Ontario M1 Mock Exam 5

All 30 questions in this test

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1. When should your passenger get on the motorcycle?

   1. Before you get on
   2. After the engine has started
   3. Before you start the engine
   4. While you are rolling slowly

2. How is a crosswalk usually marked at an intersection?

   1. Two parallel white lines across the road
   2. A large white X in each lane
   3. One solid yellow line across the road
   4. Broken white lines along the curb

3. You ride with a group of scooters that cannot keep the posted speed. How should you ride?

   1. Single file, close to the right edge if needed
   2. Staggered, with the leader in the left tire track
   3. Spread out across both lanes
   4. Side by side to stay visible

4. What should you do after riding over an object on the road?

   1. Speed up to test the suspension
   2. Let air out of the tires
   3. Keep riding unless it feels odd
   4. Stop and check your tires and rims

5. In a staggered formation, where does the leader ride?

   1. In the centre of the lane
   2. On the right shoulder
   3. On the left side of the lane
   4. On the right side of the lane

6. Which colours must a motorcycle's lights show?

   1. White headlight, red tail light, blue plate light
   2. White headlight, red tail light, white light on the plate
   3. White headlight, amber tail light, no plate light
   4. Yellow headlight, red tail light, red plate light

7. 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

8. You are riding in heavy traffic. What does the handbook advise?

   1. Ride on the line between lanes
   2. Weave between lanes to keep moving
   3. Use the shoulder to get ahead
   4. Stay in the same lane as much as possible

9. On a country road you see a row of these arrowhead signs along a bend. What do they do?

   
   1. Mark where passing is allowed
   2. Warn that your lane will end
   3. Lead you around a sharp curve
   4. Point the way to a detour

10. 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

11. Why can extra-low clamp-on road race handlebars be a problem on the street?

    1. They block the headlight beam and the instrument lights
    2. They are too wide for lanes
    3. They make shoulder checks harder and cause fatigue
    4. They make the bike too tall

12. 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

13. Your bike has a display screen. What does the handbook say about watching screens unrelated to riding?

    1. It is allowed at low speeds
    2. It is allowed with a full M licence
    3. It is prohibited while driving
    4. It is allowed if mounted on the bars

14. 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

15. 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

16. Why should you keep your wrists low while riding?

    1. So you can reach the horn quickly
    2. So your arms do not get tired
    3. So the mirrors stay in position
    4. So you do not speed up by mistake

17. Why should you not pile cargo against a frame on the back of the seat?

    1. It blocks your mirrors
    2. It makes the seat too hot
    3. It hides your licence plate
    4. It upsets the bike's balance

18. 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

19. 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

20. Which vehicles must be counter-steered to turn?

    1. Only vehicles with three wheels
    2. Only motorcycles with a sidecar
    3. Only heavy motorcycles with engines over 500 cc
    4. Any two-wheeled vehicle, including a bicycle

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

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

22. On a gravel road, where should you ride?

    1. On the grass beside the road
    2. Along the edge, where the deeper gravel gives the tires more bite
    3. In the tire tracks, away from loose gravel at the edge
    4. In the centre between the tracks

23. Riding into town, you pass this five-sided fluorescent sign. What is coming up?

    
    1. A hospital entrance
    2. A park with a bike path crossing the road
    3. A pedestrian crossover
    4. A school zone, so watch for children

24. Ahead, a city bus at its stop flashes its left signal. The yield sign on its back applies to you. What do you do?

    1. Pass the bus quickly before it moves
    2. Let the bus pull back into the lane
    3. Sound your horn so the driver waits
    4. Go around it on the shoulder

25. It is a hot summer day. What should you wear on your arms and legs while riding?

    1. A jacket and pants that cover them completely
    2. Shorts and a T-shirt to stay cool
    3. Whatever is comfortable for short trips
    4. A light jacket with shorts

26. Which insurance covers damage to your own motorcycle and is not required by law?

    1. Collision insurance
    2. Uninsured motorist coverage
    3. Accident benefits coverage
    4. Third-party liability

27. When should you shift up to a higher gear?

    1. Whenever you start to lean the bike into a sharp turn
    2. When the engine is turning too fast for your speed
    3. When the engine is turning too slowly
    4. Right before you come to a stop

28. A decorative frame partly covers your licence plate. Is that allowed?

    1. Yes, if the numbers can be read
    2. No, the entire plate must be visible
    3. Yes, on a motorcycle only
    4. Only during the winter

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

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

30. What do continuity lines on the right side of your lane tell you?

    1. You are in an HOV lane
    2. Your lane will continue unaffected
    3. You must merge left soon
    4. Your lane will exit the freeway