NSW RKT rider safety questions

Question 1

You are approaching the intersection shown, and an on-coming vehicle is signalling to turn right, you should -

• Move towards the left of your lane and slow down.Correct answer
• Proceed straight ahead at normal speed.
• Stop, and let the car turn right.

Question 2

In this diagram which light is most likely to make the motorcycle more noticeable to the car driver?

• The right turn indicator.Correct answer
• The tail-light.
• The headlight on high beam.

Question 3

You are riding the motorcycle shown, what would you need to do to be able to see the car?

• Turn your head.Correct answer
• Look in the mirror.
• Take off your helmet.

Question 4

In the diagram shown you are being followed very closely by another vehicle, you should -

• Create more space in front of you by slowing down, until it is safe for the other vehicle to pass.Correct answer
• Attempt to get the other vehicle to drop back by giving a hand signal.
• Brake hard to force the other vehicle to drop back.

Question 5

Properly adjusted mirrors will allow you to see -

• About half of the lane behind you and as much as possible of the lane beside you.Correct answer
• Into the lane beside you.
• Only behind you.

Question 6

Good control of your motorcycle may be achieved by -

• Adopting a correct relaxed riding position.Correct answer
• Gripping the handlebars as tightly as possible.
• Sitting as far back on the seat as possible to give the rear tyre more grip.

Question 7

A good riding position should feel comfortable and allow you to -

• Have fast effective use of the controls without affecting the balance.Correct answer
• Ride faster in all traffic conditions.
• Relax more and enjoy your riding.

Question 8

Sitting too far back on the seat of your motorcycle will -

• Affect weight distribution making steering very light.Correct answer
• Give your rear tyre more grip for braking at speed.
• Not affect the motorcycle noticeably.

Question 9

Sticking your knees out when cornering your motorcycle on a road -

• Is not a good or efficient style of riding on a road.Correct answer
• Is a tried and proven method of cornering.
• Will make you corner faster.

Question 10

When approaching a turn on your motorcycle you should -

• Slow down before the turn and increase your speed gradually as you come out of the turn.Correct answer
• Leave your braking until you are in the turn so you do not lose too much speed.
• Cover your brakes in case you need them while in the turn.

Question 11

Best braking is achieved when a motorcycle is -

• Upright and travelling in a straight line.Correct answer
• Leaned over whilst cornering.
• Carrying a load and travelling at the sign posted speed limit.

Question 12

To stop a motorcycle well, you should always use -

• Both brakes together.Correct answer
• Only the front brake at high speed.
• Only the rear brake at high speed.

Question 13

Is it best to change gears before, during or after a turn?

• Before.Correct answer
• After.
• During.

Question 14

Riders may make themselves more noticeable to car drivers by -

• Wearing bright, fluorescent or contrasting coloured clothing.Correct answer
• Riding closely behind cars.
• Riding to the side of cars at all times.

Question 15

To make yourself more visible to oncoming vehicles during the day -

• Ride with your headlight on low beam.Correct answer
• Ride with your headlight off.
• Flash your brake light every now and then.

Question 16

When an oncoming vehicle seems ready to turn across your path as you approach it, you should -

• Check your mirrors, slow down and, if possible, move to your left away from the vehicle.Correct answer
• Keep your speed and lane position constant so the driver knows you want to go straight ahead.
• Increase your speed so you can get clear of the car before it turns.

Question 17

'Head checks' are what drivers and riders do to -

• See what is in their 'blind spots'.Correct answer
• See what is behind them.
• See what is to the front side of them.

Question 18

To allow yourself time to stop when following another vehicle in dry weather you should stay at least -

• Three seconds behind the vehicle in front.Correct answer
• Two seconds behind the vehicle in front.
• One car length behind the vehicle in front.

Question 19

When riding past parked cars motorcycle riders should -

• Create sufficient space from the cars to avoid opening doors or people stepping from between the cars.Correct answer
• Flash the bike's headlight as a warning to anyone in or near the cars.
• Be ready to sound their horn if someone should open a door or step from between the cars.

Question 20

When riding on a wet or slippery road riders should -

• Reduce speed so that it requires less time if they need to stop.Correct answer
• Ride at a normal constant speed as sign posted for the area.
• Ride around with their hands on the brake lever and foot on the brake pedal in case they have to stop in a hurry.

Question 21

When a road is wet the most slippery part is likely to be -

• The centre of your lane.Correct answer
• The left side of your lane.
• The right side of your lane.

Question 22

When cornering on a wet or slippery surface riders should -

• Reduce the lean angle of the motorcycle so the tyres will grip better.Correct answer
• Sit towards the back of the motorcycle to give more grip to the rear wheel.
• Lean as much as normal for the corner only be smoother on the throttle.

Question 23

When riding a motorcycle at night you should -

• Reduce speed even on roads you know well as you cannot see very far ahead at night.Correct answer
• Ride at all times with your headlight on high beam to give you better vision.
• Ride as you normally would in daytime.

Question 24

An important part of observation is -

• Scanning.Correct answer
• Constantly performing head checks.
• Keeping your chin up and look straight at all times.

Question 25

The amount of time it take to react and respond to a sudden change in traffic is generally -

• Three seconds.Correct answer
• Two seconds.
• Less than a second.

Question 26

You should check your mirrors -

• Every few seconds so that you always know what is behind you.Correct answer
• Before you accelerate or brake so that you do not force people to change their speed.
• Before every ride.

Question 27

When riding towards the crest of a hill, it is best to -

• Slow down and buffer from possible oncoming traffic.Correct answer
• Maintain a constant speed so that you do not confuse drivers behind you.
• Change to a lower gear and apply more throttle.

Question 28

Recommended additional protection for riders includes -

• Wearing kidney belts and back protectors.Correct answer
• Wearing water-proof clothing.
• Wearing sunglasses under your visor.

Question 29

In addition to wearing a motorcycle helmet you should -

• Ensure that you always wear motorcycle specific clothing.Correct answer
• Make sure that you also wear sunglasses for additional protection.
• Wear a hair-net to help your helmet last longer.

Question 30

When riding on a single lane road, a motorcycle rider -

• Can legally use any part of the lane.Correct answer
• Must remain in the left of the lane at all times.
• Must remain in the middle of the lane at all times.

Question 31

When turning you should look -

• In the direction you wish to go.Correct answer
• Down, so you can see the road immediately in front of you.
• At traffic coming from behind.

Question 32

When you see an oncoming vehicle you should -

• Create a buffer between you and the other vehicle.Correct answer
• Always slow down.
• Swerve to avoid it, while braking.

Question 33

When taking a left curve you should -

• Plan to finish in the left part of your lane.Correct answer
• Brake as late as possible to maintain your speed and balance.