Ontario M1 Motorcycle Practice Test 2026: Practice test 4

1. Question 1 of 25

   Which surfaces are especially slippery for a motorcycle when wet?

   • AClean, dry asphalt
   • BPainted lines, metal covers and steel plates
   • CGrass beside the road
   • DRough concrete
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   Answer: B. Painted lines, metal covers and steel plates

   Paint and metal give much less grip when wet. Try to cross them upright, with no hard braking.

2. Question 2 of 25

   How does carrying a passenger change the way a motorcycle handles?

   • AIt takes longer to speed up, slow down and turn
   • BIt turns more sharply
   • CIt stops more quickly
   • DIt makes no difference
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   Answer: A. It takes longer to speed up, slow down and turn

   The extra weight affects acceleration, braking and steering. Leave more space and brake earlier.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What part of the motorcycle should a passenger keep their legs away from?

   • AThe rear handholds
   • BThe seat
   • CThe passenger footpegs
   • DThe hot exhaust pipes and muffler
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   Answer: D. The hot exhaust pipes and muffler

   Exhaust parts get very hot and can cause serious burns. Tell your passenger before the ride.

4. Question 4 of 25

   A driver ahead looks like they may pull out of a driveway. What can you do to warn them?

   • AGive a quick tap on the horn and be ready to stop
   • BWave your arm
   • CRev the engine loudly
   • DFlash your brake light
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   Answer: A. Give a quick tap on the horn and be ready to stop

   A short beep can alert a driver who has not seen you. Slow down and be ready in case they still pull out.

5. Question 5 of 25

   Which hand do you use to work the throttle?

   • AThe right hand
   • BThe left hand
   • CEither hand
   • DNeither hand; it is a foot pedal
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   Answer: A. The right hand

   The throttle is the twist grip on the right handlebar. Turning it toward you gives more power.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Why should you ride with your headlight on during the day?

   • AIt warms the engine
   • BIt makes you easier for other road users to see
   • CIt charges the battery faster
   • DIt lets you ride faster
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   Answer: B. It makes you easier for other road users to see

   Motorcycles are small and easy to miss. A headlight makes you more noticeable, especially to oncoming drivers.

7. Question 7 of 25

   Many motorcycle turn signals do not cancel on their own. What should you do?

   • ATurn the signal off yourself after the turn or lane change
   • BUse hand signals only
   • CLeave it on until you stop
   • DNever use the turn signals
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   Answer: A. Turn the signal off yourself after the turn or lane change

   A signal left on can make a driver think you are about to turn and pull out in front of you.

8. Question 8 of 25

   Where should you put heavy cargo on a motorcycle?

   • ALow and centred, and secured so it cannot shift
   • BHanging from the handlebars
   • COn one side only
   • DHigh on a rack behind the passenger seat
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   Answer: A. Low and centred, and secured so it cannot shift

   A load that is low, centred and secure affects handling the least.

9. Question 9 of 25

   Why is alcohol especially dangerous for motorcycle riders?

   • AAlcohol improves balance
   • BMotorcycles are not covered by impaired driving laws
   • CAlcohol only affects drivers of cars
   • DRiding needs balance and coordination, which alcohol harms
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   Answer: D. Riding needs balance and coordination, which alcohol harms

   Riding takes more balance and coordination than driving a car. Even small amounts of alcohol reduce these skills and your judgement.

10. Question 10 of 25

    You cannot avoid a small object in the road. How should you ride over it?

    • ALean hard to one side as you hit it
    • BClose your eyes and keep your feet down
    • CKeep upright, rise slightly off the seat and hold the grips firmly
    • DBrake hard at the moment you hit it
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    Answer: C. Keep upright, rise slightly off the seat and hold the grips firmly

    Hit the object as straight as you can, with the motorcycle upright. Your knees and elbows absorb the shock.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Does a windshield on your motorcycle take the place of a face shield or goggles?

    • AOnly when it is raining
    • BOnly on the highway
    • CNo, wind, rain, dust and insects can still reach your eyes
    • DYes, a windshield replaces eye protection
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    Answer: C. No, wind, rain, dust and insects can still reach your eyes

    A windshield does not protect your eyes the way a face shield or goggles do. Wear eye protection on every ride.

12. Question 12 of 25

    When should you leave more than the minimum following distance?

    • AOnly on dry, sunny days
    • BNever; two seconds is always enough
    • COnly when you carry a passenger in town
    • DOn wet or slippery roads, at night and behind large vehicles
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    Answer: D. On wet or slippery roads, at night and behind large vehicles

    You need more time and space when traction is poor, when it is hard to see, and when a large vehicle blocks your view.

13. Question 13 of 25

    Parked vehicles block your view of an intersection. What should you do?

    • AChoose a lane position that lets you see and be seen, and edge forward slowly
    • BRide in the bike lane
    • CStop beside the parked vehicles and wait for a signal
    • DSpeed up through the intersection
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    Answer: A. Choose a lane position that lets you see and be seen, and edge forward slowly

    Move to where drivers can see you and you can see them. Edge forward until you have a clear view.

14. Question 14 of 25

    Item 4 in the diagram shows gloves. What kind of gloves should a rider wear?

    • AThin cotton gloves
    • BFull-fingered gloves made for riding
    • CFingerless gloves
    • DNo gloves, for a better feel of the controls
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    Answer: B. Full-fingered gloves made for riding

    Full-fingered riding gloves protect your hands in a fall and give a better grip. Saskatchewan, for example, requires finger-covering gloves for riders in its graduated program.

15. Question 15 of 25

    Why start a curve near the outside of your lane, as in the diagram?

    • ATo see farther through the curve
    • BTo make the curve sharper
    • CTo stay in the oil strip
    • DTo get closer to oncoming traffic
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    Answer: A. To see farther through the curve

    Starting on the outside lets you see farther around the curve. Never cross into the oncoming lane.

16. Question 16 of 25

    How do you operate the clutch on most motorcycles?

    • AWith a lever on the left handlebar
    • BWith a pedal under your right foot
    • CWith a lever on the right handlebar
    • DWith a button on the fuel tank
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    Answer: A. With a lever on the left handlebar

    The clutch lever is on the left handlebar. Squeeze it to disconnect the engine from the rear wheel.

17. Question 17 of 25

    You are riding past a row of parked cars on your right. Which lane position is usually best?

    • AThe right portion, close to the parked cars
    • BBetween the parked cars and the curb
    • CThe left portion of the lane, away from the parked cars
    • DRight on the lane line
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    Answer: C. The left portion of the lane, away from the parked cars

    Staying away from parked cars gives you more time if a door opens or a car pulls out.

18. Question 18 of 25

    What is a common cause of crashes where a rider runs off the road in a curve?

    • ALooking through the curve
    • BUsing the turn signals
    • CGoing into the curve too fast
    • DKeeping a steady throttle
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    Answer: C. Going into the curve too fast

    Many single-motorcycle crashes happen when riders enter a curve too fast and cannot hold their line. Slow down before the curve.

19. Question 19 of 25

    Look at the staggered formation in the diagram. In which part of the lane does the leader (rider 1) ride?

    • AIn the right part of the lane
    • BIn the left part of the lane
    • COn the shoulder
    • DIn the centre of the lane
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    Answer: B. In the left part of the lane

    The leader rides in the left part of the lane. The next rider takes the right part, and the pattern repeats.

20. Question 20 of 25

    Why should a rider wear brightly coloured clothing with reflective material?

    • AIt is required on every highway in Canada
    • BIt keeps the rider cooler
    • CIt makes the rider easier for other road users to see
    • DIt reduces wind noise
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    Answer: C. It makes the rider easier for other road users to see

    Many crashes happen because a driver did not see the rider. Bright colours by day and reflective material at night help you stand out.

21. Question 21 of 25

    The rider in the diagram presses the right handgrip forward. Which way does the motorcycle go?

    • AThe motorcycle leans left and turns left
    • BThe motorcycle goes straight and slows down
    • CThe motorcycle leans right and turns right
    • DThe front brake comes on
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    Answer: C. The motorcycle leans right and turns right

    This is countersteering. Pressing the right grip forward makes the motorcycle lean and turn right.

22. Question 22 of 25

    When is a road usually most slippery in the rain?

    • AWhen the rain has stopped and the road is dry
    • BOnly when the rain is heavy
    • CJust after it starts to rain
    • DAfter several hours of steady rain
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    Answer: C. Just after it starts to rain

    When rain first falls, it mixes with oil on the road. The surface becomes very slick until the oil washes away.

23. Question 23 of 25

    The front wheel starts to wobble at speed. What should you do?

    • ALet go of the handlebars
    • BBrake hard with the front brake
    • CSpeed up to stop the wobble
    • DGrip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually
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    Answer: D. Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually

    Do not fight the wobble or brake hard. Hold on firmly and slow down gradually.

24. Question 24 of 25

    A strong crosswind is pushing you toward the edge of the road. What helps?

    • AStand up on the footrests
    • BRide on the shoulder
    • CSpeed up
    • DSlow down and lean slightly into the wind
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    Answer: D. Slow down and lean slightly into the wind

    Strong wind can push a motorcycle off its line. Slow down and be ready for gusts on open roads, bridges and when passing large vehicles.

25. Question 25 of 25

    Which situation causes many crashes between motorcycles and cars?

    • AA motorcycle stopped at a red light
    • BA driver signalling a lane change
    • CA motorcycle parked at the curb
    • DA driver turning left in front of an oncoming motorcycle
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    Answer: D. A driver turning left in front of an oncoming motorcycle

    Drivers turning left often fail to see an oncoming motorcycle or misjudge its speed. Be ready for it at every intersection.

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