DONE - ★ Motorcyclists and Other Vehicle Drivers -Traffic School, Defensive Driving Answers

When carrying a passenger on a motorcycle, the driver requires more time to
A.) accelerate.
B.) slow down.
C.) make other maneuvers.
D.) all of the answers are correct.

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all of the answers are correct.

EXPLANATION: The motorcyclist should make all necessary adjustments to ensure the safety of both himself and his passenger.
True or False: Motorcycles are large and easy to see on the road.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

EXPLANATION: Motorcycles are small, and consequently, it is difficult to judge their Speed. Motorcycles are extremely hard to see if they are approaching from the side.
It is _____ for motorcycles to ride more than two abreast in a lane.
A.) legal
B.) illegal
C.) both
D.) neither

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illegal
A Motorcycle has the Right to the Entire Lane. Group of answer choices. True or False
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE

MOTORCYCLES AND MOPEDS ARE ENTITLED BY LAW TO A FULL TRAFFIC LANE
True or False: Motorcycles are not entitled to a full parking space.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

MOTORCYCLES AND MOPEDS ARE LICENSED MOTOR VEHICLES, AND ARE ENTITLED TO A FULL PARKING SPACE
True or false: Students with a Learner License may not receive a motorcycle endorsement.
➜ True or false. Students with a Learners License may not receive a motorcycle endorsement.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE
When passing a motorcycle _________.
A.) throw dirt or debris on the rider
B.) cut the rider off
C.) do not pass so close as to throw debris on the rider

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do not pass so close as to throw debris on the rider
Which of the following is not true for drivers of motorcycles?
A.) They face unusual dangers because they are hard to see.
B.) They require exceptional handling ability.
C.) They have the same rights and responsibilities on public roadways as automobile drivers.
D.) They must stay on the far right lane on interstate highways.

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They must stay on the far right lane on interstate highways.

EXPLANATION: It is important that motorcyclists follow the same defensive driving rules as would a driver of an automobile.
Motorcyclists should wear protective glasses or a helmet with a shield to protect against
➜ Motorcyclists should wear protective glasses or a helmet with a shield to protect against ________
A.) insects.
B.) dirt.
C.) wind and rain.
D.) all of the above are correct.

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all of the above are correct.
While driving a motorcycle, boots or shoes should be high and sturdy enough to cover your ____ and give them support
A.) Feet
B.) Knees
C.) Ankles
D.) Shins

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Ankles EXPLANATION: While driving a motorcycle, boots or shoes should be high and sturdy enough to cover your ankles and give them support.
When sharing the road with a motorcyclist, __________
A.) remember that cars can stop in a shorter distance than a motorcycle.
B.) following too closely endangers your life and that of the motorcyclist.
C.) gravel roads increase traction and may cause a motorcycle rider to slow down or brake where a car would not.
D.) all of the above

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following too closely endangers your life and that of the motorcyclist.
What makes it difficult for a vehicle's driver to judge a motorcycle's speed and distance?
A.) The size of the motorcycle
B.) The size of the motorcycle rider
C.) The size of the vehicle
D.) The position of the motorcycle on the road

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The size of the motorcycle
Railroad tracks present no problems for a motorcyclist.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE
When you are behind a motorcycle, you should:
A.) Drive more slowly
B.) Allow for less following distance
C.) Allow more following distance
D.) Ride the brake

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Allow more following distance
True or False: Since 1999, Florida has seen a decrease in the number of motorcyclists killed and injured.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE

EXPLANATION: Since 1999, in Florida, the number of motorcyclists fatal crashes has increased over 166 percent.
Motorcyclists should be aware of safe lane positioning and ideally be in the left-hand portion of the lane as to providing the best visibility for themselves and other drivers.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE
Every driver, motorcyclist, moped rider, bicyclist and pedestrian must do everything possible to avoid a _______.
A.) ticket
B.) crash
C.) both
D.) neither

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crash
Since mopeds are similar to motorcycles, the same rules for scanning and following distances apply.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE
Motorcyclists fall more often on
A.) On gravel
B.) Wet or icy roads
C.) Metal surfaces
D.) All of the above

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Wet or icy roads
Appropriate seat positioning when riding a motorcycle provides needed protection in the event of a crash.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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FALSE
Motorcyclists have the same rights and responsibilities on public roadways as automobile drivers.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE
Per vehicle mile traveled, NHTSA calculated that motorcyclists were 16 times as likely to die in a motor vehicle crash as passenger car occupants.
A.) TRUE
B.) FALSE

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TRUE
Motorcyclists need extra space on
A.) wet or icy roads.
B.) metal surfaces and railroad crossings.
C.) on gravel and pavement seams.
D.) all of the above conditions.

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all of the above conditions.
Motorcyclists might make an adjustment in speed when encountering
A.) Rain or strong wind
B.) Slick roadways
C.) Potholes
D.) All of the above

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All of the above