Motorcycle handling
34 questions
What this topic tests
How the machine behaves under braking, in the wet and in the wind. A motorcycle has two contact patches about the size of a hand, and every answer here comes back to protecting them.
- Brake while the machine is upright and travelling in a straight line.
- Without linked brakes: front just before rear in an emergency, both smoothly in a normal stop.
- Painted markings, tar banding and metal drain covers are all slippery when wet.
- Rain after a long dry spell gives the most slippery surface of all.
- In windy conditions, keep the speed down.
The mark people lose: Braking into a bend. Almost every braking question here is really asking whether you brake before the corner or in it.
- How can you see spilt fuel on a wet road?
- How is the road surface affected when it rains after a long, dry, hot spell?
- In normal riding conditions, when should you brake?
- It's been raining after a long dry spell. How will the road surface be affected?
- It's very cold and the road looks wet. What should you do if you cannot hear any road noise as you ride?
- Riding with the side stand down could cause you to crash. When is this most likely to happen?
- The road is wet and you're filtering past a line of queuing traffic. Why should you take particular care if you ride on painted road markings?
- What can cause a motorcycle to skid?
- What can motorcyclists do to improve their safety on the road?
- What does a traction control system (TCS) help to prevent?
- What’s most likely to cause a motorcycle to skid?
- What should the motorcyclist do as they approach this junction?
- What should you do before starting a motorcycle engine?
- What should you do before you start a journey in foggy conditions?
- What should you do if you have to park on the road while visibility is reduced by fog?
- What should you do if you ride over broken glass and get a puncture?
- What should you do when you're riding in windy conditions?
- What will affect the stopping distance of your motorcycle?
- What will happen if you look down at the front wheel while riding?
- What will happen if you ride with your clutch lever pulled in for longer than is necessary?
- What would make a rainbow-coloured pattern on a wet road surface?
- When should you wear full protective clothing while riding a motorcycle?
- Where should you normally position your motorcycle while you're riding on the road?
- Where's the best place to park your motorcycle?
- Which type of road surface increases the risk of skidding for motorcyclists?
- Why should you be careful when riding over tram lines?
- Your motorcycle does not have linked brakes. In an emergency, what should you do to stop quickly?
- Your motorcycle does not have linked brakes. What should you do when braking normally to a stop?
- Your motorcycle is parked on a two-way road. How should you get on the machine?
- You're on a motorway at night. When may you have your headlights switched off?
- You're riding a motorcycle that does not have an anti-lock braking system (ABS). What should you do if you have to brake sharply and your motorcycle starts to skid?
- You're riding a motorcycle that does not have an anti-lock braking system (ABS). What should you do if braking too hard has caused both wheels to skid?
- You're riding on a wet road. How should you use the brakes in these conditions?
- You're sitting on a stationary motorcycle. What should you be able to do when you're checking your riding position?