Saskatchewan Class 6 Practice Test 5

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. Your face shield keeps misting up in the rain. What does the handbook suggest?

   1. Wipe the inside with a bare hand as you ride
   2. Raise it slightly so some air circulates
   3. Change to tinted goggles
   4. Ride with your eyes partly closed

2. On a road with three or more lanes in your direction, where do you ride in the far-left lane?

   1. Next to the left curb
   2. Right of centre
   3. Exactly in the centre
   4. Left of centre

3. 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

4. Besides a vision test, which written exams must you pass for the 6 Endorsement?

   1. Motorcycle knowledge only, with no signs or rules exam
   2. Basic knowledge, signs and motorcycle knowledge
   3. Basic knowledge and a first-aid exam
   4. Signs and an air brake exam

5. The fog is so thick you cannot see farther than your stopping distance. What should you do?

   1. Switch to high beam and continue
   2. Find a safe place to stop and wait
   3. Slow to a crawl in the driving lane
   4. Follow close behind the car ahead

6. At what angle should you cross railway tracks?

   1. Between 45 and 90 degrees
   2. Any angle, as long as you are fast
   3. Exactly parallel to the rails
   4. Between 0 and 20 degrees

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. 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

9. Where should you look as you go through a turn?

   1. At the centre line beside you
   2. Through the turn, along your intended path
   3. At the outside edge of the curve
   4. At the road just in front of the front tire

10. Why should you plan a safe way home before you start drinking?

    1. Taxis cost more late at night
    2. Alcohol first affects the judgment you need to decide
    3. Alcohol makes you fall asleep at once
    4. Police check riders more often after midnight on weekends

11. Why must you check your turn signal after every turn or lane change?

    1. Most motorcycle signals do not cancel themselves
    2. The signal turns off the headlight
    3. Signals switch to hazard mode after every turn
    4. The signal drains the battery within a few minutes

12. What are the four steps for turning a motorcycle, in order?

    1. Slow, press, roll, look
    2. Look, press, slow, roll
    3. Slow, look, roll, press
    4. Press, slow, look, roll

13. Why is a fairing or windshield worth it for a rider who travels long distances?

    1. It is required for highway riding
    2. It blocks the wind that tires you out
    3. It replaces the need for a helmet
    4. It makes the motorcycle lighter

14. Which question helps you predict what another driver will do?

    1. How old is the other driver?
    2. Does the other driver see me?
    3. Is the other car newer than mine?
    4. What colour is the other car?

15. A car pulls out and partly blocks your lane. Why might swerving be better than stopping?

    1. Braking is illegal in an emergency
    2. You may steer around it faster than you can stop
    3. A motorcycle cannot stop quickly at all
    4. Swerving uses less fuel

16. Should you brake while your tires are on an object you are riding over?

    1. Yes, use the rear brake only
    2. No, stay off the brakes on the object
    3. Yes, use the front brake only
    4. Yes, brake hard with both brakes

17. Which situation calls for extra readiness to use your horn?

    1. A driver sitting in a parked car ahead
    2. A parked trailer with nobody near it
    3. An empty driveway with no vehicle in it
    4. A car stopped well behind you at a light

18. Your motorcycle has no windshield. What does the law require for your eyes?

    1. Nothing, if you wear regular prescription glasses
    2. Eye protection only above 50 km/h
    3. Sunglasses during the day only
    4. Goggles, safety glasses or a face shield

19. Besides electric turn signals, what should a group leader use where possible?

    1. Hand signals
    2. Hazard lights only
    3. Headlight flashes only
    4. The horn

20. A large truck is passing you. Why should you move away from it within your lane?

    1. Its exhaust heat can damage your tires
    2. Its driver can see you only in the left mirror
    3. Trucks must give motorcycles a full lane
    4. Its air turbulence can affect your control

21. How can each rider help keep the group together?

    1. Watch the rider behind and slow if they fall back
    2. Follow the rider ahead within one second
    3. Speed up whenever there is a gap
    4. Pass slower riders in the group

22. During your daily check, when must a tire be replaced?

    1. Only after a flat tire
    2. When it has been on for one season
    3. When the sidewall looks dusty
    4. When the centre wear bar is showing

23. Why should you avoid wet wooden surfaces such as some bridge decks?

    1. They make the engine overheat
    2. They are closed to motorcycles by law in Saskatchewan
    3. They damage motorcycle tires
    4. Keeping your balance on them is very hard

24. When should you avoid wearing tinted goggles or a tinted face shield?

    1. In winter
    2. In the rain
    3. On gravel roads
    4. At night

25. How long must you ride as a learner before taking the Endorsement M road test?

    1. At least 6 months
    2. At least 24 months
    3. At least 12 months
    4. At least 3 months