Quebec Motorcycle Knowledge Practice Test 2026: Test d’entraînement 3

1. Question 1 sur 25

   Why should you downshift as you slow down?

   • ASo the clutch is not needed
   • BSo you can turn off the engine
   • CSo the brake light comes on
   • DSo you are in a gear that lets you speed up again if you need to
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. So you are in a gear that lets you speed up again if you need to

   Being in the right gear lets you speed up quickly to avoid a hazard. When you stop, be in first gear, ready to move.

2. Question 2 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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 sur 25

   When you swerve to avoid an obstacle, what should you avoid?

   • APressing the handgrip
   • BKeeping your knees against the tank
   • CLooking where you want to go
   • DBraking during the swerve
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Braking during the swerve

   Brake before or after a swerve, never during it. Braking while swerving can make the tires lose grip.

4. Question 4 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

5. Question 5 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   How can you tell that a motorcycle helmet meets a recognized safety standard?

   • AIt has a tinted visor
   • BIt is painted a bright colour
   • CIt has a label such as DOT, Snell or ECE
   • DIt was the most expensive in the store
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. It has a label such as DOT, Snell or ECE

   Approved helmets carry a label from a safety standard, such as DOT, Snell or ECE. Colour and price do not show that a helmet is safe.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   Do Canada’s Criminal Code impaired driving laws apply to people riding motorcycles?

   • ANo, they apply only to car drivers
   • BYes, they apply to anyone operating a motor vehicle
   • COnly at night
   • DOnly on highways
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Yes, they apply to anyone operating a motor vehicle

   The Criminal Code impaired driving offences cover the operation of a motor vehicle, which includes a motorcycle.

8. Question 8 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

9. Question 9 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. The right hand

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

10. Question 10 sur 25

    Where should you keep your feet while riding?

    • AHanging down near the road
    • BOn the ground at low speeds
    • CResting on the engine guard
    • DFirmly on the footrests, with toes pointing forward
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Firmly on the footrests, with toes pointing forward

    Keep your feet on the footrests so you are balanced and can reach the shift lever and rear brake. Toes pointing down can catch on the road.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    Item 4 in the diagram shows gloves. What kind of gloves should a rider wear?

    • AThin cotton gloves
    • BFull-fingered gloves made for riding
    • CFingerless gloves
    • DNo gloves, for a better feel of the controls
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Full-fingered gloves made for riding

    Full-fingered riding gloves protect your hands in a fall and give a better grip. Saskatchewan, for example, requires finger-covering gloves for riders in its graduated program.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    Under normal riding conditions, how should you brake?

    • AUse the front and rear brakes at the same time
    • BUse only the rear brake
    • CUse only the front brake
    • DDownshift without braking
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Use the front and rear brakes at the same time

    Under normal conditions, use both brakes together. This gives the most control and the shortest stop.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    Marker 3 in the diagram shows where the passenger’s hands go. What should they hold?

    • AThe rider’s shoulders
    • BThe rider’s waist or the passenger handholds
    • CThe fuel tank
    • DNothing; they should balance
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. The rider’s waist or the passenger handholds

    Holding the rider’s waist or the handholds keeps the passenger secure without pulling the rider off balance.

14. Question 14 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    How does carrying a passenger change the way a motorcycle handles?

    • AIt takes longer to speed up, slow down and turn
    • BIt turns more sharply
    • CIt stops more quickly
    • DIt makes no difference
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. It takes longer to speed up, slow down and turn

    The extra weight affects acceleration, braking and steering. Leave more space and brake earlier.

16. Question 16 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    Where should the least experienced riders be in a group?

    • AJust behind the leader
    • BSpread out at random
    • CIn front of the leader
    • DAt the very back
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Just behind the leader

    Placing new riders near the front lets the leader watch them and set a pace they can handle.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    A driver ahead looks like they may pull out of a driveway. What can you do to warn them?

    • AGive a quick tap on the horn and be ready to stop
    • BWave your arm
    • CRev the engine loudly
    • DFlash your brake light
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Give a quick tap on the horn and be ready to stop

    A short beep can alert a driver who has not seen you. Slow down and be ready in case they still pull out.

19. Question 19 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

20. Question 20 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    Why is alcohol especially dangerous for motorcycle riders?

    • AAlcohol improves balance
    • BMotorcycles are not covered by impaired driving laws
    • CAlcohol only affects drivers of cars
    • DRiding needs balance and coordination, which alcohol harms
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Riding needs balance and coordination, which alcohol harms

    Riding takes more balance and coordination than driving a car. Even small amounts of alcohol reduce these skills and your judgement.

22. Question 22 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    A strong crosswind is pushing you toward the edge of the road. What helps?

    • AStand up on the footrests
    • BRide on the shoulder
    • CSpeed up
    • DSlow down and lean slightly into the wind
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Slow down and lean slightly into the wind

    Strong wind can push a motorcycle off its line. Slow down and be ready for gusts on open roads, bridges and when passing large vehicles.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    How do you operate the clutch on most motorcycles?

    • AWith a lever on the left handlebar
    • BWith a pedal under your right foot
    • CWith a lever on the right handlebar
    • DWith a button on the fuel tank
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. With a lever on the left handlebar

    The clutch lever is on the left handlebar. Squeeze it to disconnect the engine from the rear wheel.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    Item 6 in the diagram shows boots. What kind of footwear should you wear when you ride?

    • ARunning shoes
    • BSandals
    • CLow dress shoes
    • DSturdy boots that cover your ankles
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Sturdy boots that cover your ankles

    Boots that cover the ankles protect your feet and ankles and give good grip when you stop. Saskatchewan requires ankle-covering boots for new riders.

Clavier : 1–4 pour répondre, Entrée pour la question suivante.

L’examen réel : 75% in the Highway Safety Code section and 85% in the motorcycle operation section