Motorcycle Quiz C Survey

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* 1. Which of the following statements is correct when learning to ride?

Whilst learning, you must be accompanied by an instructor or qualified supervisor at all times

It is OK to practice on your own if you cannot find an instructor as long as you use quiet streets

Your instructor or qualified supervisor must have held the equivalent class for at least one year

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* 2. Match the following question with the correct answer. A Western Australian driver’s licence is:

Available without a photo

A right to any tax payer

A privilege and not a right

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* 3. Can an animal be carried between a rider and the handlebars?

Only if the animal is well trained enough not to move around

Yes, as long as the rider has permission from the authorities

Only if carrying the animal for not more than 500 metres on a road for the purpose of a farming activity, providing it is safe to do so.

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* 4. What is the penalty for not wearing an approved safety helmet?

A fine

Demerit points

Both a fine and demerit points

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* 5. What is the benefit of always maintaining clean and clear eye protection?

People will be able to see where you are looking at all times

They look good

You will have a clear view of the road and your surroundings which will help increase your safety.

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* 6. What is recommended if you experience rider fatigue whilst riding e.g. not seeing a sign, day dreaming, dry mouth etc?

Ride slower in case it gets worse

Pull over if the symptoms get worse

Stop immediately and rest

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* 7. How can alcohol affect your riding?

It can make you more alert

It can slow your reflexes and affect your coordination, depth perception and risk taking behaviour

It can relax you into taking less risks

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* 8. What is the minimum permitted tread depth on any tyre before it is considered illegal?

1.0mm

1.5mm

1.7mm

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* 9. Which of these can help reduce fatigue whilst riding?

Leather gloves

A comfortable seat

Correct riding position

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* 10. What should you do when following a vehicle on the road in wet conditions where the spray from the vehicle makes it difficult to see?

Drop back until you can see better

Put your headlight on high beam

Speed up and overtake quickly

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* 11. When riding at night you should not:

Overtake slower vehicles in front

Use low beam headlight/s

Use eye protection (glasses, lenses or visors) that is tinted.

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* 12. What is the main purpose of wearing bright coloured or reflective clothing whilst riding?

It dazzles other motorists on the road

It enables other motorists to see you more easily

It enables you to ride on unlit roads

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* 13. What is the main reason for riding with the headlight on during the day?

So you can see other traffic better

So other traffic can see you better

It stops your motorcycle’s battery from overcharging

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

Car B

Car A

Both Car A and Car B

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* 15. When is it vital to check your blind spots?

When giving signals in general

When slowing down

When changing road position

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* 16. Complete the sentence: In convex mirrors objects may appear further back than they actually are so...?

Give more room to other vehicles.

Don't use them.

Ensure you check blind spots.

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

1 second

1.5 seconds

2 seconds

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* 18. What should you do if you see a road sign showing a sharp bend ahead?

Slow down whilst going around the bend

Slow down as you come out of the bend

Slow down before the bend

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* 19. What is the safest way to stop on a wet road?

Use the back brake only

Use the front brake only

Use both brakes

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* 20. What action should you take before changing your road position on the approach to a right hand turn?

Change gear

Perform a head check over your shoulder

Check your left mirror only

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* 21. Having already checked your mirrors, why should you look over your shoulder when wanting to change lanes?

Mirrors may not cover blind spots

To avoid having to give a signal

So traffic ahead will make room for you

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* 22. Why should you check your mirrors when you see traffic ahead?

To assess how your actions will affect traffic behind you.

Because you will need to brake sharply to a stop

To check what is happening on the road ahead.

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* 23. "Roadcraft” provides ways of approaching and negotiating hazards that is methodical, safe and leaves nothing to chance. What is the best way to improve your Roadcraft?

Develop your training and riding experience progressively by riding “low risk”

Carry the Ride Safe handbook with you while riding

Test your skills by riding fast with friends

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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 should you do when you see this sign?

Slow down and be prepared to stop

Speed up to get through the intersection

Turn around as you are going the wrong way

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* 26. Who gives way in the following diagram?

Car A must give way to the motorcycle

Neither has right of way

The motorcycle must give way to Car A

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* 27. In the diagram which vehicle would proceed last?

You on the motorcycle

Car C

Car B

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

Never under any circumstance

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

To overtake, provided it is safe to do so

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* 29. Unless traffic, weather or visibility conditions prevent you from doing otherwise, what are the rules in relation to speed limits when travelling on a freeway?

You must travel at the posted speed limit

You cannot travel more than 10 km/h below the posted speed limit

You cannot travel more than 20 km/h below the posted speed limit

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* 30. Which statement is correct?

Cyclists have the same equal rights to use the road as other vehicles

Cyclists are not permitted to use roads unless they are marked with cycle lanes

Cyclists have to give way to all other traffic

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* 31. What should you do when riding towards a pedestrian crossing where there are pedestrians waiting to cross?

Slow down and prepare to stop

Flash your headlight/s to indicate they can cross

Wave at them to cross the road

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* 32. From the diagram, what should you do when joining a freeway from a slip road?

Adjust your speed to the speed of the traffic on the freeway.

Accelerate as quickly as you can and ride straight out

Expect drivers on the freeway to give way to you.

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* 33. Before pulling out from a parked position, how long must you indicate/signal your intention for?

3 seconds

4 seconds

5 seconds

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* 34. In which of these situations should you avoid overtaking?

Just after a bend

In a one-way street

Approaching the crest of a hill

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* 35. What should you do if your throttle sticks in traffic?

Increase the revs

Pull the clutch lever in immediately and apply the cut-out switch

Brake hard

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