Ontario M1 Motorcycle Practice Test 2026: Test d’entraînement 5

1. Question 1 sur 25

   Marker 4 in the diagram shows the passenger’s feet. When should they keep them on the passenger footpegs?

   • AAt all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped
   • BOnly in turns
   • COnly when the rider asks
   • DOnly on the highway
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. At all times, even when the motorcycle is stopped

   The passenger keeps their feet on the footpegs at all times. The rider supports the motorcycle when it stops.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   Which describes a correctly fitting motorcycle helmet?

   • ALoosely, so it is easy to take off
   • BWith the strap open at low speeds
   • CTilted back so you can see more
   • DSnugly all around, with the strap fastened
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Snugly all around, with the strap fastened

   A helmet should fit snugly and stay in place when you move your head. An unfastened helmet can come off in a crash.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   On a hot day, why should you still wear a jacket with long sleeves?

   • AIt is only needed on gravel roads
   • BIt protects your skin if you fall and shields you from wind and sun
   • CIt is only needed in cold weather
   • DIt makes the motorcycle faster
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. It protects your skin if you fall and shields you from wind and sun

   Riding clothing protects your skin from the road surface in a fall. It also reduces sunburn and the drying effect of the wind.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   A tire suddenly loses air while you are riding. What should you do?

   • ALean the motorcycle to the side of the flat
   • BBrake hard with both brakes
   • CAccelerate to reach a garage
   • DHold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Hold the grips firmly, ease off the throttle and keep a straight course

   Steer straight and slow down gradually. Avoid braking with the flat tire if you can, and pull off the road when you are slow.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   Your front wheel locks while you brake hard in a straight line. What should you do?

   • APull in the clutch and coast
   • BRelease the front brake at once, then reapply it smoothly
   • CLean the motorcycle to one side
   • DKeep squeezing the front brake harder
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Release the front brake at once, then reapply it smoothly

   A locked front wheel can make you fall. Release the front brake right away and reapply it firmly but smoothly.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   When should you check your tire pressure?

   • AOnly once a year at a shop
   • BOnly when a tire looks flat
   • CWhen the tires are cold, before you ride
   • DRight after a long ride
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. When the tires are cold, before you ride

   Check tire pressure when the tires are cold. Warm tires give a higher reading than the true cold pressure.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   You are stopped at a red light with traffic coming up behind you. Why stay in first gear and watch your mirrors?

   • ASo your headlight stays on
   • BSo you can move out of the way if a vehicle behind does not stop
   • CSo you can leave before the light turns green
   • DSo the engine does not overheat
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. So you can move out of the way if a vehicle behind does not stop

   Riders are at risk of being hit from behind while stopped. Being in gear lets you move quickly to safety.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   For a slow, tight turn, such as in a parking lot, what should you do with your body?

   • ALean your body further than the motorcycle
   • BKeep your body upright while the motorcycle leans
   • CPut both feet on the ground
   • DLean your body the opposite way to the turn and look down
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Keep your body upright while the motorcycle leans

   In slow, tight turns, keep your body upright and let the motorcycle lean. Turn your head and look where you want to go.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   What is the "friction zone"?

   • AThe part of the clutch lever travel where power starts to reach the rear wheel
   • BThe middle of the lane where oil collects
   • CThe space between two motorcycles in a group
   • DThe area where tires touch the road
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. The part of the clutch lever travel where power starts to reach the rear wheel

   As you ease out the clutch, there is a zone where the clutch begins to engage. Using it smoothly lets you start and ride slowly with control.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    Where should you keep your feet while riding?

    • AHanging down near the road
    • BOn the ground at low speeds
    • CResting on the engine guard
    • DFirmly on the footrests, with toes pointing forward
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Firmly on the footrests, with toes pointing forward

    Keep your feet on the footrests so you are balanced and can reach the shift lever and rear brake. Toes pointing down can catch on the road.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    Marker 3 in the diagram shows where the passenger’s hands go. What should they hold?

    • AThe rider’s shoulders
    • BThe rider’s waist or the passenger handholds
    • CThe fuel tank
    • DNothing; they should balance
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. The rider’s waist or the passenger handholds

    Holding the rider’s waist or the handholds keeps the passenger secure without pulling the rider off balance.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    On most motorcycles, how do you change gears?

    • AWith a lever in front of your left foot
    • BWith a button on the dash
    • CWith the rear brake pedal
    • DWith a lever on the right handlebar
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. With a lever in front of your left foot

    The gear shift lever is in front of the left footrest. You lift it or press it down with your foot.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    If you ride regularly, how often should you check your tire pressure?

    • AOnce a season
    • BOnce a year
    • COnly before long trips
    • DAt least once a week
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. At least once a week

    Motorcycle tires can lose air without looking low. Check the pressure when the tires are cold and at least weekly if you ride often.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    How should a passenger move in turns?

    • ASit stiffly upright while the motorcycle leans
    • BLean with the rider and the motorcycle
    • CLean the opposite way to balance
    • DPut a foot down to help
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Lean with the rider and the motorcycle

    A passenger who leans with the rider makes the motorcycle easier to control.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    How should your arms be positioned when you ride?

    • AHeld high above the grips
    • BResting on the fuel tank
    • CRelaxed, with the elbows slightly bent
    • DLocked straight
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Relaxed, with the elbows slightly bent

    Relaxed arms let you steer smoothly. Stiff, locked arms make it harder to control the motorcycle, especially over bumps.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    Before you carry a passenger, what adjustments might you need to make?

    • ARemove the mirrors
    • BLower the handlebars
    • CTire pressure and suspension, as the owner’s manual says
    • DRemove the passenger footpegs
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Tire pressure and suspension, as the owner’s manual says

    Check the owner’s manual. Many motorcycles need higher tire pressure or a suspension change for the extra load.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    What is a safe way to think about other drivers?

    • AAssume they will always give you the right-of-way
    • BAssume they always see you
    • CAssume they may not see you, and ride so you are seen with room to escape
    • DAssume large vehicles always watch for motorcycles
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Assume they may not see you, and ride so you are seen with room to escape

    Drivers often miss motorcycles. Ride defensively: be visible, keep space and plan an escape route.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    Which part of the lane is often slippery near intersections?

    • AThe right wheel track
    • BThe centre strip, where oil and grease drip from vehicles
    • CThe left wheel track
    • DThe lane line
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. The centre strip, where oil and grease drip from vehicles

    Oil and grease collect in the centre of the lane where vehicles stop. It is most slippery when wet.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    At night, what helps you see and be seen?

    • ARiding close to the vehicle ahead to use its lights
    • BUsing a tinted face shield
    • CWearing dark clothing
    • DUsing high beams when there is no oncoming traffic, slowing down and leaving more space
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Using high beams when there is no oncoming traffic, slowing down and leaving more space

    At night you see less and others see you less. Use your lights well, slow down, keep more space and wear reflective gear.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    Do Canada’s Criminal Code impaired driving laws apply to people riding motorcycles?

    • ANo, they apply only to car drivers
    • BYes, they apply to anyone operating a motor vehicle
    • COnly at night
    • DOnly on highways
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Yes, they apply to anyone operating a motor vehicle

    The Criminal Code impaired driving offences cover the operation of a motor vehicle, which includes a motorcycle.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    A driver is tailgating you. What should you do?

    • AIncrease the space ahead of you, or change lanes to let them pass
    • BSpeed up as fast as you can
    • CBrake suddenly to warn them
    • DRide on the shoulder
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Increase the space ahead of you, or change lanes to let them pass

    More space ahead gives you and the tailgater time to stop. If you can, let them go by.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    Your helmet hits the pavement hard when it falls off your seat. What should you do?

    • AKeep using it if you see no cracks
    • BCover the scratches with paint
    • CReplace it, because it may be damaged inside
    • DUse it only for short trips
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Replace it, because it may be damaged inside

    A hard impact can damage the protective lining even when the outside looks fine. Replace a helmet after a hard hit.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    You see fresh drips under your parked motorcycle. What should you do?

    • AWipe the drips and ignore them
    • BRide it and check again later
    • CAdd more fuel
    • DFind the source before you ride
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Find the source before you ride

    Leaking oil, brake fluid or coolant can cause a breakdown or a crash. A leak onto a tire is especially dangerous.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    In the diagram, which lane position is the left third of the lane, next to the centre line?

    • APosition 1
    • BPosition 3
    • CNone of the positions shown
    • DPosition 2
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Position 1

    Position 1 is the left third of the lane, closest to the centre line.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    In the diagram, which lane position is the centre third of the lane?

    • APosition 1
    • BPosition 3
    • CThe centre line itself
    • DPosition 2
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Position 2

    Position 2 is the middle third of the lane. Riders often avoid it near intersections, where oil drips collect.

Clavier : 1–4 pour répondre, Entrée pour la question suivante.

L’examen réel : At least 80%