Ontario Motorcycle Test 08

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Ontario Motorcycle Practice Test 08

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When should you enter the freeway exit lane?

Before the exit lane begins by using part of the shoulder

At the beginning of the lane

Whenever you feel it's safe to do so

Part way down after checking your blind spot

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In a blind curve where you cannot see all the way around it, what should you do?

Position your motorcycle close to the shoulder on a right curve to improve visibility

None of these

Drive more slowly in case oncoming traffic wanders into your lane, or the curve is tighter than you expected

Position your motorcycle close to the centre line on a left curve to improve visibility

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Keep at the same speed as you go through the intersection unless...?

A sign says otherwise

There is a hill on the other side

There is a chance traffic may cross the intersection in front of you

All of these

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Before changing lanes, when should you turn on your turn signal?

Once you decide a lane change is needed

After checking your mirror

When there is enough space for you to change lanes

Before checking your mirror

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Where should you keep your feet during a turn?

Right foot on the brake pedal

Both on the footrests

One foot on the footrest and the other near the ground

One foot on the footrest and the other running along the ground

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If stopped at a red light or stop sign during the Level Two test, do you need to keep the brakes on?

Only while facing downhill

Yes

Only while facing uphill

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During the Level Two test, why should you stop in the correct tire track?

It's part of the scoring

To improve your following distance

To improve your visibility

To block other vehicles from pulling up beside you in the lane

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When traveling around a curve, what happens if you look only at the road directly in front of you?

You tend to slow down

You are likely to wander back and forth across the lane

You tend to speed up

Nothing happens

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During the Level Two test, which lane position should you be in to turn left from a two-lane road?

Where ever you feel comfortable

The right tire track

The left tire track

The centre of the lane

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As you approach a curve, try to determine the safe speed for the curve by observing the following...

The shape of the curve

A sign that shows the safe speed

The type of motorcycle you're riding

The type of road you are driving on

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When you stop, why should you point your motorcycle or moped in the direction of the turn?

All of these

It improves your visibility

It can help make the turn quicker

To let other drivers know you are turning and to keep them from pulling up beside you

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During the Level Two test, you should turn on your signal before slowing down for the turn unless...?

It was on from a previous lane change

There are vehicles waiting to enter the road from side roads or driveways between you and the intersection

The signal does not work

All of these

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Why should you wait until you have passed entrances and driveways before signaling to the right to pull over?

Your signal won't work

So that drivers will not think you are turning before the stopping point

All of these

It's too soon to signal

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Which statement is FALSE? Before merging onto the freeway, continue to divide your attention between the following...?

Checking your mirrors

Watching in front

Looking over your shoulder to check your blind spot

Putting on your signal

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When approaching the exit lane, when should you slow down?

While part way down the exit lane after seeing the ramp speed sign

When you are completely in the exit lane

While on the freeway before the exit lane

On the shoulder before the exit lane begins

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If there is any doubt about the right-of-way, what should you do?

Take the right of way ahead of the others

Stop and wave everyone else on

Try to make eye contact with nearby drivers or pedestrians

None of these

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When going around a curve, when should you accelerate?

Near the end of the curve

You don't

Half way around the curve

At the beginning of the curve

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What is the minimum speed at which your vehicle is stable to make turns?

25 km/h

15 km/h

8 km/h

10 km/h

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Is it okay to rely on downshifting only to slow down?

Only around curves

Only in poor conditions

Yes

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In slow traffic, why should you avoid driving behind large vehicles?

It blocks your view of traffic ahead

All of these

It causes a vacuum

It impedes your speed

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On a wide residential street, why should you stay toward the centre of the road?

It keeps you away from parked vehicles or pedestrians

All of these

You will have better traction

You will be able to see further ahead

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Why should you not change gears going through and intersection?

It's illegal to change gears in an intersection

It slows you down

It stops you from scanning the intersection properly

It gives you more control

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If you are the first vehicle approaching an intersection with a red light or stop sign, if there is no stop line, where should you stop next?

At the edge of the road

Before the crosswalk

Beside the sign

Where ever you can see

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When on a freeway onramp, when should you check your mirrors and your blind spot for a space to merge safely?

Once you can see well ahead on the freeway

As traffic passes you on the freeway

Once you begin to accelerate up to speed

As soon as you can see freeway traffic approaching from behind

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When performing a roadside stop on your Level Two test, when should you check your blind spot?

When there is a shoulder beside you

When traffic is ahead of you

If there is a chance of traffic or pedestrians overtaking you on the right

When the law requires you to do so

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Which statement is FALSE? Leaving a minimum of one motorcycle length space in front while stopped protects you in the following ways...?

It lets you pull around the vehicle in front if it stalls

It helps prevent you from being pushed into the vehicle ahead of you if you are hit from behind

You will be able to see the driver's actions much easier

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

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Just before entering the intersection, where should you look?

To the left only since you will reach that traffic first

Left and right to see cross traffic

Look left, ahead and right

To the left if you are turning right

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During the Level Two test, if you have to stop after you have passed the stop line, what should you do?

None of these

Back up until the line is in front of you

Move to a slight angle to improve your visibility

Remain in that position

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Should you go over lane markings or change tire tracks in the intersection?

Only to pass someone

If you need to

Yes

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When making left and right turns on the Level Two test, when should you move into the far left or far right lane?

Two blocks before the turn

Once the examiner asks you to

As soon as the way is clear

Just before the turn

Your score is

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