Ontario Motorcycle Test 04

The M1 test involves 40 multiple-choice questions. Don’t let the number intimidate you—each question offers four possible answers, but you’ll only need to score 32 or higher to pass. The pass rate is usually high for prepared candidates, so go in confidently after you’ve logged sufficient study hours.

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Ontario Motorcycle Practice Test 04

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Why is the centre of the lane not a good driving position?

It is coated with oil from other vehicles and gets slippery when wet

It does not create the best visibility for vehicles behind

It blocks the lane from others

All of these

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Why should you tap the brake pedal lightly to flash your brake light before you slow down?

To ensure the brake lights are working

To warm up the brakes before using them

To warn drivers behind you that you are going to slow down

It's not recommended

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Approaching an intersection where the curb lane remains the same size and you want to turn right, what lane position should you take?

Left position

Right position

Centre position

It doesn't matter since you're traveling slower

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Which statement is FALSE? Stay well back from large vehicles in bad weather because...?

So your spray does not affect their control

Large vehicles are capable of spraying up large amounts of snow

It could cause you to lose control of your vehicle

Spray could hit your face shield and block your vision

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In the right lane of a two-lane road, why should you be slightly to the left of the centre of the lane?

It provides the best air flow

It provides good visibility and blocks other vehicles from pulling up beside you in the lane

All of these

It reduces debris from hitting you

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When passing a large vehicle, why should you not cut in front too closely?

It reduces the space cushion the large vehicle needs in order to stop safely if the need arises

It blocks your view

It creates a vacuum for the vehicle you just passed

All of these

7 / 30

When you are being passed by an oncoming vehicle or from behind, what should you do?

Move to the centre of the lane

Place your hazard lights one

Do nothing

Speed up

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When a bus in a bus bay begins flashing its left-turn signals, indicating that it is ready to leave the bus bay, and you are approaching in the lane adjacent to the bus bay, you must...?

None of these

Allow the bus to re-enter traffic

Speed up slightly so the bus can enter behind you

Maintain your current speed and watch for movement

9 / 30

If your vehicle cannot maintain the posted speed limit, you may drive...?

As close as safely possible to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway

None of these

On the sidewalk or shoulder

In the centre of the lane to block your position

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Why should you leave plenty of room when you are stopped behind a large vehicle?

So the driver can see you

So you can see the traffic lights

When the driver of a large vehicle releases the brakes after being stopped, the large vehicle may roll back

All of these

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Which statement is FALSE? When passing parked vehicles, you should you stay to the left side of the lane because...?

You can avoid driving through potholes

You can avoid drivers getting out of vehicles

You can avoid the dangers of opening doors

You can avoid people stepping from between vehicles

12 / 30

If conditions are less than ideal, such as in bad weather, what should you do when following traffic?

Leave more space

Wear reflective clothing

Drive slower

Put on your flashers

13 / 30

When you stop behind another vehicle, where should you stop?

Far enough back that you can see their rear wheels

With enough space to pull out and pass without having to back up

2 seconds

Where ever you feel it's safe

14 / 30

If someone is following you too closely, what should you do?

Change lanes and let the tailgater pass

Speed up

Stay where you are

Adjust your route

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How do you know if the driver of a vehicle next to you can see you?

None of these

They don't move over

You are next to their door

You can see their face in their side-mirror

16 / 30

When passing the truck and feel a stream of air pulling you toward the truck, you should...?

Remain upright

Lean toward the truck

Avoid passing it

Lean away from the truck

17 / 30

On a freeway with three or more lanes, why should you not drive in the centre lane?

There is too much traffic

It blocks your view

You do not have a blocking position

It's more difficult to exit

18 / 30

A proper following distance gives you time to react if something happens ahead, as well as...?

A better view of things in the road

Less vacuum

All of these

A better view for the driver behind

19 / 30

The distance between you and other drivers gives you what?

Time to react to trouble and find some place to move if necessary

Fresh air flow

All of these

Improved visibility

20 / 30

When making a right turn where the lane opens up, which is the best lane position?

Right position

Left position

Where ever you have the best visibility

Centre position

21 / 30

Depending on traffic and road conditions, the best position in the lane is...?

Close to the shoulder

The left or right side of the lane

Along the line separating the lanes

The centre of the lane

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If a large vehicle in front of you is making a right turn, why should you not move up into the space that opens up in the right lane?

It's illegal to ride beside another vehicle

There is too much vacuum

A large vehicle may need to first swing wide to the left and then back around to the right in order to avoid hitting the right curb

All of these

23 / 30

Are you required to keep your foot on the brake, day or night, when stopped for a stop sign or traffic signal?

Only with traffic behind

Only within city limits

Yes

24 / 30

Always keep at least how much distance behind the vehicle in front of you?

2 car lengths

2 seconds

3 car lengths

3 seconds

25 / 30

In the passing lane, what position should you travel in?

Slightly to the left of the centre of the lane in the left tire track

Slightly to the right of the centre of the lane in the right tire track

In the centre between the two tire tracks

Back and forth within the lane

26 / 30

Which statement is FALSE? Leaving space in front when you stop protects you by...?

Letting you pull around the vehicle in front if it stalls

Reducing the risk of collision if the vehicle ahead rolls backward or backs up

Helping to prevent you from being pushed into the vehicle ahead if you are hit from behind

Are able to see what the driver ahead is doing inside their vehicle

27 / 30

What is referred to as a 'tire track'?

The track where the tires of a four-wheeled vehicle would travel

None of these

The track left by your tires traveling on wet roads

The track left behind you

28 / 30

When passing the truck and feel a stream of air pushing you away from the truck, you should...?

Lean toward the truck

Lean away from the truck

Remain upright

Avoid passing it

29 / 30

Is yielding to buses in a bus bay the law?

Yes

Only when the bay is before the intersection

Only when the bay is after the intersection

30 / 30

What should you ride beside in traffic?

Another motorcycle

A truck

Another vehicle

Open space

Your score is

You did it—you aced the test! With your M1, you’re now legal to ride with a few conditions:

No passengers allowed
No traveling on 400-series highways or high-speed expressways
No riding between midnight and 5 AM

Safety is paramount for new and seasoned riders alike. Remember to follow the rules, wear appropriate safety gear, and ride responsibly. Your M1 gives you a great start, but there’s more journey ahead. After 60 days, you can book your M2 road test. Once passed, you’re on your way to becoming a fully licensed M rider.