Québec Class 6 Motorcycle Practice Test 5

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1. Which vehicle counts as an emergency vehicle in Québec?

   1. A school bus
   2. A delivery van with hazard lights
   3. A Contrôle routier Québec vehicle
   4. A tow truck travelling without any lights on

2. You are stopped temporarily at an intersection. How can you stay visible to drivers behind?

   1. Put the bike in neutral and release both brakes fully
   2. Flash your high beam twice
   3. Keep the brakes applied so the brake light stays on
   4. Turn off the engine and all the lights

3. At what angle should you park a motorcycle in a parking space?

   1. Parallel to the curb, facing forward
   2. Across the space sideways
   3. Straight in, nose to the curb
   4. About 45 degrees, pointed toward traffic

4. How should you normally brake on a motorcycle?

   1. Only with the rear brake
   2. By downshifting without braking
   3. Hard, using the front brake alone at once
   4. Gradually, using both brakes at once

5. Which jacket material does the guide warn against?

   1. Polyester or nylon, which can burn skin
   2. Cordura with armour at the shoulders
   3. Kevlar panels at the elbows, shoulders and back
   4. Leather of good thickness and quality

6. In strong crosswinds, which third of the lane does the guide recommend?

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

7. As you apply the front brake, what do you feel?

   1. The engine speeding up as you slow
   2. The rear wheel lifting slightly off the ground
   3. The handlebars pulling to the left
   4. The weight shifting forward as the fork dips

8. In Québec, on which vehicles is a helmet mandatory?

   1. Only motorcycles with engines over 400 cc
   2. Motorcycles only, not mopeds or scooters
   3. Only on highways and expressways
   4. Motorcycles, mopeds, motorized scooters and ATVs

9. You've had a drink and plan to ride only 2 km. What does the guide point out?

   1. Alcohol has no effect on trips under 5 km
   2. Many crashes occur within 20 km of home
   3. Short trips carry no real risk at all
   4. Riding slowly cancels the alcohol

10. 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

11. 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

12. Where should you never stop your motorcycle at an intersection?

    1. In the left third of the lane
    2. Behind the stop line
    3. Two seconds behind a car
    4. On the pedestrian crosswalk

13. What can happen if a drive chain or belt breaks?

    1. The front brake stops working
    2. The bike speeds up on its own
    3. The headlight goes out
    4. The rear wheel can lock up

14. Which can help make you more visible to other road users?

    1. Riding in a car's blind spot
    2. A dark tinted visor
    3. Light-coloured protective gear
    4. Turning off the headlight in daytime

15. What can worn tires do to a motorcycle's braking distance?

    1. Lengthen it a great deal
    2. Have no effect on stopping
    3. Shorten it slightly on wet roads
    4. Leave it completely unchanged

16. Under Highway Safety Code s. 483, how must two or more motorcycles ride in one lane?

    1. Side by side
    2. In zigzag formation
    3. In a single file in the middle
    4. Always in separate lanes

17. How many hours does the motorcycle driving course at a recognized school last in total?

    1. 32 hours
    2. 40 hours
    3. 16 hours
    4. 24 hours

18. Who rides in positions 2 and 4?

    1. The fastest riders
    2. The lead rider's helpers
    3. Sweep riders
    4. Less experienced riders

19. Why do many crashes involving riders happen at intersections?

    1. Traffic lights don't detect motorcycles
    2. Motorcycles may not stop at most intersections
    3. Intersections have the roughest pavement in town
    4. Visibility: the rider isn't seen or doesn't see others

20. 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

21. How much side space should you generally keep on each side of the motorcycle?

    1. About 30 centimetres
    2. About three metres
    3. About one metre
    4. Half a lane

22. Where should baggage weight go on a motorcycle?

    1. High up and behind the rear axle for balance
    2. Low and as close to the middle as possible
    3. Hung on one side only, to keep it easy to reach
    4. Strapped across the handlebars

23. What factor is often involved in motorcycle crashes in curves?

    1. Countersteering correctly
    2. Looking toward the exit
    3. Using the left third of the lane
    4. Excessive speed

24. Why shouldn't you skip gears when downshifting?

    1. It drains the battery and dims the headlight
    2. It locks the steering column in place
    3. It makes the turn signals cancel by themselves
    4. Strong engine braking can upset the bike

25. 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

26. With a Class 6A learner's licence, when are you not allowed to ride?

    1. After sunset in any season of the year
    2. On weekends and holidays
    3. Between midnight and 5 a.m.
    4. Between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.

27. Your rear wheel skids while you accelerate. What should you do?

    1. Apply the front brake hard right away
    2. Turn the handlebars away from the skid quickly
    3. Release the throttle and steer in the skid's direction
    4. Open the throttle more to straighten the bike up

28. Why does your field of vision narrow as you go faster?

    1. Your mirrors vibrate more at speed
    2. Your helmet moves forward on your head at speed
    3. Wind pressure pushes against your eyes and visor
    4. The brain can process only so much information

29. Which is an effect of alcohol or drugs on a rider?

    1. Wider peripheral vision and faster scanning
    2. Better balance when riding at low speed
    3. Faster decisions in heavy traffic
    4. Staring at a fixed point instead of scanning

30. How much more kinetic energy does a motorcycle have at 90 km/h than at 45 km/h?

    1. Four times more
    2. Three times more
    3. The same amount
    4. Twice as much