Sharing the Road — Ontario
Ontario M1 practice test: 119 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Sharing the Road: 13 questions.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Sharing the Road |
| License test | Ontario M1 motorcycle knowledge test |
| Topic questions | 13 (11% of 119 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (13)
1. When a motorcycle rider approaches a railway crossing and the signal lights are flashing, what should s/he do?
- Stop 5 metres away from the nearest track. ✓
- Cross the rail track with a speed of 80 km/h.
- Stop 12 metres from the farthest track.
- Stop the motorcycle 15 metres away from the nearest track.
Answer: A. Stop 5 metres away from the nearest track.
Stop at least five metres from the nearest rail or gate and wait until the flashing lights stop before crossing. The motorcycle handbook says that when a train is coming, you should stop at least five metres from the nearest rail or gate. At a crossing with signal lights, you wait until the lights stop flashing; if there is a gate or barrier, you wait until it rises. You should not cross until you are sure the train or trains have passed. That matches stopping five metres back from the nearest track and waiting rather than moving across while the signals are active.
2. If a motorcycle rider wishes to stop his/her vehicle, while stopping, s/he must watch for traffic
- in the right lane.
- behind the motorcycle. ✓
- in front of the motorcycle.
- in the left lane.
Answer: B. behind the motorcycle.
While stopping, a motorcycle rider must watch for traffic behind the motorcycle. The handbook tells riders to check their mirrors regularly so they know what traffic is doing behind them. It singles out slowing down or stopping suddenly, and being stopped at an intersection, as times when this matters most. A driver behind may be close and not paying attention before noticing you are there. That is why the traffic to watch while stopping is the traffic behind the motorcycle.
3. In which of the following situations will the motorcycle rider need to shift his/her weight to the rear end?
- When the rear tire blows
- When the motorcycle loses its balance
- When the front tire blows ✓
- When s/he takes a turn
Answer: C. When the front tire blows
The rider needs to shift weight to the rear when the front tire blows. The handbook's blowout steps separate the two tires. For a front-tire blowout, it says to move your weight as far back as you can. For a rear-tire blowout, it says to stay where you are. That matches the situation in the correct choice. The handbook also says to hold the handgrips, keep a straight course, stay off the brake, close the throttle gradually and coast, but the weight-shift question is answered by the front-versus-rear distinction.
4. Which of the following is most useful to the motorcycle rider to help him/her maintain balance?
- Wearing a helmet
- Regular body movements while riding
- Correct use of lower gears
- Keeping the feet steady on the footpegs ✓
Answer: D. Keeping the feet steady on the footpegs
Keeping your feet steady on the footpegs is the most useful of these for maintaining balance. The motorcycle handbook's driving-along section tells riders to keep their feet firmly on the footrests to maintain balance, and not to drag a foot along the ground. That directly supports keeping the feet steady on the footpegs. The same section talks about posture and gripping the handgrips, but the balance instruction it gives is about foot placement.
5. You are following a large truck that is signaling a right turn. You should anticipate
- the truck swinging right.
- the truck stopping suddenly.
- the truck turning close to the right curb.
- the truck swinging left. ✓
Answer: D. the truck swinging left.
You should anticipate the truck swinging left as it sets up for the right turn. The handbook says a large vehicle making a right turn may first swing wide to the left, then come back around to the right so it doesn't hit the right curb. That is why you should expect the truck to move left before it turns. Do not fill the gap that opens in the right lane; stay back until the truck has cleared the turn.
6. Which of the following statements are true about sharing the road with large trucks?
- Large trucks have shorter stopping distances.
- Large trucks create heavy turbulence that may affect your ability to control your motorcycle. ✓
- Stay in the left lane if a large truck ahead is making a left turn.
- All of the above statements are true.
Answer: B. Large trucks create heavy turbulence that may affect your ability to control your motorcycle.
The true statement is that large trucks create heavy turbulence that may affect your ability to control your motorcycle. The handbook says passing a large vehicle on a motorcycle is difficult and can be dangerous. It explains that air pressure and airflow from the larger vehicle can create heavy turbulence. That turbulence can seriously affect your ability to control your motorcycle while you are passing. The handbook tells you to relax and work with the air, leaning away from the truck if you are being pulled toward it, or leaning toward it if you are being pushed away. This directly supports the statement about turbulence affecting control.
7. Which of the following statements about railway crossings is FALSE?
- You can shift gears on the crossing. ✓
- Watch out for more than one train.
- Always stop when a train is close to the crossing.
- Never drive around crossing gates.
Answer: A. You can shift gears on the crossing.
The false statement is that you can shift gears on the crossing. The handbook tells riders to avoid shifting gears while crossing tracks. It also says to be prepared for a bump and to avoid braking or turning while on the tracks. Before crossing, you should slow down, listen and look both ways, and not cross until any train or trains have passed. Shifting gears on the crossing is therefore the statement that does not match the handbook rule.
8. To cross a railway crossing safely, you should
- look both ways only if the signals are flashing.
- look both ways for an approaching train and listen carefully. ✓
- first park within 10 feet of the crossing.
- do it quickly but back up if you notice a train.
Answer: B. look both ways for an approaching train and listen carefully.
You should look both ways for an approaching train and listen carefully before crossing the tracks. The handbook says that when you reach a railway crossing, you should slow down, listen and look both ways to confirm the way is clear before crossing. It also notes that a train can need up to two kilometres to stop under full emergency braking, so you must be sure no train is coming before you ride over the tracks. Looking and listening every time is the safe habit the handbook describes.
9. Which of the following actions can save a motorcycle rider's life when s/he wants to change lanes, position within a lane, or before turning off the roadway?
- A quick movement toward the other lane
- A quick shoulder check ✓
- Slowing down quickly
- A sudden gear change
Answer: B. A quick shoulder check
A quick shoulder check is the action that helps a rider see traffic hidden in blind spots before changing lanes, shifting position in a lane, or turning off the road. The handbook explains that mirrors do not show the whole traffic picture and that each side of the motorcycle has a blind spot. It tells riders to turn their head and look over the shoulder before turning or changing lanes. That physical check lets you spot a vehicle or person your mirror missed, so you do not move into a space that is already occupied.
10. To make a safe turn, the motorcyclist must
- take sharp turn.
- lean the bike in the direction of the turn. ✓
- lean the bike against the direction of the turn.
- use a higher gear.
Answer: B. lean the bike in the direction of the turn.
To turn safely, the motorcyclist must lean the bike in the direction of the turn. The MTO handbook explains that counter-steering works by pressing the handlebar on the side you want to go. That pressure makes the motorcycle and rider lean toward the turn. For a right turn you push the right handlebar; for a left turn you push the left. The handbook also says a quick swerve depends on getting the bike leaning quickly toward the intended path. Smooth, steady pressure is part of making the turn, not leaning away from it.
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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook