Motorcycle Safety Quiz

Who or what is typically responsible for over half of all fatal motorcycle crashes?

• The motorcyclist's error

• Poor road conditions

• The car or truck driver

• Mechanical failure of the motorcycle

What is the maximum speed a moped can travel to be legal on NC roads?

• 20 mph

• 25 mph

• 30 mph

• 35 mph

Who is eligible to drive mopeds?

• Anyone 18 years of age or older

• Anyone 16 years of age or older

• Anyone 14 years of age or older

• Anyone 21 years of age or older

What must you have to legally drive a motorcycle?

• A valid driver's license

• A motorcycle endorsement

• Both a valid driver's license and a motorcycle endorsement or permit

• A motorcycle

What should cyclists use to indicate their turns?

• Headlights

• Hand and turn signals

• Horn

• Brake lights

What should all cyclists avoid while driving?

• Driving distracted or impaired

• Wearing a helmet

• Using hand signals

• Following traffic rules

Why should you be sure to use your turn signals around cyclists?

• Because it's polite

• So that they can get out of my way

• I do not need to use signals around mopeds and motorcycles

• Because they need time to respond to your driving changes

True or False: Motorcycles are entitled to the full width of a lane.

• True

• False

What kind of road conditions can be dangerous

for motorcycle and moped drivers?

• Hot asphalt

• Lots of traffic

• Any sort of debris, uneven pavement or wet road.

Why should you allow a greater following distance of 3-4 seconds between you and a cyclist?

• Cyclists can be slower and need more time to react.

• Cyclists may need to stop suddenly and will need more space.

• You need time to look at any cute dogs on the motorcycle.

• Cyclists need more space to maneuver around obstacles.