Ontario M1 Mock Exam 3

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. 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

2. 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

3. You are on a slow scooter, but the lane is too narrow for cars to pass you safely. What may you do?

   1. Use a blocking position in the lane
   2. Stop and wait for traffic to clear
   3. Ride on the sidewalk
   4. Ride on the line between lanes

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. On a freeway, you see wide, closely spaced broken lines on the left side of your lane. What do they usually mean?

   1. The shoulder is starting
   2. Your lane continues unaffected
   3. Your lane is ending or exiting
   4. A passing lane is beginning

6. Your brakes feel spongy and make a scraping sound. What should you do?

   1. Add air to the tires
   2. Use only the rear brake for now
   3. Ride gently until the next oil change
   4. Have them serviced right away

7. You are in the right lane of a two-lane road going your way. Which tire track should you use?

   1. The left tire track
   2. The centre of the lane
   3. Whichever is closest to the curb
   4. The right tire track

8. You sell your motorcycle. What happens to its licence plates?

   1. You must destroy them
   2. The buyer returns them to ServiceOntario
   3. You remove them; plates stay with the owner
   4. They stay on the bike for the buyer

9. 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

10. In cold weather, where are icy patches especially likely to appear?

    1. Only on gravel roads
    2. On bridges, shady spots and windswept areas
    3. Only in parking lots
    4. On sunny, open stretches of highway at midday

11. You took an allergy pill this morning. What should you do before riding?

    1. Ride, but only on quiet streets
    2. Ride, since it is not a prescription
    3. Know how the drug affects you first
    4. Drink coffee to cancel its effects

12. On a long trip with cargo, what should you do each time you stop?

    1. Check that the load has not moved or come loose
    2. Let some air out of the tires
    3. Remove the load to rest the bike's suspension and tires
    4. Repack everything from scratch

13. 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

14. The light ahead turns yellow as you approach. What should you do?

    1. Keep going at the same speed
    2. Speed up to clear before the red
    3. Stop if you can do so safely
    4. Stop at once, even if braking hard

15. 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

16. You see this sign at the curb. Can you pull over briefly to let a friend off your bike?

    
    1. Yes, if you stay on the motorcycle
    2. Only if your four-way flashers are on
    3. No, you may not stop there even for a moment
    4. Yes, for up to three minutes

17. When should you check your motorcycle's tire pressure?

    1. Only once a year
    2. When the tires are cold
    3. Right after a long ride
    4. Only when a tire looks low

18. You bought a motorcycle without a safety standards certificate. What can you not do yet?

    1. Insure it with a company
    2. Store it in your garage
    3. Register it in your name at ServiceOntario
    4. Put your plates on it and ride it

19. What is the longest you may stay at Level Two?

    1. There is no time limit at Level Two
    2. Five years from passing the Level One road test
    3. Three years from getting your M1 licence
    4. Two years from passing the Level One road test

20. The fog becomes too dense to continue. What should you do?

    1. Stop in your lane with your four-way flashers on
    2. Pull completely off the road to a safe area
    3. Follow closely behind a truck
    4. Speed up to get through it

21. 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

22. 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

23. On a regulatory sign, what does a green circle around a symbol mean?

    1. The activity shown is not allowed
    2. The sign is only a suggestion
    3. You may or must do what is shown
    4. The activity is allowed only at night

24. You want to turn right. Using counter-steering, how do you start the turn?

    1. Push forward on the left handlebar
    2. Turn the handlebars sharply right
    3. Pull back on the right handlebar
    4. Push forward on the right handlebar

25. Why is the tire-track position also called the blocking position?

    1. It blocks the view of drivers behind you so they slow down
    2. It blocks your bike from rolling
    3. It blocks wind from hitting you
    4. It discourages others from squeezing past in your lane

26. Which control is found on the left handlebar of a motorcycle with gears?

    1. The front brake lever
    2. The throttle
    3. The starter button
    4. The clutch lever

27. While riding, you start to feel dizzy and weak. What should you do?

    1. Keep riding but stay in the right lane
    2. Stop and wait until you feel normal
    3. Speed up to get home sooner
    4. Open your visor for fresh air

28. At highway speed, your front wheel starts to wobble. What should you do?

    1. Grip firmly and close the throttle gradually
    2. Accelerate firmly to steady the front of the bike
    3. Fight the wobble with sharp steering
    4. Brake hard to stop quickly

29. What usually causes an engine to seize?

    1. Using the high beam
    2. Overheating or a lack of oil
    3. Riding in the rain
    4. Too much fuel in the tank

30. You had an argument and are very angry. Should you go for a ride to cool off?

    1. Yes, as long as you ride slowly and stay off the highway
    2. No, strong emotions reduce your ability to react
    3. Only if you avoid busy roads
    4. Yes, riding helps you calm down