M1 Dealing with Hazards 5

Question 1

A pedestrian is standing at the edge of the curb looking at their phone. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Cover your brakes and be ready to stop in case they step out

Answer

A distracted pedestrian may step into the road, so stay ready to stop.

Question 2

You are following a vehicle that suddenly kicks up a large object from the road. What is the best response?

Accepted Answer

Maintain a following distance that gives you time to see and avoid road debris

Answer

A proper following distance lets you spot and steer around debris in time.

Question 3

Riding through a construction zone, what added hazards should you anticipate?

Accepted Answer

Uneven surfaces, loose material, and workers or equipment

Answer

Construction zones often have loose gravel, uneven pavement, and sudden obstacles.

Question 4

You notice a car in the next lane drifting toward you without signaling. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow or adjust position to leave an escape route and avoid their blind spot

Answer

Creating space and staying out of blind spots protects you from a lane-change collision.

Question 5

When riding in stop-and-go traffic, what is a key hazard-management practice?

Accepted Answer

Stay in gear, keep an escape path, and watch mirrors for approaching vehicles

Answer

Staying ready to move and watching behind protects you from being rear-ended in slow traffic.

M1 Motorcycle Practice Test