NZ Motorbike Driving Behaviour Flashcards
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A motorcyclist wants to turn right from a two-lane road. Where should they position their bike before turning?
Answer: In the right lane or as close to the centre line as safely possible
Before turning right, position your motorbike in the right-hand lane or close to the centre line to signal your intention clearly and make the turn safely.
You are riding behind a large truck and cannot see past it. What is the safest action?
Answer: Increase following distance so you can see further ahead and have more stopping time
Increasing your following distance behind a large vehicle improves your view of the road ahead and gives you more time to react to hazards.
Which of the following best describes the 'two-second rule' for motorcyclists?
Answer: You should maintain a gap of at least two seconds from the vehicle ahead in ideal conditions
The two-second rule means keeping at least a two-second time gap behind the vehicle ahead under dry, good-visibility conditions — more in poor conditions.
Why is it especially dangerous for motorcyclists to ride across tram or train tracks at a shallow angle?
Answer: The front wheel can drop into the rail groove, causing a loss of control
Crossing tracks at a shallow angle risks the front tyre slipping into the groove, which can deflect or trap the wheel and cause a fall.
A motorcyclist is riding in a group. What is the recommended formation for safe group riding?
Answer: Ride in a staggered formation, with each rider offset in their lane
A staggered formation gives each rider a clear view ahead, maintains safe following distances, and reduces the group's overall length.
When should you perform a head check (shoulder check) while riding a motorbike?
Answer: Before changing lanes, merging, or turning, to check blind spots mirrors cannot show
A head check before any lane change, merge, or turn ensures you see vehicles in the blind spots that mirrors cannot fully cover.
What effect does riding with an underinflated rear tyre have on a motorbike?
Answer: It reduces handling precision, increases heat buildup, and raises the risk of a blowout
An underinflated tyre flexes excessively, generates dangerous heat, reduces steering accuracy, and greatly increases the risk of a sudden blowout.