front wheel lifts off the ground
    3. The headlight turns off
    4. The engine stops at once

22. 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

23. Your helmet took a heavy impact but looks fine. What should you do?

    1. Repaint it
    2. Replace it
    3. Keep using it
    4. Add extra padding

24. What is a 'shimmy' on a motorcycle?

    1. The bike drifting wide in a curve
    2. The handlebars snapping sharply left and right
    3. The engine stalling at low speed
    4. The rear tire spinning on loose gravel or sand

25. About how much of the information you need to make riding decisions comes through your eyes?

    1. About 30%
    2. About 90%
    3. About 70%
    4. About 50%

26. 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

27. Apart from protective gear, what does the guide say protects a rider?

    1. The other drivers' legal duty to yield to you
    2. The motorcycle's size and its weight
    3. The engine block, frame and fuel tank around you
    4. Riding skills, anticipation of risks and judgment

28. You are unsure whether there is time to pass on a two-way road. What should you do?

    1. Pass on the shoulder instead
    2. Don't pass
    3. Pass quickly at full throttle
    4. Sound the horn and pass

29. Conditions worsen during a group ride. What should riders do?

    1. Ride side by side
    2. Switch to a single file in the centre
    3. Close up the gaps to stay together
    4. Increase the gaps between motorcycles

30. Another driver tailgates you aggressively. What is the best response?

    1. Speed up to get away
    2. Brake suddenly to warn them
    3. Gesture so they back off
    4. Ignore it and don't react