Chapter 2-2: Know your vehicle

The “Know Your Vehicle” section of the Ontario motorcycle practice test focuses on familiarizing riders with their motorcycle’s features and controls.

Ontario Motorcycle Test - Chapter 2-2: Know your vehicle

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What is the purpose of a reserve fuel supply on some fuel tanks?

To add extra engine oil

To cool the engine

To provide additional fuel when the main section runs dry

To store brake fluid

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Before using the electric starter, what should you make sure of?

The motorcycle is in neutral and the clutch is depressed

The engine kill switch is off

The throttle is fully open

The fuel valve is turned off

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What is the engine kill switch primarily designed for?

To shift gears automatically

To stop the engine quickly in an emergency

To lock the handlebars

To control the headlight beam

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What is the purpose of a kickstand or centre stand?

To protect the engine in a crash

To improve cornering speed

To assist with braking

To hold the motorcycle or moped upright when it is parked

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Why should you apply your brakes even when using engine braking to slow down?

To reduce wear on the tires

To signal to others that you are slowing down

To increase engine temperature

To save fuel

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What happens if the engine kill switch is in the “off” position?

The headlight will not turn on

The brakes will lock

The turn signals will not work

The engine will not start

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How do you increase speed using the throttle?

Twist the throttle away from you

Pull the throttle up

Twist the throttle toward you

Push the throttle down

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What must you do before changing gears?

Turn off the ignition

Apply the rear brake

Disengage the clutch

Use the horn

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What must you always do before driving away after using a stand?

Completely raise your stands

Turn off your headlight

Switch the fuel valve to reserve

Turn off the choke

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What do you use to control the motorcycle’s direction?

The rear brake lever

The handlebars

The clutch lever

The throttle

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Where is the shift lever located?

Near the left footrest

On the left handlebar

Near the right footrest

On the right handlebar

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Where is the throttle located?

On the right handgrip

Next to the fuel supply valve

On the left handgrip

Near the right footrest

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After using the engine kill switch to stop the engine, what must you also do?

Open the fuel supply valve

Turn on the choke

Apply the front brake

Turn off the ignition switch

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What is the first step in learning to drive a motorcycle or moped?

Learn traffic signs and signals

Memorize the owner’s manual

Practice riding in traffic immediately

Learn where the vehicle’s controls are and what they do

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How is the front brake applied?

By pushing the lever away from the handgrip

By squeezing the lever toward the handgrip

By twisting the throttle away from you

By pressing with your right foot

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Why must you know the controls well enough to reach them without taking your eyes off the road?

So you can ride faster

So you can operate all controls by reflex in traffic

So you can adjust the mirrors while stopped at lights

So you can pass the written test

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How is the shift lever operated?

By lifting or pressing it with your foot

By pressing a button on the handlebar

By turning it with your hand

By pulling it with a cable

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When you gear down or reduce throttle, what is one important limitation?

The brake lights will not turn on

The motorcycle will speed up

The engine will stall immediately

The engine cannot slow the motorcycle

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Why is it important to become familiar with your specific vehicle’s controls?

Because motorcycles and mopeds are all identical

Because the same control may not be in the same place on all vehicles

Because controls are always hidden

Because only the pedals change between models

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How should the throttle behave when you let go of it?

It should spring back completely to the idle position

It should stay where you leave it

It should slowly close over a minute

It should lock in place for cruising

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How should you use your brakes when slowing or stopping?

Use the engine only for braking

Use the front and rear brakes together

Use only the front brake

Use only the rear brake

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What is the purpose of the ignition switch?

To turn the ignition system on and off

To operate the horn

To open the fuel tank

To control the headlights only

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On most modern motorcycles and mopeds, when do the headlight and tail light come on?

Only when the brakes are applied

Automatically when the ignition is on and the engine is running

Only at night

Only when the rider turns a separate switch

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What is a key difference of many motorcycle and moped turn signals compared to car signals?

They are always on when the engine runs

They flash only at night

They only work for right turns

They often do not automatically switch off after a turn

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What is the purpose of the choke?

To help start a cold engine by adjusting the gasoline–air mixture

To increase braking force

To reduce headlight brightness

To control turn signal timing

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What does the red line on a tachometer indicate?

The point where the engine will stall

The minimum idle speed

The maximum rpm that is safe for the engine

The recommended cruising rpm

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What should you do with a manual fuel supply valve when the vehicle is not in use?

Leave it fully open at all times

Turn it off to avoid a fire hazard

Set it to “start” position

Turn it to reserve

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What must every motorcycle or moped have regarding sound signaling?

A siren for emergencies

A bell and a whistle

A horn that works

A loud exhaust system

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Where is the front brake lever located?

On the left handlebar near the clutch

On the frame below the seat

Near the left footrest

On the right handlebar in front of the throttle

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What does the turn signal indicator light do?

Flashes when the left or right turn signal is on

Comes on only when braking

Changes color with speed

Stays on whenever the ignition is on

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Why is forgetting to turn off your turn signal dangerous?

It reduces engine performance

It turns off your brake light

Other drivers may pull out or turn in front of you

It wastes battery power

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What does the speedometer show?

The speed you are driving in kilometres per hour or miles per hour

The amount of fuel remaining

The engine temperature

The distance traveled since last refuel

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What does the tachometer show?

The total distance traveled

The amount of oil in the engine

The battery charge level

The number of engine revolutions per minute

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What happens when you squeeze the clutch lever toward the handgrip?

The clutch is engaged

The brakes are applied

The clutch is disengaged

The engine is turned off

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When is the choke normally used?

When braking hard

When starting a cold engine

When riding at high speed

When turning off the engine

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What does a manual fuel supply valve (petcock) control?

The flow of coolant to the radiator

The flow of gasoline to the engine

The amount of air entering the engine

The flow of oil to the engine

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What does the neutral indicator light show?

That the fuel tank is full

That the headlight is off

That the transmission is in neutral gear

That the engine is overheating

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Where is the clutch lever located?

Next to the speedometer

On the left handlebar

On the right handlebar

Near the right footrest

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Where is the rear brake lever usually located on a motorcycle?

On the right handlebar

On the left handlebar

Near the left footrest

Near the right footrest

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How do most motorcycle electric starters operate?

You turn the key fully clockwise and hold

You step on a floor-mounted pedal

You pull a lever on the left handlebar

You push a starter button on the right handlebar near the throttle

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This section covers the location and function of essential components such as brakes, throttle, clutch, gears, horn, and lights. Understanding how each part operates is vital for safe riding and quick responses in emergencies. The practice test may include questions about routine checks, such as tire pressure and fluid levels, to ensure your motorcycle is in optimal condition. By mastering this section, new riders build confidence in handling their vehicle and lay the groundwork for safe, responsible riding in Ontario.