M1 Practice Test 3

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

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40

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32

Correct answers to pass

80%

Passing score

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

stop, yield to cross traffic, and then proceed.

slow down and proceed with caution.

treat the intersection like an all-way stop.

yield to the traffic on your right.

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

first park within 10 feet of the crossing.

look both ways only if the signals are flashing.

look both ways for an approaching train and listen carefully.

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

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

Passing is permitted anytime.

Passing is not permitted.

Passing is permitted during the day.

Passing is permitted at night.

#4. 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?

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

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

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

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

#5. Tire pressure ________ at lower temperatures.

increases or decreases

stays the same

decreases

increases

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

the left tire track position.

the right tire track position.

the centre of your lane.

any lane position.

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

honk your horn and pass the bus quickly.

speed up and pass the bus.

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

disregard the bus.

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

let the tailgater pass you.

honk your horn.

call the police.

increase your speed.

#9. What do these pavement markings mean?

This is a one-way road.

Vehicles travelling in either direction can make left turns.

Vehicles travelling in either direction can make right turns.

This is a three-way road.

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

stop until the owner is found.

call animal control services.

kick the dog.

approach the animal and then speed away.

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

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

Stop and do not proceed until the signal stops flashing.

Stop and yield as you would at a stop sign.

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

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

swerve from side to side.

flash your brake light.

rise slightly off your seat.

shift gears instead of braking.

#13. Weaving when riding over a metal grating

is harmful to the motorcycle.

is caused by poor motorcycle skills.

is not hazardous.

is dangerous to motorcycle riders.

#14. You must NOT pass

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

in any of the above situations.

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.

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

Wear dark clothing.

Don’t overdrive your headlight.

Wear a tinted face shield.

Do all of the above.

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

increase your speed.

keep a gentle but firm grip on the handlebars.

use your high-beam headlight.

stop and walk your motorcycle across.

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

Stop braking and coast to a stop.

Use the front brake only.

Use threshold braking.

Use the rear brake only.

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

changing lanes is not allowed.

driving on the other side of the line is allowed.

passing is prohibited.

passing is allowed if the way is clear.

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

sound your horn and proceed.

do your best to swerve around it.

jump off the motorcycle.

brake as hard as you can.

#20. What can cause the engine to lock?

The front tire skidding

Being low on oil

Shifting gears improperly

Braking with only one brake

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

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

ride as slowly as possible.

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

ride in the left tire track position.

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

use engine braking.

apply both brakes.

operate the engine kill switch.

use the front brake only.

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

Before the engine has been started

Before the driver

After the engine has been started

While it is still on the kickstand

#24. When driving in fog, you should

do all of the above.

use your low-beam headlight.

increase your following distance.

slow down.

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

continue to the next exit.

stop.

make a U-turn.

back up to your exit.

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

the front brake

your feet

the rear brake

the clutch

#27. 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.

making left turns

faster traffic

passing

making right turns

#28. The front brake is operated by

the right hand lever.

the left hand lever.

the left foot lever.

the right foot pedal.

#29. A "blocking position"

encourages other drivers to share your lane.

is for blocking other traffic.

blocks your view.

discourages other drivers from sharing your lane.

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

a car driver's visibility might be reduced.

you might be in a blind spot.

a car driver might not be able to turn.

your motorcycle might skid.

#31. 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.

Pull up the face shield and continue driving.

Stop immediately and clear off your face shield.

#32. 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.

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

Continue through the intersection without slowing or stopping.

Speed up to clear the intersection as quickly as possible.

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

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

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

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.

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

#35. The rear brake is controlled by

the left hand lever.

a foot pedal.

a button on the handgrip.

the right hand lever.

#36. 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.

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

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

Put your helmet on the ground near the road.

Leave your engine running.

Honk your horn once in a while.

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

Only in the daytime

Only if you can stop safely

At any time

On any highway designed for one-way traffic

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

with elbows and wrists locked.

at a 90-degree angle.

with elbows slightly bent and wrists low.

with elbows and wrists high.

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

shift gears after the turn.

shift gears before the turn.

you do not need to shift gears for a turn.

shift gears in the turn.

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