MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FINAL EXAM 2026/2027
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔What makes stopping quickly in a curve more difficult? - ✔✔Some traction is needed
for cornering
✔✔If the front tire skids because of too much brake pressure: - ✔✔Immediately release,
then reapply as necessary
✔✔In a rear tire skid when the rear wheel is not in line with the front wheel, you want to
release the rear brake to quickly straighten the motorcycle. - ✔✔False AF
✔✔Upper body position during a swerve on a straight road is best described as: -
✔✔Upright
✔✔Compared to swerving in a straight line, swerving in a curve requires more: -
✔✔Traction
✔✔In emergency situations, it is always best to swerve first before braking to avoid an
obstacle. - ✔✔False
✔✔A rain-slick surface: - ✔✔Is most slippery at the beginning of a rain
✔✔Hydroplaning occurs when: - ✔✔Water builds up under the tires
✔✔When riding over crack sealant or tar strips: - ✔✔Avoid too much lean
✔✔A crowned road: - ✔✔Is higher in the middle than on the sides
✔✔Carrying a passenger: - ✔✔Affects motorcycle handling
✔✔When carrying extra weight, the space formed between the top of your head and the
two axles of the motorcycle is referred to as the: - ✔✔Load Triangle
✔✔If a dog runs towards you while riding, you should: - ✔✔Adjust speed to upset the
dog's timing
✔✔Excessive weight in the wrong place, a mechanical problem, or uneven tire pressure
can all cause motorcycle wobble or weave. - ✔✔True
✔✔Excessive weight in the wrong place, a mechanical problem, or uneven tire pressure
can all cause motorcycle wobble or weave. - ✔✔Vision and judgment
, ✔✔As long as your blood alcohol level is under the legal limit, riding while tipsy is not
considered an impairment. - ✔✔false
✔✔Which of the following is considered one drink? - ✔✔12-oz beer
✔✔If an average adult male has 4 drinks of beverage alcohol in one hour, the alcohol
from how many drinks is left in the body after 2 hours? - ✔✔2
✔✔During the range exercises, riders must wear proper protective gear only when the
engine is running. - ✔✔false
✔✔If you lose control while the motorcycle is accelerating: - ✔✔Squeeze the clutch
lever and apply the brakes
✔✔During the range exercises, it is permissible to pass other riders without permission
from a RiderCoach - ✔✔Fales
✔✔The signal that shows you are ready to begin the exercise is: - ✔✔Left Hand in the
air
✔✔The riding exercises will be demonstrated so you can see where to go and what to
do. - ✔✔true
✔✔ The key preparations for riding include: - ✔✔Motorcycle, Riding Gear, Mental
Attitude
✔✔You know a motorcycle's seat height is appropriate if: - ✔✔Your feet can reach the
ground and support the motorcycle
✔✔The best source of information about motorcycle care is: - ✔✔The motorcycle
owner's manual
✔✔Dress for the ride as well as the crash means: - ✔✔Your gear should provide
comfort, protection and conspicuity
✔✔When new, a good helmet should fit: - ✔✔Snugly
✔✔A white or brightly colored helmet provides more visibility in traffic than a darker
colored helmet. - ✔✔True
✔✔The most important feature of motorcycle footwear is that it: - ✔✔Helps protect
ankles and feet in a tip-over
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔What makes stopping quickly in a curve more difficult? - ✔✔Some traction is needed
for cornering
✔✔If the front tire skids because of too much brake pressure: - ✔✔Immediately release,
then reapply as necessary
✔✔In a rear tire skid when the rear wheel is not in line with the front wheel, you want to
release the rear brake to quickly straighten the motorcycle. - ✔✔False AF
✔✔Upper body position during a swerve on a straight road is best described as: -
✔✔Upright
✔✔Compared to swerving in a straight line, swerving in a curve requires more: -
✔✔Traction
✔✔In emergency situations, it is always best to swerve first before braking to avoid an
obstacle. - ✔✔False
✔✔A rain-slick surface: - ✔✔Is most slippery at the beginning of a rain
✔✔Hydroplaning occurs when: - ✔✔Water builds up under the tires
✔✔When riding over crack sealant or tar strips: - ✔✔Avoid too much lean
✔✔A crowned road: - ✔✔Is higher in the middle than on the sides
✔✔Carrying a passenger: - ✔✔Affects motorcycle handling
✔✔When carrying extra weight, the space formed between the top of your head and the
two axles of the motorcycle is referred to as the: - ✔✔Load Triangle
✔✔If a dog runs towards you while riding, you should: - ✔✔Adjust speed to upset the
dog's timing
✔✔Excessive weight in the wrong place, a mechanical problem, or uneven tire pressure
can all cause motorcycle wobble or weave. - ✔✔True
✔✔Excessive weight in the wrong place, a mechanical problem, or uneven tire pressure
can all cause motorcycle wobble or weave. - ✔✔Vision and judgment
, ✔✔As long as your blood alcohol level is under the legal limit, riding while tipsy is not
considered an impairment. - ✔✔false
✔✔Which of the following is considered one drink? - ✔✔12-oz beer
✔✔If an average adult male has 4 drinks of beverage alcohol in one hour, the alcohol
from how many drinks is left in the body after 2 hours? - ✔✔2
✔✔During the range exercises, riders must wear proper protective gear only when the
engine is running. - ✔✔false
✔✔If you lose control while the motorcycle is accelerating: - ✔✔Squeeze the clutch
lever and apply the brakes
✔✔During the range exercises, it is permissible to pass other riders without permission
from a RiderCoach - ✔✔Fales
✔✔The signal that shows you are ready to begin the exercise is: - ✔✔Left Hand in the
air
✔✔The riding exercises will be demonstrated so you can see where to go and what to
do. - ✔✔true
✔✔ The key preparations for riding include: - ✔✔Motorcycle, Riding Gear, Mental
Attitude
✔✔You know a motorcycle's seat height is appropriate if: - ✔✔Your feet can reach the
ground and support the motorcycle
✔✔The best source of information about motorcycle care is: - ✔✔The motorcycle
owner's manual
✔✔Dress for the ride as well as the crash means: - ✔✔Your gear should provide
comfort, protection and conspicuity
✔✔When new, a good helmet should fit: - ✔✔Snugly
✔✔A white or brightly colored helmet provides more visibility in traffic than a darker
colored helmet. - ✔✔True
✔✔The most important feature of motorcycle footwear is that it: - ✔✔Helps protect
ankles and feet in a tip-over
