Visibility & Hazards
Build the hazard scanning and weather judgment that keep riders safe.
Riders lose margin faster than car drivers, so this module is about seeing risk early and making yourself easier to see. Focus on road surface hazards, weather, night riding, escape paths, and crash-avoidance decisions so you can explain how a rider buys time before a threat turns into an emergency.
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Practice visibility & hazards questions
A wobble (tank slapper) is best handled by:
- A. Gripping firmly, easing off throttle, and letting bike stabilize
- B. Applying front brake hard
- C. Fighting it with steering
- D. Accelerating quickly, which can worsen an existing wobble
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A. Gripping firmly, easing off throttle, and letting bike stabilize — Don't fight the handlebars. Grip firmly, ease off throttle gradually, keep your weight low, and let the bike settle. Do not brake.
When riding at night, you should:
- A. Reduce speed and increase following distance
- B. Increase speed to get home faster
- C. Use high beams continuously
- D. Follow other vehicles closely
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A. Reduce speed and increase following distance — Reduce speed and increase following distance at night due to reduced visibility and reaction time.
Wearing bright or reflective clothing while riding:
- A. Significantly increases the chance that other drivers see you
- B. Has no effect on visibility
- C. Only helps at night, though it also improves daytime visibility
- D. Only matters in rain
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A. Significantly increases the chance that other drivers see you — High-visibility clothing (fluorescent yellow, orange) dramatically improves rider visibility to other drivers, especially in complex visual environments like intersections or multi-lane roads.
When riding in rain, the most dangerous time is:
- A. During the first few minutes when oil and water mix on the surface
- B. During heavy downpours only
- C. When the rain stops, after the road has already been washed clean
- D. After it has rained for an hour
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A. During the first few minutes when oil and water mix on the surface — Roads are most slippery during the first few minutes of rain as water mixes with oil and residue on the surface.
The center of a lane can be dangerous for motorcyclists because:
- A. It's too visible
- B. Other vehicles use it
- C. It's too narrow
- D. Oil and fluids collect there
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D. Oil and fluids collect there — The center of the lane collects oil drippings from vehicles, creating a slippery surface especially when wet.
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