M1 Night and Adverse Weather Riding 3

Question 1

When riding at dusk or dawn, motorcyclists face increased risk because:

Accepted Answer

Sun glare impairs both the rider's and drivers' vision

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Tires are coldest at these times

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Traffic laws change at dusk

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Headlights are prohibited until full dark

Question 2

If your motorcycle begins to skid on a wet road, you should:

Accepted Answer

Release the throttle smoothly and avoid abrupt brake or steering inputs

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Apply both brakes firmly and hold

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Steer sharply toward the skid

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Accelerate to regain traction

Question 3

Riding in a group at night requires that each rider:

Accepted Answer

Maintain normal staggered formation with increased following distance

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Follow closely to see the leader's headlight

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Use hazard flashers at all times

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Ride single file in the center lane only

Question 4

In heavy rain, which braking technique is safest on a motorcycle?

Accepted Answer

Apply both brakes smoothly and progressively

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Apply the front brake only for maximum stopping force

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Apply the rear brake only to avoid front-wheel skids

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Downshift rapidly through the gears without braking

Question 5

When temperatures drop near freezing, where is black ice most likely to form on the road?

Accepted Answer

In tunnels, on bridges, and in shaded areas

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On sunlit open straightaways

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On steep uphill grades

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On freshly paved asphalt

Question 6

At night, a motorcyclist should be especially alert to:

Accepted Answer

Animals, pedestrians, and debris that appear suddenly in the headlight beam

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Slower vehicle speeds overall

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Reduced traffic requiring less scanning

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Headlights of oncoming bicycles