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M1 - Motorcycle

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Keeping Control

What should you do before making the turn?

Check the mirrors and turn
Check the mirrors, signal in advance to alert the driver and turn the motorcycle
Signal in advance and turn the motorcycle
None of the above

How much braking power does the front brake provide?

100%
90%
80%
70%

The application of a turn at an intersection is the _________________ for a motorcycle as other vehicles

Almost the same
Totally opposite
Same
Different

When does it become difficult to ride a motorcycle?

It is more difficult to get a motorcycle moving on a downhill grade than it is on flat ground
It is more difficult to get a motorcycle moving on an downhill grade than it is on an uphill grade
It is more difficult to get a motorcycle moving on an uphill grade than it is on flat ground
It is more difficult to get a motorcycle moving on an uphill grade than it is on rough ground

What is traction?

The amount of grip between your motorcycle and the tires
The amount of grip between the tires and the road surface
The amount of grip between the clutch and the brake
All of the above

What is the braking distance?

The distance travelled during the braking time
The distance travelled during the perception time
The distance travelled during the reaction
The distance which is the sum of all the above ones

How should you make a turn from the curb lane?

By keeping the blocking position throughout the turn
By keeping the blocking position when you start the turn but widening it as you turn
By keeping the blocking position when you start the turn but closing in as you turn
None of the above

How can you maintain the current angle when making a turn?

By easing up on the handlebars
By easing up on the throttle
By easing up on the clutch
All of the above

What is the average reaction time of a rider?

3 seconds
¾ of a second
1 second
10 seconds

Make sure the path in front is clear of

Children, pedestrians, water and snow
Children, pedestrians, obstacles and traffic
Traffic and wind
All of the above

What is counter steering or push steering?

If you are in a left turn, push on your left-hand handlebar and the bike will straighten up; if you are in a right turn, push on your right-hand handlebar.
If you are in a left turn, push on your right-hand handlebar and the bike will straighten up; if you are in a right turn, push on your left-hand handlebar
If you are in a left turn, push on your brake and the bike will straighten up; if you are in a right turn, push on your left-hand handlebar..

What should you do when you approach a curve?

You should speed up
You should speed down
You should maintain speed
Speed has nothing to do with the curve

What should you do if you are in a skid that is caused by over-acceleration?

Quicken the throttle and steer in the opposite direction you want the front of the bike to go
Quicken the throttle and steer in the same direction you want the front of the bike to go
Ease up on the throttle and steer in the same direction you want the front of the bike to go
Ease up on the throttle and steer in the opposite direction you want the front of the bike to go

To signal that you will be _______________, extend your left arm and bent it at the elbow so your hand in pointing upwards.

stopping
speeding up
making a right turn
making a left turn

How can motorcyclist communicate with other drivers?

Using brake lights and sound your horn if required
Make eye contact with other drivers
Via signals and shoulder checks
All answers are correct

How should you approach an intersection where the lane opens up?

Stay in the normal blocking position
Move closer in than the normal blocking position
Either A or B
You must move over from your normal blocking position

How dangerous is a loss of traction for the motorcycle rider?

It can be disastrous
It might or might not be dangerous
The result depends on the situation
It does not have any effect on the motorcycle rider at all

If the rear wheel locks when travelling in a straight line, you should release the brakes

Immediately
Slowly
You should not release it
The rear brake has nothing to do with locking of the wheels

What can cause the motorcycle to lose traction in a curve?

Slowing down suddenly
Slow speed changes
No speed changes
Both A & B

What is the most important thing to do when shifting gears?

Go from the lowest to the biggest directly
Go from the biggest to the lowest directly
Shift down through each gear when slowing or stopping
All of the above

How can you make a turn?

To turn left, push the right-hand handlebar; to turn right, push the left-hand handlebar
To stop turning, push the right-hand handlebar; to turn right, push the left-hand handlebar
To turn right, push the right-hand handlebar; to turn left, push the left-hand handlebar
None of the above

How can you smoothly complete a turn?

Jab at the handlebars and quickly add throttle
Push smoothly and steadily on the handlebars and don’t add any throttle
Push smoothly and steadily on the handlebars and keep adding throttle
Throttle has nothing to do with completing a turn smoothly

The sharper the turn and the faster the speed, the more you:

Skid
Stall
Both A&B
Lean

How can you ensure that you are visible to other drivers?

Only by using hand signals
By turning on the signal lights
Both A and B
It is not your responsibility to make yourself more visible to the drivers

Which brake do you need to firmly apply while stopping?

Rear brake
Front brake
Both brakes together
At least one brake

What requires maximum traction?

Braking
Cornering
Acceleration
All of the above

Why is it difficult to ride a motorcycle on an uphill grade?

There is a greater danger of rolling backward into someone or stalling the engine
There is a greater danger of rolling forward into someone or stalling the engine
There is no danger, riding uphill is not difficult at all
It depends on the expertise of the rider

Upshifting or downshifting on a curve:

Is never an appropriate option
Is the best way to control your speed
Is better than shifting before the curve
Should only be done if it can be done smoothly

How should you approach an intersection where the curb lane remains the same?

Stay in the normal blocking position (left tire track)
Move further away than the normal blocking position
Move closer in than the normal blocking position
It depends on the traffic

Learning to apply even braking force and acquire a feeling for when your tires are about to skid. This is called

Controlled braking
Emergency braking
Threshold braking
None of the above

What advantage does progressive braking provide to the rider?

It allows the bike to stop immediately
It makes it possible to control the amount of braking force needed to achieve active friction braking
It makes it possible to control the amount of braking force needed to achieve active threshold braking
All of the above

If the front wheel locks, release the brake.

Immediately
Slowly
You should not release it
The front brake has nothing to do with locking of the wheels

What should you do to maintain your balance while riding a motorcycle?

Hold your knees with a strong contact against the gas tank and look where you want to go
Hold your knees with a light contact against the gas tank and look where you want to go
Hold your knees with a light contact against the gas tank and look in the opposite direction of where you want to go
None of the above

What is the best way out of a skid?

Not losing your calm and thinking quickly
Braking as soon as you can and as quickly as you can
Both A & B
The best way out of a skid is not to get into one

What is the ideal number of times you should brake during the turn?

Ten times
Five times
As much as required
You should avoid braking overall

How can you straighten the bike back up and complete the turn?

Push the opposite handle bar and reduce throttle
Push the current handlebar and add throttle
Push the current handlebar and reduce throttle
Push the opposite handlebar and add throttle.

What happens when you downshift while braking?

Nothing happens
The motorists behind you will not be warned that you are braking
The bike will stop with a loud thud
None of the above

Which brake should you use while opening the throttle slightly while going uphill?

Change to the rear brake to hold the motorcycle while opening the throttle slightly with your right hand
Change to the front brake to hold the motorcycle while opening the throttle slightly with your right hand
Change to the foot brake to hold the motorcycle while opening the throttle slightly with your right hand
All of the above

What is the correct way to hold the handle grips?

With your left wrist as close to flat as possible, hold the handle grips tightly
With your left wrist as close to flat as possible, hold the handle grips lightly but firmly
With your right wrist as close to flat as possible, hold the handle grips tightly
With your right wrist as close to flat as possible, hold the handle grips lightly but firmly

What is the difference between parking a motorcycle and other vehicles?

Vehicles are required to park at an angle and motorcycles can only park parallel to the curb
There is no difference, both can park similarly
Vehicles are required to park parallel to the curb while motorcycles are permitted to park at an angle
None of the above

Why are the front brakes given greater importance than the rear brakes?

Because they are easy to access
Because they account for three-quarters of the stopping force.
Because they supply the total stopping force
Because they give one quarter of the total stopping power

What is the best way to shift into first gear while riding a motorcycle uphill?

Use the rear brake to hold the motorcycle and shift into first gear
Use the front brake to hold the motorcycle and shift into first gear
Just change the gear and do nothing else
It depends on the expertise of the rider

What determines how much lean the motorcycle should have while making a turn around the curve?

The speed
The velocity
The motion
All of the above

Why should you avoid riding with your brake partially applied?

It might confuse the drivers as your brake light will light up
It might confuse the drivers as your brake light will shut down
It might confuse you as your brake light will light up
You can do it, no need to avoid

What can happen if you can’t hold a turn?

You may end up crossing into another lane of traffic
You can go off the road
None of the above
Both A&B

What are some things to look out for when starting your moped/motorcycle?

If the motorcycle is equipped with an anti-theft lock be sure it is released allowing the handle bars to move freely from left to right
The mirrors are adjusted properly and the fuel is turned on
The engine cut-off switch is set to the run position, the engine is warmed up and running smoothly and the lights are on
All of the above

How should a driver change gears?

They should use the right foot to operate the gearshift lever and the right hand to operate the clutch
They should use the left foot to operate the gearshift lever and the left hand to operate the clutch
They should use the left foot to operate the gearshift lever and the right foot to operate the clutch
None of the above

What is the biggest reason for skidding on motorbikes?

Under-braking
Over-braking
Braking too quickly
Braking too slowly

How do you make a turn from the passing lane?

By keeping the blocking position when you start the turn but widening it as you turn
By keeping the blocking position when you start the turn but closing in as you turn
By keeping the blocking position (right tire track) throughout the turn
None of the above

In case you are pulling off the road, what steps should you take?

Make sure that the spot you choose is away from the moving traffic to avoid any accidents.
Check the mirrors and signal before pulling off.
Make sure that the surface of the road is hard and good to drive on.
All of the above

What should be your ideal sitting position on the motorcycle?

Sit very close so that your arms are not bent when holding the handle grips
Siit far enough forward so that your arms are fully bent when holding the handle grips
Sit far enough forward so that your arms are slightly bent when holding the handle grips
Each person should sit wherever they feel comfortable

Where should you keep your feet while the motorcycle is moving?

Firmly on the footpegs
Constantly on the brake
Constantly on the clutch
On the floor

When preparing to drive an unfamiliar motorcycle, it is important to.

Ensure you have your helmet.
Check the size of the motorcycle.
Check the brakes first.
Check the style of the motorcycle.

What is the average perception time of a rider?

3 seconds
¾ of a second
1 second
10 seconds

How can you disengage the power between the clutch and the rear wheel?

By squeezing the wheel
By squeezing the clutch lever
By squeezing the break
All of the above

What is upshifting?

Shifting to a higher gear
Shifting to a lower gear
Shifting from one gear to another
Shifting from one motorbike to another

Apart from human error, what can worsen the effects of a skid?

Poor road conditions
Good road conditions
Excellent road conditions
Broken roads only

What can cause skids?

How the riders used the clutch, throttle, brake and handles road conditions
Turning too sharp or at a very high speed, braking too hard and accelerating too quickly
The combined effects of braking and turning on the available traction
All of the above

What will happen if you try to change gears while driving too fast?

If the motorcycle is going too fast, it will lurch and the rear wheel may lock.
If the motorcycle is going too slow, it will lurch and the rear wheel may lock
If the motorcycle is going too fast, it will lurch and the front wheel may lock.
If the motorcycle is going too fast, it will lurch and the both wheels will lock

What should you do if your signal light does not turn off automatically?

You should cancel it manually
You should keep it on until it turns off
You should not bother about it
You should get it checked

What happens in a curve at higher speeds?

The motorcycle is pushed inside by the centrifugal force
The motorcycle is pushed outside by the centripetal force
The motorcycle is pushed inside by the centripetal force
The motorcycle is pushed outward by the centrifugal force

What is counter-steering?

Steering one way to send the bike in the same direction
Steering one way to send the bike in the opposite direction
Steering both ways to send the bike in the same direction
Steering both ways to send the bike in the opposite direction

What is the “Friction Zone”?

The point when the clutch lever is fully engaged and you can feel it is known as the friction zone
The point when the clutch lever is fully released and you can feel it is known as the friction zone
The point when the brake is fully released and you can feel it is known as the friction zone
None of the above

When riding at ___________________ , a motorcycle can be steered by turning the front wheel in the direction you want to go

Higher speeds, generally more than 30km/h
Slow speeds, generally less than 10km/h
Slow speeds, generally less than 80 km/h
Slow speeds, generally less than 20 km/h

What is reaction time?

How long it takes for your brain to recognize a situation and understand the need to stop
How long it takes a motorcycle to stop, from the time the brake is first applied until the motorcycle actually stops
Both A&B
The time it takes to physically react and to start braking

What should you make sure about when leaving your bike parked?

Make sure the front wheel is turned fully to the right, locked and the ignition key is removed
Make sure the front wheel is turned fully to the left, locked and the ignition key is removed
Make sure the front wheel is turned fully to the left, but not locked and the ignition key is removed
Make sure the front wheel is turned fully to the left, locked and the ignition key is not removed

Exercise extra caution if your ________________ are not working.

Brake pedal
Turn signals
Brake lights
Both b and c.

The time it takes for your brain to recognize a situation and understand the need to stop is known as?

Perception time
Reaction time
Braking time
None of the above

What are integrated braking systems?

A system that links the locks of the bike with the braking power system
A system that links the braking system and the throttle system of the bike
A system that links the front and rear brake operation together
A system that makes sure the car is locked when you hit the brakes

What needs to be taken care of in the friction zone?

The rider must coordinate the slow release of the clutch lever while gently using the throttle to achieve a smooth start and prevent engine stalling.
The rider must coordinate the fast release of the clutch lever while quickly using the throttle to achieve a smooth start and prevent engine stalling.
The rider must coordinate the slow release of the clutch lever while gently using the throttle to achieve a quick start and prevent engine stalling.
The rider must coordinate the slow release of the clutch lever while gently using the throttle to achieve a smooth start and to ensure engine stalling.

What should be the ideal speed limit on the road?

You should drive minimum at the posted speed limit on the road
The posted speed limit is the maximum you can go on
The posted speed limit is not applicable on motorcyclists
None of the above

What is the first thing you should do when downshifting gears?

Turn the throttle on while squeezing the clutch lever
Push the throttle hard while squeezing the clutch lever.
Turn the throttle off while squeezing the clutch lever.
Turn the throttle off while squeezing the brake lever.

How should you park your motorcycle or moped?

At an angle, other than perpendicular to the curb/roadway
The distance between the rear wheel and curb should be no more than 50 centimetres
The distance between the rear wheel and curb should be no more than 70 centimetres
Both A and B

When should you release the rear brake while applying more power to the throttle?

When you reach the traction zone
When you reach the friction zone
When you reach the functional zone
When you reach the friendship zone

What is the function of the clutch?

To transfer or separate power from the engine to the rear wheel
To transfer or separate gasoline from the engine
To transfer power from the rear wheel to the engine
All of the above

When a motorcyclist raises his left arm and points towards the left, with the arm parallel to the ground, what does it signify?

G1 Test Ontario - Keeping Control - When a motorcyclist raises his left arm and points towards the left, with the arm parallel to the ground, what does it signify?

The motorcyclist is reducing the speed and/ or intends to stop.
The motorcyclist intends to turn right.
The motorcyclist intends to turn left.
The motorcyclist is leaving the highway.

What is the best way to turn on a motorcycle/moped?

Slow down before entering a turn
Quicken before entering a turn
You don’t need to change your speed
It depends on the turn

Why does sudden declaration by downshifting without braking surprise the motorist behind you?

Because your taillight quickly lights up
Because your taillight can fuse
Because your taillight does not light up
Both A and C

How should you drive if you are not familiar with the road?

You should drive quickly and get out of there
You should drive slower
You can drive anyway you like
You can ask someone for directions ahead

What should you practice if you are a new rider?

Practice proper motorcycle techniques, including slow speed skills, countersteering, braking and swerving in a safe place
Practice proper motorcycle techniques, mainly parking
Practice skidding
All of the above

What can happen if you turn too hard?

You can skid out of control
You can gain speed
You can lose speed
Nothing will happen

When you increase your speed, you increase your

Breaking Distance
Stopping distance
Travelling distance
Perception time

Which brake should you apply when you are about to stop?

Both the front and rear brakes should be applied at the same time
The front brake should be applied
The rear brake should be applied
Whichever brake you want to, can be applied

How should you release the brake if the rear wheels lock when you are not going in a straight line?

Immediately
Slowly
You should not release it
The front brake has nothing to do with locking of the wheels

To signal that you will be _______________, extend your left arm and bent it at the elbow so your hand in pointing downwards.

Speeding up
Stopping
Making a right turn
Making a left turn

What factors can affect the traction level?

Tire compounds, tire age, tire pressure and road surfaces
Tire compounds, tire pressure, tire tread patterns and road surfaces
Both A and B
None of the above

How can you make sure to check your blind spots?

By looking in the mirror
By looking over both shoulders
Both A and B
None of the above

How can you avoid a rear wheel skid while braking?

By making a smooth downshift
By making a quick downshift
By making a smooth upshift
By making a quick downshift

What is the best method for upshifting?

Accelerate in first gear, turn the throttle off and squeeze the clutch lever
Change the gear from first gear to second gear
Slowly release the clutch and gently apply the throttle
All of the above

Why should you not put your feet down on the road while riding?

They might get caught between the footpeg and your trouser
They might get caught between the clothes and the road
They might get caught between the road and the footpeg
They might get dirty

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