Questions
1) On a wet road what is the safest way to stop? A - Change gear without braking B - Use the back brake only C - Use the front brake only D - Use both brakes
2) In very hot weather the road surface can become soft. Which TWO of the following will be most affected? 2 answers required A - The suspension B - The grip of the tyres C - The braking D - The exhaust
3) You are overtaking a motorcyclist in strong winds. What should you do? A - Allow extra room B - Give a thank you wave C - Move back early D - Sound your horn
4) Motorcyclists are only allowed to use high intensity rear fog lights when A - a pillion passenger is being carried B - they ride a large touring machine C - visibility is 100 metres (328 feet) or less D - they are riding on the road for the first time
5) Overall stopping distance is made up of thinking and braking distance. You are on a good, dry road surface with good brakes and tyres. What is the typical BRAKING distance from 50 mph? A - 14 metres (46 feet) B - 24 metres (80 feet) C - 38 metres (125 feet) D - 55 metres (180 feet)
6) When riding in heavy rain a film of water can build up between your tyres and the road. This is known as aquaplaning. What should you do to keep control? A - Use your rear brakes gently B - Steer to the crown of the road C - Ease off the throttle smoothly D - Change up into a higher gear
7) By how much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions? A - Two times B - Three times C - Five times D - Ten times
8) Your overall stopping distance will be longer when riding A - at night B - in the fog C - with a passenger D - up a hill
9) In good conditions, what is the typical stopping distance at 70 mph? A - 53 metres (175 feet) B - 60 metres (197 feet) C - 73 metres (240 feet) D - 96 metres (315 feet)
10) To avoid a collision when entering a contraflow system, you should 3 answers required A - reduce speed in good time B - switch lanes at any time to make progress C - choose an appropriate lane in good time D - keep the correct separation distance E - increase speed to pass through quickly F - follow other motorists closely to avoid long queues
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