Saskatchewan Class 6 Practice Test 4

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. The posted speed on a curve is 60 km/h and the road is wet. What should you do?

   1. Ride at exactly 60 km/h
   2. Ride slower than 60 km/h
   3. Ride a little above 60 km/h for stability
   4. Use only the rear brake in the curve

2. Besides MGDL riders, who else has zero tolerance for alcohol and drugs in Saskatchewan?

   1. Drivers over 70
   2. Drivers under 19 and drivers in the GDL program
   3. Only drivers of commercial trucks and buses at work
   4. Only drivers with passengers

3. What can happen if you let the clutch out too quickly when starting on a hill?

   1. The rear brake will release on its own and roll you back
   2. The front wheel may lift or the engine may stall
   3. The bike will shift into second gear
   4. The turn signal will cancel

4. Which hand operates the throttle?

   1. The left hand
   2. Either hand
   3. The right hand
   4. Neither; it is a foot control

5. When should a staggered group switch to single file?

   1. In curves, turns, and entering or leaving a highway
   2. Never; staggered is always safest
   3. Only when the group is stopped at a red light or stop sign
   4. Only on gravel roads

6. You are riding in the curb lane beside parked cars. Where should you be?

   1. Close to the parked cars
   2. Slightly left of the lane's centre
   3. On the right edge of the lane
   4. Slightly right of the lane's centre

7. Which step helps prevent fatigue on a long ride?

   1. Ride in a T-shirt to stay alert
   2. Skip meals to avoid drowsiness
   3. Take frequent breaks off the bike
   4. Ride faster to shorten the trip

8. Approaching an intersection where a car waits to pull out, where should you position yourself?

   1. Close to the curb, hidden behind the row of parked cars
   2. Directly behind a large truck
   3. Toward the road's centre, where the driver can see you
   4. In the driver's blind spot

9. A thunderstorm is coming. What does the handbook advise?

   1. Keep riding but lower your visor
   2. Do not ride during the storm
   3. Ride behind a truck for shelter
   4. Ride faster to get home before it hits

10. How should your arms be when you hold the handlebars?

    1. Resting on the tank
    2. Locked straight
    3. Slightly bent
    4. Bent at a right angle

11. On a long snow-covered stretch, which surface gives better traction?

    1. Loose or fresh snow
    2. Hard-packed snow
    3. Shiny ice in the wheel tracks
    4. The painted centre line

12. You approach an intersection where a car waits to turn left across your path. What should you do?

    1. Be ready to brake and plan where you would swerve
    2. Move close to the centre line
    3. Look only at the left-turning car
    4. Speed up to clear the intersection before the car turns

13. You cannot avoid a length of tailpipe on the road. How do you ride over it?

    1. Straight, gripping firmly, rising on the footrests
    2. Sitting firmly in the seat with your arms loose and relaxed
    3. At an angle while braking hard
    4. With the clutch in and feet down

14. 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

15. Which feature should good eye or face protection have?

    1. Some airflow so it does not fog
    2. A dark tint for all conditions
    3. A small lens so you see only ahead
    4. A loose fit so it can come off easily

16. Which licence must you already hold before you can get a 6 Endorsement?

    1. A Class 5 or higher driver's licence
    2. No licence; the endorsement is your first licence
    3. A power-assisted bicycle permit
    4. A Class 7 learner's licence for two years

17. Why should you avoid staring at one spot for more than two seconds?

    1. Your visor will fog up from your breath
    2. It strains your neck muscles
    3. It slows down your engine
    4. Trouble may be building somewhere else

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

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

19. 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

20. During a hard stop your rear wheel locks. What should you do?

    1. Release the rear brake at once
    2. Keep the rear brake on until you stop
    3. Release both brakes and swerve
    4. Pump the rear brake quickly

21. Where should the least experienced rider in a group ride?

    1. Alone, a few minutes behind
    2. In front as the leader
    3. At the very back
    4. Right behind the leader

22. How should you ride over broken pavement or a bump?

    1. Speed up and lean to one side to ride around it
    2. Brake hard while you are on top of the bump
    3. Slow down, stay upright, rise slightly on the footrests
    4. Sit down firmly in the seat and lock your arms straight

23. Who must wear an approved, properly fastened helmet on a motorcycle in Saskatchewan?

    1. Only passengers under 18
    2. Both the rider and any passenger
    3. Only riders in the MGDL program
    4. Only riders on highways above 80 km/h

24. Which night riding restriction applies in the Novice 1 stage?

    1. No night restriction at all
    2. No riding at all from sunset to sunrise
    3. No riding between midnight and 5 a.m.
    4. No riding after 10 p.m.

25. 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