Part 8 MCQ 03 – Atlantic Moto Skills

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1. Why is it a good idea to downshift as you brake?
8.6
- So you will have power available if needed.
- It allows you to use the engine compression as a brake.
- The reving engine will be heard by other drivers.
- Both #1 and #2
2. Use both brakes every time you slow down or stop. If you use only the rear brake for normal stops, you may not have enough skill to use the front brake properly in an emergency. True or False?
8.6
- True
- False
3. It is preferable when stopped in traffic to have transmission in neutral. (Driver's Handbook)
8.6 Keep in mind, the handbook differs from our teaching methods in this regard.
- True
- False
4. At AMS (not the Driver's Handbook), why do we keep our motorcycles in gear while stopped in traffic?
8.6 Keep in mind, the handbook differs from our teaching methods in this regard.
- Because it is too hard to tilt your bike to the right foot and shift into gear.
- It is often too hard to find neutral.
- Because someday, all motorcycles will have automatic transmissions.
- To maintain our ready position; to enable quick reaction to traffic situations.
5. Why is it a good idea to never ride with the brakes partly applied? (
8.6
- It turns on your brake lights.
- It is confusing to other drivers. They will not be able to figure out when you are braking.
- It causes unnecessary wear on your brakes.
- All of the above.
6. A motorcycle can stop quicker than most vehicles. Considering this, what can motorcyclist do to compensate for this while in traffic?
8.6
- Check your mirror often. More than you would in a car. You have to be fully aware of what is going on behind you.
- If someone is too close, flash your brake light.
- Always leave adequate distance between you and the vehicle ahead in case you have to avoid a crash.
- All of the above
7. When approaching sand or gravel, speed up and shift to a higher gear. True or False?
8.6
- True
- False
8. Motorcycles only have 2 small contact points between the tires and the road. Because of this, what must we be mindfull of when riding?
8.6
- Wet roads, especially wet roads and wet leaves.
- We must avoid sudden braking or rapid acceleration when gravel is noticed on the road.
- Be aware of painted or metal surfaces when the roads are wet. There may be an unexpected sudden loss of traction.
- All of the above
9. Remember that you need a greater distance in which to stop when carrying a passenger than you do when driving alone. True or False?
8.7
- True
- False
10. Do your braking and gear shifting during the turn to slow down. True or False?
8.8
- True
- False

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