New Zealand Motorbike Driving Test NZ Motorbike Driving Behaviour 3

Question 1

When riding at night, what should you do to maximise your safety?

Accepted Answer

Increase following distance and reduce speed to match your headlight range

Answer

At night you should reduce speed and increase your following distance so you can stop within the distance lit by your headlight.

Question 2

A motorcyclist is approaching an intersection with no signs or signals. Which vehicle has right of way?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle on the right

Answer

At an uncontrolled intersection, you must give way to any vehicle coming from your right.

Question 3

Why is it important for motorcyclists to avoid riding in another vehicle's blind spot?

Accepted Answer

The driver may not see you and could change lanes into you

Answer

Drivers cannot see vehicles in their blind spots, so staying there puts you at serious risk of a side collision if they change lanes.

Question 4

What does counter-steering mean for a motorcyclist at speed?

Accepted Answer

Steering in the opposite direction to where you want to go initially, which causes the bike to lean and turn

Answer

Counter-steering means briefly pushing the handlebar on the side you want to turn, which initiates a lean and directs the bike into the corner.

Question 5

You are riding on a rural road and see gravel scattered across a corner. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed before the corner and ride through it smoothly

Answer

Loose gravel drastically reduces tyre grip, so you must slow down before the corner and ride through with smooth, gentle inputs.

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