Québec Class 6 Motorcycle Practice Test 3

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 near a heavy vehicle, which third of the lane should you choose?

   1. Always the middle third
   2. The one closest to the heavy vehicle
   3. It makes no difference
   4. The one farthest from the heavy vehicle

2. Who is usually in position 1 of a group?

   1. A passenger
   2. The least experienced rider
   3. A sweep rider
   4. An experienced lead rider

3. 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

4. When is it appropriate to pass another vehicle?

   1. Whenever you are in a hurry
   2. When it is too slow and you can pass safely
   3. Only when the other vehicle signals you to pass
   4. Whenever it is going the speed limit

5. Approaching an intersection to turn, which blind spot should you check?

   1. Neither, mirrors are enough
   2. The one on the side you are turning to
   3. Only the one on your left, whatever the turn
   4. Only the one on your right

6. In the guide's emergency braking sequence without ABS, which brake comes first?

   1. The rear brake, up to the locking threshold
   2. The front brake, squeezed as hard as possible
   3. Neither brake; downshift first
   4. Both at maximum force instantly

7. Why avoid skipping a gear when accelerating to pass?

   1. It is illegal on highways
   2. It turns off the brake light
   3. It makes the engine stall at once
   4. It can make the pass take much longer

8. 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

9. How long should you try on a helmet in the store before buying?

   1. About 2 hours
   2. About 2 minutes
   3. About 30 seconds
   4. About 20 minutes

10. Why can wanting to ride to impress others be risky?

    1. It has no effect on safety
    2. It makes riders more patient
    3. It makes riders wear better gear
    4. It leads to more dangerous manoeuvres

11. 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

12. How can emotions affect your riding?

    1. They sharpen your reflexes in heavy traffic
    2. They can impair concentration and slow reactions
    3. They only matter for new riders
    4. They only matter when you carry a passenger

13. 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

14. On a very hot day, what does the guide recommend?

    1. Remove your gloves
    2. Wear full protective gear and drink regularly
    3. Ride in a T-shirt to stay cool
    4. Leave the helmet visor fully open on highways

15. Why use your turn signal even when no other vehicle is near?

    1. It cancels the brake light
    2. To keep the habit of always signalling
    3. It charges the battery as you ride
    4. The law requires a signal only at night time

16. Why must you be careful pulling onto the shoulder?

    1. It is always higher than the road
    2. It is illegal to use the shoulder in any case
    3. It is always reserved for buses and taxis
    4. It is often uneven, lower than the road and unpaved

17. What is the minimum front safety margin in normal conditions?

    1. Half a second
    2. Five seconds
    3. Two seconds
    4. One second

18. Your front wheel skids while braking. What should you do?

    1. Turn the bars sharply
    2. Release the front brake
    3. Brake harder on the front
    4. Accelerate hard

19. What does inertia mean for a motorcycle moving straight ahead?

    1. It slows down on its own over a short distance
    2. It keeps going straight unless a force changes that
    3. It drifts slowly toward the centre line
    4. It leans toward the inside of curves

20. Slowing from 50 km/h or more, what do you do first?

    1. Squeeze the front brake hard
    2. Release the throttle
    3. Shift down two gears
    4. Squeeze the clutch lever

21. A Class 6C licence lets you ride motorcycles up to what engine size?

    1. 400 cc
    2. 50 cc
    3. 250 cc
    4. 125 cc

22. How should your mirrors be adjusted?

    1. Outward, showing half the lane behind and the sides
    2. Upward, showing the sky behind you
    3. Inward, showing your own shoulders and elbows
    4. Downward, showing the road right behind you

23. What does the guide recommend for your headlight in daytime city riding?

    1. Use parking lights only
    2. Use the high beam at full strength
    3. Turn the headlight off
    4. Flash it at every intersection you cross

24. Compared with ice, how much friction does dry concrete offer?

    1. About twice as much
    2. About ten times more
    3. About fifty times more
    4. About the same

25. What should you avoid using to clean a visor?

    1. Alcohol-based glass cleaner
    2. A soft, non-abrasive microfibre cloth
    3. Lukewarm water
    4. Mild soap

26. When should the group decide each rider's role and how to pass?

    1. Before the ride starts
    2. Only if a problem happens
    3. At the end of the ride
    4. After the first stop

27. Which item may you bring into the knowledge test?

    1. The guide Operating a Motorcycle, closed
    2. A dictionary without pictures or handwritten notes
    3. Your phone, if it stays switched off
    4. A short summary card listing the road signs

28. Before carrying a passenger, what should you adjust?

    1. Nothing if the passenger is light
    2. Only the mirror on the left side of the motorcycle
    3. The idle speed and the choke setting, nothing else
    4. Tire pressure, rear suspension and headlight height

29. What should you avoid while countersteering through a curve?

    1. Keeping your knees on the tank
    2. Looking at the exit of the curve
    3. Using the clutch or brakes
    4. Keeping a steady speed

30. Which is true of heavy vehicles?

    1. They brake faster and shorter than motorcycles
    2. They need little space to turn at corners
    3. They create no turbulence, even at high speed
    4. Large blind spots and long braking distances