M1 Dealing with Hazards 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You are riding on a wet road and see a large puddle ahead that could hide a pothole. What should you do?
- Slow down and steer around it if safe, or ride through slowly (Correct answer)
- Accelerate to skim across the top of the water
- Stand up on the pegs and coast
- Brake hard directly in the puddle
Correct answer: Slow down and steer around it if safe, or ride through slowly
Reducing speed and avoiding the puddle when safe protects you from hidden hazards like potholes.
Question 2: A dog runs out into the road ahead of you. What is the safest first action?
- Brake smoothly and be ready to stop (Correct answer)
- Swerve sharply without looking
- Speed up to pass before it reaches you
- Sound the horn and keep your speed
Correct answer: Brake smoothly and be ready to stop
Smooth braking keeps control while allowing you to stop for an unpredictable animal.
Question 3: When approaching a row of parked cars, what hazard should you watch for most?
- A door opening or a pedestrian stepping out (Correct answer)
- The paint color of the cars
- Whether the cars are locked
- The brand of the vehicles
Correct answer: A door opening or a pedestrian stepping out
Opening doors and hidden pedestrians are common dangers near parked vehicles.
Question 4: You see a patch of spilled oil on the road ahead. How should you cross it?
- Keep upright, avoid braking, and maintain a steady throttle (Correct answer)
- Brake hard just before it
- Lean the bike over sharply
- Accelerate quickly across it
Correct answer: Keep upright, avoid braking, and maintain a steady throttle
Staying upright and avoiding sudden inputs prevents skidding on the slippery surface.
Question 5: Riding through a shaded, tree-lined road on a bright day, what visibility hazard occurs?
- Alternating light and shadow can hide obstacles and other road users (Correct answer)
- The trees improve your night vision
- Shadows make the road wider
- There is no visibility concern
Correct answer: Alternating light and shadow can hide obstacles and other road users
Rapid light-and-dark changes make it harder to spot hazards in the shadows.
Question 6: What is the best way to scan for hazards while riding?
- Keep your eyes moving, looking far ahead and checking mirrors regularly (Correct answer)
- Stare only at the vehicle directly in front
- Focus only on the road surface just ahead of the wheel
- Close one eye to reduce glare
Correct answer: Keep your eyes moving, looking far ahead and checking mirrors regularly
Active scanning far ahead and behind helps you identify hazards early.
Question 7: A ball rolls into the street from between parked cars. What should you anticipate?
- A child may run out after it (Correct answer)
- The ball will stop on its own
- Nothing further will happen
- Another vehicle threw it
Correct answer: A child may run out after it
A ball entering the road often means a child may follow, so slow down immediately.
M1 Dealing with Hazards 2
You are riding on a wet road and see a large puddle ahead that could hide a pothole.
What should you do?