Québec Class 6 Motorcycle Practice Test 6

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. What three steps does every manoeuvre in the guide follow?

   1. Signalling, braking and turning
   2. Looking, leaning and accelerating
   3. Planning, waiting and stopping in turn
   4. Initiating, executing and completing

2. How do you check a blind spot?

   1. Look in the left mirror twice, slowly and carefully
   2. Turn your head quickly and glance over your shoulder
   3. Tilt your mirrors while you ride
   4. Slow down and listen carefully for nearby engines

3. 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

4. Your liquid-cooled engine overheats and you stop. Why leave the ignition ON?

   1. So the hazard lights can recharge
   2. So the oil pressure rises
   3. So the fan can expel the heat
   4. So the engine restarts by itself

5. Why does the guide recommend a full-face helmet over an open-face one?

   1. It lets you hear traffic and sirens much better
   2. It is cheaper and lighter than other helmet types
   3. It is the only type that is legal in Québec
   4. It better protects the face and jaw and reduces head injuries

6. What is a motorcycle's power-to-weight ratio?

   1. Rider weight compared with passenger weight
   2. Fuel use compared with the tank size
   3. Top speed compared with the braking distance
   4. Engine power compared with the motorcycle's weight

7. 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

8. When counterbalancing in a slow turn, where do you shift your upper body?

   1. Toward the inside of the turn, with the bike
   2. Straight back over the seat
   3. Toward the outside of the turn
   4. Forward onto the tank

9. In the fall, which slippery surface should you watch for?

   1. Melting snowbanks
   2. Fresh tar from road crews
   3. Sand spread in summer
   4. Fallen leaves on the road

10. Why can the left third be risky after heavy rain?

    1. A worn rut can collect water
    2. It is reserved for buses
    3. Oil collects there whenever it rains
    4. It is closest to the curb

11. Why shouldn't you wear oversized riding gear in the wind?

    1. It increases fuel use on long highway rides
    2. It makes the helmet sit too tight on your head
    3. It blocks the turn signals from view
    4. It can amplify the wind's effect and unbalance you

12. Your throttle jams open. What do you do at the same time?

    1. Open the choke and brake
    2. Lift the bike and turn sharply
    3. Squeeze the clutch and hit the kill switch
    4. Brake hard and downshift as fast as possible

13. Which age group commits more offences and has more crashes, according to SAAQ data?

    1. Drivers aged 55 to 64
    2. Drivers aged 45 to 54
    3. Drivers aged 16 to 24
    4. Drivers aged 35 to 44

14. A driver waves you through to make your turn. What should you do?

    1. Go immediately to thank them
    2. Do your own visual checks before moving
    3. Sound your horn and go at once
    4. Wait for them to wave twice

15. How long must you hold a Class 6A learner's licence before the road test?

    1. At least 6 months
    2. At least 11 months
    3. At least 30 days
    4. At least 24 months

16. What does Québec's Move Over Law require near a stopped tow truck with flashing lights?

    1. Pass it on the shoulder
    2. Slow down and change lanes if possible
    3. Keep your speed and sound the horn
    4. Stop behind it until it leaves

17. How does the guide compare the risk of riding tired with riding impaired by alcohol?

    1. Fatigue matters only at night on long highways
    2. Fatigue matters only for older riders
    3. Fatigue is much less risky than alcohol
    4. Fatigue raises crash risk just as significantly

18. You approach a hilltop where you can't see oncoming traffic. Which third is safest?

    1. The centre line
    2. The middle third
    3. The left third
    4. The right third

19. 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

20. Why are motorcycles often missed by other drivers in early summer?

    1. They are small and only on the road part of the year
    2. Their headlights are dimmer than car headlights
    3. They are not allowed on main roads in spring
    4. Their brake lights don't work in daylight

21. Does ABS always shorten braking distance?

    1. Yes, by about half
    2. Yes, but only on wet roads
    3. Yes, on every surface
    4. No, not necessarily

22. Your helmet has no visor. What does Québec law require?

    1. A windshield on the motorcycle
    2. Sunglasses only
    3. Nothing more
    4. Protective eyewear

23. Above about 25 km/h, you want to go into a right-hand curve. What do you do?

    1. Shift your weight to the left
    2. Push forward on the right handgrip
    3. Push forward on the left handgrip firmly
    4. Turn the handlebars to the left

24. When should you start slowing down to exit a highway?

    1. While still in the travel lane
    2. Once you are in the deceleration lane
    3. After reaching the end of the off-ramp
    4. Before you signal right

25. What must you have before taking the closed-track test?

    1. A 6R held at least 11 months and a passed road test
    2. A 6A licence and a supervisor's signature
    3. A 6R held at least one month and the course completed
    4. A Class 5 licence and 10 hours of road practice

26. What is the role of the riders in positions 3 and 5?

    1. Experienced sweep riders who help the others
    2. Riders who set the group's speed
    3. Beginners who are still learning the route
    4. Riders who carry the luggage

27. Is lane splitting (riding between two rows of vehicles) allowed in Québec?

    1. Yes, in slow traffic
    2. No, it is prohibited
    3. Yes, on highways
    4. Only for experienced riders

28. In zigzag formation, how far is each rider behind the bike ahead in the same third?

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

29. 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

30. What extra step helps when starting off up a hill?

    1. Open the throttle a little wider
    2. Release the clutch faster than usual
    3. Keep both feet on the footrests
    4. Start in second gear