New Zealand Motorbike Driving Test NZ Motorbike Driving Behaviour 2

Question 1

When riding through a roundabout on your motorbike, which lane position gives you the most visibility to other drivers?

Accepted Answer

The centre of your lane

Answer

Riding in the centre of your lane through a roundabout makes you most visible to other road users and reduces the risk of a collision.

Question 2

You are approaching a give way sign on your motorbike. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and give way to all traffic on the road you are entering

Answer

At a give way sign you must slow down and give way to all traffic on the intersecting road, stopping if necessary.

Question 3

How should a motorcyclist adjust their following distance in wet conditions compared to dry conditions?

Accepted Answer

Increase the following distance significantly

Answer

Wet roads greatly increase stopping distances, so you should increase your following distance significantly to allow more time to brake safely.

Question 4

A car ahead of you suddenly brakes hard. As a motorcyclist, which braking technique is safest?

Accepted Answer

Apply both brakes progressively, using more front than rear

Answer

Progressive application of both brakes — with greater pressure on the front — provides maximum stopping power while maintaining stability.

Question 5

When overtaking a slow-moving vehicle on a two-lane road, a motorcyclist should:

Accepted Answer

Overtake quickly using the oncoming lane only when it is clear ahead

Answer

You may overtake using the oncoming lane only when it is completely clear and it is safe and legal to do so.

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