Quebec Motorcycle Knowledge Practice Test 2026: Test d’entraînement 2

Test d’entraînement 2 sur 5 pour l’examen « Quebec Motorcycle Knowledge Practice Test » : 25 questions supplémentaires avec réponses et explications.

Moto
Québec
118 questions
Vérifié le 10 octobre 2026

Question 1 sur 25
Look at the staggered formation in the diagram. In which part of the lane does the leader (rider 1) ride?
- In the right part of the lane
- In the left part of the lane
- On the shoulder
- In the centre of the lane
Voir la réponse
Réponse: B. In the left part of the lane
The leader rides in the left part of the lane. The next rider takes the right part, and the pattern repeats.
Question 2 sur 25
During your pre-ride check, how should you test the brake light?
- There is no need to test it if the headlight works
- Check it only with the rear pedal
- Check that it flashes with the turn signals
- Check that it comes on with the front lever and with the rear pedal
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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.
Question 3 sur 25
Why should you check the side stand before you ride?
- It holds your helmet while riding
- It is needed to start the engine
- If it does not stay up, it can dig into the road in a left lean
- It helps you brake
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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.
Question 4 sur 25
How should you cross railway tracks that run across the road at an angle?
- While leaning as far as possible
- As close to a right angle to the tracks as you safely can
- Parallel to the tracks
- While braking hard
Voir la réponse
Réponse: B. As close to a right angle to the tracks as you safely can
Crossing at a sharp angle can catch your front wheel in the gap beside the rail. Cross as close to straight across as is safe.
Question 5 sur 25
Why start a curve near the outside of your lane, as in the diagram?
- To see farther through the curve
- To make the curve sharper
- To stay in the oil strip
- To get closer to oncoming traffic
Voir la réponse
Réponse: A. To see farther through the curve
Starting on the outside lets you see farther around the curve. Never cross into the oncoming lane.
Question 6 sur 25
On most motorcycles, how is the rear brake applied?
- By rolling off the throttle
- With a pedal under your right foot
- With a lever on the left handlebar
- With a pedal under your left foot
Voir la réponse
Réponse: B. With a pedal under your right foot
Most motorcycles use a right foot pedal for the rear brake. Some motorcycles and scooters use hand levers instead.
Question 7 sur 25
You cannot avoid a small object in the road. How should you ride over it?
- Lean hard to one side as you hit it
- Close your eyes and keep your feet down
- Keep upright, rise slightly off the seat and hold the grips firmly
- Brake hard at the moment you hit it
Voir la réponse
Réponse: C. Keep upright, rise slightly off the seat and hold the grips firmly
Hit the object as straight as you can, with the motorcycle upright. Your knees and elbows absorb the shock.
Question 8 sur 25
The front wheel starts to wobble at speed. What should you do?
- Let go of the handlebars
- Brake hard with the front brake
- Speed up to stop the wobble
- Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually
Voir la réponse
Réponse: D. Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually
Do not fight the wobble or brake hard. Hold on firmly and slow down gradually.
Question 9 sur 25
In a normal turn like the one in the diagram, how should your body lean?
- Straight up while the motorcycle stays upright
- Opposite to the motorcycle
- Forward onto the fuel tank
- With the motorcycle, at the same angle
Voir la réponse
Réponse: D. With the motorcycle, at the same angle
In a normal turn, the rider and motorcycle lean together at the same angle.
Question 10 sur 25
When should a group riding in a staggered formation switch to single file?
- Only at night
- Never
- Only in heavy rain
- In curves, when turning and when entering or leaving a highway
Voir la réponse
Réponse: D. In curves, when turning and when entering or leaving a highway
Single file gives every rider room to use the whole lane in curves and while turning or merging.
Question 11 sur 25
Your helmet hits the pavement hard when it falls off your seat. What should you do?
- Keep using it if you see no cracks
- Cover the scratches with paint
- Replace it, because it may be damaged inside
- Use it only for short trips
Voir la réponse
Réponse: C. Replace it, because it may be damaged inside
A hard impact can damage the protective lining even when the outside looks fine. Replace a helmet after a hard hit.
Question 12 sur 25
Which part of the lane is often slippery near intersections?
- The right wheel track
- The centre strip, where oil and grease drip from vehicles
- The left wheel track
- The lane line
Voir la réponse
Réponse: B. The centre strip, where oil and grease drip from vehicles
Oil and grease collect in the centre of the lane where vehicles stop. It is most slippery when wet.
Question 13 sur 25
What should you look for when you inspect your tires?
- Mud on the tire
- Only the colour of the sidewall
- Only whether the valve cap is present
- Cuts, bulges, objects stuck in the tread and worn tread
Voir la réponse
Réponse: D. Cuts, bulges, objects stuck in the tread and worn tread
Damage or wear can cause a sudden loss of air or grip. Check tread and sidewalls before you ride.
Question 14 sur 25
How much of a traffic lane does a motorcycle need?
- Only the space beside the curb
- The full lane
- Only the right third
- Half the lane
Voir la réponse
Réponse: B. The full lane
A motorcycle needs the whole lane to move away from hazards. Drivers should not share a lane with a motorcycle.
Question 15 sur 25
When is the best time to slow down for a curve?
- In the middle of the curve
- As you leave the curve
- There is no need to slow for a curve
- Before you enter it, while the motorcycle is upright
Voir la réponse
Réponse: D. Before you enter it, while the motorcycle is upright
Brakes work best when the motorcycle is upright. Slow down before the curve so you can keep a steady throttle through it.
Question 16 sur 25
You are riding past a row of parked cars on your right. Which lane position is usually best?
- The right portion, close to the parked cars
- Between the parked cars and the curb
- The left portion of the lane, away from the parked cars
- Right on the lane line
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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.
Question 17 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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 18 sur 25
You see fresh drips under your parked motorcycle. What should you do?
- Wipe the drips and ignore them
- Ride it and check again later
- Add more fuel
- Find the source before you ride
Voir la réponse
Réponse: D. Find the source before you ride
Leaking oil, brake fluid or coolant can cause a breakdown or a crash. A leak onto a tire is especially dangerous.
Question 19 sur 25
Which describes a correctly fitting motorcycle helmet?
- Loosely, so it is easy to take off
- With the strap open at low speeds
- Tilted back so you can see more
- Snugly all around, with the strap fastened
Voir la réponse
Réponse: D. Snugly all around, with the strap fastened
A helmet should fit snugly and stay in place when you move your head. An unfastened helmet can come off in a crash.
Question 20 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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 21 sur 25
During your pre-ride check, you twist the throttle and let go. What should happen?
- It should snap back to the closed position by itself
- The brake light should come on
- It should stay where you left it
- The engine should stall
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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.
Question 22 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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 23 sur 25
A driver is tailgating you. What should you do?
- Increase the space ahead of you, or change lanes to let them pass
- Speed up as fast as you can
- Brake suddenly to warn them
- Ride on the shoulder
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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.
Question 24 sur 25
On a hot day, why should you still wear a jacket with long sleeves?
- It is only needed on gravel roads
- It protects your skin if you fall and shields you from wind and sun
- It is only needed in cold weather
- It makes the motorcycle faster
Voir la réponse
Réponse: B. It protects your skin if you fall and shields you from wind and sun
Riding clothing protects your skin from the road surface in a fall. It also reduces sunburn and the drying effect of the wind.
Question 25 sur 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
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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.

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