M1 Safe Riding Practices 2

Question 1

What is the safest way to position your motorcycle within a lane when traffic conditions are normal?

Accepted Answer

Ride in the left or right portion of the lane for visibility and space

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Ride in the center where oil and grease build up

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Ride on the far right edge near the curb

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Constantly weave between all three lane positions

Question 2

Before changing lanes on a motorcycle, in addition to using mirrors and signaling, you should always:

Accepted Answer

Turn your head to check your blind spot

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Rev the engine to warn others

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Close your eyes briefly to focus

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Brake hard to slow down first

Question 3

What is the recommended minimum following distance behind another vehicle under ideal conditions?

Accepted Answer

2 seconds

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1 second

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4 seconds

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Half a second

Question 4

When riding at night, how should you adjust your following distance and speed?

Accepted Answer

Increase following distance and reduce speed

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Decrease following distance to see brake lights better

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Keep everything the same as daytime

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Increase speed to reach your destination faster

Question 5

What should you do when being passed by another vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Stay in the center portion of your lane and hold your speed

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Speed up to prevent the pass

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Move to the far edge of your lane away from the passing vehicle

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Swerve toward the passing vehicle to claim your space

Question 6

Why should a motorcyclist avoid riding in the 'No-Zone' of large trucks?

Accepted Answer

The truck driver cannot see you in those blind spots

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It is illegal in every state

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It uses more fuel

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The road surface is always worse there

Question 7

What is the best strategy for handling a group ride safely?

Accepted Answer

Use a staggered formation to maintain space and visibility

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Ride side by side to stay close together

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Tailgate the rider ahead to reduce gaps

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Ride single file only on the highway