New Zealand Motorbike Driving Basic Handling Skills Flashcards
7 cards from real New Zealand Motorbike Driving Test practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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What is the correct body position when negotiating a right-hand bend?
Answer: Shift your weight slightly to the right and look through the curve
Shifting weight into the curve and looking through it helps the bike follow a smooth arc while keeping you balanced and in control.
During a swerve manoeuvre to avoid an obstacle, what should you do immediately after clearing the hazard?
Answer: Counter-steer to straighten the motorcycle
A brief counter-steer input in the opposite direction returns the bike to an upright, straight-line path after the swerve.
How does carrying a pillion passenger affect motorcycle handling?
Answer: Braking distances increase and suspension compresses, altering geometry
Extra weight from a pillion compresses the rear suspension, shifts the bike's balance, and significantly increases stopping distances.
What is the safest way to ride through a long sweeping bend?
Answer: Accelerate progressively from a safe entry speed as you straighten
Entering at a controlled speed and accelerating smoothly as the bike straightens gives better traction and stability through the curve.
What should you check before riding over a speed bump (road hump)?
Answer: That you are in the correct gear and speed to absorb the impact
Approaching a speed bump at the correct slow speed and in a low gear allows the suspension to absorb the bump without bottoming out or unsettling the bike.
When starting a motorcycle on a downhill slope, which control helps prevent rolling forward uncontrollably?
Answer: The rear brake held on while easing the clutch to find the friction point
Holding the rear brake while finding the clutch friction point prevents the bike from rolling, allowing a controlled downhill take-off.
What is the purpose of 'trail braking' in advanced motorcycle riding?
Answer: Carrying some brake pressure into the corner entry to control speed and aid turning
Trail braking involves gradually releasing the front brake as you lean into a corner, helping control entry speed and steering precision.