Ontario M1 Mock Exam 1

All 30 questions in this test

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1. How does being tired affect you on a motorcycle, even if you do not fall asleep?

   1. It improves your focus on the road
   2. It has no effect on short rides
   3. You notice less and react more slowly
   4. It only affects you at night

2. What can happen if you brake too hard while turning?

   1. The bike will stand straight up safely
   2. You may skid out of control
   3. Your signal will cancel
   4. Your engine will stall

3. You are stopped at the roadside and need help. What signal do riders recognize?

   1. Your seat turned sideways
   2. A jacket hung on the left mirror, facing traffic
   3. Your kickstand left up
   4. A helmet placed on the ground near the road

4. What gear should the transmission be in when you start a motorcycle?

   1. First gear
   2. Second gear
   3. Top gear
   4. Neutral

5. On a motorcycle with a clutch, how should you make an emergency stop?

   1. Apply only the rear brake as hard as you can to avoid a flip
   2. Apply only the front brake and lean
   3. Pull in the clutch and apply both brakes without locking
   4. Downshift quickly and avoid the brakes

6. Your scooter cannot keep up with the posted speed limit. Where may you ride?

   1. As close as safely possible to the right edge
   2. In the centre of the lane
   3. On the paved shoulder
   4. In the left tire track, at any speed you can manage

7. What does this sign mean?

   
   1. One-way road, enter slowly
   2. Stop and yield to oncoming traffic
   3. Road closed to motorcycles only
   4. Do not enter this road

8. What does this sign tell you?

   
   1. The road ends ahead
   2. Stopping is not allowed ahead
   3. A yield sign is ahead
   4. A stop sign is ahead, so slow down

9. You must brake on a slippery road. Which brakes should you use?

   1. Neither; downshift only
   2. The front brake alone
   3. Both brakes together
   4. The rear brake alone

10. You come to a stop at a red light. What should you do with your brakes and feet?

    1. Balance with both feet on the footrests
    2. Release the brakes and put both feet down
    3. Keep both brakes on and your left foot down
    4. Keep only the rear brake on and your right foot down

11. You are first in the left-turn lane and the green arrow turns to a yellow arrow before you move. What now?

    1. Turn as long as nobody is coming
    2. Hurry through before the red
    3. Back up to clear the intersection
    4. Hold back, and stop if you safely can

12. When can alcohol start to affect your ability to handle a motorcycle safely?

    1. Only once you pass the legal limit
    2. Only after three or more drinks
    3. At levels far below the legal limit
    4. Only when you feel drunk

13. A truck ahead has a long commercial vehicle (LCV) placard on the back. How long can this kind of double-trailer truck be?

    
    1. Up to 23 metres
    2. Up to 30 metres
    3. Up to 40 metres
    4. Up to 50 metres

14. Some riders angle their motorcycle across the lane while waiting to turn right. Why?

    1. To block more of the lane and be more visible
    2. To make the turn without leaning the motorcycle over
    3. To signal that they are lost
    4. To keep the engine cool

15. A pedestrian on the curb faces a flashing orange hand symbol. What does it mean for them?

    1. They should cross only halfway
    2. They may cross if no cars are turning
    3. They must not start to cross
    4. They may cross quickly

16. You have a green light and the hand symbol appears while someone is halfway across. Who has the right-of-way?

    1. Whoever reached the crosswalk first, pedestrian or vehicle
    2. The pedestrian, until they reach a safe area
    3. You, once the hand symbol is steady
    4. You, because your light is green

17. An M2-L licence lets you ride a moped or scooter that cannot go faster than what speed?

    1. 90 km/h
    2. 70 km/h
    3. 80 km/h
    4. 50 km/h

18. You change lanes on an empty road. Do you still need to signal?

    1. No, only on freeways
    2. Only at night
    3. No, only if a car is close behind
    4. Yes, signal every time you change lanes

19. Which of these can cause a motorcycle to wobble?

    1. Loose spokes or a bent wheel
    2. Bright reflective clothing
    3. A clean air filter
    4. A fresh oil change

20. You are passing a car on a multi-lane road. How should you handle its blind spot?

    1. Stay beside it until the driver signals you to pass
    2. Approach carefully, then get past quickly
    3. Slow down to match its speed
    4. Ride in it as long as you like

21. How will you know if your motorcycle's chain breaks while riding?

    1. The steering becomes very heavy and hard to turn
    2. The headlight flickers and dims
    3. Lost rear-wheel power and a racing engine
    4. The front brake stops working

22. You are riding past a row of parked cars. Which side of your lane is safest?

    1. Along the parked car doors
    2. The exact centre
    3. The left side
    4. The right side

23. When do you use a motorcycle's choke?

    1. When riding at highway speed
    2. When parking on a hill
    3. When the engine overheats
    4. When starting a cold engine

24. What do most warning signs look like?

    1. A yellow diamond with black letters or symbols
    2. A green rectangle with white letters
    3. An orange diamond with black letters or symbols
    4. A white rectangle with black letters

25. When should a staggered group switch to single file?

    1. Only when stopped at a red light
    2. Only when the group has more than six riders
    3. On curves, in turns and entering or leaving a freeway
    4. Only on gravel roads at night

26. A curve sign carries a small tab with a number on it. What does that number give you?

    
    1. The speed limit for the whole road
    2. The top safe speed for that curve
    3. The lowest speed allowed in the curve
    4. The distance to the curve in metres

27. How should an approved helmet fit?

    1. Tight enough to press on your ears
    2. Snugly, without sliding around on your head
    3. Loosely, so air can flow freely around your head
    4. One size larger than your head

28. Why should you avoid riding through puddles?

    1. Puddles always mean black ice
    2. Riding through water is illegal
    3. Water cools the engine too quickly and can crack the cylinders
    4. They can hide potholes and make your brakes less effective

29. Where is the best riding position in a lane usually found?

    1. Along the right edge of the lane
    2. In the left or right tire track
    3. In the exact centre of the lane
    4. On the line between lanes

30. When should you turn on your signal on a freeway entrance ramp?

    1. Only after you have merged
    2. Only when you reach the end of the ramp
    3. As soon as freeway traffic can see you
    4. Not at all; merging is obvious