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Intersections Visibility Practice Questions

7 free sample motorcycle questions about intersections visibility, with the correct answer, a full explanation, and a source reference for each. Want to test yourself instead of just reading the answers? Find your state's free practice test.

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1. What should a rider do when approaching an intersection where a car is waiting to turn left across their path?

ASpeeding up to clear the intersection first
BCovering the brake and reducing speed in case the car pulls out
CAssuming the driver has definitely already seen them
DLooking away from the vehicle as it waits
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2. Why are intersections considered especially hazardous for motorcyclists?

AIntersections are actually generally safer for motorcyclists than open roads
BIntersection hazards really only apply to inexperienced riders
CMost motorcycle crashes involving other vehicles happen at intersections
DIntersections are risky only when the traffic signal is malfunctioning
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3. Why should a rider actively scan intersections even when they have the right-of-way?

AHaving the right-of-way generally guarantees other drivers will yield
BScanning is only necessary at intersections without any traffic signal
CRight-of-way removes the need to watch for other vehicles
DOther drivers may not see the motorcycle or may not yield as expected
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4. Why should a rider use their headlight during the day, not just at night?

AIt makes the motorcycle easier for other drivers to notice at intersections
BDaytime headlight use is mainly a matter of personal rider preference
CHeadlights have little real effect on visibility during full daylight
DUsing a headlight in daytime is only really useful in foggy conditions
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5. What is a "blind intersection"?

AAn intersection with no traffic signal of any kind present
BAn intersection where obstructions block a clear view of cross traffic
CAn intersection reserved exclusively for pedestrian crossings
DAny intersection a rider happens to be crossing for the first time
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6. Why shouldn’t a rider assume a driver waiting to enter an intersection has already seen them?

ADrivers are generally required by law to notice motorcycles first
BA motorcycle’s size has little real bearing on how easily it’s noticed
CA motorcycle’s smaller size makes it easier for drivers to overlook
DThis concern only applies at intersections without stop signs
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7. What is a recommended technique for improving a rider’s view through an intersection?

AAlways riding in the exact center of the lane regardless of the view
BClosing the throttle completely before entering any intersection
CIntersection visibility generally can’t be improved by lane position
DPositioning within the lane to see around vehicles that might block the view