Free M1 Motorcycle Licence Practice Test (Ontario) 2025

Based on the Official Motorcycle Handbook

Questions: 40

Mistakes allowed: 8

Pass mark: 80%

Ontario has implemented a Graduated Licensing System (GLS) for aspiring motorcyclists as well as aspiring car drivers. Aspiring motorcyclists must pass the M1 knowledge test, which evaluates their knowledge of road signs, rules of the road, and motorcycle-specific information, such as motorcycle handling techniques and motorcycle helmets. Passing the M1 test is a crucial requirement for obtaining an M1 operator’s licence (commonly considered a “motorcycle learner’s permit”). Your M1 licence will allow you to practise motorcycle riding from ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset, but not with a passenger and not on most roads with speed limits over 80 km/h. This free M1 motorcycle licence practice test will help you pass in Ontario.

You must be 16 years old and pay the Class M1 licence package fee ($78.75) to take the M1 knowledge test.

The M1 test consists of 64 multiple-choice questions divided into three sections: 20 questions on road signs, 20 questions on rules of the road, and 24 questions on motorcycle-specific issues. The test is based on the latest versions of the Official Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Driver’s Handbook (for road signs and rules of the road) and the Official Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Motorcycle Handbook (for motorcycle-specific topics). To pass the written knowledge test, you must score at least 80% on each section. If you fail any of the three sections, you fail the entire M1 knowledge test. However, if you retake the test within a year, you will only have to retake the sections that you failed (and pay a retest fee of $16.00).

Our tools complement and work with the Handbooks to ensure you’ll pass the M1 test on your first try. This is the first of our M1 Practice Tests. It’s up to date as of April 2025 and based on the official handbooks, just like the official M1 knowledge test.

Watch the Progress Grid to track the questions you get right or wrong. If you get stuck on a question, ask our AI Assistant to give you a hint or discuss the question in more depth. You can also ask your own questions about any aspect of motorcycling. If you still miss the question, its number in the Progress Grid will turn red, and the AI Assistant will immediately give you the correct answer and an explanation.

Note: The fee amounts cited here are as of February 2025 and are subject to change. The current fees are listed on this DriveTest webpage.

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List of questions (classic view)

1. Which of the following will affect motorcycle riders more than four-wheel vehicle drivers?
2. Which of the following is most useful to the motorcycle rider to help him/her maintain balance?
3. When a motorcycle bounces, the motorcycle rider can be protected from immediate danger by
4. Perfect balance can be maintained by motorcycle riders by holding the knees firmly against the gas tank while
5. How much stopping power is provided by the rear brake?
6. If a motorcycle rider wishes to stop his/her vehicle, while stopping, s/he must watch for traffic
7. When a motorcycle rider wants to turn while moving faster than 25 km/h, s/he must use the
8. Which of the following actions can save a motorcycle rider's life when s/he wants to change lanes, position within a lane, or before turning off the roadway?
9. The three principles used when braking hard in a turn are
10. Incorrect use of gears can result in accidents when
11. To make a safe turn, the motorcyclist must
12. When entering a curve, you should
13. The motorcycle rider must use the following for correct stopping
14. Which is a safer gear to use while going down a hill?
15. A large seat and separate footrests are required on the motorcycle for
16. The area slightly to the left or the right of the centre of the lane is called the
17. Alcohol can impair the driver's ability to
18. For safe driving on the road, a driver must do the following
19. Motorcycle riders must not ride their vehicles
20. High speed wobble for a motorcycle can be prevented
21. While making a turn, the passenger on a motorcycle must
22. The taillights of other vehicles are useful to motorists
23. When a motorist reaches a through intersection where s/he may not need to stop, s/he must
24. Which of the following three documents are required for motorcycle riders in Ontario?
25. What should the driver do when the motorcycle chain locks the rear wheel?
26. One of the causes of collisions at intersections is a vehicle making a left turn across your path. To cut down your chances of being hit,
27. Class M1 licensed motorcyclists driving at night should do the following to prevent accidents
28. The motorcyclist should avoid driving in which part of the lane when it is raining?
29. To protect the face and eyes from flying material, the motorcyclist should wear
30. In which of the following situations will the motorcycle rider need to shift his/her weight to the rear end?
31. What is the purpose of using a helmet while riding a motorcycle?
32. Motorcycle riders must maintain the following distance from other vehicles
33. If you are a fully licensed driver 21 years of age and over and if you register a BAC ____ , you will receive an immediate three-day licence suspension for a first offence.
34. To keep a motorcycle in good working condition, what formula must be followed by the driver every day?
35. The minimum age limit for applicants of a motorcycle driving licence is
36. When a motorcycle rider approaches a railway crossing and the signal lights are flashing, what should s/he do?
37. Motorcycle riders must give the right-of-way to
38. When a motorcycle rider wishes to enter a highway, s/he must
39. The motorcycle rider must check his/her mirrors every
40. Due to excessive sand and gravel, the motorcycle rider must not drive