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Lane Position
What you need to know
Positioning yourself in the lane to see and be seen. 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
Why should you avoid riding in the very centre of the lane?
- A It is illegal in Ontario
- B Oil and fluid drips collect there, and it offers poor traction
- C It blocks traffic sensors
- D It is reserved for emergency vehicles
💡 The centre of the lane collects oil and fluid drips from other vehicles, so riding in a wheel track gives better traction and visible escape room.
Where in a lane is the best place to ride after heavy rain begins?
- In a wheel track where the surface is firmer and any oil film is displaced
- In the very centre where oil drips collect
- Right beside the centre line
- On the painted line
💡 The centre of the lane collects oil drips; wheel tracks give firmer footing, so ride there, especially when rain first starts.
Frequently asked questions
- Why should you avoid riding in the very centre of the lane?
- B Oil and fluid drips collect there, and it offers poor traction The centre of the lane collects oil and fluid drips from other vehicles, so riding in a wheel track gives better traction and visible escape room.
- Where in a lane is the best place to ride after heavy rain begins?
- In a wheel track where the surface is firmer and any oil film is displaced The centre of the lane collects oil drips; wheel tracks give firmer footing, so ride there, especially when rain first starts.
More questions on Lane Position and every other topic live in the G1 practice test and M1 practice test.