Saskatchewan Class 6 Practice Test 2

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. What can happen if you ride while your motorcycle endorsement is suspended?

   1. Your passenger is fined instead of you
   2. You receive a written warning only
   3. The motorcycle can be impounded for 30 to 60 days
   4. Your bike is impounded for 24 hours and you pay a small fine

2. Which placard must a Novice 1 or Novice 2 rider display on the licence plate?

   1. No placard is needed after the learner stage
   2. A green N placard
   3. A red L placard
   4. A yellow N placard

3. About how much of a motorcycle's stopping power comes from the front brake?

   1. Almost none
   2. About half
   3. About one-quarter
   4. About three-quarters

4. Which helmet type does the handbook recommend for any rider?

   1. Any helmet that is comfortable
   2. Bicycle helmet with a visor
   3. Half helmet with goggles
   4. Full-face or modular

5. How do you change gears on most motorcycles?

   1. Press a button on the right handlebar
   2. Twist the throttle while pressing the right pedal
   3. Release the clutch, then move the right foot pedal
   4. Squeeze the clutch, then move the left foot pedal

6. In Saskatchewan, how often is a drinking driver involved in fatal collisions?

   1. Nine out of every 10
   2. Four out of every 10
   3. One out of every 100
   4. One out of every 50

7. How can some medications or drugs affect a rider's vision?

   1. Vision is affected only in daylight
   2. Only colour vision is affected
   3. Vision becomes sharper at night
   4. Vision may become blurred or doubled

8. What is the minimum following distance for a motorcycle in ideal conditions?

   1. Two car lengths
   2. One second
   3. Three seconds
   4. Five seconds

9. Where are you most likely to meet fog?

   1. On hilltops and ridges in the middle of the day
   2. In low areas and near lakes or rivers
   3. On dry gravel roads
   4. In city centres in summer

10. Why should you avoid riding alongside other vehicles?

    1. It is illegal on every road and highway in Saskatchewan
    2. Their exhaust can overheat your engine
    3. They may change lanes into you and block your escape
    4. It makes your mirrors useless

11. What is the best jacket material for protection in a fall?

    1. Vinyl
    2. Polyester
    3. Nylon
    4. Leather

12. You need to cross a pavement seam that runs parallel to your path. How?

    1. Cross it while braking hard
    2. Ride along it until it ends
    3. Move away, then cross it at an angle with a quick turn
    4. Edge across it slowly, keeping a very shallow angle to it

13. Which is a key moment to check your mirrors?

    1. While stopped at an intersection
    2. Only when you hear a horn behind you
    3. Only on the highway
    4. Only when parking

14. 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

15. Where do dirt and gravel tend to collect on a paved road?

    1. In the tire tracks of cars
    2. Only on painted crosswalks
    3. Along the edges of the pavement
    4. In the centre of the lane

16. In a staggered formation, which side of the lane does the leader use?

    1. The centre
    2. The left side
    3. Whichever side has less traffic
    4. The right side

17. When is the best time to downshift for a turn?

    1. Before you enter the turn
    2. In the middle of the turn
    3. Right after you start leaning
    4. After you finish the turn

18. What must you do after checking your mirrors before changing lanes?

    1. Flash your high beam
    2. Tap your rear brake to warn the drivers behind you
    3. Sound your horn twice
    4. A shoulder check in the direction you will move

19. When swerving around an obstacle, where should you try to stay?

    1. In the oncoming lane
    2. On the shoulder
    3. In the next lane to the right
    4. In your own lane

20. How can you confirm your headlight is on during the day?

    1. Pass your hand in front of the beam
    2. Look for a green light on the dash
    3. Listen for a clicking sound
    4. Check that the horn works

21. At speed, the front wheel starts to shake side to side. What should you do?

    1. Turn the handlebars against the wobble
    2. Brake hard to stop the shaking
    3. Accelerate to straighten the bike
    4. Grip firmly and close the throttle gradually

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. How should you adjust your following distance at night?

    1. Increase it, because distance is harder to judge
    2. Ride beside cars instead of behind them at night
    3. Shorten it so you can use the car's lights
    4. Keep it the same as in daytime