M1 Practice Test – Rules 4
The main purpose of the M1 written test is to assess a person’s theory knowledge of driving. It is to ensure learner drivers are aware of those traffic signs, road rules, and traffic signals so that they can act accordingly and safely.
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At what frequency should one look into the mirrors while driving on a freeway?
One should do so every 5-10 seconds.
One should do so every 1-2 seconds.
One should do so every 2-4 seconds.
One should do so every 15-20 seconds.
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In case a need arises for a motorcyclist to stop the motorcycle while making a turn, the following process should be used:
One should use both the front brakes and the rear brakes simultaneously.
One should only use the front brakes in such a situation.
One should use only the rear brakes in the situation.
One should start downshifting.
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What are the requirements for towing a trailer with a motorcycle that can do so?
Valid motorcycle license, a registered trailer, trailer plates, and a trailer permit.
Valid motorcycle license.
Valid motorcycle license and trailer permit.
Valid motorcycle license, trailer permit, and a registered trailer.
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Why are motorcyclists advised against shifting gears while turning?
All of these
The rear wheel can lock if there is jerky downshift, which may result in a skid.
Shifting gears may increase the speed, causing a loss of traction in the rear wheel and this can result in a skid.
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How can a motorcyclist alert others on the road to let them know that they are in need of help?
A motorcyclist should place his/her helmet on the ground, near the road.
One should leave the engine running while waiting by the road side.
One should switch on the head lights.
One should switch on the tail lights.
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If you have chosen to change your lane while driving and move to the left lane, before the lane change you should:
Signal and check your left mirror and look over your shoulder once to make sure that all is clear and it is safe to move.
Use the left mirrors to clearly see the lane before changing.
Use the right mirrors to see the lane and check whether it is secure to change.
Reduce the speed, shift the gears, and then use both brakes.
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In case of a seized engine, the motorcyclist should…
Apply the clutch in order to disengage the engine from the rear wheel.
Use the brakes hard as quickly as possible and then stop and pull over.
Switch the four-way flasher on.
Begin downshifting and start decreasing the speed of the motorcycle.
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In case a freeway exit is missed, what should one do?
Proceed and take the next exit.
One should decrease the speed, move on to the shoulder, back up and enter the exit ramp that was missed.
One should decrease the speed, move on to the shoulder, turn the motorcycle around, and enter the exit ramp that was missed.
You should move back carefully to the missed exit.
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A motorcyclist should keep the mirrors positioned in such a way that he/she can:
See as much as possible of the adjacent lane and also a substantial part of the lane behind him/her.
See just the lane next to him/her.
See just the lane that is behind him/her.
While driving in heavy traffic, there is little need of mirrors.
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In case the wheels get locked, what should a motorcyclist do?
Apply threshold braking.
Increase the speed by applying the throttle.
Employ the front brakes.
Employ the rear wheel brakes.
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What is black ice?
It refers to the situation when a thin layer of ice covers the asphalt.
It refers to a frozen mixture of mud and snow.
It refers to recently-paved roads that are still wet.
It refers to a mixture of snow and ice.
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In case of a stuck throttle, how should a motorcyclist react?
One should decrease the pressure on the throttle, pull the clutch in, and use the kill switch to turn the engine off.
Raise the speed with the throttle, apply the clutch, and use the kill switch to turn the engine off.
Reduce throttle pressure and pull the clutch in.
None of the above steps should be applied.
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When a motorcyclist is nearing a railway crossing, and a train is approaching at what distance from the closest gate or rail should the motorcyclist stop?
At least 5 metres away.
At least 1 metre away.
At least 15 metres away.
At a distance of 50 meters.
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A highly skilled motorcyclist has which of the following qualities?
The ability to always be ready for the errors of the other drivers.
The ability to react properly, even without being prepared in advance to do so.
The ability to drive faster and at a greater speed than others on the road.
A good driver is one who drives at a lesser speed than other drivers on the road.
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What are some of the reasons for wobbling?
All answers are correct.
Wobbling can be caused by loose wheel bearings.
Wobbling can be caused by loose spokes.
Wobbling can be caused by worn out steering parts.
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When a motorcyclist carries a passenger, the extra rider’s weight affects the motorcycle and…
Will result in the motorcycle reacting slower than usual.
Results in the motorcycle responding faster than before.
Will not have any effect at all the motorcycle.
Will help the motorcyclist to maintain batter control over the motorcycle’s balance.
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In case you are carrying cargo, at what level should it be kept?
It should be kept low to avert a change in gravity and to prevent interference with motorcycle balance.
It should be kept high to prevent a change in gravity and to avoid any alterations in the motorcycle’s balance.
The placement of the cargo is of little consequence as long as the motorcyclist checks on it regularly.
None of these statements are applicable.
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On approaching an intersection, you notice the road is blocked with traffic. You should:
Stop before entering the intersection and wait until traffic ahead moves on
Sound the horn to warn cars ahead to move on
Keep as close as possible to the car ahead
Proceed slowly into the intersection until the traffic ahead moves on
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With an M1 level driver’s license, a motorcyclist can carry a passenger if…
At the M1 level a motorcyclist cannot carry a passenger under any circumstances.
They are wearing a helmet.
The motorcycle is properly equipped with a seat for pillion riders.
If the motorcycle is equipped with all the needed requirements for carrying pillion riders.
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Why should you not share lanes with other vehicles?
By driving too close to other vehicles, motorcyclists are at a risk of collisions and accidents and hence sharing lanes should be avoided.
By driving close to other vehicles, one can remain safe in the company of the rest of the traffic and hence lane sharing is good.
Lane sharing is useful because 2 vehicles will receive more notice than 1 and hence it is safer.
Both the second and the third statement are correct.
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Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit on the highway outside of a city, town, village, or built-up area is:
80 km/h
60 km/h
50 km/h
40 km/h
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A driver entering a highway via an entrance ramp must:
Signal and accelerate in order to merge smoothly with highway traffic
Give a hand signal, and then take right-of–way
Signal and drive slowly in order to avoid an accident
Sound horn and proceed with caution
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When entering a freeway, what is the right time to turn on your turn signal?
When one reaches the entrance ramp and the freeway traffic is able to see you.
When one reaches the exit ramp, from where one is visible to the other traffic on the freeway.
The moment one reaches the acceleration lane and becomes visible to the other traffic on the freeway.
There is no compulsion for motorcyclists to turn on the signal when entering a freeway.
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How should you react if flying debris or other objects hit you?
All answers are correct
Keep a firm grip on the handlebars and keep looking at the road.
Once it is safe, get off the road.
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What should motorcyclists take into consideration at railway crossings?
All answers are correct.
One should be alert since specific vehicles are required to stop at railway crossings as part of company policy.
For heightened control over the motorcycle one should drive towards parallel tracks in one’s direction at an angle of 45 degrees minimum.
Drive slowly, be careful, keep an eye on the surroundings, and note the signals, lights, gates and flag-persons.
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How does driving over metal gratings, worn out road facades, and grooves make a difference?
It creates a sense of loss of control over the motorcycle.
It results in a balanced and even driving experience.
It results in an airlifting experience.
All of these
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If the engine locks or freezes, what should a motorcyclist do?
Pull over and then wait until the engine cools down before adding oil to it.
Pull over and then wait until the engine cools down before adding gas line antifreeze to it.
Add the wiper fluid for the windshield.
Get the gas tank replenished.
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What style of driving does the phrase ‘staggered formation’ refer to?
It refers to driving motorcycles in a staggered manner so that there is no risk to other drivers on the road or to the motorcyclists themselves.
It refers to driving motorcycles staggered in all the different lanes of the road so that a lot of distance is maintained between the motorcycles.
It refers to staggering vehicles at large distances from one another so that the following distance between vehicles is increased.
It refers to a process of staggering drivers in a line one behind another in an even manner.
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If the front tire blows out when on the road, the motorcyclist should…
Move his/her weight to the back as much as possible.
Move his/her weight to the front as much as possible.
Move his/her weight to the right side.
Move his/her weight to the left side.
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In a situation where a number of motorcyclists are traveling with each other, what kind of driving manner should they assume?
The motorcyclists should adopt a staggered formation.
The motorcyclists should drive next to each other.
The motorcyclists should drive one behind the other in a line.
The motorcyclists should drive next to each other, but in separate lanes.
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