Manitoba Class 6 Motorcycle Practice Test 2026: Test de práctica 3

1. Pregunta 1 de 25

   Before you carry a passenger, what adjustments might you need to make?

   • ARemove the mirrors
   • BLower the handlebars
   • CTire pressure and suspension, as the owner’s manual says
   • DRemove the passenger footpegs
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: 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.

2. Pregunta 2 de 25

   At what point should you set your mirrors?

   • AMirrors on motorcycles are not adjustable
   • BWhile riding on the highway
   • COnly after you start to turn
   • DBefore you ride, while sitting on the motorcycle
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: 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.

3. Pregunta 3 de 25

   Your throttle sticks open. What can you use to cut engine power quickly?

   • AThe turn signal switch
   • BThe engine cut-off switch
   • CThe horn button
   • DThe choke
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: 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.

4. Pregunta 4 de 25

   You notice you are riding beside a car, in the driver’s blind spot. What should you do?

   • ASound your horn and stay there
   • BSpeed up or drop back so the driver can see you
   • CMove closer to the car
   • DStay beside the car so you are close
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: 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.

5. Pregunta 5 de 25

   What is a linked braking system?

   • AA brake connected to the horn
   • BA system where one brake control applies both front and rear brakes
   • CA brake that works only in the rain
   • DA system that locks both wheels when parked
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: 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.

6. Pregunta 6 de 25

   Item 1 in the diagram is a full-face helmet. Why does it protect more than an open-face helmet?

   • AIt weighs less
   • BIt also covers your chin and face
   • CIt does not need a chin strap
   • DIt lets more air reach your face
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: 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.

7. Pregunta 7 de 25

   For a slow, tight turn, such as in a parking lot, what should you do with your body?

   • ALean your body further than the motorcycle
   • BKeep your body upright while the motorcycle leans
   • CPut both feet on the ground
   • DLean your body the opposite way to the turn and look down
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: 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.

8. Pregunta 8 de 25

   Marker 1 in the diagram shows the rider’s head. What should your head do in a turn?

   • ATilt with the motorcycle
   • BTurn to watch the mirrors
   • CStay level, with your eyes in line with the horizon
   • DLook down at the road just ahead
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: 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.

9. Pregunta 9 de 25

   Why should you ride with your headlight on during the day?

   • AIt warms the engine
   • BIt makes you easier for other road users to see
   • CIt charges the battery faster
   • DIt lets you ride faster
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: 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.

10. Pregunta 10 de 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
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

11. Pregunta 11 de 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
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

12. Pregunta 12 de 25

    What should you check on a motorcycle with a chain drive?

    • AThat the chain has the right slack and is lubricated
    • BThat the chain is as tight as possible
    • CThat the chain is dry and clean of oil
    • DNothing; chains never need checking
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

13. Pregunta 13 de 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
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. The left grip

    At speed, press the grip on the side you want to go. Press left to lean and go left.

14. Pregunta 14 de 25

    How far ahead should you scan when you ride?

    • AAt least 12 seconds ahead
    • BOnly at the front wheel
    • COnly as far as the vehicle in front
    • DAbout 2 seconds ahead
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

15. Pregunta 15 de 25

    How do you measure your following distance?

    • ACheck your speedometer
    • BCount the number of car lengths
    • CWatch the other vehicle’s brake lights
    • DWhen the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object, count the seconds until you reach it
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

16. Pregunta 16 de 25

    At an intersection, an oncoming car is waiting to turn left across your path. What should you do?

    • AMove to the centre of the lane and look away
    • BSound your horn and keep your speed
    • CSpeed up to get through first
    • DSlow down, cover your brakes and be ready to stop or swerve
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

17. Pregunta 17 de 25

    Which piece of protective gear does the most to protect you from serious injury in a crash?

    • ARiding boots
    • BRiding gloves
    • CA helmet that fits well and is fastened
    • DA leather jacket
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

18. Pregunta 18 de 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
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

19. Pregunta 19 de 25

    Why can riding a motorcycle be more tiring than driving a car?

    • AMotorcycles are always slower
    • BYou are exposed to wind, noise and weather
    • CMotorcycles have no seats
    • DYou cannot stop for breaks
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

20. Pregunta 20 de 25

    Many motorcycle turn signals do not cancel on their own. What should you do?

    • ATurn the signal off yourself after the turn or lane change
    • BUse hand signals only
    • CLeave it on until you stop
    • DNever use the turn signals
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

21. Pregunta 21 de 25

    How should you use the throttle through a curve?

    • AClose it fully in the middle of the curve
    • BPull in the clutch and coast
    • CKeep it steady or roll it on gently
    • DOpen it fully as you enter
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

22. Pregunta 22 de 25

    Which situation causes many crashes between motorcycles and cars?

    • AA motorcycle stopped at a red light
    • BA driver signalling a lane change
    • CA motorcycle parked at the curb
    • DA driver turning left in front of an oncoming motorcycle
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

23. Pregunta 23 de 25

    What protective gear should a passenger wear?

    • ANothing special if the ride is short
    • BOnly sunglasses
    • COnly a helmet
    • DThe same gear as the rider, including an approved helmet
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

24. Pregunta 24 de 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
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

25. Pregunta 25 de 25

    A large animal such as a moose is on the road ahead. What is usually safest?

    • ASlow down and be ready to stop
    • BSound the horn and ride toward it
    • CRide onto the shoulder at speed
    • DSpeed up to pass it quickly
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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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