8. Road conditions and motorcycle handling- Kontrolowanie pojazdu w szczególnych warunkach drogowych

What can cause skidding?

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Staying upright when cornering
Feathering the throttle
Braking too gently
Braking too hard

It’s very cold and the road looks wet. What should you do if you can’t hear any road noise as you ride?

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Continue riding at the same speed
Ride slowly in as high a gear as possible
Ride in as low a gear as possible
Brake sharply to see if the road is slippery

When should you wear full protective clothing while riding a motorcycle?

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At all times
Just on long journeys
Only on faster, open roads
Only during bad weather

Where’s the best place to park your motorcycle?

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On firm, level ground
On bumpy ground
On grass
On soft tarmac

What should you do when riding in windy conditions?

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Stay close to the gutter
Stay close to large vehicles
Keep your speed up
Keep your speed down

You’re approaching a road with a surface of loose chippings. What should you do?

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Slow down
Stop suddenly
Speed up
Ride normally

What’s most likely to cause a motorcycle to skid?

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Riding in the winter
Catching your foot on the ground
Cornering too fast
Riding in wet weather

In normal riding conditions, how should you brake?

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By using the rear brake first and then the front
When the motorcycle is being turned or ridden through a bend
When the motorcycle is upright and moving in a straight line
By pulling in the clutch before using the front brake

Which of these will affect the stopping distance of your motorcycle?

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The drive-chain adjustment
The condition of the tyres
The street lighting
The time of day

You ride over broken glass and get a puncture. What should you do?

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Steer from side to side to keep your balance
Close the throttle and roll to a stop
Release your grip on the handlebars
Brake to a stop as quickly as possible

Which type of road surface increases the risk of skidding for motorcyclists?

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Concrete
Dry tarmac
Tar banding
Asphalt

The road is wet. You’re passing a line of queuing traffic and riding on the painted road markings. What should you take particular care in doing?

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Braking
Checking your mirrors
Carrying a passenger
Signalling

Why should you be careful when crossing tram lines?

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Tram lines are always ‘live’
The steel rails can be slippery
Pedestrians will be crossing here
Trams will be stopping here

Traction control systems (TCS) are fitted to some motorcycles. What do they help to prevent?

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Wheelspin when accelerating
Uneven rear tyre wear
Uneven front tyre wear
Skidding when braking too hard

You’re sitting on a stationary motorcycle and checking your riding position. What should you be able to do?

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Just touch the ground with your toes
Place both feet on the ground
Adjust your mirrors by stretching
Operate the centre stand

Which plate may appear with this road sign?

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A
B
C
D

What colour are the reflective studs along the left-hand edge of the motorway?

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Red
Amber
White
Green

What’s a rumble device designed to do?

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Prevent cattle escaping
Alert you to a hazard
Give directions
Alert you to low tyre pressure

You’re travelling on a road that has road humps. What should you do when the driver in front is travelling more slowly than you?

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Flash your headlights
Slow down and stay behind
Overtake as soon as you can
Sound your horn

What’s the purpose of the yellow lines painted across the road?

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To keep the area clear of traffic
To show a safe distance between vehicles
To warn you to change direction
To make you aware of your speed

The road is wet. Why would a motorcyclist steer around drain covers while they were cornering?

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To avoid puncturing the tyres on the edge of the drain covers
To help judge the bend using the drain covers as marker points
To avoid splashing pedestrians on the pavement
To prevent the motorcycle sliding on the metal drain covers

When may you overtake another vehicle on their left?

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When a slower vehicle is travelling in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway
When you’re in a one-way street
When approaching a motorway slip road where you’ll be turning off
When the vehicle in front is signalling to turn left

You’re travelling in very heavy rain. How is this likely to affect your overall stopping distance?

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It will be doubled
It will be halved
It will be no different
It will be ten times greater

When may you wait in a box junction?

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When you’re stationary in a queue of traffic
When oncoming traffic prevents you turning right
When approaching a zebra crossing
When approaching a pelican crossing

What should you do if you have to make a journey in foggy conditions?

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Avoid using dipped headlights
Leave plenty of time for your journey
Follow other vehicles’ tail lights closely
Keep two seconds behind the vehicle ahead

How would you identify a section of road used by trams?

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There would be zigzag markings alongside it
There would be metal studs around it
There would be yellow hatch markings around it
There would be a different surface texture

What should you do when you meet an oncoming vehicle on a single-track road?

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Switch on your hazard warning lights
Carry out an emergency stop
Stop at a passing place
Reverse back to the main road

Why should you reduce your speed when you’re driving or riding in fog?

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The engine will take longer to warm up
The brakes don’t work as well
It’s more difficult to see what’s ahead
You’ll be dazzled by other headlights

What safety measure should you take before starting a motorcycle engine?

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Select first gear and apply the front brake firmly
Select first gear and apply the rear brake lightly
Check that the neutral lamp shows when the ignition is switched on
Check that your dipped headlights and tail light are on

You’re the motorcyclist approaching this junction. What should you do?

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Speed up to clear the junction without delay
Dip your headlights and keep near the left-hand kerb
Slow down and be ready to stop
Stop, as the car has right of way

What can motorcyclists do to improve their safety on the road?

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Keep positioned close to the kerb
Anticipate the actions of others
Stay just above the speed limit
Remain well below the speed limit

What should you do before you start a journey in foggy conditions?

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Check that your lights are working
Make sure that you have a spare visor with you
Make sure that you have a warm drink with you
Check that the battery is fully charged

On the road, what should be your normal riding position?

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In the centre of your lane
Near the centre of the road
On the right of your lane
Close to the kerb

Your motorcycle is parked on a two-way road. How should you get on the machine?

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From the right and apply the rear brake
From the left and leave the brakes alone
From the left and apply the front brake
From the right and leave the brakes alone

How should you gain basic skills in motorcycle riding?

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Ride on the road as soon as possible
Practise off-road in a public park or in a quiet cul-de-sac
Ride on the road on the first dry day
Practise off-road with an approved training body

What will happen if you ride with your clutch lever pulled in for longer than is necessary?

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It will increase petrol consumption
It will increase wear on the gearbox
It will reduce the grip of the tyres
It will reduce your control of the motorcycle

It rains after a long, dry, hot spell. How can this affect the road surface?

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It can melt and break up
It can become covered in grit
It can become unusually slippery
It can give better grip

Your motorcycle doesn’t have linked brakes. In an emergency, what should you do to stop quickly?

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Apply the front brake just before the rear brake
Apply the rear brake only
Apply the front brake only
Apply the rear brake just before the front brake

What will happen if you look down at the front wheel while riding?

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It will improve your balance
You’ll use less fuel
You’ll upset your balance
It will make your steering lighter

You’re on a motorway at night. In which situation may you have your headlights switched off?

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When you’re travelling below 50 mph
When your motorcycle is broken down on the hard shoulder
When there are vehicles close in front of you
When the motorway is lit

You have to park on the road in fog. What should you do?

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Leave main-beam headlights on
Leave dipped headlights on
Leave no lights on
Leave parking lights on

Spilt fuel on the road can be very dangerous for a motorcyclist. How can this hazard be seen?

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By a rainbow-coloured pattern on the road surface
By a highly polished road surface
By a series of skid marks on the road surface
By a pitted road surface

You’re riding on a wet road. What technique should you use when braking?

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Apply the front brake just before the rear brake
Apply the rear brake well before the front brake
Avoid using the rear brake at all
Avoid using the front brake at all

You have to brake sharply and your motorcycle starts to skid. What should you do?

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Select neutral and use the front brake only
Release and reapply the brakes
Apply the brakes harder for better grip
Continue braking and select a low gear

You see a rainbow-coloured pattern on the road. What will this warn you of?

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A polished road surface
Fuel spilt on the road
A soft, uneven road surface
Water on the road

Braking too hard has caused both wheels to skid. What should you do?

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Release the rear brake only
Release the front brake only
Release the front brake, then the rear brake
Release both brakes together

Your motorcycle doesn’t have linked brakes. What should you do when braking normally to a stop?

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Apply only the front brake
Apply both brakes smoothly
Apply either of the brakes gently
Apply only the rear brake

It’s been raining after a long dry spell. How will this affect the road surface?

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It will be slippery
It will be rough
It will be sticky
It will be flooded

Riding with the side stand down could cause you to crash. When is this most likely to happen?

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When you’re cornering
When you’re going uphill
When you’re braking
When you’re accelerating

What should you do when you’re overtaking at night?

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Go past slowly so that you can react to unseen hazards
Sound your horn twice before moving out
Wait until a bend so that you can see oncoming headlights
Beware of bends in the road ahead

What’s the reason for traffic-calming measures?

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To make overtaking easier
To stop road rage
To slow traffic down
To make parking easier

What must you do when you’re overtaking a car at night?

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Flash your headlights before overtaking
Switch your headlights to main beam before overtaking
Make sure you don’t dazzle other road users
Select a higher gear

Why should you test your brakes after this hazard?

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You’ll be on a slippery road
You’ll have just crossed a long bridge
You’ll be going down a long hill
Your brakes will be wet

8. Road conditions and motorcycle handling- Kontrolowanie pojazdu w szczególnych warunkach drogowych

8. Road conditions and motorcycle handling- Kontrolowanie pojazdu w szczególnych warunkach drogowych

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