RTT Accidents and Emergency Procedures 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You experience sudden, violent front-wheel wobble (speed wobble) on the highway. You should:
- Grip the handlebars tightly and steer into the wobble
- Grip firmly, roll off the throttle smoothly, and avoid braking hard (Correct answer)
- Apply the rear brake firmly to stabilize
- Shift your weight to the rear of the seat quickly
Correct answer: Grip firmly, roll off the throttle smoothly, and avoid braking hard
Rolling off the throttle gradually reduces speed without the abrupt force changes that can worsen a speed wobble.
Question 2: If your engine seizes while riding, you should expect:
- The rear wheel to lock up suddenly (Correct answer)
- A gradual loss of power with no braking effect
- The front wheel to lock up
- Increased engine noise but no change in handling
Correct answer: The rear wheel to lock up suddenly
An engine seizure can abruptly lock the rear wheel, creating a skid similar to full rear-brake application.
Question 3: You are first on the scene of a crash. After calling 911, you should next:
- Begin CPR on all victims regardless of condition
- Assess scene safety before approaching injured riders (Correct answer)
- Move all victims off the roadway immediately
- Direct traffic around the scene before approaching victims
Correct answer: Assess scene safety before approaching injured riders
Scene safety must always be confirmed before approaching to avoid a rescuer becoming an additional victim.
Question 4: When is laying a motorcycle down intentionally considered a valid last resort?
- When the rear brake fails completely
- Almost never — controlled braking almost always produces a better outcome (Correct answer)
- Whenever impact with another vehicle is imminent
- When traveling at speeds above 60 mph
Correct answer: Almost never — controlled braking almost always produces a better outcome
Modern braking research shows controlled braking nearly always yields shorter stopping distances and fewer injuries than intentional lay-downs.
Question 5: After a collision, shock in a rider may present as:
- Flushed face, high energy, and rapid speech
- Pale skin, rapid pulse, confusion, and cool clammy skin (Correct answer)
- Slow breathing and deeply relaxed muscles
- High blood pressure and a strong steady pulse
Correct answer: Pale skin, rapid pulse, confusion, and cool clammy skin
Shock reduces blood pressure and perfusion, causing pallor, rapid weak pulse, confusion, and cool clammy skin.
Question 6: The 'recovery position' is used for a crash victim who is:
- Conscious and sitting up on their own
- Unconscious, breathing, and no suspected spinal injury (Correct answer)
- Unresponsive and not breathing
- Complaining of chest pain but alert
Correct answer: Unconscious, breathing, and no suspected spinal injury
The recovery position keeps an unconscious breathing victim's airway clear and allows fluids to drain without risk of choking.
Question 7: Portable fire extinguishers carried by riders should be rated at minimum:
- A-only for organic material fires
- BC or ABC for fuel and electrical fires (Correct answer)
- C-only for electrical fires
- D for metal fires
Correct answer: BC or ABC for fuel and electrical fires
Motorcycle fires typically involve fuel (class B) and electrical components (class C), requiring a BC or ABC rated extinguisher.
RTT Accidents and Emergency Procedures 4
You experience sudden, violent front-wheel wobble (speed wobble) on the highway.
You should: