_Scara_
04-10-2009, 01:02 PM
I came across this quiz posted on the "Naval Safety Center" site in the US for anyone of their personnel looking to get a motorcycle license endorsement.
Take a look:
Motorcycle Safety Quiz
1. PURPOSE:
Checks service members knowledge of important safety information and identifies areas requiring additional training/emphasis. Periodically reminds service members of motorcycle safety considerations.
2. CONTENTS:
* Questions should cover the following:
o Motorcycle crash prevention policies/regulations
o Common crash causes
o Key information on motorcycle operations and motorcycle crash prevention safety information
* Quiz can be tailored to include questions on local area hazards, operating conditions and customs, rules/regulations.
3. USE:
Quiz can be given:
* At the Commander's discretion to all service members who have or are thinking of purchasing a motorcycle.
* Periodically as a refresher or to identify areas needing training/emphasis.
* During a traffic safety standdown have service members complete the quiz prior to covering motorcycle safety topics to provide them with feedback on their motorcycle safety knowledge.
Motorcycle Safety Quiz
1. Drivers authorized to operate a motorcycle on an installation are required to complete:
1. Only state required training
2. Orientation training by the motorcycle seller
3. Industry provided motorcycle training course
4. A Navy or Marine Corps-approved motorcycle training course
2. Traction is?
1. Tire loading expressed in pounds
2. Friction between the tires and the road surface
3. A combination of weight and centrifugal force
4. A direct function of the weight of the rider relative to the weight of the motorcycle
3. Slowly rolling on the throttle throughout a curve
1. Produces traction
2. Stabilizes the suspension, maintains ground clearance and prevents sudden shifts in traction distribution
3. Enables the rider to slow just prior to exiting the curve
4. Uses just enough traction to enable the bike to "stick" to the roadway as the curve is being made
4. To select a safe overall speed for a particular corner, the three speeds that should be considered are?
1. Roll, enter, balance
2. Slow, lean, look
3. Approach, entry, exit
4. Visual, anticipated, actual
5. The major factors that determine how much traction is available are?
1. Gravity and road camber
2. Approach speed, lean angle and ground clearance
3. Friction force between the tires and road surface
4. Motorcycle position, rider position and position of accessories
6. The minimum following distance behind the vehicle ahead is?
1. 4 seconds
2. 2 seconds
3. 12 seconds
4. 6 seconds
7. The most important piece of personal protective equipment for a motorcyclist is?
1. Face shield
2. Helmet
3. Gloves
4. All of the above
8. The requirement for motorcycle safety applies to service members?
1. Off duty and on installation only
2. On duty and on installation only
3. At all times on or off duty and on or off installation
4. On duty or off installation on official business
9. The prime considerations when selecting an effective motorcycle helmet should include:
1. Cost and manufacturer
2. Type (full, three quarter, half shell)
3. Construction (plastic, fiberglass, Kevlar)
4. Fit
5. a and b above
6. b, c and d above
10. The largest cause(s) of single vehicle motorcycle crashes is (are)
1. The rider running wide in a turn and running off of the roadway
2. The rider riding while intoxicated
3. The rider not wearing proper protective equipment
4. The rider failing to yield the right of way to other vehicles
5. a and b above
So, how did you go then eh?
ANSWERS:
Motorcycle Safety Quiz: Answer Key
1. D
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. C
9. F
10. A
Take a look:
Motorcycle Safety Quiz
1. PURPOSE:
Checks service members knowledge of important safety information and identifies areas requiring additional training/emphasis. Periodically reminds service members of motorcycle safety considerations.
2. CONTENTS:
* Questions should cover the following:
o Motorcycle crash prevention policies/regulations
o Common crash causes
o Key information on motorcycle operations and motorcycle crash prevention safety information
* Quiz can be tailored to include questions on local area hazards, operating conditions and customs, rules/regulations.
3. USE:
Quiz can be given:
* At the Commander's discretion to all service members who have or are thinking of purchasing a motorcycle.
* Periodically as a refresher or to identify areas needing training/emphasis.
* During a traffic safety standdown have service members complete the quiz prior to covering motorcycle safety topics to provide them with feedback on their motorcycle safety knowledge.
Motorcycle Safety Quiz
1. Drivers authorized to operate a motorcycle on an installation are required to complete:
1. Only state required training
2. Orientation training by the motorcycle seller
3. Industry provided motorcycle training course
4. A Navy or Marine Corps-approved motorcycle training course
2. Traction is?
1. Tire loading expressed in pounds
2. Friction between the tires and the road surface
3. A combination of weight and centrifugal force
4. A direct function of the weight of the rider relative to the weight of the motorcycle
3. Slowly rolling on the throttle throughout a curve
1. Produces traction
2. Stabilizes the suspension, maintains ground clearance and prevents sudden shifts in traction distribution
3. Enables the rider to slow just prior to exiting the curve
4. Uses just enough traction to enable the bike to "stick" to the roadway as the curve is being made
4. To select a safe overall speed for a particular corner, the three speeds that should be considered are?
1. Roll, enter, balance
2. Slow, lean, look
3. Approach, entry, exit
4. Visual, anticipated, actual
5. The major factors that determine how much traction is available are?
1. Gravity and road camber
2. Approach speed, lean angle and ground clearance
3. Friction force between the tires and road surface
4. Motorcycle position, rider position and position of accessories
6. The minimum following distance behind the vehicle ahead is?
1. 4 seconds
2. 2 seconds
3. 12 seconds
4. 6 seconds
7. The most important piece of personal protective equipment for a motorcyclist is?
1. Face shield
2. Helmet
3. Gloves
4. All of the above
8. The requirement for motorcycle safety applies to service members?
1. Off duty and on installation only
2. On duty and on installation only
3. At all times on or off duty and on or off installation
4. On duty or off installation on official business
9. The prime considerations when selecting an effective motorcycle helmet should include:
1. Cost and manufacturer
2. Type (full, three quarter, half shell)
3. Construction (plastic, fiberglass, Kevlar)
4. Fit
5. a and b above
6. b, c and d above
10. The largest cause(s) of single vehicle motorcycle crashes is (are)
1. The rider running wide in a turn and running off of the roadway
2. The rider riding while intoxicated
3. The rider not wearing proper protective equipment
4. The rider failing to yield the right of way to other vehicles
5. a and b above
So, how did you go then eh?
ANSWERS:
Motorcycle Safety Quiz: Answer Key
1. D
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. C
9. F
10. A