Yukon Class 6 Motorcycle Practice Test 2026: Test d’entraînement 4

1. Question 1 sur 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
   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.

2. Question 2 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.

3. Question 3 sur 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
   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.

4. Question 4 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

5. Question 5 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.

6. Question 6 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.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   On most motorcycles, how do you change gears?

   • AWith a lever in front of your left foot
   • BWith a button on the dash
   • CWith the rear brake pedal
   • DWith a lever on the right handlebar
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. With a lever in front of your left foot

   The gear shift lever is in front of the left footrest. You lift it or press it down with your foot.

8. Question 8 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.

9. Question 9 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Position 1

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

10. Question 10 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.

11. Question 11 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.

12. Question 12 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    In a normal turn like the one in the diagram, how should your body lean?

    • AStraight up while the motorcycle stays upright
    • BOpposite to the motorcycle
    • CForward onto the fuel tank
    • DWith 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.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    How does cannabis affect your riding?

    • AIt slows your reactions and harms your judgement
    • BIt improves your focus
    • CIt only affects you at night
    • DIt has no effect if you feel fine
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. It slows your reactions and harms your judgement

    Cannabis impairs reaction time, coordination and judgement. Riding while impaired by a drug is a crime.

15. Question 15 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.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    If you ride regularly, how often should you check your tire pressure?

    • AOnce a season
    • BOnce a year
    • COnly before long trips
    • DAt least once a week
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. At least once a week

    Motorcycle tires can lose air without looking low. Check the pressure when the tires are cold and at least weekly if you ride often.

17. Question 17 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.

18. Question 18 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    Which describes a correctly fitting motorcycle helmet?

    • ALoosely, so it is easy to take off
    • BWith the strap open at low speeds
    • CTilted back so you can see more
    • DSnugly 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.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    Marker 4 in the diagram shows the passenger’s feet. When should they keep them on the passenger footpegs?

    • AAt all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped
    • BOnly in turns
    • COnly when the rider asks
    • DOnly on the highway
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. At all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped

    The passenger keeps their feet on the footpegs at all times. The rider supports the motorcycle when it stops.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    A tire suddenly loses air while you are riding. What should you do?

    • ALean the motorcycle to the side of the flat
    • BBrake hard with both brakes
    • CAccelerate to reach a garage
    • DHold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Hold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course

    Steer straight and slow down gradually. Avoid braking with the flat tire if you can, and pull off the road when you are slow.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    What does an anti-lock braking system (ABS) do?

    • AIt turns on the brake light at night
    • BIt brakes for you automatically
    • CIt makes the stopping distance zero
    • DIt keeps the wheels from locking when you brake hard
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. It keeps the wheels from locking when you brake hard

    ABS stops the wheels from locking so you can keep steering control. You still need space to stop.

23. Question 23 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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 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.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    What kind of face shield should you use when riding at night?

    • AA dark tinted shield
    • BA clear, clean shield with no deep scratches
    • CA mirrored shield
    • DNo shield, so you can see better
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. A clear, clean shield with no deep scratches

    Tinted shields cut the light you need to see at night. Scratches also scatter light and blur your view.

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