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Kickstand Check
What you need to know
Make sure your kickstand is fully up before moving off. In the official Ontario tests, questions on this topic come from the Ministry of Transportation's Driver's Handbook (for cars) and Motorcycle Handbook (for riders).
Sample practice questions
What must you remember before riding away after parking your motorcycle?
- A The kickstand must be fully retracted
- B Leave the kickstand down for balance
- C Hold the front brake on
- D Keep the engine revving
💡 Riding with the kickstand down can catch the road and cause a serious crash, so always retract it fully before moving off.
Frequently asked questions
- What must you remember before riding away after parking your motorcycle?
- A The kickstand must be fully retracted Riding with the kickstand down can catch the road and cause a serious crash, so always retract it fully before moving off.
More questions on Kickstand Check and every other topic live in the G1 practice test and M1 practice test.