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 2.5 millimetres

At least 0.8 millimetres

At least 3.0 millimetres

At least 1.5 millimetres

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What should owners do if tire wear is uneven?

Rotate the tires

Inflate to maximum PSI

Identify and fix the cause immediately

Apply tread dressing

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

Show proof of collision insurance

Possess a valid safety standards certificate

Provide emissions test results

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

Sixty days

Thirty days

Ten days

Six days

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Are mopeds required to obtain a safety standards certificate?

Yes, same as motorcycles

Only if older than five years

Only if modified

No, they are exempt

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

Inform the insurance company only

Notify the Ministry of Transportation within six days

File a notarized affidavit

Wait until licence renewal

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

Give the plate portion to ServiceOntario immediately

Give both portions to the buyer

Destroy the plate portion

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

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

Six days

Ten days

Fourteen days

Thirty days

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

Used-vehicle information package

Certificate confirming the moped meets the Highway Traffic Act definition

Safety standards certificate

Extended service warranty

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Who can issue a safety standards certificate for motorcycles?

Insurance companies

Ministry-licensed inspection stations

Any repair garage

Vehicle dealerships only

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

Yellow plate with black lettering in moped size

Green plate with white lettering in motorcycle size

White plate with green lettering in car size

Red plate with white lettering in truck size

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

Apply reflective spray annually

Replace it every two years

Ensure it is completely visible and unobstructed

Install a locking frame

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

Safety standards certificate

UVIP

Bill of sale

Proof of collision insurance

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Why is inadequate tire tread a concern on wet roads?

It voids insurance coverage

It increases fuel consumption

It causes the speedometer to fail

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

Mail them to the buyer

Destroy them within seven days

Leave them on the motorcycle

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

Confiscation of licence plate only

Warning and mandatory safety course

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

Fine of $500–$1,000 only

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What is the validity period of a safety standards certificate?

60 days

36 days

14 days

90 days

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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

Pink liability insurance card

Used-vehicle information package

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

$200,000

$500,000

$100,000

$250,000

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

Proof of emissions test

Used-vehicle information package (UVIP)

Safety standards certificate

Vehicle history from insurance company

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Which vehicles require a UVIP when sold privately?

Mopeds only

Both motorcycles and mopeds

Neither motorcycles nor mopeds

Motorcycles only (not mopeds)

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

$200

$1,000

$400

$2,500

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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

Change engine oil

Adjust chain tension

Replace brake pads

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How do licence plates work in Ontario?

Plate-to-vehicle system

Permanent to original vehicle

Colour-coded by municipality

Plate-to-owner system

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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.