Motorcycle Quiz B Survey

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* 1. Which other item must you produce on the day of your practical assessment in addition to your learner’s permit?

Secondary identification

Primary identification

A recent bill in your name

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* 2. What demerit point limit applies if you have held your licence between 1 and 2 years under the Novice Driver Graduated Demerit Point System?

4 points

6 points

8 points

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* 3. How many pillion passengers are permitted on a motorcycle that is designed to transport pillion passengers?

One

Provided they can fit comfortably

As many as possible

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* 4. What should a pillion passenger do when cornering?

Follow your lead when leaning

Counterbalance and lean the opposite way

Stay in an upright position

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* 5. Why is it important to maintain correct tyre pressures for your motorcycle?

You will sit higher and people will be able to see you better on the road

So you can go faster

To ensure maximum safety while riding your motorcycle

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* 6. When is it recommended that safety attire be worn when riding a motorcycle?

At all times

Only on faster open roads

Only during bad weather

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* 7. What road surface could you expect with rain that follows a long period of dry weather?

Loose

Sticky

Slippery

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* 8. Why should you allow extra room when overtaking another motorcyclist on a windy day?

The rider may turn off suddenly to get out of the wind

The wind may cause the rider to be buffeted around in front of you and veer off course.

The rider may stop suddenly

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* 9. What is the most important reason for regularly maintaining a motorcycle?

To accelerate faster than other traffic

To keep the vehicle roadworthy

To ensure the motorcycle can carry a passenger

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* 10. When riding in very heavy rain, a film of water can build between the tyres and the road which is known as “aquaplaning” which can result in lack of control. What should you do if your motorcycle starts to aquaplane?

Apply your brakes gently.

Steer to the centre of the road.

Ease off the throttle smoothly

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* 11. What should you do when riding in windy conditions?

Stay close to large vehicles to shelter from the wind

Keep your speed up

Keep your speed down

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* 12. Why is it a good idea to avoid painted arrows and other painted markings on the road when riding in heavy rain?

It is illegal to ride over them

The painted arrows and markings may be slippery

So that other motorists can see them

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* 13. When is the best time to check tyre pressures?

Before you ride

After a short ride

During the ride

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* 14. What is the meaning of the diagram?

You should start braking where the cross is

Beware because there is a puddle of water next to the car

Exiting wide from a bend or turn can result in a crash

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* 15. When stopping behind another vehicle, what is the recommended clearance distance between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front in case they roll back or you need to ride around them?

1 metre

1 car length

3 car lengths

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* 16. How long will it take an average rider who is fit, concentrating, alert and not affected by alcohol, drugs, fatigue or a distraction, to react to a sudden and unexpected change in traffic conditions?

1 second

1.5 seconds

3 seconds

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* 17. What is the best way to react if whilst riding a driver pulls out of a side road in front of you causing you to brake suddenly?

Ignore the error and stay calm

Flash your lights to show your annoyance

Apply your horn to show your annoyance

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* 18. You should always check blind spots before:

Giving a signal

Applying the brakes

Changing direction

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* 19. What is the main purpose of having mirrors fitted to both sides of your motorcycle?

To judge the gap when filtering in traffic

To make your motorcycle appear larger than other vehicles

To give you the best view of the road behind

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* 20. What should you do just before you make a ‘U’ turn on the road?

Give a hand signal as well as using your indicators

Signal so that other drivers can slow down and give way to you

Look over your shoulder for a final check

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* 21. You should always check blind spots before:

Moving off

Slowing down

Giving a signal

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* 22. What should you do whilst riding in wet weather if you see diesel fuel or oil on the road in front of you?

Swerve quickly to avoid the area

Brake sharply to a stop

Slowly reposition the motorcycle to avoid the area and/or slow down in good time

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* 23. “Tailgating” means following another vehicle too closely, why is this considered dangerous?

The motorcycle becomes harder to control

It is not considered dangerous

You have reduced time to react and respond which consequently could cause a crash.

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* 24. In the diagram, who should you give way to?

Both Car A and Car B

Car A only

Neither Car A or Car B

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* 25. What must you do when approaching an uncontrolled four way intersection?

Give way to vehicles on your right whether you are turning or going straight ahead

Give way to all traffic

Give way to vehicles on your left whether you are turning or going straight ahead

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* 26. Can you make a ‘U’ turn at a set of traffic lights?

Yes, only if it can be done safely

Yes, only if there is a ‘U TURN PERMITTED’ sign

No, not under any circumstances

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* 27. From the diagram, when can you cross a single continuous (unbroken) white line in the centre of a carriageway?

To overtake, provided it is safe to do so

Never under any circumstances

At an intersection when turning, to enter or leave a road, or to make a legal U-turn

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* 28. From the diagram, when two lanes merge, who has right of way?

The car as it is larger

Neither vehicle

The motorcycle as it is the vehicle with any portion ahead at the merge point

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* 29. When travelling straight at a single lane roundabout, the correct signals to be applied are:

Right signal to enter but not to exit

None to enter the roundabout but a left signal to be applied just after the exit before the one you wish to use

Right signal to enter and also left signal to exit

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* 30. What speed applies when riding in a built up area without speed restriction signs?

40 kph

50 kph

60 kph

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* 31. What is the minimum speed for riding on a freeway when there is no heavy traffic and the speed zone is 100 kph?

Any speed you wish

60 kph

80 kph

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* 32. In the diagram you have right of way but what action could you take to be cautious?

Speed up to pass the intersection.

Move towards the centre of the road to ensure both cars see you.

Slow down and/or cover your brakes in case neither car has seen you

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* 33. From the diagram, what must you do when joining a freeway?

Stop at the end of the slip lane

Ride onto the hard shoulder until a gap appears

Give way to the vehicle in front when merging

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* 34. If the traffic lights at a four way intersection are not working and the amber lights are flashing, what should you do?

Give way to your left

Give way to your right

Stop and wait for the lights to resume

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* 35. What is the first thing you must do if you are involved in a crash?

Report it to the Insurance Commission of Western Australia

Stop immediately

Exchange names and addresses

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