Test your riding knowledge

If you think you’re an experienced rider, take our multiple choice test to see if you measure up.  Topics include Braking, Cornering, Traction and General Knowledge.

Good luck, and don’t forget to post your results in the comments section!

All questions are multiple choice

Braking

1. TO STOP AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE YOU SHOULD?
A Use the front brake only
B Use the rear brake only
C Use both brakes simultaneously

2. ALL BRAKING SHOULD BE COMPLETED
A After you start to turn
B Before starting to turn
C During the turn

3. FRONT BRAKE IS APPLIED DURING A TURN THE CHANCE OF SKIDDING OR CRASHING IS
A Not likely
B Most likely
C Makes no difference

4. A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL IS CAUSED BY?
A Skidding the front wheel
B Skidding the rear wheel
C Applying both brakes quickly

5. APPLYING THE BRAKES IMPROPERLY IS MOST LIKELY TO CAUSE A SKID WHEN
A Turning
B Accelerating
C Going uphill or downhill

6. TO STOP QUICKLY DURING A TURN AT LOW SPEED, YOU SHOULD
A Apply rear brake only
B Apply front brake only
C Apply both brakes simultaneously and equally
D Stand bike up & apply both brakes

7. ON DRY SEALED SURFACE, NORMALLY, MOTORCYCLES CAN
A Stop faster than cars
B Take a longer distance to stop than cars
C Take the same distance as cars do

8. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU LOCK UP YOUR FRONT OR REAR WHEEL?
A. Scream for help
B. Squeeze the brake harder
C. Release the brakes and re apply them
D. Nothing

9. CARRYING A PASSENGER WILL
A Increase the stopping distance
B Decrease the stopping distance
C Have no affect on stopping

Corners

10. TO STOP AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE WHILE ROUNDING A CURVE (HIGH SPEED) YOU SHOULD
A Apply both brakes simultaneously and equally(50% front &50% rear)
B Use only the front brake
C Use only the rear brake
D Stand bike up and apply both brakes

11. WHEN MAKING A TURN ON GOOD DRY SURFACE YOU SHOULD
A Complete your braking during the turn
B Complete braking after the turn
C Complete braking before the turn
D Doesn’t matter

12. WHEN MAKING A TURN ON WET OR LOOSE SURFACE YOU SHOULD
A Complete your braking during the turn
B Complete braking after the turn
C Complete braking before the turn
D Doesn’t matter

13. WHEN ROUNDING A BLIND CORNER TO THE LEFT YOU POSITION YOURSELF TO
A Left side of lane-(behind passenger)
B Middle of lane – (on oil line)
C Right side of lane – (behind the driver)
D Doesn’t matter

14. WHEN ROUNDING A BLIND CORNER TO THE RIGHT YOU POSITION YOURSELF TO
A Left side of lane-(behind passenger)
B Middle of lane – (on oil line)
C Right side of lane – (behind the driver)
D Doesn’t matter

15. ACCELERATING IN THE MIDDLE OF A CORNER WILL CAUSE THE BIKE TO
A Tighten up in the turn
B Maintain your chosen line
C Run wide in the turn
D Feel really good

16. DECELLERATING IN THE MIDDLE OF A CORNER WILL CAUSE THE BIKE TO
A Run wide in the turn
B Tighten up in the turn
C Maintain your chosen line

17. ALL GEAR CHANGES SHOULD BE DONE
A After the corner
B In the middle of the corner
C Before the corner  Doesn’t matter

18. TO TURN A BIKE AT SPEED, SHOULD BE DONE BY
A Leaning
B Pulling the bars in the direction you wish to turn
C Pushing the bars in the direction you wish to turn
D None of the above

Traction

19. PAINTED LINES ON THE ROAD
A Offer more grip- traction
B Offer the same grip - traction
C Offer less grip – traction

20. THE MOST SLIPPERY PLACE TO RIDE IN THE WET IS USUALLY
A The middle of the lane
B The right of the lane
C The left of the lane
D Doesn’t matter

21. WHEN THE FRONT TYRE GOES FLAT WHEN RIDING
A Apply rear brake gently and pull over
B Keep travelling
C Apply front brake gently and pull over
D Call RACQ

22. WHEN THE FRONT TYRE GOES FLAT
A The steering will get lighter
B The steering wont change
C The steering will get heavier

23. WHEN DO YOUR TYRES OFFER THE MOST GRIP
A When the bike is leaning over
B When travelling in a straight line with constant throttle
C When travelling in a straight line with closed throttle
D All the time

General

24. THE FIRST THING TO DO IF YOUR THROTTLE STICKS OPEN IS
A Squeeze the clutch in
B Apply the front brake
C Apply rear brake
D Use the kill switch-emergency stop switch

25. THE MAIN REASON NOVICE RIDERS SHOULD NOT CARRY A PILLION PASSENGER IS
A It is difficult to talk to each other
B Acceleration will be slowed
C Control of the bike is dramatically effected by the extra weight
D Their clothing may clash

26. FATIGUE IS REDUCED ON TRIPS BY
A Riding faster
B Carrying a passenger
C Frequent stops
D Singing to yourself

27. TO LUBRICATE THE CHAIN YOU SHOULD
A Spray chain lube all over rear wheel
B Spray chain lube on outside of chain
C Spray chain lube on inside of chain

28. WHAT IS THE PRIMARY JOB THE CLUTCH DOES
A. Accelerates the engine
B. Slow`s the engine
C. Changes gears
D. Makes the rear wheel turn - applies drive