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

$2,500

$1,000

$200

$400

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

At least 3.0 millimetres

At least 0.8 millimetres

At least 2.5 millimetres

At least 1.5 millimetres

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

Change engine oil

Adjust chain tension

Inspect for cuts, cracks, and correct air pressure

Replace brake pads

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

File a notarized affidavit

Notify the Ministry of Transportation within six days

Inform the insurance company only

Wait until licence renewal

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

Bill of sale

Safety standards certificate

Insurance proof

Licence plate validation

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Which vehicles require a UVIP when sold privately?

Mopeds only

Neither motorcycles nor mopeds

Motorcycles only (not mopeds)

Both motorcycles and mopeds

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What should owners do if tire wear is uneven?

Identify and fix the cause immediately

Rotate the tires

Apply tread dressing

Inflate to maximum PSI

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

Pink liability insurance card

Vehicle portion of the permit

Safety standards certificate

Used-vehicle information package

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

Safety standards certificate

Proof of emissions test

Used-vehicle information package (UVIP)

Vehicle history from insurance company

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

$500,000

$100,000

$200,000

$250,000

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What must owners do with plates when they sell their motorcycle?

Destroy them within seven days

Mail them to the buyer

Leave them on the motorcycle

Remove them and either reuse or return to ServiceOntario

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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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How do licence plates work in Ontario?

Plate-to-owner system

Plate-to-vehicle system

Colour-coded by municipality

Permanent to original vehicle

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

Thirty days

Six days

Fourteen days

Ten days

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

Ten days

Sixty days

Six days

Thirty days

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

Replace it every two years

Apply reflective spray annually

Install a locking frame

Ensure it is completely visible and unobstructed

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

UVIP

Safety standards certificate

Bill of sale

Proof of collision insurance

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

White plate with green lettering in car size

Green plate with white lettering in motorcycle size

Yellow plate with black lettering in moped size

Red plate with white lettering in truck size

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Who can issue a safety standards certificate for motorcycles?

Ministry-licensed inspection stations

Any repair garage

Vehicle dealerships only

Insurance companies

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Are mopeds required to obtain a safety standards certificate?

Yes, same as motorcycles

No, they are exempt

Only if older than five years

Only if modified

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What is the validity period of a safety standards certificate?

14 days

36 days

60 days

90 days

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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

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

Give both portions to the buyer

Destroy the plate portion

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

Safety standards certificate

Certificate confirming the moped meets the Highway Traffic Act definition

Used-vehicle information package

Extended service warranty

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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.