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Sober Riding
What you need to know
Zero alcohol for M1 and M2 riders — impairment and motorcycles are a deadly mix. 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
Which is the only responsible amount of alcohol to have before operating a motorcycle?
- A One drink
- B A beer with lunch
- C None at all
- D Only after sunset
💡 Motorcycling demands full skill and balance, so the responsible choice is to ride with zero alcohol in your system.
Why is alcohol especially dangerous for motorcyclists?
- Riding requires balance, coordination and quick reactions that alcohol impairs at any level
- Alcohol only affects car drivers
- Motorcycles are safer after a drink
- It improves night vision
💡 Motorcycling demands balance and fine motor control; any alcohol impairs these abilities and reaction time, and the M1 limit is zero.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is the only responsible amount of alcohol to have before operating a motorcycle?
- C None at all Motorcycling demands full skill and balance, so the responsible choice is to ride with zero alcohol in your system.
- Why is alcohol especially dangerous for motorcyclists?
- Riding requires balance, coordination and quick reactions that alcohol impairs at any level Motorcycling demands balance and fine motor control; any alcohol impairs these abilities and reaction time, and the M1 limit is zero.
More questions on Sober Riding and every other topic live in the G1 practice test and M1 practice test.