RTT Vehicle Control & Handling Techniques 5

Question 1

What is the effect of riding with underinflated tires on motorcycle handling?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of tire overheating, blowout, and vague steering response

Answer

Underinflated tires flex excessively, generating heat that can cause blowouts, while also producing imprecise steering and increased rolling resistance.

Question 2

When should a motorcyclist avoid using the front brake?

Accepted Answer

When the front wheel is turned at low speed during a tight maneuver

Answer

Applying the front brake when the wheel is turned at low speed can cause the fork to straighten abruptly, leading to a loss of balance and a tip-over.

Question 3

What is the safest way to change lanes on a freeway at highway speed?

Accepted Answer

Signal, check mirrors, perform a head check over the shoulder, then move gradually if clear

Answer

Mirrors have blind spots, so a shoulder check combined with signal and mirror use ensures no vehicle is hidden before the lane change.

Question 4

What happens to a motorcycle's steering when the front tire loses traction (front-end washout)?

Accepted Answer

The front wheel slides outward and the bike falls toward the inside of the turn

Answer

When the front tire loses grip, it slides out from under the bike, causing it to fall inward (low-side crash) with very little warning or recovery time.

Question 5

How does riding in the rain affect the optimal following distance behind other vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Following distance should be at least doubled to account for longer stopping distances

Answer

Wet roads significantly reduce tire grip and increase stopping distances, so at minimum doubling the following distance provides adequate reaction and braking time.

(RTT) Riding Theory Test Practice Test

(RTT) Riding Theory Test Practice Test

RTT Vehicle Control & Handling Techniques 5