Ontario Motorcycle Test 02

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Ontario Motorcycle Practice Test 02

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Do you need to lean while turning?

Only at low speed

Yes

Only at high speed

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Where is a centre stand usually located?

Underneath the centre of the frame

On the right side

At the rear of the motorcycle

On the left side

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The engine kill switch is used...?

In an emergency to stop the engine quickly

To disengage the clutch

To routinely start the engine

To balance the fuel/air mixture

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Generally, you start a motorcycle (not a limited-speed motorcycle) by turning the ignition switch on and making sure the engine kill switch is...?

Not in the first position

Not in the 'on' position

Not in the accessory position

Not in the 'off' position

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'Push' steering will cause the motorcycle, and you, to do what?

Lean backwards

Remain upright

Lean in the direction you wish to turn

Lean in the opposite direction you wish to turn

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The high-beam light glows what colour when the high beam headlight is on?

Blue

Yellow

Green

Brown

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How much stopping power does the front brake provide?

100%

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The switch to turn the headlight from low beam to high beam is usually on...?

The left handlebar

The right handlebar

The left footpeg

The right footpeg

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To shift up, twist the throttle as you...?

Lift up with your toe

Push in the clutch

None of these

Pull in the clutch

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How do you pull the front brake lever smoothly?

Using the index finger

Using all fingers

The palm of your hand

Anyway that gets the job done

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When checking the chassis, what should you look for?

All of these

Grease

Rust

Loose bolts

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How should you hold the handlebars to keep you from increasing your speed by mistake?

With your wrists level

With arms straight

With your wrists high

With your wrists low

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Begin by making sure your vehicle is not too heavy or large for you to drive comfortably. Sitting on the seat, you should be able to place your feet...?

Slightly touching the ground

On the ground after tilting the motorcycle

On the foot pegs

Flat on the ground

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How do you manually switch off the signal after each turn or lane change?

It switches off automatically

With your right foot

With your left foot

With your thumb

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Make sure all levers, pedals and switches are in good condition, operate properly, and...?

Ease forward when you let go

None of these

Spring back to the original position when you let go

Maintained in the released position when you let go

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Some motorcycles have a kick-start lever located...?

Behind the right footrest

Behind the left footrest

Above the left footrest

Above the right footrest

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When is the choke used?

The keep the engine running

To help start a cold engine

None of these

To help shut off the engine

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When do you release the electric starter button?

None of these

Once the motorcycle begins to move

As soon as you hear the engine fire

Once you feel pressure from the clutch lever

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To start, make sure your motorcycle is in which gear?

1st

Neutral

It doesn't matter as long as the brake is applied

Reverse

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To maintain your balance, keep your feet...?

One foot down

Firmly on the footrests

Right foot ahead of the brake

Behind the footrests

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Most modern limited-speed motorcycles have a type of automatic transmission called...?

Continuously automatic transmission

Automatic adjustable transmission

Continuously variable transmission

Automatic variable transmission

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What is another phrase for 'push' steering?

Counter' steering

'Lean' steering

'Pull' steering

'Opposite' steering

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Do the headlight and tail light come on automatically when the ignition is switched on and the engine is running?

Only with much older motorcycles

Only if you add this as a feature

Yes

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Should you always check the condition of the vehicle before you drive it?

Yes

Monthly

Once a week

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Why should you not shift gears while you are turning?

All of these

It may cause a sudden decrease in power

It may cause a skid

It may cause excess power

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Which statement is FALSE? Check your tires for the following...?

Size

Pressure

Tread

Damage

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If you do not apply enough throttle, what can the motorcycle do when you release the clutch?

Stop

Rev

Stall

Jerk

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The fuel supply may be controlled by what?

An electronic switch

None of these

A pump

A manually operated valve

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Which statement is FALSE? When checking cables, you should check...?

For kinks

For broken strands

For binding

The length

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How should you adjust the mirrors?

You should not see any part of your body

Above eye level

You should see the lane behind you and as much of the other lanes on the road as possible

You should see a small part of your rear wheel

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Questions In This Quiz

How do you pull the front brake lever smoothly?
How much stopping power does the front brake provide?
‘Push’ steering will cause the motorcycle, and you, to do what?
What is another phrase for ‘push’ steering?
Do you need to lean while turning?
To maintain your balance, keep your feet…?
How should you hold the handlebars to keep you from increasing your speed by mistake?
Why should you not shift gears while you are turning?
If you do not apply enough throttle, what can the motorcycle do when you release the clutch?
To shift up, twist the throttle as you…?
Most modern limited-speed motorcycles have a type of automatic transmission called…?
When do you release the electric starter button?
Generally, you start a motorcycle (not a limited-speed motorcycle) by turning the ignition switch on and making sure the engine kill switch is…?
Begin by making sure your vehicle is not too heavy or large for you to drive comfortably. Sitting on the seat, you should be able to place your feet…?
How should you adjust the mirrors?
Which statement is false? When checking cables, you should check…?
When checking the chassis, what should you look for?
Make sure all levers, pedals and switches are in good condition, operate properly, and…?
Which statement is false? Check your tires for the following…?
Should you always check the condition of the vehicle before you drive it?
Where is a centre stand usually located?
The switch to turn the headlight from low beam to high beam is usually on…?
Do the headlight and tail light come on automatically when the ignition is switched on and the engine is running?
How do you manually switch off the signal after each turn or lane change?
The fuel supply may be controlled by what?
The engine kill switch is used…?
When is the choke used?
Some motorcycles have a kick-start lever located…?
To start, make sure your motorcycle is in which gear?
The high-beam light glows what colour when the high beam headlight is on?