Ontario Motorcycle Test 03

In Ontario, brushing up on your two-wheel knowledge is pivotal when hitting the open road as a new rider. The M1 Motorcycle Knowledge Test is your gateway to obtaining a license and riding legally. Here’s what you need to know to rev up your readiness.

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Ontario Motorcycle Practice Test 03

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Do you need to wear brightly coloured clothing and a helmet in the daytime?

Yes

If it's all you have

Only in poor light conditions

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Can you make yourself more visible by moving from one side of the lane to the other?

Not in traffic

Only on bright days

Yes

Not really

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Do not look at one place for more than...?

One second

Two seconds

Four seconds

Half a second

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Should you balance at a low speed instead of coming to a complete stop?

Yes

Once you gain enough experience

Only if weather conditions allow for it

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Learn to look far ahead of where you are driving in the city, such as...?

Look one-half to one full block ahead

Look two blocks ahead

Look 2 seconds ahead

Look 4 seconds ahead

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Do you need to use your turn signals even when what you plan to do is obvious?

Only at night

Only if you feel the other driver is too close

Yes

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If your turn signals or brake lights are not working, what should you do?

Look in the direction you want to go so others will know your intentions

Use arm signals

None of these

Make it obvious that you're turning and slowing down

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Which statement is FALSE? If your motorcycle or moped has a centre stand, follow these steps to park it...?

Balance the vehicle upright and use one hand to grasp the frame under the saddle

Stand beside the right side of the motorcycle or moped and hold onto both handgrips

Using your right foot, lower the centre stand until you feel it touch the ground

With your right foot securely placed on the centre stand, push down and back on the stand with your foot while pulling the motorcycle back with your arms

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Why should you look beyond the vehicle in front of you?

For others that are stopping or turning ahead

All of these

To see the speed limit

To notice the road conditions

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Which statement is FALSE? It is especially important to check your mirrors in the following situations...?

Before accelerating

Before you make a turn

Before you have to slow down or stop suddenly or when you are stopped at an intersection

Before you change lanes

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Do you need to signal whenever you change lanes whether someone else is around or not?

Just at night

Yes

In bright conditions such as when there is glare

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Should you apply both front and rear brakes every time you slow down or stop?

Only on rough roads

In wet conditions only

Yes

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Why is it important to communicate with other drivers?

To show your frustration

All of these

To make sure they see you and know what you are doing

Because it's the law

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What should you do at a blind intersection after stopping?

Never turn left across the path of oncoming traffic

Ease forward past obstructions to see if anything is coming

Proceed forward slower than normal to allow other road users a chance to see you

Always turn right to allow you to get up to speed

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Why is it dangerous to forget to turn a signal off as it is to forget to turn it on?

It is illegal

No one will believe any other time you signal

A driver may think that you plan to turn or make a lane change

All of these

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Should you always turn your head and check over your shoulder before you turn or change lanes?

Yes

In poor conditions

Only while in traffic

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Where do most collisions between motorcycles or mopeds and other vehicles happen?

Highways

Intersections

Parking lots

Leaving the curb

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For a vehicle on your left or an oncoming vehicle with a left-turn signal on, you should...?

Move to the far right

Stay in your current position

None of these

Flash your headlight

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Why should you approach intersections slowly?

The others can spot you easier

All of these

You won't blend into the background as easily

You can make a quick stop or a quick turn

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Skilled drivers have very few surprises on the road because they...?

Follow the lead of other drivers and riders

All of these

Listen to traffic reports before riding

See and understand possible problems before getting to them

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How often should you check your mirrors?

Every 3 to 4 seconds

Every 10 seconds

Every 5 to 7 seconds

When traffic is behind you

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Why should you check the roadside?

All of these

To look for your next turn

To watch for vehicles that may leave the curb or enter from side streets or driveways

To look for road defects

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When you are parked or stopped at the side of the road and want to join traffic, why should you angle your motorcycle across the road?

To make it easier to leave

So that you can see in both directions

All of these

To make you more visible

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When braking hard, keep the motorcycle or moped...?

As vertical as possible

Moving sideways

Leaning backward as much as possible

None of these

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How long should you remain in another driver's blind spot?

Up to 6 seconds

As little time as possible

No longer than 4 seconds

No more than 5 seconds

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When stopped, keep both brakes on and...?

Shift out of first gear

Your left foot on the ground

Turn off the engine

Your right foot on the ground

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If behind a large vehicle, where should you stop?

2 seconds behind

Where the driver is still able to see you in the driver-side mirror

Directly behind to reduce vacuum

As close to the shoulder as possible to provide an escape route

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When you approach an intersection with a vehicle waiting to pull out, why should you move toward the centre of the road?

To improve your visibility

To give yourself more escape routes

So that you are in the other driver's line of sight

All of these

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How do you know another driver can see you when you are passing them?

If you are ahead of them

If you are beside them

If you can see a driver in their mirror, the driver can see you

You can see them in your mirror

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What should you do in a blind curve, where you cannot see all the way around?

Plan your route to travel in a different road

Slow down a lot

Stay on the inside of the curve

Move to the side of the lane where you can see as much as possible of the road ahead

Your score is

First, to take the M1 test, you must be at least 16, pass an eye exam, and demonstrate your knowledge of the road. But before you walk—or should we say, ride—into a DriveTest location, you must book your test slot. Visit the official Ontario website, pick a convenient time, and pay the fee. Once booked, it’s time to study.

Your M1 test evaluates your understanding of:

Traffic flow and road signs
Safe and courteous riding practices
Motorcycle handling

Have no fear; you can find many resources online, including official driver’s handbooks and practice exams. Invest time in your readings and quiz yourself to ensure you’ve got the gears in your head primed for action.