M1 Night and Adverse Weather Riding

Question 1

When riding at night, you should reduce your speed because:

Accepted Answer

Your stopping distance may exceed your headlight's range

Answer

Headlights overheat at high speed

Answer

Night air is thinner and reduces traction

Answer

Other drivers expect slower motorcycles at night

Question 2

Which lane position is best when following another vehicle at night?

Accepted Answer

A position that gives you extra following distance and maximum vision

Answer

Far left to use oncoming headlights

Answer

Close behind to use their taillights as a guide

Answer

The center to avoid edge shadows

Question 3

When riding in the rain, which surface area is the most slippery?

Accepted Answer

The painted centerline and lane markings

Answer

Dry asphalt at the road edge

Answer

Gravel shoulders

Answer

Concrete bridge expansion joints

Question 4

During the first few minutes of rain after a dry spell, roads are especially dangerous because:

Accepted Answer

Oil and grease rise to the surface before washing away

Answer

Rain makes drivers speed up

Answer

Tires overheat in light rain

Answer

Traffic lights malfunction in moisture

Question 5

To maximize visibility to others when riding in fog, you should:

Accepted Answer

Use low beams and wear high-visibility gear

Answer

Turn off headlights to avoid glare

Answer

Use high beams at all times

Answer

Flash your brake light continuously

Question 6

Strong crosswinds affect motorcycles most when:

Accepted Answer

Emerging from behind large vehicles or passing open areas

Answer

Riding through tunnels

Answer

Riding on wet roads at low speed

Answer

Braking on downhill grades