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Riding in Rain
What you need to know
Wet roads cut grip — brake earlier, corner more slowly and increase following distance. 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
During the first rain after a dry spell, traction is especially poor mainly because:
- A The tyres are too hot
- B Oil and dirt rise as water mixes into a slick film
- C Brakes stop working entirely
- D The headlight dims the road
💡 The first rain lifts oil and grime into a slippery film on the road, so ride gently until the rain washes the surface clean.
Frequently asked questions
- During the first rain after a dry spell, traction is especially poor mainly because:
- B Oil and dirt rise as water mixes into a slick film The first rain lifts oil and grime into a slippery film on the road, so ride gently until the rain washes the surface clean.
More questions on Riding in Rain and every other topic live in the G1 practice test and M1 practice test.