Ontario Motorcycle Test 02

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Ontario Motorcycle Practice Test 02

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How much stopping power does the front brake provide?

100%

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When is the choke used?

None of these

The keep the engine running

To help shut off the engine

To help start a cold engine

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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 'off' position

Not in the accessory position

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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...?

On the ground after tilting the motorcycle

Slightly touching the ground

Flat on the ground

On the foot pegs

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

With your wrists low

With your wrists high

With your wrists level

With arms straight

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What is another phrase for 'push' steering?

'Pull' steering

'Lean' steering

Counter' steering

'Opposite' steering

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

Blue

Green

Yellow

Brown

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

Neutral

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

Reverse

1st

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

Continuously variable transmission

Continuously automatic transmission

Automatic variable transmission

Automatic adjustable transmission

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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 not see any part of your body

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

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

Pressure

Damage

Tread

Size

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

With your thumb

With your right foot

It switches off automatically

With your left foot

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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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Where is a centre stand usually located?

At the rear of the motorcycle

On the right side

Underneath the centre of the frame

On the left side

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

Above the right footrest

Behind the right footrest

Behind the left footrest

Above the left footrest

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The fuel supply may be controlled by what?

An electronic switch

A manually operated valve

None of these

A pump

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

Yes

Once a week

Monthly

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

None of these

Spring back to the original position when you let go

Ease forward when you let go

Maintained in the released position when you let go

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

The left footpeg

The left handlebar

The right handlebar

The right footpeg

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

The length

For binding

For kinks

For broken strands

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The engine kill switch is used...?

In an emergency to stop the engine quickly

To routinely start the engine

To balance the fuel/air mixture

To disengage the clutch

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When checking the chassis, what should you look for?

Grease

Loose bolts

Rust

All of these

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Do you need to lean while turning?

Yes

Only at high speed

Only at low speed

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

One foot down

Behind the footrests

Right foot ahead of the brake

Firmly on the footrests

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Why should you not shift gears while you are turning?

It may cause excess power

It may cause a sudden decrease in power

It may cause a skid

All of these

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

Pull in the clutch

Push in the clutch

None of these

Lift up with your toe

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How do you pull the front brake lever smoothly?

Anyway that gets the job done

The palm of your hand

Using the index finger

Using all fingers

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

Stop

Stall

Jerk

Rev

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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?