Ontario M1 overview

Ontario M1 flashcards

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  • 330 cards
  • 18 topics
  • 42 sign cards
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Front and back of each card, as in the deck above. The cards come from our own notes on the official handbook; check anything you are unsure of with Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO).
  1. Regulatory signs · Road sign

    Red eight-sided sign with white lettering

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

    Come to a full stop and wait until the way is clear

    A stop sign always requires a complete stop, even when the road looks empty. You go only when the way is clear.

  2. Regulatory signs · Road sign

    Five-sided fluorescent yellow-green sign with two black walking figures

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

    A school zone, so watch for children

    The five-sided fluorescent yellow-green sign marks a school zone. Slow down, take extra care and watch for children.

  3. Regulatory signs · Road sign

    Downward-pointing triangle with a white centre and a red border

    You face this sign where your road joins a busy street. What does it require?

    Let traffic in or near the intersection go first

    A yield sign means other traffic goes first. Stop if you need to, and move on only when the way is clear.

  4. Regulatory signs · Road sign

    Two white boards crossed in an X shape, with lettering on them

    What should you do when you see this X-shaped sign ahead?

    Slow down, look both ways and be ready to stop

    The white X-shaped sign marks railway tracks crossing the road. Slow down, check both directions for trains and be prepared to stop.

  5. Regulatory signs · Road sign

    White square with a black arrow bending left, inside a red circle with a red slash

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

    You may not turn left here

    A red circle with a slash means the action shown is not allowed. Here the arrow shows a left turn, so turning left is prohibited.

  6. Regulatory signs · Road sign

    Tall white sign with a red circle and slash, two lines of lettering and a two-headed arrow

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

    No, you may not stop there even for a moment

    A no stopping sign means you cannot stop your vehicle in the area between the signs, not even briefly.

  7. Regulatory signs · Road sign

    Tall white sign with a red circle and slash, two lines of lettering and a two-headed arrow

    Between two signs like this one, when may you stop your motorcycle?

    Only while loading or unloading passengers

    A no standing zone lets you stop only to pick up or drop off passengers. Stopping to load goods or to park is not allowed.

  8. Regulatory signs · Road sign

    White square with a black letter P inside a red circle with a red slash

    In the area marked by this sign, for what reason may you stop?

    To load or unload passengers or goods

    A no parking sign still lets you stop briefly to load or unload passengers or merchandise, but not to park or wait.

  9. Regulatory signs · Road sign

    White square sign with a solid red circle and a white horizontal bar

    What does this sign mean?

    Do not enter this road

    The red circle with a white bar is the do not enter sign. You must not drive onto the road it guards.

  10. Regulatory signs · Road sign

    White square sign with a U-shaped arrow, crossed by a red circle and slash

    What is not allowed where this sign is posted?

    Turning to go back the way you came

    The U-shaped arrow crossed out means no U-turns: you may not turn around to travel in the opposite direction.

FAQ

Ontario M1 flashcards: questions

Where do these flashcards come from?

288 cards are points from our study notes, which we write from the official Official MTO Motorcycle Handbook; the front names the rule and the back states it. The other 42 cards show a road sign drawing on the front and its meaning on the back, as in our road sign questions.

How should I use the flashcards?

Read the front, answer in your head, then flip. Choose "Got it" only if you knew it; otherwise choose "Review again". At the end, go through the "Review again" cards once more, or pick a single topic from the list to focus on it.

Is my progress saved?

Yes, on this device only. Cards marked "Review again" stay in the "Needs review" list, and every card you rate counts towards your topic map on the exam overview. Nothing is sent to us with your name; you can clear it from the overview page.

Are flashcards enough to pass the Ontario M1 test?

No. Flashcards help you remember the rules, but the test asks multiple-choice questions. Use our practice tests and mock exams as well, and study the official material from Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO).