RTT Accidents and Emergency Procedures 5

Question 1

You are riding and a bee flies into your helmet. The safest response is to:

Accepted Answer

Signal, pull over safely, stop, then remove your helmet

Answer

Pulling off the road before dealing with the distraction prevents a crash caused by erratic movements or a sting reflex.

Question 2

Which type of intersection crash is the most common fatal scenario for motorcyclists in the US?

Accepted Answer

Left-turning vehicles striking oncoming motorcycles

Answer

According to NHTSA data, the most common fatal motorcycle crash involves a left-turning vehicle that fails to yield to an oncoming motorcycle.

Question 3

A passenger on your motorcycle is injured in a crash. When giving a statement to police, you should:

Accepted Answer

Provide accurate, factual information about the crash

Answer

Accurate statements help EMS understand the mechanism of injury and assist police in correctly documenting the crash.

Question 4

During emergency braking on a curve, the safest technique is to:

Accepted Answer

Straighten the bike as much as possible before applying maximum braking

Answer

Braking traction and cornering traction compete for the same tire grip, so straightening reduces lean and allows harder braking.

Question 5

If you must cross a slick surface (oil, wet paint) in an emergency, you should:

Accepted Answer

Minimize braking and steering inputs while crossing

Answer

Any abrupt input on a slick surface drastically reduces traction; crossing smoothly with minimal input preserves what little grip exists.

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