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Ontario M1 Motorcycle License Practice Test
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QUESTION 1 / 25
How should a motorcyclist position themselves when riding in a group?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride side by side with other riders.
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B
Maintain a staggered formation with adequate space between bikes.
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C
Ride at the front of the group at all times.
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D
Follow the leader closely without gaps.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
A motorcyclist is stopped behind a vehicle at an intersection and notices another vehicle quickly approaching. What should the motorcyclist be prepared to do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerate into the intersection.
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B
Move out of the lane and pull alongside the vehicle ahead.
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C
No action is needed; the vehicle behind is required by law to stop.
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D
Pull closer to the vehicle ahead.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
How should a motorcyclist adjust their riding in heavy traffic?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride at the same speed as surrounding vehicles.
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B
Keep a greater following distance for safety.
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C
Move in between lanes whenever possible.
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D
Avoid using turn signals to prevent confusion.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
If the headlights of the motorcycle do not switch on automatically with the engine, when must they be turned on?
Choose one answer below.
A
During the period from ½ hour prior to sunset until ½ hour after sunrise.
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B
If it starts to rain.
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C
Whenever visibility is poor or conditions make it necessary to do so.
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D
At all times, even in daylight hours.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
On a freeway with three or more lanes, which lane(s) should motorcyclists avoid?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left (passing) lane.
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B
None of these answers is correct.
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C
The centre lane.
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D
None of the lanes should be avoided, provided the motorcyclist is driving carefully.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When applying the brakes forcefully, what is important for a motorcyclist to remember?
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain an upright, vertical position and stay straight.
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B
There is nothing important to do during braking.
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C
Angle the motorcycle to the left.
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D
Angle the motorcycle towards the right.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Is it permissible to carry passengers with an M1 license?
Choose one answer below.
A
It is permissible when driving a moped.
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B
It is permissible when driving a moped below 60 km/h.
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C
No, it is against the law to carry passengers with an M1 license.
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D
It is permissible when driving a motorcycle below 60 km/h.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Never change lanes without:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sounding the horn loudly first.
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B
Signaling, checking your mirrors and doing a shoulder check.
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C
Signaling and decreasing speed.
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D
Changing gears.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When driving in the right curb lane, which tire track should motorcyclists use?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left tire track.
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B
Motorcyclists should not drive in the curb lane.
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C
The right tire track.
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D
The centre tire track.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Which action should motorcyclists take to enhance their visibility at night?
Choose one answer below.
A
Riding without lights on.
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B
Using only the motorcycle's sidelights.
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C
Wearing reflective gear and using headlights.
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D
Keeping the motorcycle stationary.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
How can motorcyclists enhance visibility when approaching an intersection?
Choose one answer below.
A
By increasing speed when approaching the intersection so that others on the road see the motorcycle earlier.
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B
By reducing speed, and by moving away from vehicles or other objects that might block other drivers' view of the motorcycle.
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C
None of them.
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D
By reducing distance from other vehicles when approaching the intersection so they can see the motorcycle better.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Which parts should be checked on a motorcycle every week?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tire tread, shock absorbers, paint, stereo, seat cover and all other software.
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B
The rims, wheels, shock absorbers, brakes, chain, stereo and all other hardware.
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C
Tire tread, shock absorbers, brakes, stereo, seat cover and all other hardware.
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D
The rims, wheels, shock absorbers, brakes, chain, tire tread and all other hardware.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When seated on a motorcycle, what is the appropriate distance from the ground for the rider's feet?
Choose one answer below.
A
The rider's toes should be at a distance of 5-10cm from the ground.
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B
The rider's feet should be resting flat on the ground.
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C
The rider's feet should be in a flat resting position at a distance of 2.54cm from the ground.
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D
The rider's toes should just be able to touch the ground.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
How does cold weather affect motorcycles?
Choose one answer below.
A
It increases the temperature of the engine oil.
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B
It results in the handlebars freezing.
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C
It results in the brake fluid freezing.
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D
It decreases the tire pressure.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
If a motorcyclist completes a safety course at the M2 level, how is their waiting period for applying for an M license affected?
Choose one answer below.
A
It reduces the waiting period by 4 months.
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B
It reduces the waiting period by 1 month.
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C
It reduces the waiting period by 2 months.
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D
It reduces the waiting period by 6 months.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
How can the use of drugs, consumption of alcohol, or fatigue affect motorcyclists?
Choose one answer below.
A
They increase motorcyclists' ability to drive during rain showers.
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B
They reduce motorcyclists' anxiety so they can drive calmly and carefully.
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C
They reduce motorcyclists' skill and ability to drive properly and safely.
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D
They increase motorcyclists' ability to drive at night.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
At what point can a motorcyclist take the Level 1 road test needed to acquire an M2 license?
Choose one answer below.
A
The motorcyclist may apply after having the M1 license for 120 days.
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B
The motorcyclist may apply after having the M1 license for 60 days.
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C
The motorcyclist may apply after having the M1 license for 30 days.
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D
The motorcyclist may apply after having the M1 license for 90 days.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
How much following distance should a motorcyclist maintain from other vehicles on the road?
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A
motorcyclist should maintain a minimum following distance of 1 second.
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B
motorcyclist should maintain a minimum following distance of 2 seconds.
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C
motorcyclist should maintain a minimum following distance of 10 seconds.
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D
motorcyclist should maintain a minimum following distance of 12 seconds.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
How often should a motorcyclist check the mirrors while driving?
Choose one answer below.
A
Every 8-10 seconds.
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B
Every 11-13 seconds.
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C
Every 2-4 seconds.
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D
Every 5-7 seconds.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
How often should motorcyclists check mirrors while driving on a freeway?
Choose one answer below.
A
Every 1-2 seconds.
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B
Every 2-4 seconds.
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C
Every 5-10 seconds.
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D
Every 15-20 seconds.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
How do properly adjusted mirrors assist the motorcyclist?
Choose one answer below.
A
They help to reduce vulnerable blind spots.
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B
They provide a view of a major portion of the lane beside the motorcycle.
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C
All answers are correct.
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D
They provide a view of at least half the lane behind the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What method should a motorcyclist use to avert a collision?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase speed rapidly to get around the collision.
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B
All answers are correct.
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C
Quickly lean the motorcycle in the direction you want to turn.
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D
Slowly tilt your motorcycle in the direction you want to turn.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
In what ways can motorcyclists make themselves more visible at night or during poor visibility?
Choose one answer below.
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By wearing dark-coloured clothing.
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B
By wearing protective gear.
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C
By keeping the four-way flashers on at all times.
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D
By turning on headlights and taillights and by wearing brightly-coloured clothing and helmets.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
A high-speed wobble can be effectively managed by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerating while gripping the handlebars firmly to resist the wobble.
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B
Applying the rear brakes only so that all the stopping power is at the back of the motorcycle.
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C
Applying the brakes as quickly as possible.
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D
Slowly decreasing the speed of the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What is the recommended action if a motorcyclist encounters gravel on the road?
Choose one answer below.
A
Accelerate to maintain momentum.
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B
Brake hard to reduce speed quickly.
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C
Ride smoothly without sudden movements.
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D
Shift into a lower gear to gain control.
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