Saskatchewan Class 6: Passengers and cargo

All 14 questions in this test

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1. Why must a load be fastened securely?

   1. It lowers the bike's fuel use
   2. It keeps the turn signals working
   3. Police check every load at roadside stops in Saskatchewan
   4. A loose load can catch in the wheel or chain

2. You hold a learner 6 Endorsement. May you carry a passenger?

   1. No, it is illegal at the learner stage
   2. Yes, in daylight only
   3. Yes, if the passenger has a licence
   4. Yes, on roads under 60 km/h

3. Where may a passenger sit?

   1. In front of the operator
   2. On the gas tank
   3. On the rear luggage rack
   4. Behind the operator

4. Which equipment must a motorcycle have to carry a passenger?

   1. A seat for two and passenger footrests
   2. A sidecar and a second mirror
   3. A larger engine and a windshield
   4. A sissy bar and a backrest

5. Once you are allowed to carry passengers, who should your first passengers be?

   1. Lighter people
   2. Children, since they weigh less
   3. Anyone, weight does not matter
   4. The heaviest people you know

6. Why should a passenger tell you before getting on or off?

   1. So you can change gears first
   2. So you can lower the side stand
   3. So you can switch off the engine
   4. To avoid a surprise shift of balance

7. Which gear must a passenger of a Novice 2 rider wear?

   1. A helmet only, as long as it carries a DOT label sticker
   2. A high-visibility vest only
   3. Approved helmet, gloves, ankle boots, covered arms and legs
   4. Any helmet with a visor, plus closed shoes and a warm jacket

8. What adjustment should you make before carrying a passenger?

   1. Disconnect the rear brake light
   2. Lower the tire pressure to soften the ride for two
   3. Readjust mirrors and headlight with them seated
   4. Remove the passenger footrests

9. With a passenger on board, what should you do at intersections and merges?

   1. Speed up to merge more quickly
   2. Look for larger gaps in traffic
   3. Accept the same gaps as usual
   4. Let the passenger signal for you

10. Where should a passenger keep their feet during the ride?

    1. Resting on the exhaust pipe
    2. Held out away from the bike
    3. On the footrests at all times
    4. Down on the road at every stop

11. Where should cargo be placed on a motorcycle?

    1. Behind the rear wheel, as far back as possible
    2. High on a sissy bar so it stays dry
    3. Low, and over or ahead of the rear axle
    4. On the handlebars

12. What happens if your saddlebags are loaded unevenly?

    1. The motorcycle may pull to one side
    2. The brakes work better on that side
    3. The engine runs cooler
    4. Nothing at all, as long as you ride slowly

13. How does a passenger change the way a motorcycle handles?

    1. It stops in a shorter distance
    2. It is unaffected if the passenger is small
    3. It is slower to speed up, slow down and turn
    4. It turns more quickly

14. What should a passenger do in a turn?

    1. Put a foot down at slow speed
    2. Look over your shoulder toward the turn
    3. Lean the opposite way to balance
    4. Sit up straight and look ahead