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 you need to know

40

Questions

32

Correct answers to pass

80%

Passing score

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

Both brakes simultaneously

Only the front brake

Front brake first and rear brake next

Only the rear brake

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

a mask.

a face shield.

a cap.

eyeglasses.

#3. 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.

#4. 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.

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

5-7 seconds.

9-10 seconds.

4-5 seconds.

1-2 seconds.

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

10-point check-up formula

5-point check-up formula

12-point check-up formula

15-point check-up formula

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

balancing the vehicle.

a passenger.

a carrier or a saddlebag.

an animal.

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

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

Valid driver's licence, birth certificate, and passport

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

One quarter of total stopping power

No stopping power

Half of total stopping power

Three quarters of total stopping power

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

Centre of the lane

Right part of the lane

None of the above

Left part of the lane

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

2-3-seconds' distance

15-seconds' distance

10-seconds' distance

5-seconds' distance

#12. When entering a curve, you should

look as far around it as possible.

do all of the above.

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

reduce your speed before the curve.

#13. 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

#14. Motorcycle riders must not ride their vehicles

in the right lane.

in the left lane.

between two lanes.

behind a passenger vehicle.

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

Roads and weather conditions

Speed limit on highways

Blood alcohol content

Visibility of oncoming vehicles

#16. 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.

#17. 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 movement toward the other lane

A sudden gear change

A quick shoulder check

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

Hit the brakes hard.

Maintain control and pull over immediately.

Turn off and turn on the engine.

Apply brakes to stop the vehicle immediately.

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

stop the motorcycle.

All of the above

turn the motorcycle at night.

control the motorcycle.

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

16 years.

14 years.

11 years.

10 years.

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

maintain straight posture.

lean in the opposite direction of the turn.

bend backward.

lean in the direction of the turn.

#22. 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 the rear tire blows

When s/he takes a turn

#23. 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.

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

The highest gear

Higher gear

Lower gear

Any gear

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

four-wheelers.

pedestrians.

other motorcycles.

heavy goods trucks.

#26. 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.

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

Wear reflective clothing

Maintain considerable distance from other vehicles

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

Reduce the speed

#28. 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 12 metres from the farthest track.

Stop the motorcycle 15 metres away from the nearest track.

#29. 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 head injuries in case of a crash

To protect the motorcyclist from rain and snow

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

stop in front of four-wheeled vehicles.

stop between two vehicles.

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

pass with maximum speed to avoid collisions.

#31. 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.

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

to judge the speed of the vehicle.

to avoid blind spots of the vehicle.

to see the bumps or rough pavement.

to estimate the distance of the vehicle.

#33. 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.

#34. 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

Correct use of lower gears

Regular body movements while riding

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

merge into the traffic directly.

take a special route for motorcycles.

enter with the lowest possible speed.

enter into the access path and then the merging area.

#36. 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.

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

clutch pushing method.

push steering method.

brakes blocking method.

gear changing method.

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

lean the bike in the direction of the turn.

take sharp turn.

use a higher gear.

lean the bike against the direction of the turn.

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

square, push, lean.

turn, slow, squeeze.

control, straighten, move.

straighten, square, squeeze.

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

increasing speed.

crossing an intersection.

making turns.

passing a car.

Finish