Nunavut Class 6 Motorcycle Practice Test 2026: Practice test 5

1. Question 1 of 25

   Before you slow down or stop, what should you do?

   • ATurn off your headlight
   • BSound your horn
   • CShift into neutral
   • DCheck your mirrors for traffic behind you
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   Answer: D. Check your mirrors for traffic behind you

   A driver behind may not expect you to slow down. Checking your mirrors tells you if you need to warn them or leave more room.

2. Question 2 of 25

   Which surfaces are especially slippery for a motorcycle when wet?

   • AClean, dry asphalt
   • BPainted lines, metal covers and steel plates
   • CGrass beside the road
   • DRough concrete
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   Answer: B. Painted lines, metal covers and steel plates

   Paint and metal give much less grip when wet. Try to cross them upright, with no hard braking.

3. Question 3 of 25

   How is the front brake usually applied?

   • AWith a pedal under your right foot
   • BWith a pedal under your left foot
   • CWith a lever on the right handlebar
   • DWith a lever on the left handlebar
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   Answer: C. With a lever on the right handlebar

   The front brake lever is on the right handlebar, in front of the throttle. The rear brake is usually a pedal under your right foot.

4. Question 4 of 25

   A driver is tailgating you. What should you do?

   • AIncrease the space ahead of you, or change lanes to let them pass
   • BSpeed up as fast as you can
   • CBrake suddenly to warn them
   • DRide on the shoulder
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   Answer: A. Increase the space ahead of you, or change lanes to let them pass

   More space ahead gives you and the tailgater time to stop. If you can, let them go by.

5. Question 5 of 25

   You are stopped at a red light with traffic coming up behind you. Why stay in first gear and watch your mirrors?

   • ASo your headlight stays on
   • BSo you can move out of the way if a vehicle behind does not stop
   • CSo you can leave before the light turns green
   • DSo the engine does not overheat
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   Answer: B. So you can move out of the way if a vehicle behind does not stop

   Riders are at risk of being hit from behind while stopped. Being in gear lets you move quickly to safety.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Parked vehicles block your view of an intersection. What should you do?

   • AChoose a lane position that lets you see and be seen, and edge forward slowly
   • BRide in the bike lane
   • CStop beside the parked vehicles and wait for a signal
   • DSpeed 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.

7. Question 7 of 25

   You are following a car. Why is it usually better not to ride directly behind it in the centre of the lane?

   • AThe driver may not see you in the mirror, and the car blocks your view
   • BYou will get there faster
   • CIt is too far from the car
   • DIt 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.

8. Question 8 of 25

   When should you leave more than the minimum following distance?

   • AOnly on dry, sunny days
   • BNever; two seconds is always enough
   • COnly when you carry a passenger in town
   • DOn 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.

9. Question 9 of 25

   Does a windshield on your motorcycle take the place of a face shield or goggles?

   • AOnly when it is raining
   • BOnly on the highway
   • CNo, wind, rain, dust and insects can still reach your eyes
   • DYes, 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.

10. Question 10 of 25

    In the diagram, which lane position is the left third of the lane, next to the centre line?

    • APosition 1
    • BPosition 3
    • CNone of the positions shown
    • DPosition 2
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    Answer: A. Position 1

    Position 1 is the left third of the lane, closest to the centre line.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Which path through the curve is shown in the diagram?

    • AOutside of the lane, then inside, then outside again
    • BOutside of the lane all the way
    • CInside of the lane all the way
    • DAcross the centre line and back
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    Answer: A. Outside of the lane, then inside, then outside again

    An outside-inside-outside path gives you a better view and a gentler line through the curve, if traffic and the road allow.

12. Question 12 of 25

    During your pre-ride check, how should you test the brake light?

    • AThere is no need to test it if the headlight works
    • BCheck it only with the rear pedal
    • CCheck that it flashes with the turn signals
    • DCheck that it comes on with the front lever and with the rear pedal
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    Answer: D. Check that it comes on with the front lever and with the rear pedal

    Each brake control should turn on the brake light. Drivers behind need to see that you are slowing.

13. Question 13 of 25

    When is a road usually most slippery in the rain?

    • AWhen the rain has stopped and the road is dry
    • BOnly when the rain is heavy
    • CJust after it starts to rain
    • DAfter several hours of steady rain
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    Answer: C. Just after it starts to rain

    When rain first falls, it mixes with oil on the road. The surface becomes very slick until the oil washes away.

14. Question 14 of 25

    During your pre-ride check, you twist the throttle and let go. What should happen?

    • AIt should snap back to the closed position by itself
    • BThe brake light should come on
    • CIt should stay where you left it
    • DThe engine should stall
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    Answer: A. It should snap back to the closed position by itself

    A throttle that does not close by itself is dangerous. Have it fixed before you ride.

15. Question 15 of 25

    The rider in the diagram presses the right handgrip forward. Which way does the motorcycle go?

    • AThe motorcycle leans left and turns left
    • BThe motorcycle goes straight and slows down
    • CThe motorcycle leans right and turns right
    • DThe front brake comes on
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    Answer: C. The motorcycle leans right and turns right

    This is countersteering. Pressing the right grip forward makes the motorcycle lean and turn right.

16. Question 16 of 25

    When should you check your tire pressure?

    • AOnly once a year at a shop
    • BOnly when a tire looks flat
    • CWhen the tires are cold, before you ride
    • DRight after a long ride
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    Answer: C. When the tires are cold, before you ride

    Check tire pressure when the tires are cold. Warm tires give a higher reading than the true cold pressure.

17. Question 17 of 25

    Why should a rider wear brightly coloured clothing with reflective material?

    • AIt is required on every highway in Canada
    • BIt keeps the rider cooler
    • CIt makes the rider easier for other road users to see
    • DIt reduces wind noise
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    Answer: C. It makes the rider easier for other road users to see

    Many crashes happen because a driver did not see the rider. Bright colours by day and reflective material at night help you stand out.

18. Question 18 of 25

    At night, what helps you see and be seen?

    • ARiding close to the vehicle ahead to use its lights
    • BUsing a tinted face shield
    • CWearing dark clothing
    • DUsing high beams when there is no oncoming traffic, slowing down and leaving more space
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    Answer: D. Using high beams when there is no oncoming traffic, slowing down and leaving more space

    At night you see less and others see you less. Use your lights well, slow down, keep more space and wear reflective gear.

19. Question 19 of 25

    What part of the motorcycle should a passenger keep their legs away from?

    • AThe rear handholds
    • BThe seat
    • CThe passenger footpegs
    • DThe hot exhaust pipes and muffler
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    Answer: D. The hot exhaust pipes and muffler

    Exhaust parts get very hot and can cause serious burns. Tell your passenger before the ride.

20. Question 20 of 25

    Where should you look when you ride through a turn?

    • AThrough the turn, to where you want to go
    • BAt the road edge beside you
    • CAt the oncoming traffic only
    • DAt the front wheel
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    Answer: A. Through the turn, to where you want to go

    The motorcycle tends to go where you look. Turn your head and look through the turn to where you want to be.

21. Question 21 of 25

    Why should you check the side stand before you ride?

    • AIt holds your helmet while riding
    • BIt is needed to start the engine
    • CIf it does not stay up, it can dig into the road in a left lean
    • DIt helps you brake
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    Answer: C. If it does not stay up, it can dig into the road in a left lean

    A side stand that drops while you ride can catch on the road surface in a turn and cause a crash. Make sure the spring holds it up.

22. Question 22 of 25

    You are riding at speed and want to turn left. Using countersteering, which grip do you press forward?

    • AThe right grip
    • BThe left grip
    • CBoth grips at once
    • DNeither 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.

23. Question 23 of 25

    In the staggered group in the diagram, what gap should rider 2 keep behind the leader?

    • AAbout one second
    • BAbout ten seconds
    • CHalf a second
    • DDirectly beside the leader
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    Answer: A. About one second

    In a staggered formation, the second rider stays about one second behind the leader in the other part of the lane, and two seconds behind the rider in the same track.

24. Question 24 of 25

    You are riding past a row of parked cars on your right. Which lane position is usually best?

    • AThe right portion, close to the parked cars
    • BBetween the parked cars and the curb
    • CThe left portion of the lane, away from the parked cars
    • DRight on the lane line
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    Answer: C. The left portion of the lane, away from the parked cars

    Staying away from parked cars gives you more time if a door opens or a car pulls out.

25. Question 25 of 25

    Which hand do you use to work the throttle?

    • AThe right hand
    • BThe left hand
    • CEither hand
    • DNeither hand; it is a foot pedal
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    Answer: A. The right hand

    The throttle is the twist grip on the right handlebar. Turning it toward you gives more power.

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