Ontario M1 Mock Exam 4

All 30 questions in this test

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1. You rock your motorcycle forward off its centre stand. How do you stop it from rolling on?

   1. Put both feet down hard
   2. Apply the rear brake with your hand
   3. Drag your boot on the ground
   4. Apply the front brake

2. 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

3. About how much of a motorcycle's stopping power comes from the front brake?

   1. Almost none
   2. About three-quarters
   3. About half
   4. About one-quarter

4. Which footwear is best for riding?

   1. Sandals with hard soles for a good grip
   2. Dress shoes with tall heels for leverage
   3. Sturdy boots covering the ankles, with short heels
   4. Running shoes with long laces for a snug fit

5. You must ride over broken pavement. Which technique does the handbook recommend?

   1. Brake firmly as each bump arrives
   2. Rise slightly on the footrests and keep the bike upright
   3. Sit down hard on the seat and lean into each of the bumps
   4. Turn sharply to dodge each hole

6. Who is covered by the exemption to Ontario's mandatory motorcycle helmet law?

   1. Passengers riding in a sidecar
   2. Sikh riders who meet the Highway Traffic Act requirements
   3. Riders on roads posted at 50 km/h or less during daylight hours
   4. Riders with a full M licence

7. You are in a left turn and want to straighten up. What do you do?

   1. Push the right handlebar and close the throttle
   2. Push the right handlebar and add throttle
   3. Push the left handlebar and brake
   4. Pull the left handlebar and brake

8. 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

9. You cannot avoid a patch of wet wooden planks or ice. What should you do?

   1. Speed up to get across faster
   2. Brake firmly while crossing it to keep your speed down
   3. Slow down before it and stay off the brakes on it
   4. Lean the bike to one side

10. 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

11. Why should you stay clear of large vehicles on the freeway?

    1. They block your view and create strong air disturbance
    2. They are not allowed in the left lane
    3. Their drivers are required to yield to motorcycles in every lane
    4. They brake faster than motorcycles

12. When you book a road test, why must you say which type of vehicle you will bring?

    1. It changes the cost of insurance
    2. It decides the type of licence you will receive
    3. It sets the length and difficulty of the test route
    4. It decides which examiner you get

13. In an emergency, which control lets you stop the engine quickly?

    1. The fuel supply valve
    2. The engine kill switch
    3. The choke
    4. The horn button

14. You park on the kickstand. Which way do you lean the motorcycle?

    1. To the right
    2. Forward
    3. To the left
    4. Straight up

15. At an intersection with separate left-turn lights, your arrow has ended and through traffic now has green. May you begin your left turn?

    1. Yes, once oncoming traffic has cleared
    2. Only if you are already past the stop line
    3. No, you must wait for the next left-turn arrow
    4. Yes, if you yield to pedestrians first

16. According to the handbook, how long does the two-step motorcycle licensing process take at minimum?

    1. 36 months
    2. 24 months
    3. 20 months
    4. 12 months

17. According to the handbook, what may you need to do when you see this sign?

    
    1. Move to the left lane
    2. Shut off your engine
    3. Use a lower gear
    4. Turn on your high beams

18. What is not allowed where this sign is posted?

    
    1. Driving straight through
    2. Turning to go back the way you came
    3. Changing lanes in the intersection
    4. Turning right on a red light

19. You paint your motorcycle a new colour. How soon must you report it?

    1. Within six days
    2. Within 15 days
    3. Within 30 days
    4. At your next renewal

20. 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

21. The arrows on this sign show how traffic moves inside the roundabout ahead. Which way is that?

    
    1. Counter-clockwise
    2. Straight across the centre
    3. Either direction
    4. Clockwise

22. You load both saddlebags. What does the handbook recommend?

    1. Fill one and leave the other empty
    2. Put the heaviest items on the left
    3. Put about the same weight in each
    4. Put the heaviest items on top

23. When merging onto the freeway, where in the nearest lane should you end up?

    1. In the left tire track
    2. In the centre of the lane
    3. In the right tire track
    4. On the paved shoulder

24. Why is riding faster than surrounding traffic on a freeway dangerous?

    1. Your mirrors will shake loose
    2. Other drivers will try to follow you through gaps
    3. Your fuel will run out sooner
    4. You cannot react quickly enough in an emergency

25. You are wearing an approved helmet but leave the chin strap loose for comfort. Why is that a problem?

    1. It is only a problem at night or in heavy rain
    2. It makes the visor fog up
    3. It makes road noise louder
    4. A loose helmet can come off in a collision

26. Your motorcycle starts to feel loose on a metal bridge grating. What should you do?

    1. Stop and walk the bike across
    2. Keep a gentle but firm grip and ride smoothly
    3. Grip tightly and steer back and forth
    4. Brake hard until you are off it

27. An oncoming vehicle is about to pass you on a two-lane road. Where should you move in your lane?

    1. Toward the centre line
    2. Wherever you are already riding
    3. Toward the centre of your lane
    4. Onto the right shoulder

28. You are approaching an intersection and see this sign. What does it tell you?

    
    1. Left turns only on a green arrow
    2. You may not turn left here
    3. The road curves to the left ahead
    4. The left lane ends ahead

29. You are riding in the passing (left) lane. Which tire track gives you a blocking position?

    1. Right next to the centre line
    2. The right tire track
    3. The left tire track
    4. The centre of the lane

30. 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