Ontario M1 Practice Test 8

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. Traffic is stopped bumper-to-bumper. Should you ride on the line between lanes to get ahead?

   1. Yes, but only on freeways
   2. Only if your bike is small
   3. No, lane splitting is extremely dangerous
   4. Yes, if you go slower than 20 km/h

2. Sunrise is at 6:00 a.m. As an M1 rider, what is the earliest you may start riding?

   1. 5:00 a.m.
   2. 6:00 a.m.
   3. 6:30 a.m.
   4. 5:30 a.m.

3. You ride into an area marked by this sign. Why does it matter?

   
   1. Using your horn is not allowed
   2. Fines for traffic offences are higher there
   3. Motorcycles are banned during school hours
   4. The speed limit is always 30 km/h

4. You park on the kickstand. Which way do you lean the motorcycle?

   1. To the right
   2. Forward
   3. To the left
   4. Straight up

5. The signal heads at an intersection are completely dark after a storm knocked out power. What rule applies?

   1. Treat it like a green light
   2. Nobody has to stop
   3. Treat it like an all-way stop
   4. Treat it like a yield sign

6. You ride with a group of scooters that cannot keep the posted speed. How should you ride?

   1. Single file, close to the right edge if needed
   2. Staggered, with the leader in the left tire track
   3. Spread out across both lanes
   4. Side by side to stay visible

7. You must brake on a slippery road. Which brakes should you use?

   1. Neither; downshift only
   2. The front brake alone
   3. Both brakes together
   4. The rear brake alone

8. What is the only sure way to see a vehicle behind you in the next lane?

   1. Check your left mirror twice
   2. Check over your shoulder
   3. Watch for its headlight glare
   4. Listen for its engine

9. When should you shift up to a higher gear?

   1. Whenever you start to lean the bike into a sharp turn
   2. When the engine is turning too fast for your speed
   3. When the engine is turning too slowly
   4. Right before you come to a stop

10. Where is the rear brake control on most motorcycles?

    1. On the right handlebar
    2. Near the left footrest
    3. On the left handlebar
    4. Near the right footrest

11. You face a flashing green light. What may you do?

    1. Only go straight, after yielding to the left
    2. Turn left, go straight or turn right from the proper lane
    3. Stop, because the signal is not working
    4. Only turn left, because oncoming traffic has green

12. Which insurance covers damage to your own motorcycle and is not required by law?

    1. Collision insurance
    2. Uninsured motorist coverage
    3. Accident benefits coverage
    4. Third-party liability

13. Where should you look as you ride through a turn?

    1. In your mirrors
    2. Down at your front wheel
    3. Well ahead, through the turn
    4. At the centre line beside you

14. You are holding a steady lean in a curve. What happens if you add throttle?

    1. Nothing changes in the curve
    2. The bike leans over further
    3. The bike turns in more tightly
    4. The bike runs in a wider curve

15. When you stop behind another vehicle, about how much space should you leave?

    1. About a half metre
    2. Just enough to see its bumper
    3. About four car lengths
    4. About one motorcycle length

16. You are parked at the side of the road and want to rejoin traffic. How should you position your motorcycle?

    1. Pointed straight across the road
    2. Behind the nearest parked car
    3. Angled across the road so you can see both ways
    4. Parallel to the curb, facing forward in the lane

17. Where do most collisions between motorcycles and other vehicles happen?

    1. On freeways
    2. At intersections
    3. On rural curves
    4. In parking lots

18. A car is tailgating you and does not pass after you change lanes. What should you do?

    1. Brake sharply to warn the driver
    2. Speed up to get away from it
    3. Ride on the paved shoulder until it goes past you
    4. Increase your space in front, then let it pass

19. A curve sign carries a small tab with a number on it. What does that number give you?

    
    1. The speed limit for the whole road
    2. The top safe speed for that curve
    3. The lowest speed allowed in the curve
    4. The distance to the curve in metres

20. You see this sign in a work zone. What should you do?

    
    1. Use the closed lane if it looks clear
    2. Merge into the open lane shown by the arrow
    3. Ride on the shoulder past the closure
    4. Stop until a worker waves you through

21. During hard braking a wheel locks. You release that brake briefly, then reapply it just short of locking. What is this called?

    1. Engine braking
    2. Threshold braking
    3. Counter-steering
    4. Cadence pumping

22. Must you insure your motorcycle or moped in Ontario?

    1. Only if the bike is new
    2. Only if you ride on highways
    3. Yes, insurance is compulsory
    4. Only for motorcycles, not mopeds

23. What must you be ready to do when you see this sign?

    
    1. Stop and yield to pedestrians
    2. Sound your horn to warn walkers
    3. Speed up to clear the crossing
    4. Yield only to children

24. Which choice of helmet and clothing makes you easiest for other drivers to see?

    1. Plain white with no reflectors
    2. Bright colours with reflective items
    3. Grey that matches the road
    4. Black or other dark colours

25. You hold an M2(M) licence. Which vehicle may you not drive?

    1. A motor tricycle
    2. A motorcycle with a sidecar
    3. A car under G1 conditions
    4. A two-wheeled motorcycle

26. Who should set the pace for a riding group?

    1. The rider at the back
    2. The fastest rider
    3. Whoever has the biggest bike
    4. The newest rider

27. An arrow sign like this is posted at a corner. What does it tell you about that street?

    
    1. The street ends just ahead
    2. You must turn right at the corner
    3. Traffic on it moves both ways
    4. All traffic on it moves the arrow's way

28. Your motorcycle has convex mirrors. What should you keep in mind?

    1. They show the road in front
    2. Vehicles look closer than they are
    3. They remove your blind spots
    4. Vehicles look farther away than they are

29. Why should you avoid riding through puddles?

    1. Puddles always mean black ice
    2. Riding through water is illegal
    3. Water cools the engine too quickly and can crack the cylinders
    4. They can hide potholes and make your brakes less effective

30. Your rear tire blows out at speed. What should you do?

    1. Accelerate gently to keep the bike stable until you stop
    2. Stay off the brake and close the throttle gradually
    3. Brake hard with both brakes
    4. Shift your weight far back