Ch. 8 Motorcycles — Practice

Question 1

Motorcycles are easy to ride, so you can drive them casually.

Accepted Answer

The Rules of the Road state: "Do not let your guard down just because motorcycles are easy to ride; always drive carefully." Precisely because they are easy to ride, you must not let your guard down and must drive carefully.

Question 2

If you are confident in your physical strength, it is not dangerous to ride a large motorcycle from the start.

Accepted Answer

The Rules of the Road clearly state: "Even if you are confident in your physical strength, riding a large motorcycle right away is dangerous." Regardless of physical strength, you should start with smaller motorcycles.

Question 3

Which of the following items to check when selecting a motorcycle is NOT mentioned in the Rules of the Road?

Accepted Answer

The Rules of the Road state "the tips of both feet reach the ground," not that "the entire sole of both feet" must reach the ground. It is sufficient if the tips of your feet reach.

Question 4

A construction safety helmet can be used as a riding helmet.

Accepted Answer

The Rules of the Road clearly state: "Construction safety helmets are not riding helmets." You should use one marked with a PS(c) or JIS mark.

Question 5

When riding a motorcycle, you should wear clothing that minimizes exposure of your body and wear protectors whenever possible.

Accepted Answer

The Rules of the Road state: "Wear clothing that minimizes exposure of your body and wear protectors whenever possible." The same applies to passengers.

Ch. 8 · Motorcycles — Practice