To get your M1 motorcycle licence in Ontario, you need to be at least 16 and pass a vision test and two written tests at a DriveTest centre: one on traffic signs and one on motorcycles and the rules of the road. The practice tests on this page follow the same two parts, and every answer comes with a short explanation from the Official MTO Motorcycle Handbook.
A few questions from the practice bank. Tap one to see the answer.
Half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset
M1 riders are not allowed to ride at night because they don't have the experience yet.
The right handlebar
This is counter-steering or push steering. It makes the motorcycle lean into the turn.
About three-quarters
You still need both brakes to slow down and stop effectively.
The left or right tire track
It's called the blocking position: it keeps a safe distance, helps you see and be seen, and discourages others from squeezing past.
Staggered formation
The leader rides on the left of the lane and the second rider about a second behind on the right.
Grip firmly and close the throttle gradually, without braking
Pull off the road as soon as you can stop, then check the load and tire pressure.
45 degrees
That keeps your wheels from getting caught. Don't edge across or brake heavily.
Two written tests: one on traffic signs and one on motorcycles and the rules of the road. You also need to pass a vision test. The Official MTO Motorcycle Handbook lists topics such as motorcycle controls, lane position, steering, helmets, carrying passengers or cargo, dangerous surfaces, downshifting and maintenance.
DriveTest doesn't publish the question count. Our practice tests use 20 sign questions and 20 motorcycle and rules questions, with 16 out of 20 needed on each (80%), like the G1 test.
At least 16. You apply and take the tests at a DriveTest centre.
You must have zero blood alcohol, ride only from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset, stay off roads with limits over 80 km/h (except certain listed highways), carry no passengers and wear an approved helmet.
90 days. You must hold it at least 60 days before the Level One road test, so book the road test early.
Yes. The signs are the same for every driver, so the M1 road signs practice uses our Ontario G1 sign questions.
No. Every question here is original, written from the Official MTO Motorcycle Handbook and the Official MTO Driver's Handbook. This site is not affiliated with the Ministry of Transportation or DriveTest.
503: 366 motorcycle and rules of the road questions and 137 road sign questions. Practice tests don't repeat a question until you have seen every question in that section.