Manitoba Class 6 Motorcycle Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   Which part of the lane is often slippery near intersections?

   • AThe right wheel track
   • BThe centre strip, where oil and grease drip from vehicles
   • CThe left wheel track
   • DThe lane line
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   You must ride over a patch of loose gravel. What should you do?

   • ASpeed up quickly
   • BBrake hard while on the gravel
   • CLean sharply to ride around it
   • DSlow down before it and keep the motorcycle upright with no sudden moves
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   Antwoord: D. Slow down before it and keep the motorcycle upright with no sudden moves

   Gravel reduces traction. Slow before you reach it and avoid sudden braking, turning or acceleration on it.

3. Vraag 3 van 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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   Antwoord: 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.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   You are taking a cold medicine that warns about drowsiness. What should you do?

   • ARide only on the highway
   • BDo not ride until you know it will not affect you
   • CRide slowly with the hazard lights on
   • DDrink coffee and ride
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   Antwoord: B. Do not ride until you know it will not affect you

   Some medicines cause drowsiness or slow reactions. Read the label and ask a pharmacist before you ride.

5. Vraag 5 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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. Vraag 6 van 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
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   Antwoord: 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.

7. Vraag 7 van 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
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   Antwoord: 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.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   On most motorcycles, how is the rear brake applied?

   • ABy rolling off the throttle
   • BWith a pedal under your right foot
   • CWith a lever on the left handlebar
   • DWith a pedal under your left foot
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

9. Vraag 9 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. The right hand

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

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    What does "covering the brakes" mean?

    • AUsing only engine braking
    • BHaving your fingers on the front brake lever and your foot over the rear pedal
    • CPutting a cover on the brakes when parked
    • DBraking hard all the time
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Having your fingers on the front brake lever and your foot over the rear pedal

    Covering the brakes cuts your reaction time, because you are ready to brake at once.

11. Vraag 11 van 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
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    Antwoord: 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.

12. Vraag 12 van 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
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    Antwoord: 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.

13. Vraag 13 van 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
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    Antwoord: A. Just behind the leader

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

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    What is a common cause of crashes where a rider runs off the road in a curve?

    • ALooking through the curve
    • BUsing the turn signals
    • CGoing into the curve too fast
    • DKeeping a steady throttle
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Going into the curve too fast

    Many single-motorcycle crashes happen when riders enter a curve too fast and cannot hold their line. Slow down before the curve.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    What is the only way to bring your blood alcohol level down?

    • ATime
    • BCoffee
    • CFresh air while riding
    • DA cold shower
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    Antwoord: A. Time

    Your body removes alcohol slowly. Coffee, cold water or exercise do not speed it up.

16. Vraag 16 van 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
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    Antwoord: 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.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    You see fresh drips under your parked motorcycle. What should you do?

    • AWipe the drips and ignore them
    • BRide it and check again later
    • CAdd more fuel
    • DFind the source before you ride
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    What is a safe way to think about other drivers?

    • AAssume they will always give you the right-of-way
    • BAssume they always see you
    • CAssume they may not see you, and ride so you are seen with room to escape
    • DAssume large vehicles always watch for motorcycles
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Assume they may not see you, and ride so you are seen with room to escape

    Drivers often miss motorcycles. Ride defensively: be visible, keep space and plan an escape route.

19. Vraag 19 van 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
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    Antwoord: 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.

20. Vraag 20 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    Under the Criminal Code, what blood alcohol concentration is a criminal offence?

    • AAny amount at all
    • B80 mg or more of alcohol in 100 mL of blood
    • C50 mg or more in 100 mL of blood
    • D100 mg or more in 100 mL of blood
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 80 mg or more of alcohol in 100 mL of blood

    It is a criminal offence to have a blood alcohol concentration of 80 mg or more in 100 mL of blood. Many provinces set lower limits, and new riders often must have zero.

22. Vraag 22 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

23. Vraag 23 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

24. Vraag 24 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    When should a group riding in a staggered formation switch to single file?

    • AOnly at night
    • BNever
    • COnly in heavy rain
    • DIn curves, when turning and when entering or leaving a highway
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

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