Safe Driving Practices

Study questions with answers

12 sample Safe Driving Practices questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. When vehicles or hazards are present on both sides of you, the best lane position is usually:

   Correct answer: the center of the lane

   With hazards on both sides, the center path is generally the safest place to be.

   Source: Minnesota Motorcycle and Motorized Bicycle Manual — Lane Positions

2. 2. Many riders treat which part of the lane as their default position?

   Correct answer: The left third, the left car tire track

   The left third, the left car tire track, is a common default, but riders should vary position as conditions change.

   Source: Minnesota Motorcycle and Motorized Bicycle Manual — Lane Positions

3. 3. To fight fatigue on a long trip, you should get off the motorcycle for a break at least every:

   Correct answer: two hours

   Stopping about every two hours helps prevent fatigue from degrading your control of the motorcycle.

   Source: Minnesota Motorcycle and Motorized Bicycle Manual — Fatigue

4. 4. For satisfying Minnesota's eye-protection requirement, contact lenses:

   Correct answer: do not qualify

   Riders must wear glasses, goggles, or a face shield; contact lenses do not count as protective eyewear.

   Source: Minnesota Motorcycle and Motorized Bicycle Manual — Protective Eyewear

5. 5. More than half of all motorcycle crashes involve riders who have:

   Correct answer: less than five months of experience on that motorcycle

   Over half of crashes involve riders with less than five months of experience on their motorcycle.

   Source: Minnesota Motorcycle and Motorized Bicycle Manual — Know Your Motorcycle

6. 6. The most protective jacket and pants for riding:

   Correct answer: cover the arms and legs completely and fit snugly

   Protective clothing should fully cover the arms and legs and fit snugly but allow movement, with leather offering the most protection.

   Source: Minnesota Motorcycle and Motorized Bicycle Manual — Wear the Right Gear

7. 7. MSF's SEE riding strategy stands for:

   Correct answer: Search, Evaluate, Execute

   SEE — Search, Evaluate, Execute — helps riders assess traffic and choose the safest course of action.

   Source: Minnesota Motorcycle and Motorized Bicycle Manual — SEE

8. 8. The manual advises holding the handgrips while starting with your right wrist:

   Correct answer: flat, so you avoid too much throttle

   Starting with a flat right wrist helps keep you from accidentally applying too much throttle.

   Source: Minnesota Motorcycle and Motorized Bicycle Manual — Basic Vehicle Control

9. 9. One key habit of a responsible rider is to:

   Correct answer: search the path of travel about 12 seconds ahead

   Riders should stay visible, communicate intentions, keep a space cushion, and scan the path about 12 seconds ahead.

   Source: Minnesota Motorcycle and Motorized Bicycle Manual — Know Your Responsibilities

10. 10. Experienced riders rarely ride more than about how many hours in a single day?

    Correct answer: Six

    To manage fatigue, experienced riders seldom ride more than roughly six hours a day.

    Source: Minnesota Motorcycle and Motorized Bicycle Manual — Fatigue

11. 11. In the SEE strategy, you should search for hazards far enough ahead to reach in about:

    Correct answer: 12 seconds

    Looking about 12 seconds ahead gives you time to prepare before a situation becomes urgent.

    Source: Minnesota Motorcycle and Motorized Bicycle Manual — SEE

12. 12. A pre-ride T-CLOCS inspection should be performed:

    Correct answer: before every ride

    The T-CLOCS check of tires, controls, lights, oil, chassis, and stands should be routine before each ride.

    Source: Minnesota Motorcycle and Motorized Bicycle Manual — Check Your Motorcycle