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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How is the front brake applied?

By twisting the throttle away from you

By pressing with your right foot

By pushing the lever away from the handgrip

By squeezing the lever toward the handgrip

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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 turn the key fully clockwise and hold

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

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

To increase engine temperature

To reduce wear on the tires

To save fuel

To signal to others that you are slowing down

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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

Only when the rider turns a separate switch

Only at night

Automatically when the ignition is on and the engine is running

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Where is the front brake lever located?

Near the left footrest

On the right handlebar in front of the throttle

On the left handlebar near the clutch

On the frame below the seat

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What is the purpose of a kickstand or centre stand?

To improve cornering speed

To assist with braking

To hold the motorcycle or moped upright when it is parked

To protect the engine in a crash

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What is the engine kill switch primarily designed for?

To stop the engine quickly in an emergency

To control the headlight beam

To shift gears automatically

To lock the handlebars

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

It should stay where you leave it

It should spring back completely to the idle position

It should slowly close over a minute

It should lock in place for cruising

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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 operate all controls by reflex in traffic

So you can ride faster

So you can pass the written test

So you can adjust the mirrors while stopped at lights

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How is the shift lever operated?

By pulling it with a cable

By lifting or pressing it with your foot

By turning it with your hand

By pressing a button on the handlebar

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When is the choke normally used?

When braking hard

When turning off the engine

When starting a cold engine

When riding at high speed

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What is the purpose of the choke?

To reduce headlight brightness

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

To control turn signal timing

To increase braking force

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What does the neutral indicator light show?

That the fuel tank is full

That the transmission is in neutral gear

That the headlight is off

That the engine is overheating

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Why is forgetting to turn off your turn signal dangerous?

It reduces engine performance

It wastes battery power

Other drivers may pull out or turn in front of you

It turns off your brake light

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What does the tachometer show?

The battery charge level

The number of engine revolutions per minute

The total distance traveled

The amount of oil in the engine

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

Practice riding in traffic immediately

Memorize the owner’s manual

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

Learn traffic signs and signals

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

On the left handlebar

Near the left footrest

On the right handlebar

Near the right footrest

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

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

Because motorcycles and mopeds are all identical

Because controls are always hidden

Because only the pedals change between models

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Where is the shift lever located?

Near the left footrest

Near the right footrest

On the left handlebar

On the right handlebar

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Where is the throttle located?

Next to the fuel supply valve

Near the right footrest

On the left handgrip

On the right handgrip

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What does the turn signal indicator light do?

Comes on only when braking

Changes color with speed

Stays on whenever the ignition is on

Flashes when the left or right turn signal is on

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

Completely raise your stands

Switch the fuel valve to reserve

Turn off the choke

Turn off your headlight

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What is the purpose of the ignition switch?

To turn the ignition system on and off

To open the fuel tank

To operate the horn

To control the headlights only

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How should you use your brakes when slowing or stopping?

Use only the front brake

Use the front and rear brakes together

Use the engine only for braking

Use only the rear brake

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What does the red line on a tachometer indicate?

The recommended cruising rpm

The minimum idle speed

The maximum rpm that is safe for the engine

The point where the engine will stall

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What must you do before changing gears?

Apply the rear brake

Turn off the ignition

Use the horn

Disengage the clutch

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

The flow of gasoline to the engine

The flow of coolant to the radiator

The amount of air entering the engine

The flow of oil to the engine

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

They often do not automatically switch off after a turn

They flash only at night

They only work for right turns

They are always on when the engine runs

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

The throttle

The handlebars

The clutch lever

The rear brake lever

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What does the speedometer show?

The amount of fuel remaining

The engine temperature

The distance traveled since last refuel

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

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

The brake lights will not turn on

The engine cannot slow the motorcycle

The engine will stall immediately

The motorcycle will speed up

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

Turn off the ignition switch

Turn on the choke

Open the fuel supply valve

Apply the front brake

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

To add extra engine oil

To provide additional fuel when the main section runs dry

To cool the engine

To store brake fluid

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Where is the clutch lever located?

On the left handlebar

Near the right footrest

Next to the speedometer

On the right handlebar

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

The throttle is fully open

The fuel valve is turned off

The motorcycle is in neutral and the clutch is depressed

The engine kill switch is off

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What must every motorcycle or moped have regarding sound signaling?

A bell and a whistle

A horn that works

A loud exhaust system

A siren for emergencies

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

The clutch is disengaged

The engine is turned off

The brakes are applied

The clutch is engaged

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

The engine will not start

The headlight will not turn on

The brakes will lock

The turn signals will not work

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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.