Manitoba Class 6 Motorcycle Practice Test 2026: Practice test 3

Practice test 3 of 5 for the Manitoba Class 6 Motorcycle Practice Test: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Motorcycle
Manitoba
113 questions
Checked October 10, 2026

Question 1 of 25
Before you carry a passenger, what adjustments might you need to make?
- Remove the mirrors
- Lower the handlebars
- Tire pressure and suspension, as the owner’s manual says
- Remove the passenger footpegs
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Answer: C. Tire pressure and suspension, as the owner’s manual says
Check the owner’s manual. Many motorcycles need higher tire pressure or a suspension change for the extra load.
Question 2 of 25
At what point should you set your mirrors?
- Mirrors on motorcycles are not adjustable
- While riding on the highway
- Only after you start to turn
- Before you ride, while sitting on the motorcycle
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Answer: D. Before you ride, while sitting on the motorcycle
Adjust your mirrors while seated in your riding position, before you move. Adjusting them while riding takes your attention away from the road.
Question 3 of 25
Your throttle sticks open. What can you use to cut engine power quickly?
- The turn signal switch
- The engine cut-off switch
- The horn button
- The choke
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Answer: B. The engine cut-off switch
The engine cut-off switch, usually near your right thumb, stops the engine. Pulling in the clutch at the same time keeps the engine from driving the rear wheel.
Question 4 of 25
You notice you are riding beside a car, in the driver’s blind spot. What should you do?
- Sound your horn and stay there
- Speed up or drop back so the driver can see you
- Move closer to the car
- Stay beside the car so you are close
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Answer: B. Speed up or drop back so the driver can see you
Do not ride where a driver cannot see you. Change your position so you are visible in their mirrors or ahead of them.
Question 5 of 25
What is a linked braking system?
- A brake connected to the horn
- A system where one brake control applies both front and rear brakes
- A brake that works only in the rain
- A system that locks both wheels when parked
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Answer: B. A system where one brake control applies both front and rear brakes
On a motorcycle with linked brakes, the front lever or the rear pedal can apply both brakes. Check your owner’s manual to learn how yours works.
Question 6 of 25
Item 1 in the diagram is a full-face helmet. Why does it protect more than an open-face helmet?
- It weighs less
- It also covers your chin and face
- It does not need a chin strap
- It lets more air reach your face
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Answer: B. It also covers your chin and face
A full-face helmet protects your face and chin as well as your head. Many crashes involve an impact to the chin area.
Question 7 of 25
For a slow, tight turn, such as in a parking lot, what should you do with your body?
- Lean your body further than the motorcycle
- Keep your body upright while the motorcycle leans
- Put both feet on the ground
- Lean your body the opposite way to the turn and look down
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Answer: B. Keep your body upright while the motorcycle leans
In slow, tight turns, keep your body upright and let the motorcycle lean. Turn your head and look where you want to go.
Question 8 of 25
Marker 1 in the diagram shows the rider’s head. What should your head do in a turn?
- Tilt with the motorcycle
- Turn to watch the mirrors
- Stay level, with your eyes in line with the horizon
- Look down at the road just ahead
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Answer: C. Stay level, with your eyes in line with the horizon
Keeping your head level and your eyes on the horizon helps your balance and lets you judge the turn.
Question 9 of 25
Why should you ride with your headlight on during the day?
- It warms the engine
- It makes you easier for other road users to see
- It charges the battery faster
- It lets you ride faster
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Answer: B. It makes you easier for other road users to see
Motorcycles are small and easy to miss. A headlight makes you more noticeable, especially to oncoming drivers.
Question 10 of 25
When should you leave more than the minimum following distance?
- Only on dry, sunny days
- Never; two seconds is always enough
- Only when you carry a passenger in town
- On wet or slippery roads, at night and behind large vehicles
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Answer: D. On wet or slippery roads, at night and behind large vehicles
You need more time and space when traction is poor, when it is hard to see, and when a large vehicle blocks your view.
Question 11 of 25
Parked vehicles block your view of an intersection. What should you do?
- Choose a lane position that lets you see and be seen, and edge forward slowly
- Ride in the bike lane
- Stop beside the parked vehicles and wait for a signal
- Speed up through the intersection
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Answer: A. Choose a lane position that lets you see and be seen, and edge forward slowly
Move to where drivers can see you and you can see them. Edge forward until you have a clear view.
Question 12 of 25
What should you check on a motorcycle with a chain drive?
- That the chain has the right slack and is lubricated
- That the chain is as tight as possible
- That the chain is dry and clean of oil
- Nothing; chains never need checking
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Answer: A. That the chain has the right slack and is lubricated
A chain that is too loose can come off, and one that is too tight can wear quickly. Follow the owner’s manual for slack and lubrication.
Question 13 of 25
You are riding at speed and want to turn left. Using countersteering, which grip do you press forward?
- The right grip
- The left grip
- Both grips at once
- Neither grip; you shift your weight only
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Answer: B. The left grip
At speed, press the grip on the side you want to go. Press left to lean and go left.
Question 14 of 25
How far ahead should you scan when you ride?
- At least 12 seconds ahead
- Only at the front wheel
- Only as far as the vehicle in front
- About 2 seconds ahead
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Answer: A. At least 12 seconds ahead
Look at least 12 seconds ahead. In the city that is about one to two blocks; on the highway it is about half a kilometre.
Question 15 of 25
How do you measure your following distance?
- Check your speedometer
- Count the number of car lengths
- Watch the other vehicle’s brake lights
- When the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object, count the seconds until you reach it
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Answer: D. When the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object, count the seconds until you reach it
Pick a fixed point such as a sign or post. Count from when the vehicle ahead passes it until you reach it.
Question 16 of 25
At an intersection, an oncoming car is waiting to turn left across your path. What should you do?
- Move to the centre of the lane and look away
- Sound your horn and keep your speed
- Speed up to get through first
- Slow down, cover your brakes and be ready to stop or swerve
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Answer: D. Slow down, cover your brakes and be ready to stop or swerve
Assume the driver may not see you. Reduce speed and be ready to react.
Question 17 of 25
Which piece of protective gear does the most to protect you from serious injury in a crash?
- Riding boots
- Riding gloves
- A helmet that fits well and is fastened
- A leather jacket
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Answer: C. A helmet that fits well and is fastened
Head injuries cause many motorcycle deaths. A good helmet, properly fastened, is your most important gear.
Question 18 of 25
You are following a car. Why is it usually better not to ride directly behind it in the centre of the lane?
- The driver may not see you in the mirror, and the car blocks your view
- You will get there faster
- It is too far from the car
- It uses more fuel
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Answer: A. The driver may not see you in the mirror, and the car blocks your view
Riding in the left or right portion of the lane lets the driver ahead see you in a mirror and lets you see past the vehicle.
Question 19 of 25
Why can riding a motorcycle be more tiring than driving a car?
- Motorcycles are always slower
- You are exposed to wind, noise and weather
- Motorcycles have no seats
- You cannot stop for breaks
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Answer: B. You are exposed to wind, noise and weather
Wind, noise, cold and heat wear you down. Take regular breaks and dress for the weather.
Question 20 of 25
Many motorcycle turn signals do not cancel on their own. What should you do?
- Turn the signal off yourself after the turn or lane change
- Use hand signals only
- Leave it on until you stop
- Never use the turn signals
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Answer: A. Turn the signal off yourself after the turn or lane change
A signal left on can make a driver think you are about to turn and pull out in front of you.
Question 21 of 25
How should you use the throttle through a curve?
- Close it fully in the middle of the curve
- Pull in the clutch and coast
- Keep it steady or roll it on gently
- Open it fully as you enter
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Answer: C. Keep it steady or roll it on gently
A steady or slightly increasing throttle keeps the motorcycle stable through the curve. Closing it suddenly can upset your balance.
Question 22 of 25
Which situation causes many crashes between motorcycles and cars?
- A motorcycle stopped at a red light
- A driver signalling a lane change
- A motorcycle parked at the curb
- A driver turning left in front of an oncoming motorcycle
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Answer: D. A driver turning left in front of an oncoming motorcycle
Drivers turning left often fail to see an oncoming motorcycle or misjudge its speed. Be ready for it at every intersection.
Question 23 of 25
What protective gear should a passenger wear?
- Nothing special if the ride is short
- Only sunglasses
- Only a helmet
- The same gear as the rider, including an approved helmet
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Answer: D. The same gear as the rider, including an approved helmet
A passenger faces the same risks as the rider. They need a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing.
Question 24 of 25
Does a windshield on your motorcycle take the place of a face shield or goggles?
- Only when it is raining
- Only on the highway
- No, wind, rain, dust and insects can still reach your eyes
- Yes, a windshield replaces eye protection
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Answer: C. No, wind, rain, dust and insects can still reach your eyes
A windshield does not protect your eyes the way a face shield or goggles do. Wear eye protection on every ride.
Question 25 of 25
A large animal such as a moose is on the road ahead. What is usually safest?
- Slow down and be ready to stop
- Sound the horn and ride toward it
- Ride onto the shoulder at speed
- Speed up to pass it quickly
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Answer: A. Slow down and be ready to stop
Large animals are unpredictable. Slowing down and preparing to stop gives you the best chance to avoid them.

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