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Emergencies When Riding

Question 1 of 23

Why is a front tire blowout more difficult to control?

The front tire is more expensive
The back tire is more expensive
The front tire is cheaper
The front tire affects steering

Explanation:

"A front tire blowout is more difficult to control since it affects steering"

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Question 2 of 23

What should you do when the front tire blows?

Hold the handlebars firmly, steer straight, shift your weight to the front of the wheel, do not brake and increase the throttle
Hold the handlebars lightly, steer straight, shift your weight to the front of the wheel, do not brake and increase the throttle
Hold the handlebars firmly, steer straight, shift your weight to the rear of the wheel, do not brake and ease the throttle

Explanation:

"If the front tire blows, hold the handlebars firmly and try to steer straight. Shift your weight to the rear of the bike. Do not brake. Ease off the throttle"
Do nothing

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Question 3 of 23

What should you do if the rear wheel blows?

Maintain your position

Explanation:

"If the rear tire blows, maintain your position on the bike"
Change your position
Get off the bike
Do nothing

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Question 4 of 23

What should you do when a dog approached your motorcycle?

If a dog chases your motorcycle, you should slow down, and downshift
As the dog approaches, accelerate away
None of the above
Both a and b

Explanation:

"If a dog chases your motorcycle, you should slow down, and downshift. Then, as the dog approaches, accelerate away"

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Question 5 of 23

When are larger animals more active?

At dusk
At dawn
At down
Both a and b

Explanation:

"When on a highway, a rider should use extra caution at dusk and dawn when larger animals are more active"

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Question 6 of 23

What can the vehicles throw on a motorcycle rider when driving?

Insects
Stones
Debris
All of the above

Explanation:

"A motorcycle rider may be struck by insects, stones or debris thrown up by other vehicles"

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Question 7 of 23

What can happen if you are wearing proper face protection and get hit by flying objects?

You can hurt your face
The face protection may get smeared or cracked
It might become difficult to see
Both b and c

Explanation:

"If wearing face protection, it may get smeared or cracked, making it difficult to see"

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Question 8 of 23

What should you do to stop mechanical problems from occurring?

Keep your motorcycle clean
By routine maintenance

Explanation:

"Most mechanical problems can be avoided by routine maintenance."
Both a and b
None of the above

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Question 9 of 23

What should you do when the throttle is stuck fully open?

Look for a safe place to stop.
Only use the engine stop switch
Only use the clutch
Use the clutch and engine stop switch together

Explanation:

"If the throttle is stuck fully open, use the engine stop switch and clutch together, followed by the brakes"

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Question 10 of 23

What should you do when the throttle is stuck at a normal operating speed?

Use the clutch and engine stop switch together
Look for a safe place to stop

Explanation:

"If the throttle is stuck at a normal operating speed, look for a safe place to stop."
Keep driving
Start signalling with your hands

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Question 11 of 23

What is a wobble?

When the front wheel and handlebars suddenly start to shake from side to side

Explanation:

"A “wobble” occurs when the front wheel and handlebars suddenly start to shake from side to side"
When the rear wheel and handlebars suddenly start to shake from side to side
When both wheels suddenly start to shake from side to side
When the motorcycle loses balance and falls

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Question 12 of 23

What are some causes for wobble?

Unequal tire pressure, bent or misaligned wheels and accelerating
Holding onto the handlebars too tightly, loose spokes and improperly mounted windshield
Poor load distribution and riding too fast for the design of the bike
All of the above

Explanation:

"unequal tire pressure • bent or misaligned wheels • accelerating • holding onto the handlebars too tightly • loose spokes • improperly mounted windshield • poor load distribution • riding too fast for the design of the bike"

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Question 13 of 23

What should you do when the motorcycle wobbles?

Hit the brake immediately
Hit the clutch immediately
Wait until the motorcycle slows down and then hit the brake

Explanation:

"Wait until the motorcycle has slowed down sufficiently, at which time the wobble will disappear"
None of the above

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Question 14 of 23

How can a motorcyclist alert others on the road to let them know that they are in need of help?

One should leave the engine running while waiting by the road side
A motorcyclist should place his/her helmet on the ground, near the road.

Explanation:

"A motorcyclist should place his/her helmet on the ground, near the road."
One should switch on the head lights.
One should switch on the tail lights.

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Question 15 of 23

How do you know that the chain has broken?

You will lose balance
You will instantly lose power to the rear wheels and the engine will slow down
You will instantly lose power to the rear wheels and the engine will speed up

Explanation:

"You will notice if the chain breaks because you will instantly lose power to the rear wheels, and the engine will speed up."
None of the above

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Question 16 of 23

What causes engine seizure?

Overheating
Lack of lubrication
Both a and b

Explanation:

"Overheating or a lack of lubrication causes engine seizure"
None of the above

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Question 17 of 23

What should you do when the engine seizes?

Pull off the road to the shoulder and stop
Let the engine cool
Restart the engine
All of the above

Explanation:

"Pull off the road to the shoulder and stop. Let the engine cool. While you may be able to add oil and restart the engine, it should be thoroughly checked for damage."

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Question 18 of 23

While accelerating or applying the brakes forcefully it is important to…

Angle the motorcycle to the left.
Angle the motorcycle towards the right.
Maintain an upright, vertical position, and stay very straight.

Explanation:

"Maintain an upright, vertical position, and stay very straight."
One does not need to do anything in particular as increasing the speed or applying the brakes hard has little or no effect on the motorcycle.

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Question 19 of 23

In case the wheels get locked, what should a motorcyclist do?

Increase the speed by applying the throttle.
Employ the front brakes.
Employ the rear wheel brakes.
Apply threshold braking.

Explanation:

"Apply threshold braking."

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Question 20 of 23

When you pass over an article on the road or over a pothole, what is the best way of decreasing the force of the impact?

Raising up a little bit on the footrests in order to distribute the impact evenly and absorb a majority of it in the elbows and knees.

Explanation:

"Raising up a little bit on the footrests in order to distribute the impact evenly and absorb a majority of it in the elbows and knees."
By sitting firmly in the seat, with the back absolutely straight
Gripping the handlebars tightly
Applying the brakes forcefully right when one is passing over the object/ pothole

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Question 21 of 23

What are the 3 steps to driving over objects safely?

Grip the handlebars firmly, curve to one side, and raise yourself a little on the footrests.
Grip the handlebars firmly, maintain a straight path, and then use the threshold braking system.
Grip the handlebars firmly, curve to one side, and speed up a little.
Grip the handlebars firmly, maintain a straight path, and raise yourself a little on the footrests.

Explanation:

"Grip the handlebars firmly, maintain a straight path, and raise yourself a little on the footrests."

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Question 22 of 23

What is a swerve?

When you suddenly turn right
When you suddenly turn left
Any sudden change in direction

Explanation:

"A swerve is any sudden change in direction"
None of the above

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Question 23 of 23

When should you hit the brake if there is an obstacle in your way?

As soon as you swerve
After you swerve
Before you swerve

Explanation:

"If braking is required, do so before or after but never while swerving"
None of the above

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