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Motorcycle Safety Multiple Choice Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Countersteering is best described as?

a)

Leaning your body in the direction of the turn

b)

Turning the handlebars in the direction of travel

c)

Pressing the handgrip in the direction you want the motorcycle to go

d)

Using engine braking to initiate a turn

2.

When braking in an emergency you should?

a)

Use only the rear brake

b)

Use only the front brake

c)

Use both brakes applying the front brake firmly

d)

Downshift rapidly before braking

3.

The best lane position for a motorcycle is the one that?

a)

Keeps you closest to the curb

b)

Keeps you in the center at all times

c)

Provides the best visibility and escape route

d)

Prevents lane sharing

4.

When approaching a curve you should?

a)

Brake hard after entering the curve

b)

Slow down before the curve and maintain speed through it

c)

Accelerate into the curve

d)

Lean your body instead of the motorcycle

5.

If you lock the rear wheel during braking you should?

a)

Immediately release the rear brake

b)

Keep it locked until stopped

c)

Apply more front brake

d)

Turn the handlebars sharply

6.

When riding in traffic the greatest danger to a motorcyclist is?

a)

Road conditions

b)

Weather

c)

Other vehicles

d)

Mechanical failure

7.

The front brake supplies approximately how much of a motorcycle’s stopping power?

a)

25 percent

b)

40 percent

c)

50 percent

d)

70 percent or more

8.

When carrying a passenger you should?

a)

Reduce following distance

b)

Accelerate more quickly

c)

Brake earlier and more smoothly

d)

Use only the rear brake

9.

To be most visible at an intersection you should?

a)

Ride in the center of the lane

b)

Ride in the lane position that allows others to see you best

c)

Ride next to other vehicles

d)

Stay in blind spots

10.

Which action best reduces the risk of a collision?

a)

Riding faster than traffic

b)

Assuming drivers will yield

c)

Increasing space and scanning ahead

d)

Using lane sharing whenever possible

11.

What does progressive braking mean?

a)

Using only the rear brake

b)

Applying brakes suddenly

c)

Applying brakes smoothly and increasing pressure

d)

Braking only at low speeds

12.

What is an escape route?

a)

A) A planned path to avoid traffic

b)

B) A space to park your motorcycle

c)

C) A path you can take to avoid a collision

d)

D) A shoulder used only in emergencies

13.

What is target fixation?

a)

Focusing on road signs

b)

Looking where you want to go

c)

Staring at a hazard and riding toward it

d)

Checking mirrors too often

14.

What is the purpose of lane positioning?

a)

To stay centered in the lane at all times

b)

To avoid lane sharing

c)

To increase visibility and create space

d)

To prevent speeding

15.

Which motorcycle feature provides the most stopping power?

a)

Rear brake

b)

Engine braking

c)

Front brake

d)

Clutch

16.

How often should you check your mirrors while riding?

a)

Only when stopping

b)

Only when changing lanes

c)

Every 5 to 7 seconds

d)

Only in heavy traffic

17.

What is the purpose of the clutch?

a)

To slow the motorcycle

b)

To allow smooth starts and gear changes

c)

To increase traction

d)

To stop the motorcycle

18.

Which surface provides the least traction for motorcycles?

a)

Dry pavement

b)

Concrete

c)

Painted pavement markings

d)

Asphalt

19.

Why is oil often found near intersections?

a)

Cars leak oil while parked

b)

Motorcycles drip oil at stops

c)

Vehicles stop and accelerate there

d)

Rain washes oil into intersections

20.

Why is a DOT approved helmet important?

a)

It improves hearing

b)

It is required by California law

c)

It reduces fatigue

d)

It improves visibility