Motorcycle Permit Knowledge Test — All Questions
3 questions
In the SEE strategy, what do the three letters stand for?
- a.Signal, Ease, Engage
- b.Search, Evaluate, Execute✓
- c.See, Enter, Exit
- d.Stop, Exit, Escape
SEE stands for Search, Evaluate, and Execute. You Search ahead and around for hazards, Evaluate how those hazards could affect you, and Execute the right action such as adjusting speed or position. Using SEE continuously keeps you thinking ahead and prepared to respond.
What is the minimum following distance recommended behind the vehicle ahead under good conditions?
- a.One car length regardless of speed
- b.At least a 2-second gap, increased when conditions are poor✓
- c.A half-second gap
- d.A fixed 10 feet no matter the speed
Keep at least a 2-second following distance so you have time to react and stop. To measure it, pick a fixed point the vehicle ahead passes, then count 'one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two.' Increase the gap in rain, poor visibility, or when being followed closely.
A lane is often described as having three positions. What is the value of choosing among lane positions 1, 2, and 3?
- a.It forces you to always ride in the center oil strip
- b.It lets you be seen, avoid hazards, and keep a space cushion as conditions change✓
- c.It has no effect on safety
- d.It is only a rule for group rides
A traffic lane is wide enough for a motorcycle to use the left, center, or right portion, called positions 1, 2, and 3. Choosing the best position helps you be seen, avoid surface hazards and blind spots, and maintain a cushion of space. There is no single best position; you adjust it to the situation.