RTT Speed, Stopping Distances & Following Distance

Question 1

At 60 mph, approximately how many feet does a motorcycle travel each second?

Accepted Answer

88 feet

Answer

44 feet

Answer

66 feet

Answer

110 feet

Question 2

How does doubling your speed affect your braking distance?

Accepted Answer

It quadruples the braking distance

Answer

It doubles the braking distance

Answer

It triples the braking distance

Answer

It has little effect on braking distance

Question 3

What is the minimum recommended following distance for motorcyclists under normal conditions?

Accepted Answer

Two seconds

Answer

One second

Answer

Three seconds

Answer

Four seconds

Question 4

On wet or slippery roads, how should you adjust your following distance?

Accepted Answer

Increase to at least three or four seconds

Answer

Keep the same two-second gap

Answer

Reduce to one second for quicker reaction

Answer

Only increase distance on gravel

Question 5

Approximately how far does a motorcycle travel before stopping from 30 mph, including reaction time?

Accepted Answer

About 75 feet

Answer

About 40 feet

Answer

About 120 feet

Answer

About 180 feet

Question 6

Which factor does NOT directly increase a motorcycle's stopping distance?

Accepted Answer

Riding in the left lane position

Answer

Higher speed

Answer

Worn tires

Answer

Heavier load on the bike

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of maintaining a proper following distance on a motorcycle?

Accepted Answer

To give yourself time to identify and react to hazards

Answer

To allow other vehicles to merge in front of you

Answer

To maintain legal compliance in all states

Answer

To reduce wind turbulence from the vehicle ahead