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Road Positioning & Lanes: practice questions

6 practice questions on Road Positioning & Lanes, with answers and explanations, based on publicly available driving handbook topics.

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  1. Question 1

    On a motorcycle you should normally ride in a position that:

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    Correct answer: Lets you see and be seen, with space around you

    Choose a position that maximises your view and your visibility to others while keeping a safety margin.

    Reference: RTA/MOI Motorcycle Handbook — Road positioning

  2. Question 2

    Before changing lane or turning, a rider should:

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    Correct answer: Check mirrors and take a shoulder (lifesaver) glance for blind spots

    Motorcycle mirrors have blind spots; a shoulder glance before moving checks the space the mirrors miss.

    Reference: RTA/MOI Motorcycle Handbook — Observation before manoeuvring

  3. Question 3

    Riding too close behind a car (tailgating) is dangerous because:

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    Correct answer: You have less time and distance to react and brake

    A bigger following gap gives you time to see and respond to hazards and to brake safely.

    Reference: RTA/MOI Motorcycle Handbook — Following distance

  4. Question 4

    Where filtering between slow or stopped traffic is permitted, it should be done:

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    Correct answer: Only with great caution, at low speed

    If filtering is allowed, do it slowly and watch for opening doors, gaps and vehicles changing direction.

    Reference: RTA/MOI Motorcycle Handbook — Filtering (where permitted)

  5. Question 5

    Riding in another vehicle's blind spot is:

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    Correct answer: Risky, because the driver may not see you

    Spend as little time as possible in blind spots, where drivers cannot see you.

    Reference: RTA/MOI Motorcycle Handbook — Blind spots

  6. Question 6

    Keeping a safe following distance gives a motorcyclist more time to react to hazards ahead.

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    Correct answer: True

    More following distance means more time and space to see, decide and brake before a hazard.

    Reference: RTA/MOI Motorcycle Handbook — Safety margins

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