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But owning and riding a motorcycle means responsibility and a knowledge of the skills involved to become a safe and confident rider. In Ontario, since , learners have been able to earn their licences in stages — M1, M2 and M — allowing new riders to gain skills and experience gradually. Step One—M1. Start by picking up a copy of the motorcycle handbook and studying it thoroughly. Then take the M1 knowledge test multiple choice at any drive test location.
You have to wait 60 days before you can upgrade to an M2 Licence. But remember—the M1 permit expires in 90 days! However, you have to bring your own bike, and you will not have had the coaching and valuable instruction an approved school offers. In addition, if you graduate from an approved school, you will get a certificate that will lower your insurance rate. The M2 licensing course at an approved school involves an in-class session prior to a two-day practical course, which is often on a weekend.
You must bring your M1 licence to the course, along with basic safety gear which includes a helmet, a jacket, gloves that cover your wrists, and boots that cover your ankles.
Practice driving in different locations, at different times of the day as allowed by the M2 license restrictions and under different driving conditions. Some of the basic motorcycle driving skills you need to master are:. Before your Level One road test can start, the driving examiner will make sure that your motorcycle is test worthy. Vehicle Checklist. You will be asked to go through a route by the driving examiner.
Stay calm, focused and concentrate on the instructions provided. Aside from the basic motorcycle driving skills you would have practiced, there are some major components you will be asked to demonstrate with the help of cones placed to guide you:. Once your M1 road test is done, the examiner will review the test with you, indicating areas you did well, areas you need improvement in and will provide a final pass or fail grade on the test.
Like all tests, taking a road test can be a nervous experience. To avoid worrying about having missed anything, we've put together everything you need to do and take with you on your Level One road test day. You should have already pre-booked your Level One road test appointment and should arrive at least 30 minutes prior, to register, settle in and be relaxed before the test starts. Unless you've been notified by the driver examination center, your test will happen regardless of weather conditions.
If for some reason you are not able to make the appointment, make sure you cancel or reschedule at least 48 hours in advance otherwise you will lose your prepaid road-test fee. Before your test can begin, the examiner will confirm that your vehicle is completely safe and functional for the test.
If your vehicle does not meet the Ministry of Transportation MTO prescribed standards, you might not be allowed to take the road test. Make sure you review the vehicle safety checklist before arriving at the driver examination center. A ministry approved helmet must be brought along for the test and must comply with Regulation of the Highway Traffic Act. There are specific fees for each stage of the Ontario motorcycle licensing process.
Make sure you are able to pay the correct fee amount on your test day. Ontario Licensing Fees. If you fail the Level One road test, you can retake the test as many times as needed, provided you wait 3 days in between tests and pay the applicable re-test fees. After passing the Level One road test, you will receive a temporary drivers licence valid for 90 days and a permanent driver's photo card will be sent in the mail.
An Ontario M2 license expires 5 years from the date you passed your Level One road test. One you have an Ontario M2 license, most of the M1 license restrictions are waived except for the following M2 license restrictions:. While you are allowed to carry passengers on a regular and limited-speed motorcycle, you cannot as per the Highway Traffic Act, carry any passengers when operating a moped.
The Ontario Motorcycle GDL process is structured to help new drivers get through the process as quickly and safely as possible. Learn More. Your M1 licence is your MTO approved license to start learning how to drive a motorcycle and practicing your motorcycle driving skills.
M is the last stage of Ontario motorcycle licensing that you need to get through to get full motorcycle driving privileges.
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