Chapter 7-1: Keeping your motorcycle on the road

The “Keeping Your Motorcycle on the Road” section of the Ontario motorcycle practice test focuses on essential skills for maintaining control and stability while riding.

Ontario Motorcycle Test - Chapter 7-1: Keeping your motorcycle on the road

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What document must riders carry when driving their own or someone else’s insured motorcycle?

Pink liability insurance card

Used-vehicle information package

Vehicle portion of the permit

Safety standards certificate

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What is the weekly tire tread depth minimum recommended for motorcycles?

At least 0.8 millimetres

At least 2.5 millimetres

At least 1.5 millimetres

At least 3.0 millimetres

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What must sellers do with the licence plate portion of the vehicle permit when transferring ownership?

Keep the plate portion and give the vehicle portion to the buyer

Give both portions to the buyer

Destroy the plate portion

Give the plate portion to ServiceOntario immediately

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Which document is not required when buying a moped compared with a motorcycle?

Bill of sale

Licence plate validation

Insurance proof

Safety standards certificate

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What minimum third-party liability insurance coverage must Ontario motorcycle or moped owners carry?

$100,000

$250,000

$500,000

$200,000

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Within how many days must owners report changes such as colour to ServiceOntario?

Six days

Thirty days

Fourteen days

Ten days

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What must be done if a motorcycle rider changes their name or address?

Inform the insurance company only

Notify the Ministry of Transportation within six days

Wait until licence renewal

File a notarized affidavit

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When registering a moped, what document must be shown at ServiceOntario?

Safety standards certificate

Bill of sale

UVIP

Proof of collision insurance

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What must owners do with plates when they sell their motorcycle?

Mail them to the buyer

Remove them and either reuse or return to ServiceOntario

Destroy them within seven days

Leave them on the motorcycle

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What must sellers of used motorcycles provide to buyers in Ontario?

Proof of emissions test

Safety standards certificate

Used-vehicle information package (UVIP)

Vehicle history from insurance company

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Why is inadequate tire tread a concern on wet roads?

It increases fuel consumption

It causes the speedometer to fail

It voids insurance coverage

It greatly reduces braking traction

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How do licence plates work in Ontario?

Plate-to-vehicle system

Permanent to original vehicle

Plate-to-owner system

Colour-coded by municipality

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What is the maximum fine for failing to show an insurance card when asked by police?

$400

$200

$1,000

$2,500

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What is the penalty for showing false insurance documents when registering a motorcycle or moped?

Confiscation of licence plate only

Fine of $5,000–$25,000 and possible licence suspension up to one year

Fine of $500–$1,000 only

Warning and mandatory safety course

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What is required to keep a licence plate legal on the road?

Replace it every two years

Apply reflective spray annually

Install a locking frame

Ensure it is completely visible and unobstructed

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Who can issue a safety standards certificate for motorcycles?

Insurance companies

Any repair garage

Vehicle dealerships only

Ministry-licensed inspection stations

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Which vehicles require a UVIP when sold privately?

Neither motorcycles nor mopeds

Mopeds only

Both motorcycles and mopeds

Motorcycles only (not mopeds)

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Which of the following is part of a weekly maintenance check besides tires?

Adjust chain tension

Inspect for cuts, cracks, and correct air pressure

Replace brake pads

Change engine oil

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Which condition must be met before buyers can put their plates on a newly purchased motorcycle?

Show proof of collision insurance

Possess a valid safety standards certificate

Provide emissions test results

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What do moped dealers have to provide to purchasers by law?

Safety standards certificate

Certificate confirming the moped meets the Highway Traffic Act definition

Extended service warranty

Used-vehicle information package

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What is distinctive about plates issued to limited-speed motorcycles?

Yellow plate with black lettering in moped size

Red plate with white lettering in truck size

White plate with green lettering in car size

Green plate with white lettering in motorcycle size

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What is the validity period of a safety standards certificate?

14 days

60 days

36 days

90 days

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Are mopeds required to obtain a safety standards certificate?

Yes, same as motorcycles

No, they are exempt

Only if older than five years

Only if modified

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Within how many days must buyers register as new owners after purchasing a motorcycle?

Ten days

Sixty days

Six days

Thirty days

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What should owners do if tire wear is uneven?

Apply tread dressing

Inflate to maximum PSI

Rotate the tires

Identify and fix the cause immediately

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It covers topics such as proper lane positioning, smooth acceleration and braking, and safe curve navigation. Riders are tested on their ability to anticipate and respond to road conditions, avoid hazards, and maintain balance at various speeds. Mastering these concepts is vital for safe, confident riding and for passing the official test. By practicing this section, motorcyclists develop the skills needed to stay safe and keep their motorcycle securely on the road.