Vehicle/motorcycle handling questions

Motorcycle-only Questions

You’re sitting on a stationary motorcycle and checking your riding position. What should you be able to do?

What should you do when riding in windy conditions?

You’re on a motorway at night. In which situation may you have your headlights switched off?

Your motorcycle doesn’t have linked brakes. In an emergency, what should you do to stop quickly?

What will happen if you look down at the front wheel while riding?

Where’s the best place to park your motorcycle?

How should you gain basic skills in motorcycle riding?

Traction control systems (TCS) are fitted to some motorcycles. What do they help to prevent?

What’s most likely to cause a motorcycle to skid?

Your motorcycle doesn’t have linked brakes. What should you do when braking normally to a stop?

You have to park on the road in fog. What should you do?

What can cause skidding?

You’re the motorcyclist approaching this junction. What should you do?

It’s been raining after a long dry spell. How will this affect the road surface?

What can motorcyclists do to improve their safety on the road?

Braking too hard has caused both wheels to skid. What should you do?

What safety measure should you take before starting a motorcycle engine?

When should you wear full protective clothing while riding a motorcycle?

In normal riding conditions, how should you brake?

Riding with the side stand down could cause you to crash. When is this most likely to happen?