M1 Practice Test 3

Questions on dealing with tailgaters, swerving, crossing a railway crossing safely, and more.

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40

Questions

32

Correct answers to pass

80%

Passing score

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#1. To maintain adequate control of your motorcycle, your arms should be positioned

with elbows slightly bent and wrists low.

at a 90-degree angle.

with elbows and wrists locked.

with elbows and wrists high.

#2. A "blocking position"

blocks your view.

encourages other drivers to share your lane.

is for blocking other traffic.

discourages other drivers from sharing your lane.

#3. Weaving when riding over a metal grating

is caused by poor motorcycle skills.

is not hazardous.

is dangerous to motorcycle riders.

is harmful to the motorcycle.

#4. The front brake is operated by

the right foot pedal.

the left foot lever.

the right hand lever.

the left hand lever.

#5. Which of the following statements about railway crossings is FALSE?

Watch out for more than one train.

Always stop when a train is close to the crossing.

Never drive around crossing gates.

You can shift gears on the crossing.

#6. What must you do at a flashing red traffic signal?

Proceed with caution; the traffic signal is out of order.

Stop and yield as you would at a stop sign.

Stop and do not proceed until the signal stops flashing.

Proceed straight through; you cannot turn left or right at a flashing red signal.

#7. You must NOT pass

if there is a solid yellow line next to your lane.

when approaching a hill or curve where there is no clear visibility.

a school bus ahead with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm.

in any of the above situations.

#8. You should not drive your motorcycle alongside cars because

a car driver's visibility might be reduced.

you might be in a blind spot.

your motorcycle might skid.

a car driver might not be able to turn.

#9. If a dog starts to chase you while you are riding, you should

call animal control services.

approach the animal and then speed away.

kick the dog.

stop until the owner is found.

#10. On a highway, when may you ride at the maximum speed limit?

On any highway designed for one-way traffic

At any time

Only if you can stop safely

Only in the daytime

#11. If your throttle is stuck and twisting it back and forth does not release it, you should

use engine braking.

operate the engine kill switch.

apply both brakes.

use the front brake only.

#12. To warn drivers that you are slowing down in an unusual place, you should

rise slightly off your seat.

swerve from side to side.

shift gears instead of braking.

flash your brake light.

#13. The rear brake is controlled by

the left hand lever.

a foot pedal.

a button on the handgrip.

the right hand lever.

#14. Tire pressure ________ at lower temperatures.

increases or decreases

decreases

increases

stays the same

#15. What can cause the engine to lock?

The front tire skidding

Being low on oil

Shifting gears improperly

Braking with only one brake

#16. You are in danger of hitting an object and need to swerve to avoid it. What is the best way to initiate a swerve?

Apply a small amount of pressure to the handgrip on the side of your intended swerve.

Lean sharply in the direction in which you need to swerve.

Apply a small amount of pressure to the handgrip on the side opposite to your intended swerve.

Lean sharply in the opposite direction from which you need to swerve.

#17. If the signal light changes from green to yellow (amber) as you approach the intersection, what should you do?

Speed up to clear the intersection as quickly as possible.

Sound your horn to warn pedestrians and other drivers that you do not intend to stop.

Continue through the intersection without slowing or stopping.

Stop. If a stop cannot be made safely, proceed with caution.

#18. You had to make an emergency stop. How can you notify other drivers that you need help?

Put your helmet on the ground near the road.

Leave your engine running.

Honk your horn once in a while.

Stand on the shoulder of the road and wave to passing drivers.

#19. When should a passenger get on a motorcycle?

Before the engine has been started

While it is still on the kickstand

Before the driver

After the engine has been started

#20. You have a green light and you want to go straight through the intersection, but other vehicles are blocking the intersection on the other side. What should you do?

Don't enter the intersection until the other vehicles have cleared it.

Enter the intersection and honk your horn to let the other drivers know you are there.

Merge into another lane and try to go around the other vehicles.

Enter the intersection and wait for the other vehicles to clear it.

#21. What does a double solid yellow line in the centre of a two-lane road mean?

Passing is not permitted.

Passing is permitted at night.

Passing is permitted anytime.

Passing is permitted during the day.

#22. How can you stop quickly on a slippery road?

Use threshold braking.

Stop braking and coast to a stop.

Use the front brake only.

Use the rear brake only.

#23. If you are approaching an intersection at which the traffic lights are not working, you should

stop, yield to cross traffic, and then proceed.

yield to the traffic on your right.

treat the intersection like an all-way stop.

slow down and proceed with caution.

#24. Which of the following statements are true about sharing the road with large trucks?

Large trucks create heavy turbulence that may affect your ability to control your motorcycle.

Large trucks have shorter stopping distances.

All of the above statements are true.

Stay in the left lane if a large truck ahead is making a left turn.

#25. When driving at night, you should follow which of the following rules?

Don’t overdrive your headlight.

Do all of the above.

Wear a tinted face shield.

Wear dark clothing.

#26. A centre lane that is marked on each side by a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line is reserved for _________ and can be used by vehicles travelling in either direction.

faster traffic

passing

making right turns

making left turns

#27. When starting on a hill, you should use ________ to hold the motorcycle while you start the engine and shift into first gear.

the clutch

your feet

the front brake

the rear brake

#28. If you need to shift gears as you approach a turn,

shift gears after the turn.

shift gears before the turn.

shift gears in the turn.

you do not need to shift gears for a turn.

#29. You are riding along the road and get an insect smeared on your face shield that obscures your view. What should you do?

Speed up to get to your destination faster.

Pull off the road when it is safe and clear off your face shield.

Stop immediately and clear off your face shield.

Pull up the face shield and continue driving.

#30. When you're preparing to pass the vehicle in front of you, you can increase your line of sight by riding in

the right tire track position.

the centre of your lane.

the left tire track position.

any lane position.

#31. What do these pavement markings mean?

Vehicles travelling in either direction can make right turns.

Vehicles travelling in either direction can make left turns.

This is a three-way road.

This is a one-way road.

#32. When passing a line of parked cars on your right, you should

swerve from side to side so no one will try to share your lane.

ride in the left tire track position.

ride close to the cars so their drivers can see you.

ride as slowly as possible.

#33. When riding over metal gratings or rutted pavement, you should

use your high-beam headlight.

keep a gentle but firm grip on the handlebars.

stop and walk your motorcycle across.

increase your speed.

#34. When driving in fog, you should

increase your following distance.

slow down.

use your low-beam headlight.

do all of the above.

#35. If a large animal suddenly runs in front of your motorcycle, you should

sound your horn and proceed.

jump off the motorcycle.

do your best to swerve around it.

brake as hard as you can.

#36. If you miss your exit on a highway, you should

back up to your exit.

continue to the next exit.

stop.

make a U-turn.

#37. The best way to deal with a tailgater is to

let the tailgater pass you.

honk your horn.

call the police.

increase your speed.

#38. A single broken yellow line usually marks the centreline of a two-way roadway where

passing is prohibited.

changing lanes is not allowed.

passing is allowed if the way is clear.

driving on the other side of the line is allowed.

#39. To cross a railway crossing safely, you should

look both ways only if the signals are flashing.

do it quickly but back up if you notice a train.

look both ways for an approaching train and listen carefully.

first park within 10 feet of the crossing.

#40. While driving in the right lane, you see a bus leaving the bus bay with its left-turn signals flashing. You should

slow down or stop to yield the right-of-way to the bus.

speed up and pass the bus.

honk your horn and pass the bus quickly.

disregard the bus.

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