WorksheetsMotorcycle Safety Multiple Choice Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Countersteering is best described as?
Leaning your body in the direction of the turn
Turning the handlebars in the direction of travel
Pressing the handgrip in the direction you want the motorcycle to go
Using engine braking to initiate a turn
When braking in an emergency you should?
Use only the rear brake
Use only the front brake
Use both brakes applying the front brake firmly
Downshift rapidly before braking
The best lane position for a motorcycle is the one that?
Keeps you closest to the curb
Keeps you in the center at all times
Provides the best visibility and escape route
Prevents lane sharing
When approaching a curve you should?
Brake hard after entering the curve
Slow down before the curve and maintain speed through it
Accelerate into the curve
Lean your body instead of the motorcycle
If you lock the rear wheel during braking you should?
Immediately release the rear brake
Keep it locked until stopped
Apply more front brake
Turn the handlebars sharply
When riding in traffic the greatest danger to a motorcyclist is?
Road conditions
Weather
Other vehicles
Mechanical failure
The front brake supplies approximately how much of a motorcycle’s stopping power?
25 percent
40 percent
50 percent
70 percent or more
When carrying a passenger you should?
Reduce following distance
Accelerate more quickly
Brake earlier and more smoothly
Use only the rear brake
To be most visible at an intersection you should?
Ride in the center of the lane
Ride in the lane position that allows others to see you best
Ride next to other vehicles
Stay in blind spots
Which action best reduces the risk of a collision?
Riding faster than traffic
Assuming drivers will yield
Increasing space and scanning ahead
Using lane sharing whenever possible
What does progressive braking mean?
Using only the rear brake
Applying brakes suddenly
Applying brakes smoothly and increasing pressure
Braking only at low speeds
What is an escape route?
A) A planned path to avoid traffic
B) A space to park your motorcycle
C) A path you can take to avoid a collision
D) A shoulder used only in emergencies
What is target fixation?
Focusing on road signs
Looking where you want to go
Staring at a hazard and riding toward it
Checking mirrors too often
What is the purpose of lane positioning?
To stay centered in the lane at all times
To avoid lane sharing
To increase visibility and create space
To prevent speeding
Which motorcycle feature provides the most stopping power?
Rear brake
Engine braking
Front brake
Clutch
How often should you check your mirrors while riding?
Only when stopping
Only when changing lanes
Every 5 to 7 seconds
Only in heavy traffic
What is the purpose of the clutch?
To slow the motorcycle
To allow smooth starts and gear changes
To increase traction
To stop the motorcycle
Which surface provides the least traction for motorcycles?
Dry pavement
Concrete
Painted pavement markings
Asphalt
Why is oil often found near intersections?
Cars leak oil while parked
Motorcycles drip oil at stops
Vehicles stop and accelerate there
Rain washes oil into intersections
Why is a DOT approved helmet important?
It improves hearing
It is required by California law
It reduces fatigue
It improves visibility
