Nunavut Class 6 Motorcycle Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 3

1. Vraag 1 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   Your helmet hits the pavement hard when it falls off your seat. What should you do?

   • AKeep using it if you see no cracks
   • BCover the scratches with paint
   • CReplace it, because it may be damaged inside
   • DUse it only for short trips
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

3. Vraag 3 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
   Toon antwoord

   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.

4. Vraag 4 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

5. Vraag 5 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

6. Vraag 6 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

7. Vraag 7 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   The front wheel starts to wobble at speed. What should you do?

   • ALet go of the handlebars
   • BBrake hard with the front brake
   • CSpeed up to stop the wobble
   • DGrip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

9. Vraag 9 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

10. Vraag 10 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

11. Vraag 11 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

12. Vraag 12 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.

13. Vraag 13 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

14. Vraag 14 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.

15. Vraag 15 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    How should you cross railway tracks that run across the road at an angle?

    • AWhile leaning as far as possible
    • BAs close to a right angle to the tracks as you safely can
    • CParallel to the tracks
    • DWhile braking hard
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    Your front wheel locks while you brake hard in a straight line. What should you do?

    • APull in the clutch and coast
    • BRelease the front brake at once, then reapply it smoothly
    • CLean the motorcycle to one side
    • DKeep squeezing the front brake harder
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Release the front brake at once, then reapply it smoothly

    A locked front wheel can make you fall. Release the front brake right away and reapply it firmly but smoothly.

18. Vraag 18 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    How should your arms be positioned when you ride?

    • AHeld high above the grips
    • BResting on the fuel tank
    • CRelaxed, with the elbows slightly bent
    • DLocked straight
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Relaxed, with the elbows slightly bent

    Relaxed arms let you steer smoothly. Stiff, locked arms make it harder to control the motorcycle, especially over bumps.

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

    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.

22. Vraag 22 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    When is the best time to slow down for a curve?

    • AIn the middle of the curve
    • BAs you leave the curve
    • CThere is no need to slow for a curve
    • DBefore you enter it, while the motorcycle is upright
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

24. Vraag 24 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

25. Vraag 25 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
    Toon antwoord

    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.

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