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

The engine will stall immediately

The engine cannot slow the motorcycle

The brake lights will not turn on

The motorcycle will speed up

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

Learn traffic signs and signals

Practice riding in traffic immediately

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

Memorize the owner’s manual

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What is the purpose of the choke?

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

To reduce headlight brightness

To control turn signal timing

To increase braking force

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

Turn it to reserve

Turn it off to avoid a fire hazard

Leave it fully open at all times

Set it to “start” position

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Where is the shift lever located?

Near the right footrest

On the right handlebar

Near the left footrest

On the left handlebar

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

To cool the engine

To store brake fluid

To add extra engine oil

To provide additional fuel when the main section runs dry

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Why is forgetting to turn off your turn signal dangerous?

Other drivers may pull out or turn in front of you

It wastes battery power

It turns off your brake light

It reduces engine performance

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How should you use your brakes when slowing or stopping?

Use only the front brake

Use only the rear brake

Use the engine only for braking

Use the front and rear brakes together

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What does the neutral indicator light show?

That the transmission is in neutral gear

That the headlight is off

That the fuel tank is full

That the engine is overheating

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What does the red line on a tachometer indicate?

The recommended cruising rpm

The maximum rpm that is safe for the engine

The minimum idle speed

The point where the engine will stall

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

They only work for right turns

They are always on when the engine runs

They often do not automatically switch off after a turn

They flash only at night

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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 slowly close over a minute

It should stay where you leave it

It should lock in place for cruising

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What is the engine kill switch primarily designed for?

To control the headlight beam

To lock the handlebars

To shift gears automatically

To stop the engine quickly in an emergency

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What does the speedometer show?

The distance traveled since last refuel

The amount of fuel remaining

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

The engine temperature

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

Automatically when the ignition is on and the engine is running

Only when the brakes are applied

Only at night

Only when the rider turns a separate switch

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How is the front brake applied?

By twisting the throttle away from you

By squeezing the lever toward the handgrip

By pushing the lever away from the handgrip

By pressing with your right foot

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What is the purpose of a kickstand or centre stand?

To protect the engine in a crash

To assist with braking

To hold the motorcycle or moped upright when it is parked

To improve cornering speed

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Where is the front brake lever located?

On the right handlebar in front of the throttle

Near the left footrest

On the left handlebar near the clutch

On the frame below the seat

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How do you increase speed using the throttle?

Push the throttle down

Twist the throttle away from you

Pull the throttle up

Twist the throttle toward you

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What is the purpose of the ignition switch?

To open the fuel tank

To turn the ignition system on and off

To control the headlights only

To operate the horn

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

Apply the front brake

Turn off the ignition switch

Turn on the choke

Open the fuel supply valve

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What does the tachometer show?

The amount of oil in the engine

The number of engine revolutions per minute

The total distance traveled

The battery charge level

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

The fuel valve is turned off

The engine kill switch is off

The motorcycle is in neutral and the clutch is depressed

The throttle is fully open

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

To signal to others that you are slowing down

To save fuel

To reduce wear on the tires

To increase engine temperature

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

Turn off the choke

Turn off your headlight

Completely raise your stands

Switch the fuel valve to reserve

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

The clutch lever

The throttle

The rear brake lever

The handlebars

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

Because controls are always hidden

Because only the pedals change between models

Because motorcycles and mopeds are all identical

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

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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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Where is the throttle located?

On the right handgrip

On the left handgrip

Next to the fuel supply valve

Near the right footrest

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How do most motorcycle electric starters operate?

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

You turn the key fully clockwise and hold

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

The headlight will not turn on

The engine will not start

The turn signals will not work

The brakes will lock

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When is the choke normally used?

When riding at high speed

When turning off the engine

When starting a cold engine

When braking hard

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What does the turn signal indicator light do?

Comes on only when braking

Stays on whenever the ignition is on

Flashes when the left or right turn signal is on

Changes color with speed

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What must you do before changing gears?

Use the horn

Turn off the ignition

Disengage the clutch

Apply the rear brake

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

The flow of oil to the engine

The flow of coolant to the radiator

The flow of gasoline to the engine

The amount of air entering the engine

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What must every motorcycle or moped have regarding sound signaling?

A bell and a whistle

A siren for emergencies

A horn that works

A loud exhaust system

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

The engine is turned off

The brakes are applied

The clutch is disengaged

The clutch is engaged

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Where is the clutch lever located?

On the left handlebar

On the right handlebar

Near the right footrest

Next to the speedometer

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How is the shift lever operated?

By pressing a button on the handlebar

By turning it with your hand

By lifting or pressing it with your foot

By pulling it with a cable

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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.