M1 Motorcycle Skills 3

Question 1

What is the best lane position for maximum visibility and space cushion in most situations?

Accepted Answer

The position that lets you see and be seen while keeping an escape route

Answer

Whatever position feels comfortable

Answer

Always the center of the lane

Answer

Always the far right edge

Question 2

During a normal turn at low speed, how should your body and the motorcycle lean?

Accepted Answer

Rider and motorcycle lean together as a unit

Answer

Rider leans, bike stays upright

Answer

Rider leans opposite to the bike

Answer

Neither leans

Question 3

If your front tire suddenly goes flat while riding, you should:

Accepted Answer

Ease off the throttle, keep the bike straight, and gradually slow using mostly the rear brake

Answer

Brake hard with the front brake

Answer

Immediately swerve to the shoulder

Answer

Accelerate to stabilize

Question 4

The friction zone of the clutch is used primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Control the motorcycle precisely at slow speeds

Answer

Increase top speed

Answer

Save fuel

Answer

Cool the engine

Question 5

When approaching a stop, you should downshift so that:

Accepted Answer

You are in first gear and ready to move when stopped

Answer

You are in top gear when stopped

Answer

You are in neutral before stopping

Answer

The gear does not matter

Question 6

To maintain balance at very low speeds, you should:

Accepted Answer

Look well ahead and use the clutch, rear brake, and steady throttle

Answer

Keep the front brake fully applied

Answer

Look down at the front wheel

Answer

Put both feet down

Question 7

What is the correct hand position for operating the front brake lever?

Accepted Answer

All four fingers wrapped for a firm progressive squeeze

Answer

One finger only, always

Answer

Never use the front brake

Answer

Palm only, no fingers