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Saskatchewan Class 6: Equipment, maintenance and registration

Risky accessories and modifications, the weekly inspection, Saskatchewan equipment standards, registering a motorcycle, and when an e-bike counts as a motorcycle.

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How many mirrors must a motorcycle have under Saskatchewan equipment standards?

Study reference: SGI Motorcycle Handbook (online edition, Rev. 2026), Ch. 12 and 16–18 Owning, maintaining and registering a motorcycle — Accessories and modifications, Weekly motorcycle inspection, Motorcycle equipment standards, Registering your motorcycle, E-bikes

All 15 questions in this test

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

  1. How many mirrors must a motorcycle have under Saskatchewan equipment standards?

    1. At least two
    2. At least three
    3. At least one
    4. None are required

  2. May a rider in the MGDL program tow a motorcycle trailer?

    1. Yes, if the trailer is empty
    2. No
    3. Yes, in Novice 2 only
    4. Yes, in daylight

  3. Which marking must appear on the sidewall of a motorcycle tire?

    1. DOT or the Canadian National Safety Mark
    2. The rider's licence number
    3. The date of the last safety inspection by SGI
    4. The SGI logo

  4. What colour must a motorcycle's front turn signal lamps be?

    1. Amber
    2. White
    3. Red
    4. Blue

  5. How do extended forks affect a motorcycle?

    1. They lower the centre of gravity
    2. They improve braking on wet roads
    3. They reduce steering precision and stress the frame
    4. They make the bike easier to turn in tight parking lots

  6. Why does the handbook say keeping your motorcycle clean helps maintenance?

    1. Clean chains never need oil
    2. Missing nuts or bolts are easier to spot
    3. Clean bikes need less oil
    4. Dirt makes the tires lose pressure

  7. Are ape hanger handlebars, with grips above the rider's shoulders, legal in Saskatchewan?

    1. Yes, if the bike is over 400 cc
    2. No, they are illegal
    3. Yes, on any motorcycle
    4. Yes, for experienced riders only

  8. You move to Saskatchewan with your motorcycle. How long do you have to register it with Saskatchewan plates?

    1. 7 days
    2. 30 days
    3. 90 days
    4. One year

  9. An electric cycle has a 750-watt motor and no pedals. How is it treated?

    1. As a moped needing only a helmet
    2. As a motorcycle, needing a motorcycle licence
    3. As a bicycle, if ridden under 32 km/h on level ground
    4. As an e-bike, with no licence needed at all

  10. Your brakes feel spongy. What should you do?

    1. Ride with the brakes partly on
    2. Use only the engine to slow down
    3. Wait for the next annual inspection
    4. Have them serviced right away

  11. What is the minimum tread depth you should have in any groove of a motorcycle tire?

    1. 3.5 mm
    2. 0.5 mm
    3. 5 mm
    4. 1.6 mm

  12. What is the problem with highway pegs mounted at the front of the motorcycle?

    1. They increase fuel use
    2. They make the horn too quiet
    3. Your foot takes longer to reach the rear brake
    4. They block the headlight beam at night from oncoming drivers

  13. Which item is NOT required by Saskatchewan's motorcycle equipment standards?

    1. A muffler
    2. Front and rear brakes
    3. A parking brake
    4. Fenders or mud flaps

  14. Your motorcycle bounces several times after crossing a bump. What may need attention?

    1. The tachometer
    2. The mirrors
    3. The fuel valve
    4. The shock absorbers

  15. How far away must a motorcycle horn be heard under normal conditions?

    1. 25 metres
    2. 500 metres
    3. 10 metres
    4. 60 metres

Equipment, maintenance and registration: key rules to remember

Our summary of what the official handbook says on this topic, in our own words. Read it before or after the practice questions above, then check the original chapter. Read the official chapter ↗

Accessories and modifications

  • Highway pegs: slow your reach for the foot brake and weaken your footing.
  • Sissy bars: when loaded they raise the centre of gravity and make it hard to get off quickly.
  • Ape hangers (bars above the shoulders) are illegal, reduce steering control and block vision.
  • Extended forks increase the rake angle, cutting steering precision and stressing the frame.
  • Very low road race bars can cause fatigue and make shoulder checks harder.
  • Fairings, trailers and luggage can overload the bike, change handling or cause a blowout; MGDL riders may not tow a motorcycle trailer.

Weekly motorcycle inspection

  • Tires need at least 1.6 mm of tread in every groove; replace when wear indicators are level with the tread.
  • Many blowouts come from low air pressure.
  • Wheels: look for loose spokes and cracked or dented rims; spin the wheel and check for play.
  • Lubricate cable ends; oil the chain and check it and the sprockets for wear.
  • A bike that bounces several times after a bump may need its shock absorbers adjusted or replaced.
  • Normal vibration loosens nuts and bolts; a clean bike makes missing parts easier to spot.
  • Scraping or spongy brakes need service right away; check hydraulic brake fluid.
  • An altered, noisy muffler can be an offence.

Motorcycle equipment standards

  • Required: front and rear brakes (a parking brake is not), front suspension, muffler, a drive train guard, fenders or mud flaps, a speedometer or tachometer.
  • At least one mirror with a reflective area of at least 55 cm².
  • Handlebar grips may not be higher than the seated rider's shoulders.
  • Horn must be audible from 60 m (200 ft).
  • Tires must carry the DOT letters or the Canadian National Safety Mark (maple leaf).
  • Headlamp must have high and low beam; front signal lamps amber, rear signal lamps amber or red.
  • Reflectors: one red at the rear, red on each side near the rear, amber on each side near the front.
  • Stop lamps, signal lamps and tail lamps must be visible from 200 m on a clear night.
  • No passenger may be carried without a passenger seat (or a seat designed for two) and passenger foot pegs.

Registering your motorcycle

  • Every motorcycle used on a public road must be registered; carry the certificate and show it to police on request.
  • The registration certificate is also your proof of financial responsibility; basic insurance comes with registration.
  • New residents must register their motorcycle with Saskatchewan plates within 90 days.
  • A motorcycle last registered in another province, or imported, needs a mechanical fitness inspection at an SGI-certified station.

SGI Motorcycle Handbook, Ch. 18 E-bikes (power-assisted bicycles)

  • An e-bike has a motor of no more than 500 watts, is pedalled with motor assist and cannot go faster than 32 km/h on level ground.
  • No licence or registration is needed; riders must be at least 14 and wear an approved bicycle or motorcycle helmet.
  • A gas-powered cycle, or an electric one over 500 watts or without pedals, is a motorcycle and needs a motorcycle licence.

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