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

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

by slowly closing the throttle without applying brakes.

by shifting the weight of the body to one side.

by suddenly applying brakes and balancing the vehicle.

by further increasing the speed of the vehicle.

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

in front of the motorcycle.

in the left lane.

in the right lane.

behind the motorcycle.

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

5-7 seconds.

9-10 seconds.

1-2 seconds.

4-5 seconds.

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

Stop 12 metres from the farthest track.

Stop the motorcycle 15 metres away from the nearest track.

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

Stop 5 metres away from the nearest track.

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

bike track.

tire track.

vehicle track.

tire travel.

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

12-point check-up formula

5-point check-up formula

15-point check-up formula

10-point check-up formula

#7. 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,

approach slowly.

move to the right.

do both of the above.

do neither of the above.

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

None of the above

Left part of the lane

Right part of the lane

Centre of the lane

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

lean the bike against the direction of the turn.

use a higher gear.

take sharp turn.

lean the bike in the direction of the turn.

#10. 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

Keeping the feet steady on the footpegs

Regular body movements while riding

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

Hit the brakes hard.

Turn off and turn on the engine.

Apply brakes to stop the vehicle immediately.

Maintain control and pull over immediately.

#12. When entering a curve, you should

look as far around it as possible.

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

do all of the above.

reduce your speed before the curve.

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

other motorcycles.

pedestrians.

heavy goods trucks.

four-wheelers.

#14. 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

Reduce the speed

Maintain considerable distance from other vehicles

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

The highest gear

Lower gear

Any gear

Higher gear

#16. 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?

Slowing down quickly

A quick shoulder check

A quick movement toward the other lane

A sudden gear change

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

10-seconds' distance

15-seconds' distance

5-seconds' distance

2-3-seconds' distance

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

stop between two vehicles.

stop in front of four-wheeled vehicles.

pass with maximum speed to avoid collisions.

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

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

a passenger.

an animal.

balancing the vehicle.

a carrier or a saddlebag.

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

control, straighten, move.

straighten, square, squeeze.

turn, slow, squeeze.

square, push, lean.

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

Speed limit on highways

Visibility of oncoming vehicles

Roads and weather conditions

Blood alcohol content

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

riding with a passenger on two-way roads.

changing gears on plain roads.

downshifting, turning, or starting on hills.

riding in heavy traffic.

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

holding handgrips firmly.

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

bending the body into the proper direction.

dragging the feet along the ground.

#24. 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 the motorcycle loses its balance

When s/he takes a turn

When the rear tire blows

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

lean in the direction of the turn.

maintain straight posture.

bend backward.

lean in the opposite direction of the turn.

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

Valid driver's licence, birth certificate, and passport

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

Vehicle ownership document, passport, and insurance liability card

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

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

Apply brakes often to prevent any collisions.

Turn the headlights on to improve vision.

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

Check the surroundings and scan the road in all directions.

#28. Motorcycle riders must not ride their vehicles

in the left lane.

in the right lane.

between two lanes.

behind a passenger vehicle.

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

passing a car.

increasing speed.

making turns.

crossing an intersection.

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

enter with the lowest possible speed.

merge into the traffic directly.

take a special route for motorcycles.

enter into the access path and then the merging area.

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

near the right edge of the left lane.

along the middle of the lane.

along the side of the pavement.

near the left edge of the right lane.

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

control the motorcycle.

stop the motorcycle.

All of the above

turn the motorcycle at night.

#33. 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 .05 to .08

from .03 to .04

from .08 to .09

from .01 to .03

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

Only the rear brake

Front brake first and rear brake next

Only the front brake

Both brakes simultaneously

#35. 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

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

Half of total stopping power

Three quarters of total stopping power

No stopping power

One quarter of total stopping power

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

gear changing method.

clutch pushing method.

push steering method.

brakes blocking method.

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

eyeglasses.

a face shield.

a mask.

a cap.

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

to see the bumps or rough pavement.

to estimate the distance of the vehicle.

to judge the speed of the vehicle.

to avoid blind spots of the vehicle.

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

14 years.

10 years.

16 years.

11 years.

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