Motorbike Bike Defensive driving October 5, 2024October 9, 2024 Motorcycle Test - Defensive Driving 1 / 26 If you get sleepy while driving, it is best to A. Stop, rest, and change drivers if possible. B. Turn on the radio very loud. C. Turn on the air conditioning or open the windows. Turning up the radio and opening the windows have negligible effect on tiredness. Stopping and resting until you are not tired, or changing drivers is the best solution." 2 / 26 If you are driving and it starts to rain, you should A. Put your hazard warning lights on and increase your speed to avoid the rain. B. Put your lights on high beam so you can see better. C. Slow down using the brake gently, since rain and oil may create a slippery surface. "Be especially careful when braking as oil and rain create a very slippery surface. Slow down to give yourself time to react, and also to allow for safe cornering and stopping." 3 / 26 Why should you avoid heavy braking on a wet road? A. You might wet pedestrians walking along the footpath. B. Your wheels may skid and cause a loss of control. C. If the wheels lock up your handbrake may not work. If you don't have anti-lock brakes heavy braking may lock the wheels, causing a skid. Once you are skidding you are out of control. If you do have anti-lock brakes, someone behind you could run into you 4 / 26 At night, if an oncoming vehicle's headlights dazzle you, you should: A. Close your eyes for a short time until they recover. B. Watch the centre line of the road. C. Slow down, until your eyes recover. Slow down, look at the left hand edge of the road and wait until your eyes recover until you speed up again." 5 / 26 In wet weather when it becomes hard for you to see, you should: A. Flash your headlights to warn other drivers. B. Turn on your headlights, slow down, and double your following distance behind the vehicle in front. C. Turn your headlights on high beam. "Your stopping distances will increase in the wet, and if visibility is impaired it may take you longer to react to an emergency situation. Other vehicles will not be able to see you as easily, therefore headlights are important." 6 / 26 When going on a long trip, out of the following which is the most important to do? A. Have a good meal before driving. B. Get plenty of rest before starting out. C. Make sure your horn is working. "Driving long distances can be tiring and you increase your risk of falling asleep at the wheel." 7 / 26 If you are driving and it starts to rain, you should A. Put your hazard warning lights on and increase your speed to avoid the rain. B. Put your lights on high beam so you can see better. C. Slow down using the brake gently, since rain and oil may create a slippery surface. Be especially careful when braking as oil and rain create a very slippery surface. Slow down to give yourself time to react, and also to allow for safe cornering and stopping 8 / 26 When driving on a slippery wet road, for example, one covered in early morning dew, your vehicle will: A. Take longer and further to stop. B. Be heavier to steer. C. Be easier to steer and handle. There is less friction on the road when it is wet, therefore you should allow for longer stopping distances." 9 / 26 Why should you avoid heavy braking on a wet road? A. You might wet pedestrians walking along the footpath. B. Your wheels may skid and cause a loss of control. C. If the wheels lock up your handbrake may not work. If you don't have anti-lock brakes heavy braking may lock the wheels, causing a skid. Once you are skidding you are out of control. If you do have anti-lock brakes, someone behind you could run into you 10 / 26 What should you do if you have difficulty concentrating when riding? A. Stop immediately and rest. B. Ride without gloves and in a short sleeves shirt to allow the wind on your body to help you concentrate. C. Constantly change your speed up and down to help you concentrate on what you are doing. "Riding a motorcycle is more tiring than driving a car. You should stop immediately and take a break." 11 / 26 When going on a long trip, out of the following which is the most important to do? A. Have a good meal before driving. B. Get plenty of rest before starting out. C. Make sure your horn is working. 12 / 26 Why should you avoid heavy braking on a wet road? A. You might wet pedestrians walking along the footpath. B. Your wheels may skid and cause a loss of control. C. If the wheels lock up your handbrake may not work. If you don't have anti-lock brakes heavy braking may lock the wheels, causing a skid. Once you are skidding you are out of control. If you do have anti-lock brakes, someone behind you could run into you" 13 / 26 When going on a long trip, out of the following which is the most important to do? A. Have a good meal before driving. B. Get plenty of rest before starting out. C. Make sure your horn is working. Driving long distances can be tiring and you increase your risk of falling asleep at the wheel." 14 / 26 At night, when you approach an oncoming vehicle, you should: A. Put your lights on high beam, to make your vehicle more easily seen. B. Not look at its headlights, but keep left and watch the left of the road. C. Carefully watch the vehicle by looking directly at its headlights. "Looking at the left of the road will allow you to judge where you are without being dazzled by the oncoming vehicle's lights." 15 / 26 At night, when you approach an oncoming vehicle, you should: A. Put your lights on high beam, to make your vehicle more easily seen. B. Not look at its headlights, but keep left and watch the left of the road. C. Carefully watch the vehicle by looking directly at its headlights. Looking at the left of the road will allow you to judge where you are without being dazzled by the oncoming vehicle's lights." 16 / 26 If you get sleepy while driving, it is best to A. Stop, rest, and change drivers if possible. B. Turn on the radio very loud. C. Turn on the air conditioning or open the windows. "Turning up the radio and opening the windows have negligible effect on tiredness. Stopping and resting until you are not tired, or changing drivers is the best solution." 17 / 26 At night you should: A. Drive closer to the vehicle in front so they can see you better. B. Use your hazard warning lights when overtaking another vehicle. C. Leave a longer gap behind the vehicle in front. It is more difficult to see the entire road situation at night, therefore leaving a longer gap gives you more time to react." 18 / 26 At night you should: A. Drive closer to the vehicle in front so they can see you better. B. Use your hazard warning lights when overtaking another vehicle. C. Leave a longer gap behind the vehicle in front. "It is more difficult to see the entire road situation at night, therefore leaving a longer gap gives you more time to react." 19 / 26 When driving on a slippery wet road, for example, one covered in early morning dew, your vehicle will: A. Take longer and further to stop. B. Be heavier to steer. C. Be easier to steer and handle. There is less friction on the road when it is wet, therefore you should allow for longer stopping distances." 20 / 26 To help prevent fatigue when riding you should: A. Ride in short sleeves shirt with no gloves to allow the wind to keep you awake. B. Dress to protect yourself fully from wind, heat, cold and rain and not ride any longer than two hours at a time. C. Stop and rest at least every four hours. Riding a motorcycle is more fatiguing than driving a car. Take a break at least every two hours, and ensure your clothing is appropriate for the weather conditions." 21 / 26 Under good conditions, when driving behind any vehicle, at any speed, you should: A. Stay at least three seconds behind the vehicle in front of you. B. Drive as close to the vehicle in front as possible. C. Stay one second behind the vehicle in front of you. "Staying three seconds or more behind the vehicle in front will give you time to react in an emergency. If the conditions are wet, then you should increase this distance." 22 / 26 In wet weather when it becomes hard for you to see, you should: A. Flash your headlights to warn other drivers. B. Turn on your headlights, slow down, and double your following distance behind the vehicle in front. C. Turn your headlights on high beam. "Correct. Your stopping distances will increase in the wet, and if visibility is impaired it may take you longer to react to an emergency situation. Other vehicles will not be able to see you as easily, therefore headlights are important." 23 / 26 To help prevent fatigue when riding you should: A. Ride in short sleeves shirt with no gloves to allow the wind to keep you awake. B. Dress to protect yourself fully from wind, heat, cold and rain and not ride any longer than two hours at a time. C. Stop and rest at least every four hours. Riding a motorcycle is more fatiguing than driving a car. Take a break at least every two hours, and ensure your clothing is appropriate for the weather conditions." 24 / 26 When driving in wet weather, your vehicle will: A. Handle better, so you can go faster. B. Take longer and further to stop, so slow down. C. Stop in the same distance as on a dry road. There is less friction on the road when it is wet, therefore you should allow for longer stopping distances." 25 / 26 If you are driving and it starts to rain, you should A. Put your hazard warning lights on and increase your speed to avoid the rain. B. Put your lights on high beam so you can see better. C. Slow down using the brake gently, since rain and oil may create a slippery surface. Be especially careful when braking as oil and rain create a very slippery surface. Slow down to give yourself time to react, and also to allow for safe cornering and stopping 26 / 26 In wet weather when it becomes hard for you to see, you should: A. Flash your headlights to warn other drivers. B. Turn on your headlights, slow down, and double your following distance behind the vehicle in front. C. Turn your headlights on high beam. Your stopping distances will increase in the wet, and if visibility is impaired it may take you longer to react to an emergency situation. Other vehicles will not be able to see you as easily, therefore headlights are important." Your score is The average score is 88% 0% Restart quiz
