Motorcycle Quiz

Question 1

How do you avoid potential hazards on the road?

a) scan your surroundings
b) constantly check mirrors and look well ahead
c) pay attention to road signs
d) all of the above

Answer 1

d) All of the above

Question 2

If a vehicle ahead of you suddenly stops and partly blocks your lane what is the best way to avoid a collision?

a) use front brake to stop
b) make a quick turn
c) use rear brake to stop
d) use both brakes to stop

Answer 2

b) Make a quick turn

Question 3

Most car collide with motorcyclists because:

a) the motorcyclist lost control
b) the driver did not signal changing lanes
c) the driver did not see the motorcyclist
d) the motorcyclist didn’t see the car

Answer 3

c) The driver did not see the motorcyclist

Question 4

What should you do to let other know you need help

a) turn on the head lights
b) turn on the tail lights
c) put your helmet on the ground near the road
d) wave to other drivers

Answer 4

c) Put your helmet on the ground near the road

Question 5

What should you do when the vehicle from behind might hit you while you are stopped behind another vehicle?

a) stay as you are
b) quickly speed up and change lane
c) get off motorcycle to prevent injury
d) pull alongside the car ahead of you to move out of the way

Answer 5

d) Pull alongside the car ahead of you to move out of the way

Question 6

What should you do when you are in a blind curve where you can not see all the way around the curve?

a) drive in a position where you can see as much as possible of the road ahead
b) put headlight and tail lights on
c) drive in the middle of the road
d) drive on the edge of the road

Answer 6

a) Drive in a position where you can see as much as possible of the road ahead

Question 7

Which of the following is a surprise hazard on the road?

a) all of the below
b) animals crossing your path
c) flying or falling items from trucks
d) potholes

Answer 7

a) All of the below

Question 8

Which of the following would cause your motorcycle to slide off the road and crash?

a) drive to fast
b) drive to slow
c) turn to fast or brake hard on a curve
d) brake to hard on a straight road

Answer 8

c) Turn to fast or brake hard on a curve

Question 9

Why should you always keep a safe distance and avoid driving behind trucks?

a) the air turbulence created by trucks could affect the control of your motorcycle
b) it blocks you from having a clear view of the road ahead
c) there might be flying objects falling off the truck
d) it is illegal to drive behind a truck on a motorcycle

Answer 9

a) The air turbulence created by trucks could affect the control of your motorcycle

Question 10

Drink and ride:

a) have no effect on your driving during daytime
b) Helps you stay alert on the roads
c) affects your reaction speed and judgement negatively and decreases your driving skills
d) helps you relax especially if you are a new driver

Answer 10

c) Affects your reaction speed and judgement negatively and decreases your driving skills

Question 11

Drugs alcohol and fatigue affect your ability to:

a) Drive a motorcycle safely
b) Drive a motorcycle during the day
c) Drive a motorcycle in the snow
d) Drive a motorcycle with passenger

Answer 11

a) Drive a motorcycle safely

Question 12

What is the effect of fatigue when operating a motorcycle?

a) No effect
b) It enhances your ability to react in emergencies
c) It helps you stay alert
d) It slows down your reaction time

Answer 12

d) It slows down your reaction time

Question 13

Which of the following should not influence the way you drive?

a) Pressure from other drivers on the road
b) Peer influences
c) Movie ad and advertisement influences
d) All of the above

Answer 13

d) All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following will impair your ability to drive?

a) Beer
b) Fatigue
c) Drug
d) All of the above

Answer 14

d) all of the above

Question 15

According to statistics, how many times more likely is a motorcyclist to die in an accident than a motorist?

a) 2
b) 5
c) 10
d) 16

Answer 15

d) 16

Question 16

According to statistics, new riders who have undergone a professional training program have a _____ lower crash
rate than the ones who haven’t

a) 5%
b) 25%
c) 35%
d) 50%

Answer 16

d) 50%

Question 17

At what angle should you cross railway tracks?

a) 30 degrees
b) 45 degrees
c) 90 degrees
d) 180 degrees

Answer 17

c) 90 degrees

Question 18

For safety reasons, which of the following is the most important factor to consider when purchasing a motorcycle?

a) The maximum speed of the motorcycle
b) The colour and style of the motorcycle
c) Your size, skill level, strength, and riding goals
d) The price of the motorcycle

Answer 18

c) your size skill level strength and riding goals

Question 19

How can you tell if the motorcycle fits you?

a) You can lift the motorcycle
b) Your feet can touch the ground while you straddle the seat
c) The gas tank is big enough
d) The brand is your favourite brand

Answer 19

b) your feet can touch the ground while straddling the seat

Question 20

How do you control the motorcycle when you are braking hard or speeding up?

a) Lean to the left
b) Keep the motorcycle as vertical as possible
c) Lean to the right
d) Shift your weight to the front of the motorcycle

Answer 20

b) keep the motorcycle as vertical as possible

Question 21

How do you create a larger blocking position when making a right
turn?

a) Drive along the edge of the road
b) Angle your motorcycle 30 degrees
across the lane
c) Angle your motorcycle 40 degrees
across the lane
d) Angle your motorcycle 45 degrees
across the lane

Answer 21

d) angle your motorcycle 45 degrees across the lane

Question 22

How do you keep control of your steering?

a) Do not brake while turning
b) Brake while turning
c) Drive slowly
d) Downshift while stopping

Answer 22

a) do not break while turning

Question 23

How do you maintain proper speed?

a) Use your brake
b) Use your gears
c) Use your clutch and throttle
d) All of the above

Answer 23

d) all of the above

Question 24

How do you prevent from rolling back when starting your motorcycle on an uphill road?

a) Never start your motorcycle on an uphill road
b) Use both front and rear brakes
c) Use your front brake while starting the engine, then shift into first gear
d) Shift into first gear while starting the engine

Answer 24

c) use your front breaks while starting your engine then shift into first gear

Question 25

How do you turn at high speed on a motorcycle? a) Countersteer b) Turn the handlebars to the right when turning right c) Brake hard while turning d) None of the above

Answer 25

a) counter steer

Question 26

How do you turn at low speeds on a motorcycle? a) Brake hard while turning b) Turn the handlebars to the right when turning right c) Turn the handlebars to the left when going right d) Turn the handlebars to the right when going left

Answer 26

b) turn handlebars to the right when turning right

Question 27

How much power does the front brake provide? a) 35% b) 50% c) 70% d) 100%

Answer 27

c) 70%

Question 28

How should you turn when you are riding at speeds of 15 to 20 km/h? a) Pushing right to turn left b) Pushing left to turn right c) Pushing right to turn right d) Do not turn at this speed

Answer 28

c) pushing right to turn right

Question 29

If you do not have enough space to stop, you should: a) Brake hard to minimize the impact b) Coutersteer around obstacles c) Honk d) Make a sharp turn to the right

Answer 29

b) countersteer around obstacles

Question 30

If you must, you should aim to strike the obstacle from what angle? a) 30 degrees b) 45 degrees c) 90 degrees d) None of the above

Answer 30

c) 90 degrees across

Question 31

In accidents, what percentage of motorcycles are impacted in the front? a) 10% b) 55% c) 79% d) 95%

Answer 31

c) 79%

Question 32

Inertia is: a) The same as velocity b) Speed c) The ability to slow down d) The tendency for you to move in a straight line

Answer 32

d) the tendency to move in a straight line

Question 33

Motorcycle drivers should always keep both feet on the footrests because: a) It is the most comfortable position while riding on a motorcycle b) It helps with the blood flow to your feet c) It helps to maintain balance while riding on the motorcycle d) It allows you to access the foot controls more easily

Answer 33

c) it helps to maintain balance while riding on the motorcycle

Question 34

Motorcycle drivers should not shift gears while turning because: a It could cause more wear and tear to the tires b) the rear wheel could lock, causing a skid c) It uses more gas d) It is hard to do

Answer 34

b) rear wheel could lock causing a skid

Question 35

To lessen the impact of riding over an object of a pot-hole, you should: a) Brake hard when you get to the object b) Rise slightly on the footrests to absorb the shock with your elbows and knees c) Speed up d) Sit straight and hold onto the handlebars firmly

Answer 35

b) rise slightly on the footrests to absorb the shock with your elbows and knees

Question 36

To make a stop while turning, you should use: a) The front brake b) Both the front and the rear brakes at the same time c) The rear brake d) No brake, downshifting would be enough

Answer 36

b) both the front and rear brakes at the same time

Question 37

What are the principles used when braking hard while turning? a) Square, squeeze, straighten b) Straighten, square, squeeze c) Straighten, control, squeeze d) Straighten, push, lean Show Answer

Answer 37

b) straighten square squeeze

Question 38

What do you call the area slightly to the left of the right of the centre of the lane? a) Tire track b) Motor track c) Travel track d) All of the above

Answer 38

a) tire track

Question 39

What does it mean by countersteering? a) When you push gently on the right handlebar to make a right turn b) When you push gently on the left handlebar to make a right turn c) When you brake during a right turn d) When you brake during a left turn

Answer 39

a) when you push gently on the right handlebar to make a right turn

Question 40

What is one of the top causes of motorcycle accidents in BC? a) Speeding b) Not wearing protective clothing c) Not wearing a helmet d) Carrying a passenger

Answer 40

a) speeding

Question 41

What is the best method of dealing with flat tire while riding? a) Steer to the right b) Stay off the brakes and hold onto the handle firmly c) Steer to the left d) Brake hard Show Answer

Answer 41

b) stay off the brakes and hold onto the handle firmly

Question 42

What is the most effective way of handling high-speed wobble? a) Brake as hard as you can b) Speed up to fight the wobble c) Do not brake. Slow down by closing the throttle gradually d) Apply front brake while gearing down

Answer 42

c) do not brake. slow down by closing the throttle gradually

Question 43

What is the probability of head and neck injuries in motorcycle accidents? a) 1 in 2 crashes b) 1 in 5 crashes c) 1 in 10 crashes d) 1 in 20 crashes

Answer 43

b) 1 in 5 crashes

Question 44

What is the safest gear to use while going downhill? a) First gear b) Second gear c) Third gear d) Fourth gear Show Answer

Answer 44

a) first gear

Question 45

What is the solution to footpeg being dragged on the road as you corner on a curved road? a) Slow down before the curve b) Speed up before the curve c) Lean towards the front of the motorcycle d) None of the above

Answer 45

a) slow down before the curve

Question 46

What percentage of accidents occurs at intersections? a) 10-20% b) 30-40% c) 40-50% d) 60-70%

Answer 46

c) 40-50%

Question 47

What should you do if the throttle gets stuck? a) Use the front brake to stop b) Pull in the clutch and turn the engine off with the kill switch c) Use the rear brake to stop d) Pull in the clutch and use both brakes to stop

Answer 47

b) pull in the clutch and turn the engine off with the kill switch

Question 48

What should you do if you have an engine seizure? a) Disengage the engine from the rear wheel by squeezing the clutch lever b) Brake as hard as you can and pull over c) Down gear and pull over d) Speed up to overcome the engine seizure

Answer 48

a) disengage the engine from ghe rear wheels could by squeezing the clutch lever

Question 49

What should you do if your front tire blows out while driving? a) Shift your weight to the right b) Shift your weight slightly to the back c) Shift your weight as far back as possible d) Shift your weight to the left

Answer 49

c) shift your weight as far back as possible

Question 50

What should you do if your rear tire blows out while driving? a) Stay where you are, don't shift your weight b) Shift your weight to the left c) Shift your weight to the right d) Shift your weight to the back of the motorcycle

Answer 50

a) stay where you are dont shift your weight