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 should owners do if tire wear is uneven?

Inflate to maximum PSI

Identify and fix the cause immediately

Rotate the tires

Apply tread dressing

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Who can issue a safety standards certificate for motorcycles?

Any repair garage

Vehicle dealerships only

Insurance companies

Ministry-licensed inspection stations

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

Warning and mandatory safety course

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

Confiscation of licence plate only

Fine of $500–$1,000 only

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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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Which vehicles require a UVIP when sold privately?

Motorcycles only (not mopeds)

Neither motorcycles nor mopeds

Both motorcycles and mopeds

Mopeds only

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

Vehicle portion of the permit

Safety standards certificate

Used-vehicle information package

Pink liability insurance card

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

Inspect for cuts, cracks, and correct air pressure

Replace brake pads

Change engine oil

Adjust chain tension

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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

Show proof of collision insurance

Provide emissions test results

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

Ensure it is completely visible and unobstructed

Apply reflective spray annually

Install a locking frame

Replace it every two years

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

Extended service warranty

Certificate confirming the moped meets the Highway Traffic Act definition

Safety standards certificate

Used-vehicle information package

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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 must owners do with plates when they sell their motorcycle?

Remove them and either reuse or return to ServiceOntario

Destroy them within seven days

Leave them on the motorcycle

Mail them to the buyer

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

Wait until licence renewal

File a notarized affidavit

Inform the insurance company only

Notify the Ministry of Transportation within six days

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Are mopeds required to obtain a safety standards certificate?

Only if modified

Only if older than five years

No, they are exempt

Yes, same as motorcycles

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

Red plate with white lettering in truck size

Yellow plate with black lettering in moped size

Green plate with white lettering in motorcycle size

White plate with green lettering in car size

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

Destroy the plate portion

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

Give both portions to the buyer

Give the plate portion to ServiceOntario immediately

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

Safety standards certificate

Proof of emissions test

Vehicle history from insurance company

Used-vehicle information package (UVIP)

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

Sixty days

Six days

Ten days

Thirty days

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

Bill of sale

UVIP

Proof of collision insurance

Safety standards certificate

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

At least 1.5 millimetres

At least 2.5 millimetres

At least 3.0 millimetres

At least 0.8 millimetres

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

$250,000

$100,000

$500,000

$200,000

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What is the validity period of a safety standards certificate?

60 days

90 days

36 days

14 days

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

Ten days

Six days

Thirty days

Fourteen days

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

Safety standards certificate

Licence plate validation

Bill of sale

Insurance proof

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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.