RTT Motorcycle Handling and Control 2

Question 1

When riding through a curve, where should you position your body weight?

Accepted Answer

Shift weight toward the inside of the curve with the motorcycle

Answer

Lean opposite to the curve to stay upright

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Keep your body upright and only lean the motorcycle

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Shift weight to the outside peg to stabilize

Question 2

What is 'target fixation' and why is it dangerous for motorcyclists?

Accepted Answer

The tendency to ride toward whatever you are staring at

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Looking too far ahead, causing you to miss nearby hazards

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Focusing on your speedometer instead of the road

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Locking your eyes on the horizon to maintain balance

Question 3

What is the recommended technique for downshifting while braking on a motorcycle?

Accepted Answer

Apply brakes first, then downshift while releasing the clutch smoothly

Answer

Downshift first, then apply brakes

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Simultaneously release the throttle, pull the clutch, and brake hard

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Skip gears to save time during emergency stops

Question 4

On a highway on-ramp, you notice a car merging into your lane. What is the best action?

Accepted Answer

Adjust your lane position and speed to increase your visibility and space

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Honk and maintain your position to assert right of way

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Speed up to pass the car before it reaches your lane

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Move to the far left edge of the lane and brake hard

Question 5

Why should a motorcyclist avoid riding in the center of a lane in heavy traffic?

Accepted Answer

Oil and debris accumulate in the center strip of most lanes

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The center offers the best visibility for oncoming traffic

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Riding center makes it harder for other vehicles to pass

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Center lane position improves traction in wet conditions

Question 6

When should you apply both brakes simultaneously on a motorcycle?

Accepted Answer

In most braking situations, applying both brakes together provides the most effective stopping power

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Only on dry pavement during normal stops

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Only the rear brake should be used in emergency stops

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Front brake only — the rear brake causes skids

Question 7

What happens to a motorcycle's handling if the rear tire is significantly under-inflated?

Accepted Answer

The motorcycle may weave or feel sluggish, especially at higher speeds

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Steering becomes lighter and more responsive

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Braking distance decreases due to more tire contact

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The bike pulls consistently to one side