RTT Hazard Awareness and Perception 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You are riding on a rural road and notice a tractor pulling out of a field entrance ahead. What is the greatest hazard?
- Mud or debris left on the road surface (Correct answer)
- The tractor's slow speed
- Oncoming traffic being blocked
- The tractor's wide turning radius
Correct answer: Mud or debris left on the road surface
Mud and debris dropped by tractors can cause a motorcycle to skid, making it one of the most serious hazards in rural areas.
Question 2: When riding through a town at dusk, which road users pose the highest hazard risk that is hardest to detect?
- Cyclists without lights (Correct answer)
- Buses stopping at stops
- Parked delivery vans
- Traffic signals changing
Correct answer: Cyclists without lights
Unlit cyclists blend into the background at dusk and are extremely difficult to spot, making them a critical hazard for motorcyclists.
Question 3: A motorcyclist approaches a blind right-hand bend. Which position on the road best improves forward visibility?
- Move toward the center line (Correct answer)
- Move toward the left edge
- Ride in the center of the lane
- Straddle the center line
Correct answer: Move toward the center line
Moving toward the center line on a right-hand bend widens the angle of view around the curve, improving hazard perception.
Question 4: You spot a ball rolling into the road from between parked cars. What should you anticipate?
- A child running out to retrieve it (Correct answer)
- A dog on a leash
- A cyclist behind the cars
- A car door opening
Correct answer: A child running out to retrieve it
A ball in the road almost always means a child is about to follow it, so you must slow and prepare to stop immediately.
Question 5: Which of the following is the best early indicator that the road ahead may be slippery?
- Shaded sections where frost or ice can linger (Correct answer)
- A dashed center line
- A speed limit sign
- Freshly painted road markings
Correct answer: Shaded sections where frost or ice can linger
Shaded areas receive no sunlight, allowing frost, ice, or wet leaves to persist long after surrounding surfaces have dried.
Question 6: You are overtaking a line of slow-moving vehicles. What developing hazard should you watch for most carefully?
- A vehicle pulling out to overtake from the opposite direction (Correct answer)
- A vehicle behind you accelerating
- Road surface deterioration
- A speed camera ahead
Correct answer: A vehicle pulling out to overtake from the opposite direction
A driver in the oncoming queue may simultaneously attempt to overtake, creating a head-on collision risk in the center of the road.
Question 7: At a T-junction, which hazard do motorcyclists most frequently overlook when emerging onto the major road?
- A fast-approaching motorcycle from the right (Correct answer)
- A pedestrian on the far sidewalk
- Road signs on the opposite side
- A traffic island in the center
Correct answer: A fast-approaching motorcycle from the right
Motorcycles are small and fast, making them easy to misjudge or miss entirely when checking for approaching traffic at a junction.
RTT Hazard Awareness and Perception 2
You are riding on a rural road and notice a tractor pulling out of a field entrance ahead.
What is the greatest hazard?