SGI SGI Motorcycle Licence (Class 6) 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Lane splitting — riding between lanes of slow or stopped traffic — is:
- Prohibited in Saskatchewan (Correct answer)
- Permitted at speeds under 30 km/h
- Permitted on multi-lane highways only
- Legal if traffic is stopped
Correct answer: Prohibited in Saskatchewan
Lane splitting is prohibited in Saskatchewan and is not legally permitted under any traffic conditions.
Question 2: What does 'countersteering' mean for motorcycles traveling above 20 km/h?
- Pushing the handlebar forward on the side you want to turn toward (Correct answer)
- Steering in the opposite direction of the turn
- Leaning without steering input
- Turning the handlebars in the direction of the turn
Correct answer: Pushing the handlebar forward on the side you want to turn toward
Countersteering means pushing the right handlebar forward to turn right, initiating the lean needed for cornering at speed.
Question 3: What should a new motorcycle rider do if the rear wheel skids?
- Keep the brake applied and steer straight until stopped (Correct answer)
- Release the brake immediately
- Apply the front brake harder
- Turn into the skid sharply
Correct answer: Keep the brake applied and steer straight until stopped
Keeping the rear brake applied and steering straight allows the skid to stabilize; releasing can cause a snap-back that throws the rider.
Question 4: Eye protection is required for Saskatchewan motorcyclists when:
- The motorcycle does not have a windshield (Correct answer)
- At all times regardless of windshield
- Only on highways
- Only when carrying a passenger
Correct answer: The motorcycle does not have a windshield
Eye protection such as goggles or a helmet visor is required when the motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield.
Question 5: What is the purpose of the Saskatchewan Graduated Licence Program for motorcycle riders?
- To progressively build skills before full unsupervised riding privileges (Correct answer)
- To allow immediate full access to all roads
- To restrict riding to daytime hours permanently
- To require annual retesting
Correct answer: To progressively build skills before full unsupervised riding privileges
The graduated licence program builds skills in stages, reducing risk as new riders gain experience before receiving full privileges.
Question 6: A motorcycle passenger must:
- Wear an approved helmet and hold on at all times (Correct answer)
- Only wear a helmet on highways
- Be at least 16 years old
- Sit in a sidecar or approved seat only
Correct answer: Wear an approved helmet and hold on at all times
All motorcycle passengers in Saskatchewan must wear an approved safety helmet and hold on securely while the motorcycle is in motion.
SGI SGI Motorcycle Licence (Class 6) 3
Lane splitting — riding between lanes of slow or stopped traffic — is: