M1 Motorcycle Skills 2

Question 1

When taking a curve on a motorcycle, where should you look?

Accepted Answer

Through the curve toward where you want to go

Answer

Directly in front of your tire

Answer

Down at the road surface

Answer

At the outside edge of the road

Question 2

What is the safest way to slow down when both tires still have good traction?

Accepted Answer

Use both brakes together

Answer

Use only the rear brake

Answer

Use only the front brake

Answer

Downshift without braking

Question 3

To make a motorcycle lean and turn at higher speeds, a rider uses which technique?

Accepted Answer

Countersteering

Answer

Leaning back

Answer

Pulling the clutch

Answer

Locking the elbows

Question 4

When riding over a slippery surface such as wet leaves or oil, you should:

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed smoothly before reaching it and avoid sudden inputs

Answer

Brake hard immediately

Answer

Accelerate to power through

Answer

Swerve sharply at the last second

Question 5

What should you do with the clutch and throttle when starting from a stop on an uphill grade?

Accepted Answer

Ease out the clutch while applying enough throttle, using the brake to prevent rolling back

Answer

Release the clutch quickly and no throttle

Answer

Use full throttle and dump the clutch

Answer

Keep the clutch fully in and coast

Question 6

The proper way to carry a passenger is to have them:

Accepted Answer

Hold onto the operator's waist or the passenger grab rails and keep feet on the footpegs

Answer

Sit in front of the operator

Answer

Lean opposite to the rider in turns

Answer

Stand on the pegs during turns

Question 7

When you must swerve to avoid an obstacle, you should:

Accepted Answer

Swerve first, then brake if needed

Answer

Brake and swerve at the same time

Answer

Close your eyes and lean

Answer

Grab the front brake hard mid-swerve