Practice question

A Queensland motorcyclist is riding in heavy rain. How should they adjust their following distance?

  1. Maintain the normal 2-second following distance as braking performance is unchanged on good tyres
  2. Follow the vehicle ahead closely so they can see brake lights sooner
  3. Switch to a 1-second following distance so they can react faster
  4. Reduce speed and increase the following distance beyond 2 seconds to account for reduced traction and longer stopping distances

Answer: D — Reduce speed and increase the following distance beyond 2 seconds to account for reduced traction and longer stopping distances

The correct answer is shown above. Try the full quiz for additional practice.

Practice more: QLD Motorcycle Knowledge Test Practice Questions - Queensland Class RE R Motorcycle Knowledge Test Exam →