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 is the weekly tire tread depth minimum recommended for motorcycles?

At least 0.8 millimetres

At least 1.5 millimetres

At least 2.5 millimetres

At least 3.0 millimetres

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

Thirty days

Ten days

Six days

Fourteen days

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What should owners do if tire wear is uneven?

Apply tread dressing

Rotate the tires

Inflate to maximum PSI

Identify and fix the cause immediately

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

Destroy the plate portion

Give both portions to the buyer

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

Give the plate portion to ServiceOntario immediately

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

Six days

Ten days

Thirty days

Sixty days

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

Warning and mandatory safety course

Confiscation of licence plate only

Fine of $500–$1,000 only

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

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

Mail them to the buyer

Leave them on the motorcycle

Destroy them within seven days

Remove them and either reuse or return to ServiceOntario

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

$1,000

$2,500

$200

$400

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

Vehicle history from insurance company

Proof of emissions test

Used-vehicle information package (UVIP)

Safety standards certificate

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

Bill of sale

Safety standards certificate

UVIP

Proof of collision insurance

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

Insurance proof

Bill of sale

Safety standards certificate

Licence plate validation

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How do licence plates work in Ontario?

Permanent to original vehicle

Plate-to-owner system

Plate-to-vehicle system

Colour-coded by municipality

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

Inform the insurance company only

Wait until licence renewal

Notify the Ministry of Transportation within six days

File a notarized affidavit

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

Vehicle portion of the permit

Used-vehicle information package

Safety standards certificate

Pink liability insurance card

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Who can issue a safety standards certificate for motorcycles?

Insurance companies

Ministry-licensed inspection stations

Vehicle dealerships only

Any repair garage

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

Safety standards certificate

Used-vehicle information package

Extended service warranty

Certificate confirming the moped meets the Highway Traffic Act definition

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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

Ensure it is completely visible and unobstructed

Install a locking frame

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What is the validity period of a safety standards certificate?

14 days

90 days

36 days

60 days

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Why is inadequate tire tread a concern on wet roads?

It causes the speedometer to fail

It increases fuel consumption

It voids insurance coverage

It greatly reduces braking traction

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

$200,000

$100,000

$250,000

$500,000

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

Change engine oil

Replace brake pads

Inspect for cuts, cracks, and correct air pressure

Adjust chain tension

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

Green plate with white lettering in motorcycle size

Yellow plate with black lettering in moped size

Red plate with white lettering in truck size

White plate with green lettering in car size

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Which vehicles require a UVIP when sold privately?

Mopeds only

Motorcycles only (not mopeds)

Neither motorcycles nor mopeds

Both motorcycles and mopeds

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

Possess a valid safety standards certificate

Provide emissions test results

Show proof of collision insurance

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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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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.