MOTORCYCLE SAFETY EXAM SCRIPT 2026/2027
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔Use the middle third (LP2):
To help with hazards on both sides, such as cars parked on the right and traffic in the
other lane.
To see and be seen at the crest of a hill.
To be visible at an intersection with a limited view on both sides. - ✔✔
✔✔Use the right third (LP3):
To avoid windblast from an oncoming truck.
To see and be seen when there is a line of oncoming cars.
To see better when approaching a left-hand curve.
To be visible at an intersection with a limited view to the left.
To avoid the dark strip of oil, debris, or manhole covers often found in the middle of a
lane. - ✔✔
✔✔Maintaining a space cushion means to: - ✔✔Have the time to respond smoothly for
problems
✔✔How does a motorcyclist divide a lane to determine positioning: - ✔✔Into 3 portions
✔✔To stay safe when riding in traffic, you should: - ✔✔Ride as if you are invisible to
others
✔✔To reduce risk in traffic, you need to first: - ✔✔Search ahead, behind, and to the
sides
✔✔The minimum recommended following distance in ideal riding conditions is: - ✔✔2
seconds
✔✔The 4-second urgent time and distance generally corresponds to: - ✔✔The distance
needed for a quick response to a problem
✔✔The total stopping distance consists of: - ✔✔3 parts: perception, reaction, braking
✔✔SEE stands for: - ✔✔Search-Evaluate-Execute
✔✔The Evaluate part of SEE includes thinking beyond the moment about options and
potential hazards. - ✔✔True
✔✔Execute means to use smooth and well-timed actions, and includes the three action
steps of: adjust speed, adjust position, and: - ✔✔Communicate intentions
, ✔✔Proper use of the friction zone makes it easier to: - ✔✔Start out on a hill
✔✔A good response to a tailgating driver is to: - ✔✔Increase your safety margin ahead
✔✔Which factors lead to more motorcycle crashes than the others? - ✔✔Riding through
intersections
✔✔Before pulling into an intersection with limited visibility, check your shortest sight
distance last. - ✔✔True
✔✔What is the No-Zone? - ✔✔A Large Trucks Blindspot
✔✔When approaching a curve, it is best to: - ✔✔Search for possible collision traps and
escape paths
✔✔Body position when crossing an obstacle is: - ✔✔Rising off the seat
✔✔When riding at night: - ✔✔Use the high beam when not following or meeting other
vehicles
✔✔Overriding your headlight at night occurs when: - ✔✔Total stopping distance
exceeds sight distance
✔✔When in a group, you want to ride side-by-side whenever possible to keep the
formation tight. - ✔✔False
✔✔A linked or combined brake system: - ✔✔Causes both brakes to be applied if either
brake control is used
✔✔The best way to achieve the shortest braking distance is to: - ✔✔Apply maximum
braking pressure to both brakes without locking either wheel
✔✔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
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS RATED A+
✔✔Use the middle third (LP2):
To help with hazards on both sides, such as cars parked on the right and traffic in the
other lane.
To see and be seen at the crest of a hill.
To be visible at an intersection with a limited view on both sides. - ✔✔
✔✔Use the right third (LP3):
To avoid windblast from an oncoming truck.
To see and be seen when there is a line of oncoming cars.
To see better when approaching a left-hand curve.
To be visible at an intersection with a limited view to the left.
To avoid the dark strip of oil, debris, or manhole covers often found in the middle of a
lane. - ✔✔
✔✔Maintaining a space cushion means to: - ✔✔Have the time to respond smoothly for
problems
✔✔How does a motorcyclist divide a lane to determine positioning: - ✔✔Into 3 portions
✔✔To stay safe when riding in traffic, you should: - ✔✔Ride as if you are invisible to
others
✔✔To reduce risk in traffic, you need to first: - ✔✔Search ahead, behind, and to the
sides
✔✔The minimum recommended following distance in ideal riding conditions is: - ✔✔2
seconds
✔✔The 4-second urgent time and distance generally corresponds to: - ✔✔The distance
needed for a quick response to a problem
✔✔The total stopping distance consists of: - ✔✔3 parts: perception, reaction, braking
✔✔SEE stands for: - ✔✔Search-Evaluate-Execute
✔✔The Evaluate part of SEE includes thinking beyond the moment about options and
potential hazards. - ✔✔True
✔✔Execute means to use smooth and well-timed actions, and includes the three action
steps of: adjust speed, adjust position, and: - ✔✔Communicate intentions
, ✔✔Proper use of the friction zone makes it easier to: - ✔✔Start out on a hill
✔✔A good response to a tailgating driver is to: - ✔✔Increase your safety margin ahead
✔✔Which factors lead to more motorcycle crashes than the others? - ✔✔Riding through
intersections
✔✔Before pulling into an intersection with limited visibility, check your shortest sight
distance last. - ✔✔True
✔✔What is the No-Zone? - ✔✔A Large Trucks Blindspot
✔✔When approaching a curve, it is best to: - ✔✔Search for possible collision traps and
escape paths
✔✔Body position when crossing an obstacle is: - ✔✔Rising off the seat
✔✔When riding at night: - ✔✔Use the high beam when not following or meeting other
vehicles
✔✔Overriding your headlight at night occurs when: - ✔✔Total stopping distance
exceeds sight distance
✔✔When in a group, you want to ride side-by-side whenever possible to keep the
formation tight. - ✔✔False
✔✔A linked or combined brake system: - ✔✔Causes both brakes to be applied if either
brake control is used
✔✔The best way to achieve the shortest braking distance is to: - ✔✔Apply maximum
braking pressure to both brakes without locking either wheel
✔✔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
