RTT Defensive Riding & Hazard Awareness

Question 1

What is the best way to avoid a rear-end collision while riding a motorcycle?

Accepted Answer

Maintain a safe distance and use brake lights.

Answer

Tailgate the vehicle in front.

Answer

Accelerate to pass quickly.

Answer

Use the horn to warn the vehicle behind.

Question 2

When riding through a blind corner, what is the best approach?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and stay in the center of the lane.

Answer

Speed up and turn sharply.

Answer

Ride on the edge of the lane.

Answer

Take the corner aggressively.

Question 3

How can you identify a road hazard that may be difficult to see?

Accepted Answer

Look for road signs and watch for changes in road texture.

Answer

Only rely on visual inspection.

Answer

Only look at the road in front of you.

Answer

Speed through potential hazards.

Question 4

What should you do when approaching a large vehicle in your lane?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, maintain distance, and prepare to stop.

Answer

Speed up and pass quickly.

Answer

Maintain your speed and tailgate.

Answer

Cut in front of the vehicle.

Question 5

What should you do if you are caught in heavy rain while riding?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and maintain extra distance.

Answer

Continue at normal speed.

Answer

Ride with high beams on.

Answer

Ignore the weather and proceed.

Question 6

What is the best way to handle skidding on a wet road?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the throttle and steer into the skid.

Answer

Brake hard to stop.

Answer

Accelerate to power out of the skid.

Answer

Steer away from the skid sharply.

Question 7

What should you do when riding in foggy conditions?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and increase following distance.

Answer

Continue riding at normal speed.

Answer

Speed up to pass quickly.

Answer

Turn off your headlights.

Question 8

What is the first action you should take when encountering a potential hazard?

Accepted Answer

Assess the hazard, slow down, and adjust your position.

Answer

Speed up to avoid it.

Answer

Maintain speed and ignore the hazard.

Answer

Stop immediately and turn around.

Question 9

How can you best protect yourself when riding through an intersection?

Accepted Answer

Maintain speed and stay alert.

Answer

Speed through the intersection.

Answer

Ignore other vehicles.

Answer

Ride with both hands off the handlebars.