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M1 - Motorcycle

Preparing to Ride

Question 1 of 24

When are you recommended to replace a safety helmet?

After you have worn it for more than 10 years
Never, it does not need to be replaced
After it has been involved in a collision

Explanation:

"Manufacturers recommend that a helmet be replaced after it has been involved in a collision"
You can replace it whenever you want to

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Question 2 of 24

Why should you never buy used helmets?

There is no way to determine if it has been in a collision or damaged by other means

Explanation:

"Do not buy a used helmet, since there is no way to determine if it has been in a collision or damaged by other means."
The colour would have faded and that would not look good
Both a & b
It will not be your size

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Question 3 of 24

What is the significance of obtaining a Safety Standards Certificate when purchasing a used motorcycle?

It can be needed after the 2-year mark where all vehicles are required to undergo a safety test
None of the above
It is legally needed for attaching plates to the vehicle and for driving the motorcycle

Explanation:

"It is legally needed for attaching plates to the vehicle and for driving the motorcycle"
It can be needed after the 5-year mark where all vehicles are required to undergo a safety test

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Question 4 of 24

Which kind of helmet offers best protection?

A helmet with a three quarter face cover.
The half-faced variety.
A full-faced helmet.

Explanation:

"A full-faced helmet."
None of these helmets qualify.

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Question 5 of 24

Who should wear an approved safety helmet?

Operators and passengers of motorcycles, mopeds or power bicycles

Explanation:

"Operators and passengers of motorcycles, mopeds or power bicycles must wear an approved safety helmet that is securely fastened to the person’s head"
The person who owns a motorcycle, moped or power bicycle
Both a and b
None of the above

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Question 6 of 24

What is a full coverage helmet?

It has an open face
It only covers the head
It provides full face coverage

Explanation:

"Full coverage (full face)"
It does not provide any coverage

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Question 7 of 24

Which helmet provides the best coverage?

Half face helmet
One quarter helmet
Full coverage

Explanation:

"Full coverage (full face) • provides the best head protection"
All of the above

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Question 8 of 24

Why is it important to wear protective clothing that is designed specifically for motorcycle riders?

There is no special clothing designed specifically for motorcycle riders
It protects the rider from weather and debris
It provides the best protection from scraps and cuts during a collision
Both B and C

Explanation:

"Clothing designed for motorcycle riders provides the best protection from scraps and cuts during a collision.It also protects from weather and debris"

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Question 9 of 24

What type of clothing can make you visible when riding?

Dark coloured clothing
Bright coloured clothing

Explanation:

"Choose bright coloured clothing that will help you to be visible when riding."
Clothing does not affect your visibility when riding
Black coloured clothing

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Question 10 of 24

How can you make yourself more visible while riding at night?

By keeping your headlights at full
By adding a loud horn to the motorbike
By adding reflective strips on your motorcycle, helmet and jacket

Explanation:

"Reflective strips on your motorcycle, helmet and jacket will make you more visible at night"
All of the above

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Question 11 of 24

What can happen if a motorcyclist suffers from hypothermia?

Slowing of reflexes and response time
Reduced ability to concentrate and react to changing traffic conditions
Losing of feeling in your hands and feet
Both a & b

Explanation:

"Motorcyclists are especially at risk for rapid chilling, which will lead to a slowing of reflexes and response time. Hypothermia can also reduce a rider’s ability to concentrate and react to changing traffic conditions"

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Question 12 of 24

How can you ensure that you don’t suffer from hypothermia?

Proper riding gear such as a windproof jacket and insulated layers of clothing are essential

Explanation:

"Proper riding gear such as a windproof jacket and insulated layers of clothing are essential"
Proper riding gear such as a cool jacket and normal clothing are essential
Proper riding gear such as a round neck jacket and clothing
All of the above

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Question 13 of 24

What is the condition in which the body temperature rises markedly called?

Hypothermia
Hypingthermia
Hyperthermia

Explanation:

"Hyperthermia is when the body temperature rises markedly"
Hotness

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Question 14 of 24

Why is it important to wear gloves while riding the bike?

It looks cool and protects you from accidents
The right gloves allow you to grip the controls and protect your hands in a crash

Explanation:

"Wear gloves that allow you to grip the controls and protect your hands in a crash"
Both a & b
None of the above

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Question 15 of 24

Why is riding a bike more dangerous than a vehicle?

There is no seat belt or metal to protect you on a motorcycle

Explanation:

"Unlike the driver of a car, you have no seat belt or metal around you for protection in a collision"
There are no seats to sit comfortably on a motorcycle
A motorcycle is safer than the car
None of the above

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Question 16 of 24

To what distance should you scan your path of travel?

10 seconds
11 seconds
12 seconds

Explanation:

"Scan your path of travel at least 12 seconds ahead"
13 seconds

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Question 17 of 24

Why is drinking alcohol illegal while driving?

It affects your ability to steer, control speed and distance perception
It clouds your judgement
Affect your ability to react
All of the above

Explanation:

"Your balance, steering, speed control and distance perception may be off. Because alcohol also clouds your judgement, you may not recognize these symptoms of impairment until it is too late."

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Question 18 of 24

Can only alcohol affect your ability to drive a vehicle safely?

Yes, only alcohol affects your ability to drive a vehicle safely
No, illegal, prescription and even non-prescription drugs can affect your ability to drive a vehicle safely

Explanation:

"This includes illegal and prescription drugs. It even includes non-prescription drugs such as cold tablets or allergy pills."
Alcohol only with non-prescription drugs can affect your ability to drive a vehicle safely
Allergy pills and cold tablets are the only ones which affect your ability to drive safely

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Question 19 of 24

What should you do when you feel dizzy or weak while driving?

Stop and wait until you feel normal.

Explanation:

"If you feel dizzy or weak while driving, stop and wait until you feel normal."
Keep driving to reach your destination quickly
Hit the brake wherever you are
Stop and take a nap

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Question 20 of 24

What is the right way to use a cellphone while driving?

You can use the cellphone when the traffic is less
You can use the cellphone whenever you like if you are a pro driver
Pull over, when safe to do so, to the side of the road when using a cellphone

Explanation:

"Pull over, when safe to do, to the side of the road when using a cell phone, including a hands free phone"
Cellphones are not allowed in the car

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Question 21 of 24

What can happen if you fall asleep while driving?

You can risk your own life
You can risk the lives of others on the road
Both a & b

Explanation:

"You might fall asleep while driving, risking your own life and the lives of others on the road."
None of the above

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Question 22 of 24

How can fatigue affect you while driving?

It can affect your ability to perceive and react to emergencies
Your thinking slows down and you miss things
You can make the wrong decisions
All of the above

Explanation:

"Fatigue affects your ability to perceive and react to emergencies. Your thinking slows down and you miss seeing things. In an emergency, you may make the wrong decision or you may not make the right one fast enough."

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Question 23 of 24

Why is driving a moped or motorcycle more difficult than driving any other vehicle?

It is on 2 wheels instead of 4 and more
You can’t wear protective gear while driving it
It takes your full concentration and attention to remain safe and in control

Explanation:

"It takes your full concentration and attention to remain safe and in control"
It takes no concentration and attention to remain safe and in control

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Question 24 of 24

When should you avoid driving a moped or motorcycle?

When you are very happy
When you are sick or injured

Explanation:

"Do not drive when you are sick, injured, tired, upset or impaired in any way"
When you are healthy and wealthy
When you are not in the mood to go somewhere

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