M1 Practice Test 1

This M1 Practice Test contains 40 questions designed based on the official Ontario M1 Rider’s handbook.

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40

Questions

32

Correct answers to pass

80%

Passing score

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#1. When a motorcycle rider wants to turn while moving faster than 25 km/h, s/he must use the

clutch pushing method.

gear changing method.

brakes blocking method.

push steering method.

#2. To protect the face and eyes from flying material, the motorcyclist should wear

a mask.

eyeglasses.

a face shield.

a cap.

#3. Alcohol can impair the driver's ability to

turn the motorcycle at night.

All of the above

stop the motorcycle.

control the motorcycle.

#4. When entering a curve, you should

reduce your speed before the curve.

look as far around it as possible.

do all of the above.

turn your head, not your shoulders, in the direction of the curve.

#5. When a motorcycle rider approaches a railway crossing and the signal lights are flashing, what should s/he do?

Stop the motorcycle 15 metres away from the nearest track.

Cross the rail track with a speed of 80 km/h.

Stop 12 metres from the farthest track.

Stop 5 metres away from the nearest track.

#6. The three principles used when braking hard in a turn are

control, straighten, move.

straighten, square, squeeze.

square, push, lean.

turn, slow, squeeze.

#7. If you are a fully licensed driver 21 years of age and over and if you register a BAC ____ , you will receive an immediate three-day licence suspension for a first offence.

from .08 to .09

from .01 to .03

from .05 to .08

from .03 to .04

#8. How much stopping power is provided by the rear brake?

One quarter of total stopping power

Half of total stopping power

No stopping power

Three quarters of total stopping power

#9. The motorcycle rider must use the following for correct stopping

Front brake first and rear brake next

Only the rear brake

Both brakes simultaneously

Only the front brake

#10. When a motorcycle rider wishes to enter a highway, s/he must

take a special route for motorcycles.

enter with the lowest possible speed.

enter into the access path and then the merging area.

merge into the traffic directly.

#11. Which is a safer gear to use while going down a hill?

Lower gear

Higher gear

Any gear

The highest gear

#12. Which of the following is most useful to the motorcycle rider to help him/her maintain balance?

Keeping the feet steady on the footpegs

Wearing a helmet

Regular body movements while riding

Correct use of lower gears

#13. The motorcyclist should avoid driving in which part of the lane when it is raining?

Left part of the lane

Centre of the lane

None of the above

Right part of the lane

#14. High speed wobble for a motorcycle can be prevented

by suddenly applying brakes and balancing the vehicle.

by shifting the weight of the body to one side.

by slowly closing the throttle without applying brakes.

by further increasing the speed of the vehicle.

#15. What is the purpose of using a helmet while riding a motorcycle?

To protect the motorcyclist from rain and snow

To function as a balance for the motorcycle

To protect the motorcyclist from sun rays

To protect the motorcyclist from head injuries in case of a crash

#16. In which of the following situations will the motorcycle rider need to shift his/her weight to the rear end?

When s/he takes a turn

When the motorcycle loses its balance

When the rear tire blows

When the front tire blows

#17. If a motorcycle rider wishes to stop his/her vehicle, while stopping, s/he must watch for traffic

in the right lane.

behind the motorcycle.

in the left lane.

in front of the motorcycle.

#18. When a motorcycle bounces, the motorcycle rider can be protected from immediate danger by

removing his/her feet from the footpegs and balancing them.

bending the body into the proper direction.

holding handgrips firmly.

dragging the feet along the ground.

#19. What should the driver do when the motorcycle chain locks the rear wheel?

Apply brakes to stop the vehicle immediately.

Maintain control and pull over immediately.

Hit the brakes hard.

Turn off and turn on the engine.

#20. Class M1 licensed motorcyclists driving at night should do the following to prevent accidents

Class M1 licence holders are not allowed to drive at night.

Wear reflective clothing

Maintain considerable distance from other vehicles

Reduce the speed

#21. Which of the following three documents are required for motorcycle riders in Ontario?

Vehicle ownership document, passport, and insurance liability card

Valid driver's licence, birth certificate, and passport

Birth certificate, marriage certificate, and valid driver's licence

Insurance liability card, valid driver's licence, and vehicle ownership document

#22. Which of the following actions can save a motorcycle rider's life when s/he wants to change lanes, position within a lane, or before turning off the roadway?

A sudden gear change

Slowing down quickly

A quick movement toward the other lane

A quick shoulder check

#23. The area slightly to the left or the right of the centre of the lane is called the

tire track.

bike track.

vehicle track.

tire travel.

#24. Due to excessive sand and gravel, the motorcycle rider must not drive

near the left edge of the right lane.

along the side of the pavement.

near the right edge of the left lane.

along the middle of the lane.

#25. One of the causes of collisions at intersections is a vehicle making a left turn across your path. To cut down your chances of being hit,

do neither of the above.

do both of the above.

approach slowly.

move to the right.

#26. The motorcycle rider must check his/her mirrors every

9-10 seconds.

1-2 seconds.

5-7 seconds.

4-5 seconds.

#27. Motorcycle riders must maintain the following distance from other vehicles

2-3-seconds' distance

5-seconds' distance

15-seconds' distance

10-seconds' distance

#28. Motorcycle riders must not ride their vehicles

in the right lane.

behind a passenger vehicle.

in the left lane.

between two lanes.

#29. For safe driving on the road, a driver must do the following

Change lanes frequently to avoid any accidents with fast-moving vehicles.

Check the surroundings and scan the road in all directions.

Apply brakes often to prevent any collisions.

Turn the headlights on to improve vision.

#30. Incorrect use of gears can result in accidents when

downshifting, turning, or starting on hills.

changing gears on plain roads.

riding with a passenger on two-way roads.

riding in heavy traffic.

#31. To make a safe turn, the motorcyclist must

use a higher gear.

lean the bike against the direction of the turn.

take sharp turn.

lean the bike in the direction of the turn.

#32. The taillights of other vehicles are useful to motorists

to judge the speed of the vehicle.

to estimate the distance of the vehicle.

to see the bumps or rough pavement.

to avoid blind spots of the vehicle.

#33. When a motorist reaches a through intersection where s/he may not need to stop, s/he must

pass with maximum speed to avoid collisions.

yield to pedestrians and vehicles or come to a complete stop if necessary.

stop in front of four-wheeled vehicles.

stop between two vehicles.

#34. While making a turn, the passenger on a motorcycle must

lean in the direction of the turn.

maintain straight posture.

lean in the opposite direction of the turn.

bend backward.

#35. To keep a motorcycle in good working condition, what formula must be followed by the driver every day?

15-point check-up formula

12-point check-up formula

10-point check-up formula

5-point check-up formula

#36. A large seat and separate footrests are required on the motorcycle for

a passenger.

a carrier or a saddlebag.

balancing the vehicle.

an animal.

#37. Motorcycle riders must give the right-of-way to

heavy goods trucks.

other motorcycles.

four-wheelers.

pedestrians.

#38. Perfect balance can be maintained by motorcycle riders by holding the knees firmly against the gas tank while

making turns.

increasing speed.

passing a car.

crossing an intersection.

#39. The minimum age limit for applicants of a motorcycle driving licence is

14 years.

11 years.

16 years.

10 years.

#40. Which of the following will affect motorcycle riders more than four-wheel vehicle drivers?

Speed limit on highways

Roads and weather conditions

Blood alcohol content

Visibility of oncoming vehicles

Finish