Saskatchewan Motorcycle Learner Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 2

1. Vraag 1 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.

2. Vraag 2 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
   Toon antwoord

   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.

3. Vraag 3 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

4. Vraag 4 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.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   At what point should you set your mirrors?

   • AMirrors on motorcycles are not adjustable
   • BWhile riding on the highway
   • COnly after you start to turn
   • DBefore you ride, while sitting on the motorcycle
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Before you ride, while sitting on the motorcycle

   Adjust your mirrors while seated in your riding position, before you move. Adjusting them while riding takes your attention away from the road.

6. Vraag 6 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   How do you measure your following distance?

   • ACheck your speedometer
   • BCount the number of car lengths
   • CWatch the other vehicle’s brake lights
   • DWhen the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object, count the seconds until you reach it
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

8. Vraag 8 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   What should you check on a motorcycle with a chain drive?

   • AThat the chain has the right slack and is lubricated
   • BThat the chain is as tight as possible
   • CThat the chain is dry and clean of oil
   • DNothing; chains never need checking
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. That the chain has the right slack and is lubricated

   A chain that is too loose can come off, and one that is too tight can wear quickly. Follow the owner’s manual for slack and lubrication.

10. Vraag 10 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    In the diagram, which lane position is the centre third of the lane?

    • APosition 1
    • BPosition 3
    • CThe centre line itself
    • DPosition 2
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Position 2

    Position 2 is the middle third of the lane. Riders often avoid it near intersections, where oil drips collect.

12. Vraag 12 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.

13. Vraag 13 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.

14. Vraag 14 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.

15. Vraag 15 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.

16. Vraag 16 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    How should you use the throttle through a curve?

    • AClose it fully in the middle of the curve
    • BPull in the clutch and coast
    • CKeep it steady or roll it on gently
    • DOpen it fully as you enter
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Keep it steady or roll it on gently

    A steady or slightly increasing throttle keeps the motorcycle stable through the curve. Closing it suddenly can upset your balance.

18. Vraag 18 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    You must stop quickly while leaning in a curve. What should you do first?

    • AUse only the rear brake while leaning
    • BBrake as hard as you can while leaning
    • CStraighten the motorcycle, then brake firmly
    • DSpeed up to get out of the curve
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Straighten the motorcycle, then brake firmly

    Hard braking while leaned over can make the tires slide. Bring the motorcycle upright first, then brake.

20. Vraag 20 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.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    Which path through the curve is shown in the diagram?

    • AOutside of the lane, then inside, then outside again
    • BOutside of the lane all the way
    • CInside of the lane all the way
    • DAcross the centre line and back
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Outside of the lane, then inside, then outside again

    An outside-inside-outside path gives you a better view and a gentler line through the curve, if traffic and the road allow.

22. Vraag 22 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
    Toon antwoord

    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.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    How should a passenger move in turns?

    • ASit stiffly upright while the motorcycle leans
    • BLean with the rider and the motorcycle
    • CLean the opposite way to balance
    • DPut a foot down to help
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Lean with the rider and the motorcycle

    A passenger who leans with the rider makes the motorcycle easier to control.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    How much of a traffic lane does a motorcycle need?

    • AOnly the space beside the curb
    • BThe full lane
    • COnly the right third
    • DHalf the lane
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. The full lane

    A motorcycle needs the whole lane to move away from hazards. Drivers should not share a lane with a motorcycle.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    On a hot day, why should you still wear a jacket with long sleeves?

    • AIt is only needed on gravel roads
    • BIt protects your skin if you fall and shields you from wind and sun
    • CIt is only needed in cold weather
    • DIt makes the motorcycle faster
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

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