Ontario Motorcycle Test 02

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Ontario Motorcycle Practice Test 02

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How do you pull the front brake lever smoothly?

Using all fingers

The palm of your hand

Anyway that gets the job done

Using the index finger

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When do you release the electric starter button?

As soon as you hear the engine fire

None of these

Once you feel pressure from the clutch lever

Once the motorcycle begins to move

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

Remain upright

Lean in the opposite direction you wish to turn

Lean backwards

Lean in the direction you wish to turn

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

The right handlebar

The left footpeg

The right footpeg

The left handlebar

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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

Flat on the ground

On the ground after tilting the motorcycle

On the foot pegs

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The fuel supply may be controlled by what?

None of these

An electronic switch

A manually operated valve

A pump

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Do you need to lean while turning?

Yes

Only at low speed

Only at high speed

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

Damage

Tread

Pressure

Size

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

Behind the left footrest

Above the left footrest

Behind the right footrest

Above the right footrest

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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 accessory position

Not in the 'on' position

Not in the first position

Not in the 'off' position

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

Automatic adjustable transmission

Continuously variable transmission

Continuously automatic transmission

Automatic variable transmission

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

For binding

For kinks

For broken strands

The length

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How much stopping power does the front brake provide?

100%

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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 low

With your wrists high

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

Push in the clutch

Lift up with your toe

Pull in the clutch

None of these

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Where is a centre stand usually located?

On the left side

On the right side

At the rear of the motorcycle

Underneath the centre of the frame

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

Neutral

Reverse

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

1st

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How should you adjust the mirrors?

You should see a small part of your rear wheel

Above eye level

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

You should not see any part of your body

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The engine kill switch is used...?

To balance the fuel/air mixture

To disengage the clutch

To routinely start the engine

In an emergency to stop the engine quickly

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

Once a week

Yes

Monthly

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

With your thumb

It switches off automatically

With your right foot

With your left foot

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

Firmly on the footrests

One foot down

Behind the footrests

Right foot ahead of the brake

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Why should you not shift gears while you are turning?

It may cause a skid

It may cause excess power

It may cause a sudden decrease in power

All of these

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

Brown

Yellow

Green

Blue

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When checking the chassis, what should you look for?

Loose bolts

Rust

Grease

All of these

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When is the choke used?

To help shut off the engine

The keep the engine running

To help start a cold engine

None of these

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What is another phrase for 'push' steering?

'Lean' steering

Counter' steering

'Opposite' steering

'Pull' steering

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

Spring back to the original position when you let go

Maintained in the released position when you let go

None of these

Ease forward when you let go

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

Stall

Stop

Jerk

Rev

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

Yes

Only if you add this as a feature

Only with much older motorcycles

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