Ontario M1: Controls and pre-ride check

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1. 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

2. When must a motorcycle's headlight and tail light be on?

   1. Only between sunset and sunrise
   2. At all times, day and night
   3. Only on highways over 80 km/h
   4. Only in rain, fog or snow

3. 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

4. You slow down by downshifting without touching the brakes. What problem does this create?

   1. The engine will stall right away
   2. Your brake light does not come on
   3. Your turn signal will cancel
   4. The front wheel will lock up

5. 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

6. 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

7. Where is the rear brake control on most motorcycles?

   1. On the right handlebar
   2. Near the left footrest
   3. On the left handlebar
   4. Near the right footrest

8. When you let go of the throttle, what should it do?

   1. Lock in place until you brake
   2. Spring back to the idle position
   3. Stay where you left it
   4. Twist fully open

9. How should you set each mirror before you ride?

   1. To show mostly your own shoulder
   2. To show about half the lane behind you
   3. To show only the sky behind you
   4. To point straight down at the road

10. How do you speed up using a motorcycle's throttle?

    1. Twist the right handgrip toward you
    2. Twist the left handgrip toward you
    3. Twist the right handgrip away from you
    4. Press the right foot lever down

11. When should you adjust your mirrors?

    1. Only when you notice a problem
    2. At your first red light
    3. While riding on a straight road
    4. Before you start riding

12. 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

13. 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

14. When does the law require a moped's headlight and tail light to be on?

    1. Only when riding on roads over 50 km/h
    2. From sunset to sunrise, and in heavy rain only
    3. Only from one hour after sunset until dawn
    4. Half an hour before sunset to half an hour after sunrise

15. Which indicator light glows green on a motorcycle's instrument panel?

    1. The turn signal light
    2. The neutral light
    3. The high-beam light
    4. The low-fuel light

16. How do you operate a motorcycle's shift lever?

    1. Pull it with your right hand
    2. Press it down with the toe of your right foot
    3. Lift or press it with your left foot
    4. Twist it with your left hand

17. 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

18. Fog limits how far you can clearly see. At what distance does poor visibility require a moped's lights to be on?

    1. When you cannot see 300 metres away
    2. When you cannot see 500 metres away
    3. When you cannot see 150 metres away
    4. When you cannot see 50 metres away

19. What does the red line on a tachometer show?

    1. The legal speed limit
    2. The fuel reserve level
    3. The highest safe engine rpm
    4. The lowest speed for each gear

20. Where is the front brake lever on most motorcycles?

    1. Near the left footrest
    2. On the left handlebar, in front of the grip
    3. Near the right footrest
    4. On the right handlebar, in front of the throttle

21. 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

22. What must you always do before changing gears on a motorcycle with a clutch?

    1. Switch on your turn signal
    2. Turn off the throttle completely
    3. Apply the front brake
    4. Disengage the clutch

23. Your motorcycle has convex mirrors. What should you keep in mind?

    1. They show the road in front
    2. Vehicles look closer than they are
    3. They remove your blind spots
    4. Vehicles look farther away than they are

24. How should you test your brakes before riding?

    1. Look at the brake pads only
    2. Squeeze both and rev the engine to check they hold
    3. Ride fast and brake hard
    4. Try the front and rear brakes one at a time