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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What to expect on the official exam

What you need to know

40

Questions

32

Correct answers to pass

80%

Passing score

Questions

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

5-point check-up formula

10-point check-up formula

12-point check-up formula

15-point check-up formula

#2. Alcohol can impair the driver’s ability to

stop the motorcycle.

turn the motorcycle at night.

All of the above

control the motorcycle.

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

Maintain considerable distance from other vehicles

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

Reduce the speed

Wear reflective clothing

#4. 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.

move to the right.

do both of the above.

approach slowly.

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

One quarter of total stopping power

No stopping power

Three quarters of total stopping power

Half of total stopping power

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

Correct use of lower gears

Wearing a helmet

Regular body movements while riding

Keeping the feet steady on the footpegs

#7. 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

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

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

Turn the headlights on to improve vision.

Apply brakes often to prevent any collisions.

Check the surroundings and scan the road in all directions.

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

dragging the feet along the ground.

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

holding handgrips firmly.

bending the body into the proper direction.

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

Maintain control and pull over immediately.

Apply brakes to stop the vehicle immediately.

Hit the brakes hard.

Turn off and turn on the engine.

#11. When entering a curve, you should

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

do all of the above.

look as far around it as possible.

reduce your speed before the curve.

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

To protect the motorcyclist from sun rays

To function as a balance for the motorcycle

To protect the motorcyclist from rain and snow

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

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

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

stop in front of four-wheeled vehicles.

pass with maximum speed to avoid collisions.

stop between two vehicles.

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

straighten, square, squeeze.

square, push, lean.

turn, slow, squeeze.

control, straighten, move.

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

to estimate the distance of the vehicle.

to see the bumps or rough pavement.

to judge the speed of the vehicle.

to avoid blind spots of the vehicle.

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

Centre of the lane

Left part of the lane

None of the above

Right part of the lane

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

lean the bike in the direction of the turn.

lean the bike against the direction of the turn.

take sharp turn.

use a higher gear.

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

other motorcycles.

four-wheelers.

heavy goods trucks.

pedestrians.

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

an animal.

a carrier or a saddlebag.

balancing the vehicle.

a passenger.

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

10-seconds' distance

5-seconds' distance

15-seconds' distance

2-3-seconds' distance

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

maintain straight posture.

lean in the opposite direction of the turn.

lean in the direction of the turn.

bend backward.

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

riding in heavy traffic.

downshifting, turning, or starting on hills.

riding with a passenger on two-way roads.

changing gears on plain roads.

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

in the right lane.

in front of the motorcycle.

behind the motorcycle.

in the left lane.

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

a face shield.

a mask.

eyeglasses.

a cap.

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

Vehicle ownership document, passport, and insurance liability card

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

Valid driver's licence, birth certificate, and passport

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

#26. 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 .01 to .03

from .08 to .09

from .05 to .08

from .03 to .04

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

Stop 5 metres away from the nearest track.

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

Stop the motorcycle 15 metres away from the nearest track.

Stop 12 metres from the farthest track.

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

tire travel.

vehicle track.

tire track.

bike track.

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

brakes blocking method.

clutch pushing method.

gear changing method.

push steering method.

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

The highest gear

Lower gear

Any gear

Higher gear

#31. Motorcycle riders must not ride their vehicles

in the right lane.

in the left lane.

between two lanes.

behind a passenger vehicle.

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

crossing an intersection.

passing a car.

making turns.

increasing speed.

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

near the left edge of the right lane.

along the middle of the lane.

along the side of the pavement.

near the right edge of the left lane.

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

Blood alcohol content

Visibility of oncoming vehicles

Speed limit on highways

Roads and weather conditions

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

by slowly closing the throttle without applying brakes.

by further increasing the speed of the vehicle.

by suddenly applying brakes and balancing the vehicle.

by shifting the weight of the body to one side.

#36. 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

A quick shoulder check

Slowing down quickly

A quick movement toward the other lane

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

When the front tire blows

When s/he takes a turn

When the motorcycle loses its balance

When the rear tire blows

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

4-5 seconds.

9-10 seconds.

5-7 seconds.

1-2 seconds.

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

11 years.

14 years.

10 years.

16 years.

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

merge into the traffic directly.

take a special route for motorcycles.

enter into the access path and then the merging area.

enter with the lowest possible speed.

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