Ontario M1 Practice Test 3

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. What is the fine range for giving false information or documents about your insurance?

   1. $500 to $2,500
   2. $25,000 to $50,000
   3. $1,000 to $5,000
   4. $5,000 to $25,000

2. Using a road sign as a marker, what is the smallest time gap you should keep behind the vehicle in front?

   1. Five seconds
   2. Two seconds
   3. One motorcycle length
   4. One second

3. What usually causes an engine to seize?

   1. Using the high beam
   2. Overheating or a lack of oil
   3. Riding in the rain
   4. Too much fuel in the tank

4. On a freeway with three or more lanes, why should you avoid the centre lane when possible?

   1. Motorcycles are not allowed in it
   2. You have no blocking position there
   3. It is reserved for trucks
   4. It has the most potholes

5. What do most warning signs look like?

   1. A yellow diamond with black letters or symbols
   2. A green rectangle with white letters
   3. An orange diamond with black letters or symbols
   4. A white rectangle with black letters

6. What is the minimum tire tread depth the handbook gives for a motorcycle?

   1. 5 millimetres
   2. 1.5 millimetres
   3. 3 millimetres
   4. 0.5 millimetres

7. When is the best time to shift gears for a turn?

   1. Right after you brake in the turn
   2. Before you enter the turn
   3. In the middle of the turn
   4. As you lean the furthest

8. What do drivers who have hit motorcycles often say afterward?

   1. The rider waved them through the intersection first
   2. They did not see the motorcycle until too late
   3. The motorcycle was too loud
   4. The motorcycle had no plate

9. Your motorcycle is in the centre lane as you near this overhead sign. Which movements are allowed from your lane?

   
   1. A right turn only
   2. Straight through only
   3. A left turn or straight through
   4. Any direction, after signalling

10. When riding in the city, how far ahead should you look?

    1. Just past your front wheel
    2. One-half to one full block
    3. Only as far as the next car
    4. About one car length

11. Starting on a hill, what can happen if you release the clutch too quickly?

    1. The bike will roll forward safely in a lower gear
    2. The front wheel may lift or the engine may stall
    3. The rear brake will lock on
    4. The headlight will switch off

12. You want to pass a slow car, but the line to your left is solid. What does that tell you?

    1. Passing here is unsafe
    2. You are entering a bus lane
    3. You may pass if the way is clear
    4. A lane is ending on the left

13. You want to pass a slow truck and the line on your left is broken. When may you pass?

    1. When the way is clear and there is room to finish
    2. Any time you like, because the line on your left is broken
    3. Only after the line becomes solid
    4. Only if the truck signals you by

14. You are in the intersection waiting to turn left on a green light when it turns red. What do you do?

    1. Back up behind the stop line
    2. Complete the turn when it is safe
    3. Go straight through instead
    4. Stay in the intersection until the next green

15. You are buying a rain suit for riding. What does the handbook recommend?

    1. Any loose plastic poncho
    2. One piece and brightly coloured
    3. A long coat that covers your legs
    4. Two pieces in a dark colour

16. When does the handbook say you should not ride?

    1. When you are sick, injured, tired or upset
    2. Only after sunset
    3. Only when you have a passenger or a heavy load
    4. Only when the roads are wet

17. You come to a stop at a red light. What should you do with your brakes and feet?

    1. Balance with both feet on the footrests
    2. Release the brakes and put both feet down
    3. Keep both brakes on and your left foot down
    4. Keep only the rear brake on and your right foot down

18. 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

19. 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

20. What is not allowed where this sign is posted?

    
    1. Driving straight through
    2. Turning to go back the way you came
    3. Changing lanes in the intersection
    4. Turning right on a red light

21. In a staggered group, how far is the third rider behind the first rider?

    1. Half a second
    2. Two seconds
    3. Three seconds
    4. One second

22. The light ahead turns yellow as you approach. What should you do?

    1. Keep going at the same speed
    2. Speed up to clear before the red
    3. Stop if you can do so safely
    4. Stop at once, even if braking hard

23. With a valid M2 licence, what else may you drive?

    1. A small truck with no conditions
    2. Nothing other than motorcycles
    3. A car, under the conditions of a G1 licence
    4. A car, under the conditions of a G2 licence

24. When merging onto the freeway, where in the nearest lane should you end up?

    1. In the left tire track
    2. In the centre of the lane
    3. In the right tire track
    4. On the paved shoulder

25. What does this orange sign mean?

    
    1. A parade route is ahead
    2. A traffic control person is ahead
    3. Workers are mowing grass ahead
    4. A school crossing guard is ahead

26. On a long trip with cargo, what should you do each time you stop?

    1. Check that the load has not moved or come loose
    2. Let some air out of the tires
    3. Remove the load to rest the bike's suspension and tires
    4. Repack everything from scratch

27. You have just passed a large truck. Why should you not cut in close in front of it?

    1. Its driver will pass you right away
    2. Its mirrors cannot see in front
    3. It will speed up to block you
    4. It needs a long distance to stop

28. You are turning right where the curb lane widens near the intersection. What should you do?

    1. Move into the left lane first, then turn from there
    2. Shoulder check and move to the right tire track
    3. Ride along the curb edge
    4. Stay in the left tire track

29. Which footwear is best for riding?

    1. Sandals with hard soles for a good grip
    2. Dress shoes with tall heels for leverage
    3. Sturdy boots covering the ankles, with short heels
    4. Running shoes with long laces for a snug fit

30. Why should you keep your toes up while riding?

    1. So your boots stay dry in the rain
    2. So they do not catch between the road and footrest
    3. So you can drag them to slow down
    4. So you can reach the shift lever and rear brake faster