Ontario M1 Practice Test 11

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1. Railway signal lights start flashing as a train comes. What is the minimum distance from the nearest rail or gate to stop?

   1. One motorcycle length
   2. Ten metres
   3. Five metres
   4. Two metres

2. In cold weather, where are icy patches especially likely to appear?

   1. Only on gravel roads
   2. On bridges, shady spots and windswept areas
   3. Only in parking lots
   4. On sunny, open stretches of highway at midday

3. 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

4. Which privilege do you gain when you move from M1 to M2?

   1. Riding at night and carrying passengers
   2. Riding with any blood-alcohol level
   3. Skipping the helmet on short trips
   4. Carrying passengers on a moped

5. 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

6. 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

7. What is a lane marked with this sign meant for?

   
   1. U-turns in either direction
   2. Buses and taxis only
   3. Passing slower vehicles
   4. Left turns from both directions

8. 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

9. Besides warning you of a railway crossing, what else does this sign show?

   
   1. How many sets of railway tracks cross the road ahead
   2. Whether the crossing has gates
   3. The distance to the crossing
   4. The angle at which the tracks cross the road

10. You are approaching this sign on a two-lane road. What lies ahead?

    
    1. The road splits into a divided highway
    2. A divided highway comes to an end
    3. A two-way road begins
    4. The pavement narrows to one lane

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

    
    1. Come to a full stop and wait until the way is clear
    2. Slow down and roll through if nobody is coming
    3. Sound your horn and continue with caution
    4. Stop only if a vehicle is coming from the right

12. Besides the alcohol, daylight, road and passenger limits, what else must every M1 rider do by law?

    1. Display an L sign on the bike
    2. Ride only on weekends
    3. Wear an approved helmet
    4. Ride with a fully licensed rider

13. With no label on it, which feature helps identify a limited-speed motorcycle?

    1. A manual six-speed gearbox
    2. An engine of 50 cubic centimetres or less
    3. An engine of 125 cubic centimetres or less
    4. A top speed of 90 km/h

14. 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

15. What does this sign tell you?

    
    1. The road ends ahead
    2. Stopping is not allowed ahead
    3. A yield sign is ahead
    4. A stop sign is ahead, so slow down

16. A truck with a do-not-pass sign is leading traffic through a road work zone. How do you ride?

    1. Follow it and do not pass
    2. Pass it on the right shoulder
    3. Pass it on the left when clear
    4. Pass it if it slows below 40 km/h

17. 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

18. Why should you approach intersections slowly on a motorcycle?

    1. Your brakes work only at low speed
    2. You can stop or turn quickly if a car pulls out
    3. Drivers expect motorcycles to be slow near intersections
    4. It saves fuel at the lights

19. A car waits to turn left across your path at an intersection ahead. How should you position yourself?

    1. Move close to the centre line so the driver sees you
    2. Move as far right as possible to add space
    3. Stay exactly where you are
    4. Ride on the right shoulder

20. A school-zone speed limit sign has yellow lights on it. When does its lower limit apply?

    1. Only when children can be seen
    2. Only between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
    3. Only on weekdays in September
    4. When the yellow lights are flashing

21. You pass interchange 204 on Highway 401 and plan to leave at interchange 250. About how far do you still have to ride?

    1. 46 kilometres
    2. 54 kilometres
    3. 204 kilometres
    4. 250 kilometres

22. You enter a blind curve where you cannot see all the way around. Where in the lane should you ride?

    1. Exactly in the centre of the lane
    2. Always tight against the right edge
    3. On the side where you can see the most road ahead
    4. Wherever the pavement looks smoothest and has the most grip

23. What does cold weather do to your tires?

    1. It raises their air pressure
    2. It makes their tread deeper
    3. It lowers their air pressure
    4. It has no effect on them

24. 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

25. An orange sign warns that the pavement ahead has been milled or grooved. What does the handbook say riders may experience there?

    1. Reduced traction
    2. Louder tire noise only
    3. Better grip than usual
    4. A smoother ride than usual

26. You cannot avoid a piece of tailpipe on the road. How should you ride over it?

    1. Grip firmly, keep straight and rise slightly on the footrests
    2. Lean the bike hard and swerve around it at the very last second
    3. Sit back and lift the front wheel
    4. Brake hard just before hitting it

27. What does this sign tell you to do?

    
    1. Keep to the right of the traffic island
    2. Turn right at the next corner or driveway
    3. The road curves right ahead
    4. The right lane ends soon

28. Your Level Two road test is booked for 10:00 a.m. By what time does the handbook say you should arrive?

    1. 10:00 a.m.
    2. 9:30 a.m.
    3. 9:00 a.m.
    4. 9:50 a.m.

29. 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

30. As an M1 rider, which roads are generally off-limits to you?

    1. Roads with speed limits over 100 km/h
    2. Roads with speed limits over 80 km/h
    3. Any road outside your home city
    4. Roads with speed limits over 60 km/h