Question 1:
It is raining and you are about to stop at a red light but see that there is a large area that looks as though there has been an oil spillage. What should you do to be able to stop safely? |
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Brake hard and swerve out of the way. |
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Begin braking sooner than normal. |
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Brake harder than normal. |
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Question 2:
From the list, select the most important part to check on your motorcycle before you ride. |
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Brakes |
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Handlebars |
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Footrests |
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Question 3:
How should the quickest stops be made? |
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With both brakes applied as hard as possible |
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With the back brake on and skidding |
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With progressive braking, the motorcycle upright and travelling in a straight line. |
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Question 4:
What is the maximum speed on the open road for a learner motorcyclist? |
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50 km/h |
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70 km/h |
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80 km/h |
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Question 5:
Which statement is correct? |
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As a restricted licence holder you must not ride a motorcycle with a cc rating of more than 250 |
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You have 7 days to produce your learner licence if asked by a Police Officer |
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You may ride between 10:00pm and 5:00am if you hold a restricted licence. |
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Question 6:
If you hold a learner licence what must you attach to the rear number plate of your motorcycle? |
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A red reflector |
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A white light |
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An L Plate |
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Question 7:
Which kind of motorcycles are best for road riding? |
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Off-road machines |
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Road machines |
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Road/trail machines |
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Question 8:
Which statement is true? |
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Riding a motorcycle is more tiring than driving a car. |
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Distances of more than 500 kilometres can be safely covered in a day even if you are not an experienced rider. |
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Alcohol makes you a better rider by makng you more alert |
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Question 9:
In colder weather what can you do to prevent fatigue when riding? |
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Dress warmly |
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Take enough food for your journey |
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Be sure to have a good nights sleep |
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Question 10:
Which is the best kind of safety helmet to buy? |
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The one that is most trendy |
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The one that has a NZ Standards approval stickers on it |
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A second hand one because it is cheaper |
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Question 11:
What should you do if your helmet is damaged? |
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Replace it |
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Patch it with approved materials |
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Let a passenger wear it occasionally |
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Question 12:
To be more noticeable to other driviers on the road, you should: |
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Wear a helmet and clothing that is brightly coloured |
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Ride in the centre of the road |
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Drive with the motorcycle parklight on |
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Question 13:
How should your safety helmet be worn? |
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Securely fastened |
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Tightly fastened |
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Loosely fastened |
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Question 14:
If your helmet gets dirty you must wash it in: |
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Petrol |
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Warm soapy water |
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Methylated spirits |
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Question 15:
Which items are motorcyclists required to wear by law? |
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Eye and face protection |
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Boots |
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An approved safety helmet |
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Question 16:
A correct fitting helmet should be: |
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A snug fit |
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A loose fit |
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A tight fit |
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Question 17:
The main reason for wearing protective clothing is that it: |
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Looks good |
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Protects you in a fall |
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Stops other drivers from seeing you |
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Question 18:
Why is face protection important? |
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It stops your face from getting cold |
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It will protect your eyes and face from flying objects |
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It will stop your friends from recognising you if you get stopped by a Police Officer |
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Question 19:
What is the best kind of footwear to wear when riding a motorcycle? |
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Leather shoes |
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Jandals |
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Leather boots |
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Question 20:
Why is it important to wear gloves? |
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To keep your hands from slipping off the handle bars |
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To protect your hands in a crash or fall |
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To keep your hands dry in the rain |
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Question 21:
Why is a scratched face shield dangerous at night? |
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It picks up reflective glare |
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It makes the lights of the oncoming vehicles appear half as bright |
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It makes the lights of vehicles ahead appear to be brighter than they actually are |
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Question 22:
Hypothermia is a term that is used when motorcyclists suffer from: |
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Getting hot from wearing protective clothing |
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Getting cold from not wearing enough clothing |
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Getting blurred vision from not wearing sufficient eye protection |
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Question 23:
When seated on your motorcycle, your feet should be: |
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Kept firmly on the footrests |
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Tilted well down at the front |
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Placed on the passenger footrests |
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Question 24:
To be comfortable when you ride, you should: |
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Sit far enough back in the seat so as to be able to keep your elbows straight |
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Sit far enough back in the seat so as to be able to keep your elbows slightly bent |
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Sit with your knees out from the petrol tank |
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Question 25:
If you hold your knees against the petrol tank as you ride, it will: |
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Stop you from getting cold |
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Improve fuel economy |
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Help you balance as the motorcycle turns |
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Question 26:
Which brake is the most powerful on a motorcycle? |
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Rear |
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Front |
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Both |
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Question 27:
How much braking comes from the front wheel? |
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All the braking |
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Almost 3/4 of the braking |
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Half the braking |
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Question 28:
Which statment is true? |
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Apply the front brake first |
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Apply both brakes at the same time |
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Apply the back brake first |
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Question 29:
What can happen if you change gear in a curve? |
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The motorcycle will lean over more |
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The wheel may lock up or spin causing a skid |
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You will increase your speed |
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Question 30:
Why is a motorcycle often not seen by other road users? |
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Because the outline of a motorcycle is smaller than a car |
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Because most motorcyclists do not signal |
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Because most motorcyclists drive well to the left |
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Question 31:
Other drivers will see you more easily if you: |
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Ride with the parklight of your motorcycle on during the day |
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Wear brightly coloured clothing |
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Toot the horn of your motorcycle so that other drivers know you're there |
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Question 32:
Which of the following will help you to be seen when riding during the day time? |
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Riding with the parklight of your motorcycle on |
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Riding with the headlight of your motorcycle on low beam |
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Riding with your foot resting lightly on the foot brake of your motorcycle so as to make the stop light go on |
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Question 33:
Where is the best place to position your motorcycle on the road whilst riding? |
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In the centre of the road |
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In the postion normally taken up by the right wheels of a car |
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As close to the left as possible |
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Question 34:
What is the danger in not turning off your indicator?
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It will drain the battery of current |
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Other drivers may expect you to turn and so cross your path |
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Other drivers may give the wrong indication |
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Question 35:
Why is it dangerous to travel in other drivers'"blind spots": |
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Because other drivers may not see you |
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It is against the law |
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It is outside the conditions of the learner/restricted licence |
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Question 36:
What effect does an oncoming heavy vehicle? have |
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It will give you blurred vision |
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It will make a lot of smoke from the exhaust |
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The wave of air it pushes in front of it may effect your stability |
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Question 37:
If you ride behind a large truck, what should you do? |
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Ride in the centre of the lane |
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Move to a position behind the truck where the driver will be able to see you in the rear view mirror |
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Use the truck as a shield by riding close behind it. |
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Question 38:
Why is your height an advantage when riding a motorcycle? |
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It allows you to see over, or through, most cars ahead of you |
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You can see your friends more easily |
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Other drivers can see you more easily |
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Question 39:
When you are passing parked vehicles, what is the main danger? |
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Vehicles making U-turns or pulling out without signalling |
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Vehicles that are left unattended and double parked |
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Trucks that are making deliveries |
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Question 40:
Which is the most effective brake on a motorcycle? |
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Front |
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Rear |
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The engine |
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Question 41:
Which brake or brakes should you use every time you stop or slow down? |
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Front |
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Rear |
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Both |
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Question 42:
If you stall or stop going up a hill, which brake should you use when strating off again? |
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Front |
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Rear |
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Both |
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Question 43:
If the driver of a vehicle immediately ahead of you could not see you in either the rear view mirrors, or by turning their head you woud be considered to be: |
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following too close |
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in the driver's blind spot |
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driving carelessly |
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Question 44:
What should you do if an oncoming vehicle seems ready to cross your path? |
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Slow down as you come up to them |
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Speed up to get out of the way |
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Flash the headlight |
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Question 45:
When passing parked vehicles, in what position in the lane should you be in? |
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The centre of the lane |
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The right part of the lane |
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As for to the left as possible |
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Question 46:
When riding in groups, it is best to place beginner riders: |
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in the centre of the group |
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at the rear of the group to be the tailender |
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in the front of the group behind the leader |
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Question 47:
What is the major cause of motorcycle crashes at intersections? |
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Not stopping for red traffic lights |
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Another vehicle pulling out or turning across the rider's path |
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Exceeding the speed limit |
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Question 48:
When in a line of stopped or moving traffic, you should: |
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turn and go back |
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ride on the extreme left of the road |
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stay in line and move with the rest of the traffic |
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Question 49:
If you see a vehicle ahead of you that is about to pull out of a parking space or do a U-turn, you should: |
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speed up to get past |
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come up to the vehicle cautiously |
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brake sharply to avoid a crash |
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Question 50:
If another driver follows too closely, what should you do? |
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Speed up to get away |
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Slow down and increase the distance between you and the vehicle ahead |
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Flash the brake light on your motorcycle |
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Question 51:
What can happen if you make a sudden direction or speed change on a slippery surface? |
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A skid or fall may occur |
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Nothing |
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The tyres will wear excessively |
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Question 52:
What should you do when riding on slippery surfaces? |
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Slow down |
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Speed up |
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Stand up on the foot pegs |
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Question 53:
What is the main danger in riding on bitumen after a rain shower? |
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It is usually slippery |
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You will get wet |
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the wheels will skid when the brakes are applied |
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Question 54:
Which brakes should be used on a slippery surface? |
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The front one applied firmly |
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The rear one applied gently |
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Both brakes carefully |
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Question 55:
To avoid skidding on slippery road surfaces, you can: |
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deflate your tyres so that they grip the road better |
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reduce the speed of your motorcycle |
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ride close to the left side of the road |
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Question 56:
If you encounter rough, uneven surfaces, what should you do to keep control of your machine? |
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Change down, then accelerate quickly through. |
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Stop and wheel your motorcycle over the rough patch |
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Stand up on the footrests |
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Question 57:
On a high crowned road, you should reduce speed most for: |
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a curve to the left |
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a curve to the right |
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the bottom of a hill |
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Question 58:
How can you get a better view of the road ahead at night? |
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Leave the lights on high beam at all times |
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Make use of the lights of the vehicle ahead |
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Stand up on the footrests |
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Question 59:
When riding at night. which one of the following is most important? |
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Wear gloves to keep your hands warm |
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Turn your motorcycle headlights on to high beam as much as possible |
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Stay closer to other vehicle at night |
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Question 60:
If you must slow in a curve, how should you do this? |
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Apply the rear brake of your motorcycle only |
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Let the engine of your motorcycle brake for you |
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Use both brakes on your motorcycle but only gently |
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Question 61:
When going through a curve, it is best to: |
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brake before the curve |
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brake through the curve |
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not brake at all |
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Question 62:
In an emergency braking situation, your motorcycle shoud be: |
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leaning over |
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in the lowest gear possible |
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upright and travelling in a straight line |
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Question 63:
What should you do if the front wheel locks up when braking? |
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Apply the rear brake of your motorcycle to counteract the lockup |
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Release the front brake of your motorcycle immediately |
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Put your foot out to stop you from falling off |
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Question 64:
In an emergency, it is best to apply: |
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the front brake first |
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the rear brake first |
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both brakes at the same time |
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Question 65:
What is one of the most common causes of skidding: |
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Wet roads |
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Going too fast |
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Overbraking on one or both wheels |
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Question 66:
You are riding on a suburban street and a large piece of timber is immediately in front of you and there is no alternative but to ride over it. To keep control you should: |
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stand up slightly on the footrests and keep a straight course |
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accelerate quickly over the obstacle |
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swerve and go around the obstacle |
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Question 67:
If a dog rushes out in front of you, you should: |
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kick at the animal to frighten it away |
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swerve to avoid hitting the animal |
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slow down, then on reaching the animal, accelerate quickly away |
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Question 68:
If you get a blowout or puncture on your motorcycle you should: |
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brake quickly and stop |
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close the throttle and slow down gradually |
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brake gently using the brake on the wheel that does not have the puncture |
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Question 69:
What is most likely to cause steering wobble? |
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Light grip of the handle bars |
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Worn steering parts |
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A heavily laden luggage rack |
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Question 70:
How does carrying a passenger affect the handling of a motorcycle? |
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Improves the handling of the motorcycle |
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Makes the motorcycle respond more slowly |
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Stops the rear brake of the motorcycle from skidding |
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Question 71:
You may carry a pillion passenger when you: |
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have a learner licence |
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have a restricted licence |
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have a full licence |
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Question 72:
Which of the following equipment must a motorcycle have to enable you to carry a passenger? |
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A proper seat and footrests for the passenger |
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A sissy bar behind the seat |
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Pannier bags for the passenger's equipment |
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Question 73:
When carrying a passenger, which one of the following is most important to remember? |
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It will be less economical on fuel |
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It will take longer to slow down or speed up |
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It will be easier to turn and manoeuvre |
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Question 74:
Which of the following items are required for the passenger by law, when travelling on a motorcycle? |
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Only a helmet, footrests and a handgrip |
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Only a helmet |
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Only a helmet and footrests |
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Question 75:
Which statement is true? |
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A pack rack when loaded will change the motorcycle's centre of gravity |
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You can overtake in a emergency lane even if there is no emergency |
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It is safer to ride without protective clothing on a hot day because you will be much cooler and more comfortable |
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Question 76:
When riding in groups, the formation in which you ride is called: |
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single file |
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staggered formation |
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two abreast |
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