Ontario M1 Motorcycle Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 3

1. Vraag 1 van 25

   How do you measure your following distance?

   • ACheck your speedometer
   • BCount the number of car lengths
   • CWatch the other vehicle’s brake lights
   • DWhen the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object, count the seconds until you reach it
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. When the vehicle ahead passes a fixed object, count the seconds until you reach it

   Pick a fixed point such as a sign or post. Count from when the vehicle ahead passes it until you reach it.

2. Vraag 2 van 25

   In a normal turn like the one in the diagram, how should your body lean?

   • AStraight up while the motorcycle stays upright
   • BOpposite to the motorcycle
   • CForward onto the fuel tank
   • DWith the motorcycle, at the same angle
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. With the motorcycle, at the same angle

   In a normal turn, the rider and motorcycle lean together at the same angle.

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   How should you cross railway tracks that run across the road at an angle?

   • AWhile leaning as far as possible
   • BAs close to a right angle to the tracks as you safely can
   • CParallel to the tracks
   • DWhile braking hard
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. As close to a right angle to the tracks as you safely can

   Crossing at a sharp angle can catch your front wheel in the gap beside the rail. Cross as close to straight across as is safe.

4. Vraag 4 van 25

   Before you slow down or stop, what should you do?

   • ATurn off your headlight
   • BSound your horn
   • CShift into neutral
   • DCheck your mirrors for traffic behind you
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Check your mirrors for traffic behind you

   A driver behind may not expect you to slow down. Checking your mirrors tells you if you need to warn them or leave more room.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   How does cannabis affect your riding?

   • AIt slows your reactions and harms your judgement
   • BIt improves your focus
   • CIt only affects you at night
   • DIt has no effect if you feel fine
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. It slows your reactions and harms your judgement

   Cannabis impairs reaction time, coordination and judgement. Riding while impaired by a drug is a crime.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   Which path through the curve is shown in the diagram?

   • AOutside of the lane, then inside, then outside again
   • BOutside of the lane all the way
   • CInside of the lane all the way
   • DAcross the centre line and back
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Outside of the lane, then inside, then outside again

   An outside-inside-outside path gives you a better view and a gentler line through the curve, if traffic and the road allow.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   How far ahead should you scan when you ride?

   • AAt least 12 seconds ahead
   • BOnly at the front wheel
   • COnly as far as the vehicle in front
   • DAbout 2 seconds ahead
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. At least 12 seconds ahead

   Look at least 12 seconds ahead. In the city that is about one to two blocks; on the highway it is about half a kilometre.

8. Vraag 8 van 25

   A large animal such as a moose is on the road ahead. What is usually safest?

   • ASlow down and be ready to stop
   • BSound the horn and ride toward it
   • CRide onto the shoulder at speed
   • DSpeed up to pass it quickly
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Slow down and be ready to stop

   Large animals are unpredictable. Slowing down and preparing to stop gives you the best chance to avoid them.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   Where should you look when you ride through a turn?

   • AThrough the turn, to where you want to go
   • BAt the road edge beside you
   • CAt the oncoming traffic only
   • DAt the front wheel
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Through the turn, to where you want to go

   The motorcycle tends to go where you look. Turn your head and look through the turn to where you want to be.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    You notice you are riding beside a car, in the driver’s blind spot. What should you do?

    • ASound your horn and stay there
    • BSpeed up or drop back so the driver can see you
    • CMove closer to the car
    • DStay beside the car so you are close
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Speed up or drop back so the driver can see you

    Do not ride where a driver cannot see you. Change your position so you are visible in their mirrors or ahead of them.

11. Vraag 11 van 25

    How much of a traffic lane does a motorcycle need?

    • AOnly the space beside the curb
    • BThe full lane
    • COnly the right third
    • DHalf the lane
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. The full lane

    A motorcycle needs the whole lane to move away from hazards. Drivers should not share a lane with a motorcycle.

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    Which piece of protective gear does the most to protect you from serious injury in a crash?

    • ARiding boots
    • BRiding gloves
    • CA helmet that fits well and is fastened
    • DA leather jacket
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. A helmet that fits well and is fastened

    Head injuries cause many motorcycle deaths. A good helmet, properly fastened, is your most important gear.

13. Vraag 13 van 25

    You are following a car. Why is it usually better not to ride directly behind it in the centre of the lane?

    • AThe driver may not see you in the mirror, and the car blocks your view
    • BYou will get there faster
    • CIt is too far from the car
    • DIt uses more fuel
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. The driver may not see you in the mirror, and the car blocks your view

    Riding in the left or right portion of the lane lets the driver ahead see you in a mirror and lets you see past the vehicle.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    The car in the diagram has just passed line A. What is the least time it should take you to reach that line?

    • AIt does not matter if the road is dry
    • BAt least two seconds
    • COne second
    • DHalf a second
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. At least two seconds

    Keep at least a two-second following distance in good conditions, and more when conditions are poor.

15. Vraag 15 van 25

    To swerve quickly to the right, what do you do?

    • APull both grips toward you
    • BShift your weight back
    • CPress the left handgrip forward
    • DPress the right handgrip forward
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Press the right handgrip forward

    A swerve is two quick countersteers. Press the grip on the side you want to go, then press the other to straighten.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    On most motorcycles, how is the rear brake applied?

    • ABy rolling off the throttle
    • BWith a pedal under your right foot
    • CWith a lever on the left handlebar
    • DWith a pedal under your left foot
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. With a pedal under your right foot

    Most motorcycles use a right foot pedal for the rear brake. Some motorcycles and scooters use hand levers instead.

17. Vraag 17 van 25

    You are taking a cold medicine that warns about drowsiness. What should you do?

    • ARide only on the highway
    • BDo not ride until you know it will not affect you
    • CRide slowly with the hazard lights on
    • DDrink coffee and ride
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Do not ride until you know it will not affect you

    Some medicines cause drowsiness or slow reactions. Read the label and ask a pharmacist before you ride.

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    During your pre-ride check, you twist the throttle and let go. What should happen?

    • AIt should snap back to the closed position by itself
    • BThe brake light should come on
    • CIt should stay where you left it
    • DThe engine should stall
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. It should snap back to the closed position by itself

    A throttle that does not close by itself is dangerous. Have it fixed before you ride.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    Marker 1 in the diagram shows the rider’s head. What should your head do in a turn?

    • ATilt with the motorcycle
    • BTurn to watch the mirrors
    • CStay level, with your eyes in line with the horizon
    • DLook down at the road just ahead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Stay level, with your eyes in line with the horizon

    Keeping your head level and your eyes on the horizon helps your balance and lets you judge the turn.

20. Vraag 20 van 25

    When should a group riding in a staggered formation switch to single file?

    • AOnly at night
    • BNever
    • COnly in heavy rain
    • DIn curves, when turning and when entering or leaving a highway
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    Antwoord: D. In curves, when turning and when entering or leaving a highway

    Single file gives every rider room to use the whole lane in curves and while turning or merging.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    Item 6 in the diagram shows boots. What kind of footwear should you wear when you ride?

    • ARunning shoes
    • BSandals
    • CLow dress shoes
    • DSturdy boots that cover your ankles
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Sturdy boots that cover your ankles

    Boots that cover the ankles protect your feet and ankles and give good grip when you stop. Saskatchewan requires ankle-covering boots for new riders.

22. Vraag 22 van 25

    How is the front brake usually applied?

    • AWith a pedal under your right foot
    • BWith a pedal under your left foot
    • CWith a lever on the right handlebar
    • DWith a lever on the left handlebar
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. With a lever on the right handlebar

    The front brake lever is on the right handlebar, in front of the throttle. The rear brake is usually a pedal under your right foot.

23. Vraag 23 van 25

    Item 1 in the diagram is a full-face helmet. Why does it protect more than an open-face helmet?

    • AIt weighs less
    • BIt also covers your chin and face
    • CIt does not need a chin strap
    • DIt lets more air reach your face
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. It also covers your chin and face

    A full-face helmet protects your face and chin as well as your head. Many crashes involve an impact to the chin area.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    What does "covering the brakes" mean?

    • AUsing only engine braking
    • BHaving your fingers on the front brake lever and your foot over the rear pedal
    • CPutting a cover on the brakes when parked
    • DBraking hard all the time
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Having your fingers on the front brake lever and your foot over the rear pedal

    Covering the brakes cuts your reaction time, because you are ready to brake at once.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    You must ride over a patch of loose gravel. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up quickly
    • BBrake hard while on the gravel
    • CLean sharply to ride around it
    • DSlow down before it and keep the motorcycle upright with no sudden moves
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Slow down before it and keep the motorcycle upright with no sudden moves

    Gravel reduces traction. Slow before you reach it and avoid sudden braking, turning or acceleration on it.

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