Ontario M1 Mock Exam 2

All 30 questions in this test

Every question and its answer choices. The correct answers and explanations appear when you take the test above.

1. You are downshifting with the clutch pulled in. What should you do with the throttle to avoid a jerk?

   1. Close it fully until the clutch is out
   2. Leave it alone and use the rear brake
   3. Hold it wide open through the shift
   4. Twist it slightly to raise engine speed

2. Your motorcycle has a manual fuel valve (petcock). What should you do with it when the bike is not in use?

   1. Leave it on reserve
   2. Leave it fully open so the engine starts
   3. Turn it off to avoid a fire hazard
   4. Remove it from the tank

3. You hold an M1 licence. Sunset today is at 8:30 p.m. What is the latest you may be riding?

   1. 9:00 p.m.
   2. 8:30 p.m.
   3. 9:30 p.m.
   4. 8:00 p.m.

4. This sign warns that another road is about to join yours. Whose job is it to make the merge work?

   
   1. Whoever is travelling faster
   2. Drivers on both roads share it
   3. Only drivers on the main road
   4. Only drivers on the joining road

5. You are stopping behind a large truck. Where should you stop?

   1. Beside its rear wheels on the right
   2. Where the driver can see you in the driver-side mirror
   3. As close to its rear bumper as you can, so others can't cut in
   4. Directly in its centre, out of view

6. How long is a safety standards certificate valid after the inspection?

   1. 36 days
   2. 30 days
   3. 90 days
   4. 6 days

7. To keep track of traffic coming up behind you, how often does the Visibility section say to check your mirrors?

   1. Every five to seven seconds
   2. Only before turning
   3. Every 20 to 30 seconds
   4. Once every minute

8. On what kind of surface should you use a kickstand or centre stand?

   1. Any surface at all
   2. Loose gravel
   3. Soft grass
   4. A hard surface

9. 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

10. Your rear tire blows out at speed. What should you do?

    1. Accelerate gently to keep the bike stable until you stop
    2. Stay off the brake and close the throttle gradually
    3. Brake hard with both brakes
    4. Shift your weight far back

11. Leaving space when stopped behind a vehicle protects you in several ways. Which is one of them?

    1. You can pull around it if it stalls
    2. It saves fuel at long lights
    3. You can share its lane if needed
    4. It lets you lane split forward

12. 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

13. A staggered group wants to pass a slow car. How should they do it?

    1. Two riders at a time
    2. All riders together
    3. Only the leader passes
    4. One rider at a time

14. You finish a turn on a motorcycle whose signals do not cancel by themselves. Why does it matter if you forget to switch the signal off?

    1. Your headlight will switch to high beam and dazzle drivers
    2. Your battery will drain within minutes
    3. Your brake light will stop working
    4. Other drivers may pull out or turn in front of you

15. A police officer asks for your insurance card and you do not have it. What fine can you face?

    1. Up to $100
    2. Up to $5,000
    3. Up to $400
    4. Up to $1,000

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. Fog is thick and the centre line is hard to see. What should guide your path?

    1. The tail lights of oncoming cars
    2. The left shoulder
    3. The right edge of the road
    4. The centre line

20. A busy main road has an intersection pedestrian signal with push buttons. What controls the quieter side street?

    1. A crossing guard
    2. Stop signs
    3. Its own traffic lights
    4. Yield signs

21. Which lights should you use when riding in fog?

    1. Four-way flashers only
    2. Low beams, plus fog lights if you have them
    3. No lights, to avoid glare
    4. High beams, to light up as much of the fog as possible

22. A car is tailgating you and does not pass after you change lanes. What should you do?

    1. Brake sharply to warn the driver
    2. Speed up to get away from it
    3. Ride on the paved shoulder until it goes past you
    4. Increase your space in front, then let it pass

23. After buying a used motorcycle, how soon must you register as the new owner?

    1. Within 30 days of the sale
    2. Before the next licence renewal
    3. Within six days of the sale
    4. Within 36 days of the sale

24. Your light is red but shows a green arrow pointing left. What might drivers coming toward you be doing?

    1. Turning right on a red light
    2. Waiting with no signal at all
    3. Turning left at the same time as you
    4. Going straight on their own green

25. How does a passenger change the way your motorcycle handles?

    1. It responds more slowly to speeding up, braking and turning
    2. It makes no difference to handling
    3. It turns more sharply than usual
    4. It stops faster because the extra weight adds grip to the tires

26. You want to turn left. Which handlebar do you push first?

    1. Both handlebars evenly
    2. The right handlebar
    3. The left handlebar
    4. Neither; you shift your hips only

27. During hard braking a wheel locks. You release that brake briefly, then reapply it just short of locking. What is this called?

    1. Engine braking
    2. Threshold braking
    3. Counter-steering
    4. Cadence pumping

28. You ride up to this sign at a quiet rural crossroad. What must you do?

    
    1. Come to a full stop and wait until the way is clear
    2. Slow down and roll through if nobody is coming
    3. Sound your horn and continue with caution
    4. Stop only if a vehicle is coming from the right

29. 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

30. A train engineer sees you on the tracks and brakes as hard as possible. How far might the train travel before it stops?

    1. Up to 200 metres
    2. Up to two kilometres
    3. Up to 500 metres
    4. Up to five kilometres