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Standard Test Questions Flashcards

1
Q

Three answers

What are the attitudes that predispose you to risk?

A

Attitudes to other road users
Attitudes to speed
Attitude to risk taking

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2
Q

OAP

How does the system of motorcycle control increase the safety of your riding?

A

The system promotes careful observation, early anticipation and planning and a
systematic use of the controls to achieve maximum machine stability.

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3
Q

When should you carry out a lifesaver check?

A

The place for the lifesaver is just before the first part of the acceleration phase.

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4
Q

Five answers

How do you use your eyes to get the maximum information about your riding environment?

A

In a scanning motion which sweeps the whole environment.
Distance
Middle ground
Foreground
Sides
Rear.

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5
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What is the basic riding safety rule?

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Be able to stop on your own side of the road within the distance you can see to be clear.

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6
Q

Five answers

What are the key points to remember concerning the distribution of braking effort between the front and back wheels?

A

Your initial speed
The road surface
The degree of cornering
Weather conditions
The specific road and traffic conditions

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7
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What are the 4 principles of safe cornering?

A

Your machine should be in the right position

You should be travelling at the right speed

You should have the right gear

Stop on your own side of the road within the distance you can see to be clear

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8
Q

What are the causes of skidding?

A

Almost always the result of a riders action: -
Altering course or speed too harshly for the road conditions.

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9
Q

When should you consider signalling?

A

Only give a signal when other road users may benefit from it.

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10
Q

What is the overriding factor in determining your road position?

A

Safety

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11
Q

How should you approach a left hand junction when pedestrians are present?

A

Approach the corner from further out than you normally would.

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12
Q

What are the 8 safety points that you should follow for overtaking?

A

Cannot see far enough ahead to be sure it’s safe

Avoid causing other vehicles to alter speed or course

Be able to move back to the nearside in plenty of time

Abandon the overtake if a new hazard comes into view

Do not overtake where you may come into conflict with other road users

Avoid making a 3rd line of vehicles abreast

Never overtake on the nearside except:
Slow moving queues of traffic
Filtering
Offside queues moving more slowly
Be aware of potential dangers when filtering

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13
Q

What is the 3 stage approach to overtaking and when is it used?

A

Follow position
Overtake position
Overtaking

When the absence of other hazards allows you to approach and overtake in one manoeuvre.

When other hazards require you to take up the following position before you can
overtake

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14
Q

Four answers

Apart from indicator lights, what are the possible early signs that another vehicle is going to change lanes?

A

Relative speed
Head movements
Body movements
Vehicle movement from the centre of the lane towards the white lane markers

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15
Q

Describe 5 situations where it can be difficult to assess speed accurately

A

Moving from a fast road (Motorway) to a slow road (30mph)

When visibility is low

Different machine – smoother, quieter or more powerful

Wide open roads

When you are fatigued

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16
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Do riders who have had an accident generally alter their riding as a result?

A

No - Riders who have had an accident in the last three years are three times more likely than average to have an accident in the following year.

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17
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What are the attitudes that predispose you to risk? (Four answers)

A

Enjoying the thrill of danger

Enjoying impressing other road users

A disregard for personal safety

Overestimating your ability

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18
Q

Why are riders who suffer from red mist at higher risk of having an accident?

A

They tend to ignore normal risk factors such as - wet roads - heavy traffic & urban
conditions.

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19
Q

What can riders do to avoid red mist? (Two answers)

A

Keep calm & concentrate.

Give a running commentary

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20
Q

Two answers

What can you do to stay alert?

A

Consciously assessing the current level of risk

Give yourself running commentary

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21
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What can you do to combat fatigue? (Four answers)

A

Make sure that you are not tired before you start riding

Comfortable riding position with your instep resting on the foot rests

Ear plugs to reduce noise

Wear clothing that provides physical protection & is appropriate to the
weather.

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22
Q

Two answers

How can you increase your conspicuity?

A

Wear a jacket or over vest that is fluorescent & has reflective markings

Use day light running lights

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23
Q

How do we learn new skills?

A

Practice & feedback.

24
Q

What causes road accidents?

A

In nearly all - Human error.

25
Q

How does the system of motorcycle control increase the safety of your riding?

A

It will give you calm control of your motorcycle and enable you to deal with hazards without getting flustered.

Progress will be steady & unobtrusive - the characteristic of a skilled rider.

26
Q

What is a hazard and what are the 3 main types of hazard that you will meet on the road?

A

Anything that is potentially dangerous.

Physical features - junctions, roundabouts, bends or hill crests.

Risk arising from the position or movement of other road users.

Problems arising from variation of the road surface, weather conditions and visibility.

27
Q

What are the 5 phases of the system of motorcycle control?

A

Information - Position - Speed - Gear - Acceleration.

28
Q

Which phase overlaps & runs through all the other phases?

A

Information

29
Q

When should you consider giving a signal?

A

Whenever it could benefit another road user.

30
Q

When should you consider carrying out rear observation?

A

As often as necessary to be fully aware of what is happening behind you.

31
Q

When should you carry out a lifesaver check? (Two answers)

A

Before turning to check the blind spot on the side you intend to turn.

Just before the acceleration stage.

32
Q

How should you decide which gear to select?

A

It should be the gear for the speed at which you intend to negotiate the hazard.

33
Q

Why is it vital to use the system flexibly?

A

It is not an automatic mechanism - it has to be adapted to the circumstances that arise.

34
Q

Why must you consider road surface conditions before selecting a speed, gear, acceleration and curve to negotiate and leave a hazard?

A

To avoid a skid.

35
Q

What is the purpose of a riding plan?

A

To put you in the right position, at the right speed, in the right gear at the right time to negotiate a hazard

36
Q

Name the 5 types of crossing: -

A

Zebra;
Pelican;
Puffin (Red & Green figures are above the control box & no flashing green phase);
Toucan (Cyclists) and
Equestrian (Horse Riders)

37
Q

Drinking & driving affects your judgement:
What is the breath alcohol limit?

A

Breath alcohol level higher than 35 microgrammes/100 millilitres of breath.
What is the blood alcohol limit?
Blood alcohol level higher than 80 milligrammes/100 millilitres of blood.

38
Q

When would you use an arm signal?

A

Use an arm signal to emphasise or reinforce your signal if necessary.

39
Q

When should you flash your headlights?

A

To let other road users know you are there.

40
Q

When can you use your horn?

A

While your vehicle is moving and you need to warn other road users of your presence.

41
Q

When can you NOT use your horn?

A

While stationary on the road.
When driving in a built up area between the hours of 11:30pm and 7:00am.

42
Q

When must you use lights?

A

Between sunset and sunrise.

43
Q

Two answers

When must you use headlights?

A

You must use headlights at night except on a road which has lit street lighting. (Usuallyrestricted to 30mph).

When visibility is seriously reduced.

44
Q

What gap should you leave between you and the vehicle in front?

A

2 second rule.

45
Q

What are the speed limits for:

A

Cars 30 60 70 70
Cars towing 30 50 60 60
Buses 30 50 60 70
Goods veh not exc. 7.5 tonnes 30 50 60 70
Goods veh exc 7.5 tonnes 30 40 50 60

46
Q

What are the stopping distances for:

A

20 mph (12 metres or 3 car lengths)
30 mph (23 metres or 6 car lengths)
40 mph (36.5 metres or 9 car lengths)
50 mph (53 metres or 13 car lengths)
60 mph (73 metres or 18 car lengths)
70 mph (96 metres or 24 car lengths)

47
Q

When can you cross a solid white line? (Three answers)

A

If it is safe and you need to enter adjoining premises

To pass a stationary vehicle

To overtake a pedal cycle, horse or road maintenance vehicle, if they are travelling at 10mph or less.

48
Q

Five answers

What are the colours of the reflective road studs used with white lines?

A

White – mark the lanes
Red – edge of road
Amber – central reservation
Green – edge of carriageway at slip roads and lay-byes.
Green/yellow – temporary adjustments to road layout

49
Q

On single track roads who has priority on a hill?

A

Road user coming up the hill.

50
Q

What is an advanced stop line?

A

Used at signal controlled junctions to allow cycles to be positioned ahead of other traffic.

51
Q

When can you enter a box junction?

A

When your exit road or lane is clear.

52
Q

What are the 2 methods for turning right at crossroads?

A

Right side to right side
Left side to left side.

53
Q

Do you have to pass round the central marking at mini-roundabouts?

A

Yes – except for large vehicles that are physically incapable of doing so.

54
Q

What rule applies when reversing from a side road into a main road?

A

Do not reverse from a side road into a main road.

55
Q

You must use headlights when visibility is seriously reduced. Generally this is what
distance?

A

100 metres.

Motorcycle Roadcraft Exam 2024 (1 decks)

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