Saskatchewan Class 6 Practice Test 1

All 25 questions in this test

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

1. 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

2. Which of these is a fixed hazard?

   1. A guardrail beside the road
   2. A car waiting to turn left
   3. A cyclist in the lane
   4. A deer standing near the ditch

3. Why is checking the oil level part of the daily check?

   1. Low oil makes the headlight and signals dim
   2. Low oil switches off the turn signals
   3. Low oil can seize the engine and lock the rear wheel
   4. Low oil only affects how much fuel the engine burns

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. How should you ride on a gravel road?

   1. In the tire tracks, away from loose edge gravel
   2. Weaving to find firm spots
   3. Along the edge where gravel is thickest
   4. At highway speed for stability

6. In a staggered group on an open highway, how far is the third rider behind the first?

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

7. How can you dry your brakes when riding in the rain?

   1. Pump them hard every few seconds
   2. Ride with the clutch in
   3. Shift to neutral and coast
   4. Apply them very lightly now and then

8. 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

9. Starting uphill from a stop, what holds the bike while your right hand works the throttle?

   1. The rear foot brake
   2. The side stand
   3. The clutch lever alone
   4. The front brake lever

10. Your engine loses power and starts to sound wrong, as if it may seize. What should you do?

    1. Squeeze the clutch and pull off to let it cool
    2. Open the throttle wide to clear it
    3. Shift into a lower gear at once
    4. Keep riding to the nearest garage before it stops

11. As a learner (6 Endorsement), when are you not allowed to ride?

    1. Only between midnight and 5 a.m., the same rule as all Novice riders
    2. From sunset to sunrise, but on weekends only
    3. From half an hour before sunset to half an hour after sunrise
    4. Only between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m.

12. A driver keeps tailgating you. What does the handbook advise?

    1. Speed up to get away
    2. Change lanes or slow down so they can pass
    3. Signal them to pull over
    4. Tap your brakes hard several times to warn them

13. Which mistake causes many new riders to run off the road in curves?

    1. Looking through the turn
    2. Using both brakes before the curve
    3. Braking too hard and locking a wheel
    4. Keeping a steady throttle

14. What is the best way to discourage drivers from sharing your lane?

    1. Keep your blocking position
    2. Wave drivers past you
    3. Ride on the far right of the lane
    4. Ride on the lane line

15. Why should you avoid riding through puddles?

    1. Puddles always contain oil
    2. It will flood the exhaust
    3. Water makes your headlight dim
    4. A puddle can hide a deep pothole

16. At which MGDL stage may you first carry a passenger?

    1. Only after finishing MGDL
    2. Learner
    3. Novice 2
    4. Novice 1

17. Which helmet types are allowed for a rider in the MGDL program?

    1. Three-quarter, modular or full-face
    2. Any helmet with a DOT label, including half helmets
    3. Half or three-quarter only
    4. Full-face only

18. On a multi-lane road, what following distance is recommended for a group?

    1. Half a car length
    2. Exactly two seconds
    3. Three seconds or more
    4. One second

19. What is the most common cause of car–motorcycle collisions?

    1. A car turning left in front of the motorcycle
    2. A car opening its door
    3. A car hitting the motorcycle from behind
    4. A motorcycle running off the road

20. You feel upset and distracted before a planned ride. What does the handbook suggest?

    1. Ride to clear your head
    2. Carry a passenger to keep you company
    3. Leave the motorcycle at home
    4. Ride only on the highway

21. How much alcohol may an MGDL rider have in their body while riding?

    1. Up to 0.08 BAC, like other drivers
    2. Up to 0.05 BAC on weekends
    3. Up to 0.04 BAC if over 19
    4. None, at any age

22. Why does a loose helmet give little protection in a crash?

    1. It can come off before the impact
    2. It makes the rider overheat
    3. It weighs more than a snug helmet
    4. It blocks the rider's hearing

23. 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

24. Where should you keep your knees while riding?

    1. Away from the tank to stay cool
    2. Firmly against the gas tank
    3. Resting on the footrests
    4. Pointed out for balance

25. Where is the clutch lever and what does squeezing it do?

    1. Left handlebar; it disconnects power from the rear wheel
    2. Right handlebar; it applies the front brake and the brake light
    3. Left footrest; it selects the next gear
    4. Right footrest; it applies the rear brake