Québec Class 6 Motorcycle Practice Test 7

All 30 questions in this test

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1. In a curve on the road, what speed should you keep?

   1. A falling speed
   2. A rising speed
   3. A constant speed
   4. As fast as the lane allows

2. After passing and returning to your lane, which third should you take?

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

3. Which helmet standard is the minimum and most common in Québec?

   1. CSA Z94
   2. ISO
   3. DOT
   4. CE

4. Why does the guide say not to downshift during emergency braking?

   1. You must focus fully on braking
   2. It is illegal above 50 km/h
   3. Downshifting makes the bike accelerate
   4. Downshifting turns off the ABS

5. What pass mark applies to the Highway Safety Code and road signs section?

   1. 85%
   2. 90%
   3. 75%
   4. 60%

6. Why avoid steel-toed boots for riding?

   1. They are too heavy to shift gears smoothly
   2. The metal could sever toes in an impact
   3. They conduct cold into the foot
   4. They are not waterproof in heavy rain

7. Why is the middle third slippery in rain?

   1. Motor oil collects there
   2. Lane paint covers the middle
   3. Sand is spread there in winter
   4. Rainwater flows to the middle

8. About what share of braking capacity does the rear brake provide?

   1. About 30%
   2. About 10%
   3. About 50%
   4. About 70%

9. How much sleep does the guide recommend before a long trip?

   1. At least ten to twelve hours
   2. Any amount if you drink coffee
   3. At least four to five hours
   4. At least seven to eight hours

10. What is the average lifespan of a motorcycle helmet?

    1. As long as it looks fine
    2. One year
    3. Ten to fifteen years
    4. Three to seven years

11. A heavy vehicle ahead is turning right. Where should you never be?

    1. Stopped well back from it
    2. On its right side
    3. In the left third behind it
    4. Two seconds behind it

12. Why avoid riding through puddles?

    1. They cool the engine down much too quickly
    2. They are illegal to ride through
    3. They may hide potholes and cause hydroplaning
    4. They can short the headlight and the signals

13. Your clutch cable breaks. How do you slow the motorcycle?

    1. Hold the kill switch while accelerating
    2. Release the throttle and let engine compression slow you
    3. Brake hard at once with the front brake lever
    4. Shift down several gears quickly to slow down

14. During training sessions, which piece of gear is mandatory along with an approved helmet?

    1. A tinted visor for sunny days
    2. Steel-toed work boots
    3. Gloves that completely cover the hands
    4. A high-visibility vest over the jacket

15. Is it acceptable to ride well below a posted minimum speed?

    1. No; minimum limits must also be obeyed
    2. Yes, on any highway
    3. Yes, if you stay on the shoulder
    4. Only for motorcycles of 400 cc or less

16. Pulling onto the shoulder, when should you release both brakes?

    1. Halfway onto the shoulder
    2. Only after the bike has stopped
    3. As soon as you start braking
    4. Just before leaving the roadway

17. Which is an early sign of fatigue?

    1. Wanting to stop for fuel soon
    2. Trouble staying in the right third of the lane
    3. Feeling hungry before lunch on a long ride
    4. Feeling cold when riding in the rain

18. Before lifting a fallen motorcycle, why put it in first gear?

    1. To lock the rear wheel so the bike doesn't roll
    2. To make the handlebars turn more freely
    3. To keep the engine running while you lift it
    4. To open the fuel tap automatically

19. A car is following you too closely. What does the guide recommend?

    1. Move onto the shoulder at once and stop
    2. Brake sharply to warn the driver to back off
    3. Speed up to get away from it as quickly as possible
    4. Don't speed up; change lanes when it is safe

20. The oil pressure light comes on while you are riding. What should you do?

    1. Stop as soon as possible to check it
    2. Turn the fuel tap to reserve
    3. Ride faster to reach home sooner
    4. Ignore it until your next oil change

21. Before reaching a gravel road, when should you brake?

    1. While you are still on the pavement
    2. Only if the gravel is wet
    3. Only once you are well onto the gravel
    4. Never; downshift twice instead

22. What three parts make up stopping distance?

    1. Signal time, mirror time and braking time
    2. Speed, gear choice and tire size
    3. Throttle time, clutch time and stopping time
    4. Perception time, reaction time and braking distance

23. Which is generally harder to do smoothly?

    1. Upshifting
    2. Starting in first
    3. Selecting neutral
    4. Downshifting

24. When is fog most frequent?

    1. At sunrise, sunset or when the temperature changes
    2. Only at noon on very hot, humid summer days
    3. Only after heavy rain
    4. Only in winter, when the roads are icy and cold

25. 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

26. Which part of your foot should rest on the footrest?

    1. The very tip of the toes, for quick shifting
    2. The widest part, at the ball of the foot
    3. The heel, so the toes can reach the controls
    4. The arch of the foot, set well back

27. Which motorcycle licence class covers motorcycles of 400 cc or less?

    1. Class 6A
    2. Class 6B
    3. Class 6C
    4. Class 6E

28. A pedestrian clearly shows they intend to cross at a crosswalk. What must you do?

    1. Sound your horn and continue
    2. Slow down and pass in front of them
    3. Swerve around them
    4. Stop and let them cross

29. In a collision, what absorbs most of the motorcycle's kinetic energy?

    1. The helmet and gloves of the rider alone
    2. The motorcycle, the obstacle and the rider's body
    3. The air around the rider and the motorcycle
    4. The tires and brake pads, before anything else

30. A heavy truck is about to pass you. Which third protects you from its turbulence?

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