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

All of these

It creates a vacuum for the vehicle you just passed

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

It blocks your view

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

Left position

Where ever you have the best visibility

Centre position

Right position

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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?

It doesn't matter since you're traveling slower

Left position

Right position

Centre position

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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...?

Speed up slightly so the bus can enter behind you

Allow the bus to re-enter traffic

None of these

Maintain your current speed and watch for movement

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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 reduces debris from hitting you

All of these

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

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

There is too much vacuum

It's illegal to ride beside another vehicle

All of these

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

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

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

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

Letting you pull around the vehicle in front if it stalls

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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

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

So you can see the traffic lights

All of these

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Is yielding to buses in a bus bay the law?

Yes

Only when the bay is after the intersection

Only when the bay is before the intersection

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

It's not recommended

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

To warm up the brakes before using them

To ensure the brake lights are working

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The distance between you and other drivers gives you what?

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

All of these

Improved visibility

Fresh air flow

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

Drive slower

Leave more space

Put on your flashers

Wear reflective clothing

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What should you ride beside in traffic?

Another motorcycle

Open space

Another vehicle

A truck

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

They don't move over

You can see their face in their side-mirror

You are next to their door

None of these

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

A better view of things in the road

A better view for the driver behind

All of these

Less vacuum

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

The left or right side of the lane

The centre of the lane

Along the line separating the lanes

Close to the shoulder

17 / 30

What is referred to as a 'tire track'?

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

The track left by your tires traveling on wet roads

The track left behind you

None of these

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

Avoid passing it

Lean away from the truck

Lean toward the truck

Remain upright

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

In the centre between the two tire tracks

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

Back and forth within the lane

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

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

Where ever you feel it's safe

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

2 seconds

Far enough back that you can see their rear wheels

21 / 30

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

In the centre of the lane to block your position

On the sidewalk or shoulder

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

None of these

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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

All of these

It does not create the best visibility for vehicles behind

It blocks the lane from others

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

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

So your spray does not affect their control

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

It blocks your view

It's more difficult to exit

There is too much traffic

You do not have a blocking position

25 / 30

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

3 seconds

2 seconds

3 car lengths

2 car lengths

26 / 30

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

Stay where you are

Adjust your route

Change lanes and let the tailgater pass

Speed up

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

Remain upright

Lean toward the truck

Avoid passing it

Lean away from the truck

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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 the dangers of opening doors

You can avoid people stepping from between vehicles

You can avoid drivers getting out of vehicles

29 / 30

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

Only within city limits

Only with traffic behind

Yes

30 / 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

Speed up

Do nothing

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.