Adapted Army Motorcycle Safety Quiz

 

1.      Traction is?

         a.      Tire loading expressed in pounds
b.      Friction between the tires and the road surface
c.      A combination of weight and centrifugal force
d.      A direct function of the weight of the rider relative to the weight of the motorcycle

 2.      Slowly rolling on the throttle throughout a curve

         a.      Produces traction
b.      Stabilizes the suspension, maintains ground clearance and prevents sudden shifts in traction distribution
c.      Enables the rider to slow just prior to exiting the curve
d.      Uses just enough traction to enable the bike to “stick” to the roadway as the curve is being made

 3.      To select a safe overall speed for a particular corner, the three speeds that should be considered are? 

         a.      Roll, enter, balance.
b.      Slow, lean, look
c.      Approach, entry, exit
d.      Visual, anticipated, actual 

4.      The major factors that determine how much traction is available are?

         a.      Gravity and road camber
b.      Approach speed, lean angle and ground clearance
c.      Friction force between the tires and road surface
d.      Motorcycle position, rider position and position of accessories

5.      The minimum following distance behind the vehicle ahead is?

         a.      4 seconds
b.      2 seconds
c.      12 seconds
d.      6 seconds

 6.      The most important piece of personal protective equipment for a motorcyclist is?

         a.      Face shield
b.      Helmet
c.      Gloves
d.      All of the above 

7.      The prime considerations when selecting an effective motorcycle helmet should include:

         a.      Cost and manufacturer
b.      Type (full, three quarter, half shell)
c.      Construction (plastic, fiberglass, Kevlar)
d.      Fit
e.      a and b above
f.       b, c and d above

8.    The largest cause(s) of single vehicle motorcycle accidents is(are)

         a.      The rider running wide in a turn and running off of the roadway
b.      The rider riding while intoxicated
c.      The rider not wearing proper protective equipment
d.      The rider failing to yield the right of way to other vehicles
e.      a and b above