Ontario M1 Practice Test 1

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 following a large truck too closely?

   1. The truck's tail lights will blind you at close range
   2. The driver cannot see you, and it blocks your view
   3. Trucks must keep a slower lane
   4. Trucks always brake slowly

2. Before changing lanes, what must you do after checking your mirrors?

   1. Speed up sharply
   2. Sound your horn
   3. Flash your high beams
   4. Check over your shoulder

3. In winter, the asphalt ahead looks black and shiny instead of grey-white. What should you suspect?

   1. Road salt residue
   2. Fresh dry pavement
   3. Black ice
   4. Spilled oil

4. 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

5. On Ontario roads, what do yellow lines separate?

   1. Bike lanes from car lanes
   2. Parking spaces from travel lanes
   3. Traffic moving in the same direction
   4. Traffic moving in opposite directions

6. You are downshifting with the clutch pulled in. What should you do with the throttle to avoid a jerk?

   1. Close it fully until the clutch is out
   2. Leave it alone and use the rear brake
   3. Hold it wide open through the shift
   4. Twist it slightly to raise engine speed

7. An intersection warning sign shows one thick arrow and one thinner line. What does the thick arrow show?

   
   1. That the road ends ahead
   2. The road you must turn onto
   3. That traffic merges from the side
   4. Which road has the right-of-way

8. How should you pull the front brake lever?

   1. Firmly and sharply, with two fingers
   2. With your thumb only
   3. In quick on-off taps only
   4. Smoothly, using all your fingers

9. Why does the handbook recommend gauntlet gloves for riding?

   1. They keep your hands cooler
   2. They are required by law
   3. They also cover and protect your wrists
   4. They make the throttle easier to twist

10. 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

11. 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

12. Why might a rider who has been drinking not realize they are impaired?

    1. Alcohol also clouds their judgment
    2. Impairment only shows up the next day
    3. Alcohol only affects car drivers
    4. Helmets hide the effects of alcohol

13. A train engineer sees you on the tracks and brakes as hard as possible. How far might the train travel before it stops?

    1. Up to 200 metres
    2. Up to two kilometres
    3. Up to 500 metres
    4. Up to five kilometres

14. You hold an M2(L) and want a full M licence. What must you get before practising on a regular motorcycle?

    1. A 90-day motorcycle training temporary licence
    2. A 30-day learner permit
    3. A letter from an approved motorcycle safety course
    4. A new M1 written test pass

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

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

16. 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

17. You brake hard with ABS for the first time and feel a vibration. What does it mean?

    1. You should release the brakes
    2. A tire is losing air
    3. The ABS is working as designed
    4. The brake pads are worn out

18. Where should inexperienced riders be placed in a group?

    1. At the very back
    2. Riding beside the leader
    3. Right behind the leader
    4. Out in front as leader

19. What should you expect from anti-lock brakes (ABS) on clean, dry roads?

    1. Brakes that never need maintenance
    2. Automatic steering around obstacles in your path
    3. No shorter stopping distance than without ABS
    4. A much shorter stopping distance

20. 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

21. Which jacket and pant material does the handbook say offers the best protection?

    1. Denim
    2. Nylon mesh
    3. Cotton canvas
    4. Leather

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. Which riding skills does the handbook say alcohol can throw off?

    1. Only your night vision
    2. Only your reaction time to traffic lights and stop signs
    3. Only your ability to shift gears
    4. Balance, steering, speed control and judging distance

26. 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

27. Why should you avoid riding directly beside another vehicle in the next lane?

    1. It makes your engine run hotter in the trapped exhaust air
    2. It makes your signals harder to use
    3. It could move into your lane and blocks your escape
    4. It is illegal on all roads

28. How long is an M1 licence valid?

    1. 12 months
    2. 60 days
    3. 5 years
    4. 90 days

29. What must you do at a flashing red light?

    1. Stop only if traffic is coming
    2. Slow down and go with caution, yielding to traffic
    3. Come to a full stop, then go only when safe
    4. Wait until the light turns green

30. You ride past your intended freeway exit by mistake. What is the right move?

    1. Stop on the shoulder and back up
    2. Carry on to the next exit
    3. Cut across the painted area to the ramp
    4. Make a U-turn across the median