RTT Speed, Stopping Distances & Following Distance 2

Question 1

When riding downhill, how does the slope affect stopping distance?

Accepted Answer

Stopping distance increases because gravity adds to your momentum

Answer

Stopping distance decreases because gravity helps braking

Answer

Stopping distance is unchanged

Answer

Only front brake stopping distance is affected

Question 2

At 45 mph, approximately what total stopping distance should you expect in dry conditions?

Accepted Answer

About 150 feet

Answer

About 75 feet

Answer

About 100 feet

Answer

About 220 feet

Question 3

How does carrying a passenger affect your motorcycle's stopping distance?

Accepted Answer

It increases stopping distance due to the extra weight and momentum

Answer

It has no effect because the brakes remain the same

Answer

It decreases stopping distance due to added traction

Answer

It only affects stopping on curves, not straight roads

Question 4

What is the typical speed limit in a residential neighborhood in most U.S. states unless otherwise posted?

Accepted Answer

25 mph

Answer

15 mph

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20 mph

Answer

35 mph

Question 5

Which technique helps a motorcyclist maintain the safest speed through a curve?

Accepted Answer

Enter the curve slower than needed, then gently accelerate through the exit

Answer

Accelerate through the curve to stabilize the bike

Answer

Brake hard at the mid-point of the curve to control lean angle

Answer

Maintain the same speed from entry to exit of every curve

Question 6

How does speed influence the severity of a crash if one occurs?

Accepted Answer

Crash forces increase exponentially with speed, making higher-speed crashes far more deadly

Answer

Speed has a minimal effect on crash severity

Answer

Higher speed doubles injury risk linearly

Answer

Only speed above 60 mph significantly affects crash outcomes

Question 7

When following a large truck or SUV, why should motorcyclists increase their following distance beyond the standard two seconds?

Accepted Answer

Large vehicles block your view of hazards ahead, requiring extra time to react

Answer

Large vehicles have faster brakes so you must stay farther back

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State law mandates longer distances behind commercial vehicles only

Answer

Large vehicles create a slipstream that pulls motorcycles forward