Ontario M1 Practice Test 12

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1. A farm tractor ahead displays this sign. What does it tell you about its speed?

   
   1. It travels at 30 km/h or less
   2. It travels at 60 km/h or less
   3. It travels at 40 km/h or less
   4. It travels at 50 km/h or less

2. The arrows on this sign show how traffic moves inside the roundabout ahead. Which way is that?

   
   1. Counter-clockwise
   2. Straight across the centre
   3. Either direction
   4. Clockwise

3. You see a diamond-shaped orange sign with black symbols. What kind of sign is it?

   1. A temporary condition sign, such as road work
   2. A permanent warning sign
   3. A regulatory sign you must obey
   4. An information and direction sign for tourist routes

4. 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

5. On a regulatory sign, what does a green circle around a symbol mean?

   1. The activity shown is not allowed
   2. The sign is only a suggestion
   3. You may or must do what is shown
   4. The activity is allowed only at night

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. In the rain, which part of the lane is especially slippery near intersections?

   1. The centre, where oil builds up
   2. The right tire track
   3. The painted stop line only
   4. The left tire track

10. Your motorcycle starts to feel loose on a metal bridge grating. What should you do?

    1. Stop and walk the bike across
    2. Keep a gentle but firm grip and ride smoothly
    3. Grip tightly and steer back and forth
    4. Brake hard until you are off it

11. At night, the tail lights of the car ahead bounce up and down. What does that tell you?

    1. The car is about to turn
    2. The car has a flat tire
    3. There are bumps or rough pavement ahead
    4. The driver is braking hard and may stop soon

12. What does this sign mean?

    
    1. One-way road, enter slowly
    2. Stop and yield to oncoming traffic
    3. Road closed to motorcycles only
    4. Do not enter this road

13. 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

14. You held a motorcycle licence in Manitoba and have just moved to Ontario. For how many days can you keep riding on it?

    1. 90 days
    2. 60 days
    3. Six months
    4. 30 days

15. What does the M condition on a motorcycle licence mean?

    1. You may ride only in daylight hours
    2. You may carry only one passenger
    3. You may drive mopeds and scooters only
    4. You may drive three-wheeled motorcycles only

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

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

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

21. 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

22. What is the minimum age to apply for a motorcycle licence in Ontario?

    1. 18
    2. 14
    3. 16
    4. 17

23. 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

24. You must ride over broken pavement. Which technique does the handbook recommend?

    1. Brake firmly as each bump arrives
    2. Rise slightly on the footrests and keep the bike upright
    3. Sit down hard on the seat and lean into each of the bumps
    4. Turn sharply to dodge each hole

25. 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

26. You pass a ministry-approved motorcycle safety course. How does it change your time at Level Two?

    1. It is cut by four months, to 18 months
    2. It is cut by eight months, to 14 months
    3. It does not change your time
    4. It is cut by six months, to 16 months

27. When riding at night, when should you use your high beam?

    1. When not following or meeting other vehicles
    2. Only when riding in fog or heavy rain
    3. Only when a car is just ahead of you
    4. Only on well-lit city streets

28. According to the handbook, how long does the two-step motorcycle licensing process take at minimum?

    1. 36 months
    2. 24 months
    3. 20 months
    4. 12 months

29. 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

30. 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