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M1 - Motorcycle

Group Riding

Question 1 of 13

How should you drive when driving in groups?

An inexperienced rider should be in the lead position with the inexperienced rider behind the leader.
You should drive in a line
An experienced rider should be in the lead position with the inexperienced rider behind the leader.

Explanation:

"An experienced rider should be in the lead position with the inexperienced rider behind the leader."
None of the above

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Question 2 of 13

Can you drive in the same lane?

It is illegal to ride side by side in the same lane

Explanation:

"It is illegal to ride side by side in the same lane"
It is legal to ride side by side in the same lane
It is illegal to ride in a staggered shape
None of the above

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Question 3 of 13

What is the best way to ride in a group?

A diamond formation
A circular formation
A staggered formation

Explanation:

"The best way to keep the group together, and maintain an adequate space cushion, is to ride in a staggered formation"
All of the above

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Question 4 of 13

How should the leader and the second rider take positions in the staggered formation?

The leader should ride in the right lane position, while the second rider stays one second behind in the right lane position.
The leader should ride in the left lane position, while the second rider stays one second behind in the left lane position.
The leader should ride in the left lane position, while the second rider stays one second behind in the right lane position.

Explanation:

"On a two lane highway, the leader should ride in the left lane position, while the second rider stays one second behind in the right lane position."
None of the above

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Question 5 of 13

What should be the ideal time distance between riders in the staggered formation?

The second rider should be 1 second behind the first and the third should be 2 seconds behind the leader

Explanation:

"the leader should ride in the left lane position, while the second rider stays one second behind in the right lane position. A third rider maintains the left position two seconds behind the leader. A fourth rider would keep a two second distance behind the second rider"
The second rider should be 2 seconds behind the first and the third should be 1 seconds behind the leader
Both should be 3 seconds behind the first
All of the above

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Question 6 of 13

What should be the staggered position on a four lane highway?

The lead rider should ride in the right lane position while the second rider stays one second behind in the left lane position
A third rider maintains the right position two seconds behind the leader and so on for the other riders
Both a and b

Explanation:

"For a four lane highway, the lead rider should ride in the right lane position while the second rider stays one second behind in the left lane position. A third rider maintains the right position two seconds behind the leader and so on for the other riders."
None of the above

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Question 7 of 13

How should the group prepare for staggered formation?

Plan ahead
Make sure everyone knows the route and understands the group riding signals for fueling, stopping, rest periods and emergency road hazards
None of the above
Both a and b

Explanation:

"Plan ahead. Make sure everyone knows the route and understands the group riding signals for fueling, stopping, rest periods and emergency road hazards."

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Question 8 of 13

When riding with a group of motorcyclists, a staggered formation

Should not be used on curves, during turns, or when entering or exiting a highway

Explanation:

"Should not be used on curves, during turns, or when entering or exiting a highway"
Is recommended at all times
Should be used when riding on curves
Is never recommended

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Question 9 of 13

When driving in a group of vehicles that cannot maintain the posted speed of the road, what should you do?

Ride in single file
Ride in the left-hand curb or edge of the roadway.
Ride in the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.
Both a and c.

Explanation:

"When driving in a group of vehicles that cannot maintain the posted speed of the road, do not travel in staggered formation. Ride in single file and, when necessary, as close as possible to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway."

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Question 10 of 13

How should the riders pass in a formation?

When it is safe
When it is legal
Both a and b

Explanation:

"The lead rider should pass when it is safe and legal"
None of the above

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Question 11 of 13

After passing safely, what positions should the riders come to?

The leader should return to the right lane position and continue riding at a speed that will allow room for the next rider

Explanation:

"After passing safely, the leader should return to the right lane position and continue riding at a speed that will allow room for the next rider"
The leader should return to the left lane position and continue riding at a speed that will allow room for the next rider
The leader should return to the leftlane position and ride at an increased speed that will allow room for the next rider
None of the above

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Question 12 of 13

What position is best for when approaching sharp curves, turns and bridges?

To move in a double-file formation
To move into a single-file formation

Explanation:

"It is best to move into a single-file formation when approaching sharp curves, turns, bridges or narrow roadways"
Any position the rider is comfortable in
None of the above

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Question 13 of 13

What is the ideal following distance rule?

Two second rule

Explanation:

"Remember the two second following distance rule"
Three second rule
Four second rule
Five second rule

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