QLD Motorcycle Knowledge Test flashcards
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- LAM motorcycle definition
- A learner-approved motorcycle in Queensland: engine capacity 660 mL or less and power-to-weight ratio no more than 150 kW per tonne. Learner and RE riders must use one.
- Lane filtering speed limit
- In Queensland, filtering is permitted only when traffic is stationary or travelling at 30 km/h or less, and the rider's speed must not exceed 30 km/h while filtering.
- Three-second following gap
- A minimum safe following distance in good conditions: pick a fixed point and ensure at least three seconds pass before you reach it after the vehicle ahead.
- Countersteering technique
- At speeds above walking pace, pushing the handlebar on the intended turn side leans the motorcycle and turns it that way. It is the primary way to initiate a turn.
- RE licence restriction
- Queensland RE licence holders are restricted to LAM-approved motorcycles for at least 12 months before progressing to an unrestricted R licence.
- Helmet legal requirement
- Riders and pillion passengers in Queensland must wear an approved, correctly fitted motorcycle helmet that is securely fastened at all times while the motorcycle is moving.
- Pillion passenger rule
- A motorcycle may carry only one pillion passenger, who must sit astride a proper seat with footrests and wear an approved helmet. Learners cannot carry pillions.
- Target fixation risk
- A rider tends to steer toward what they look at. Fixating on a hazard increases the chance of hitting it, so look to the intended path instead.
- Front brake stopping power
- On dry sealed surfaces the front brake provides most of a motorcycle's stopping power because weight transfers forward, increasing front tyre grip.
- Zero alcohol for learners
- Queensland motorcycle learner and provisional riders must have a zero blood alcohol concentration. Any alcohol is an offence for these licence holders.
- T-CLOCS pre-ride check
- A pre-ride inspection checklist: Tyres, Controls, Lights, Oil and fluids, Chassis, and Stands. Checking these items before each ride reduces mechanical failure risk.
- School zone speed limit
- In Queensland, school zones are generally 40 km/h during posted school-zone times. Riders must obey the signs and slow down accordingly.
- Twelve-second visual lead
- Scan the road to where you will be in about twelve seconds. Hazards closer than that leave little time to plan, so reduce speed or reposition.
- Trail braking definition
- Maintaining light front-brake pressure into a corner and gradually releasing it as lean increases. Braking and cornering share available tyre grip.
- Unrestricted R licence
- Queensland's R licence removes the LAM motorcycle restriction. It is available after holding an RE licence for the required minimum period, generally twelve months.
- Helmet replacement rule
- Replace a motorcycle helmet after any impact or drop that could damage the shell or liner, and follow the manufacturer's stated service life, often about five years.
- Two-abreast riding rule
- Motorcycles may ride two abreast in one lane in Queensland if both riders consent. Riding more than two abreast in a single lane is not permitted.
- Stopping distance scaling
- Braking distance increases roughly with the square of speed. Doubling speed approximately quadruples stopping distance, so higher speeds need far greater gaps.
- Slow-speed clutch control
- Below about 15 km/h, use the clutch friction zone, slight throttle and rear-brake drag to stabilise the motorcycle. Keep the head up and eyes forward.
- Knowledge test requirement
- Queensland requires motorcycle riders to pass a motorcycle knowledge test and hazard perception test before a learner motorcycle licence is issued.
- Protective clothing minimum
- Ab abrasion-resistant jacket and pants, gloves, enclosed boots and eye protection form the minimum protective clothing for reducing injury severity in a crash.
- Indicating duration rule
- Before turning, changing lanes or diverging, a rider must signal for at least five seconds where practicable, and must cancel the indicator afterwards.
- Right-turn crash hazard
- A leading motorcycle crash cause is an oncoming vehicle turning right across the rider's path. Anticipate by covering brakes and checking driver intent.
- Cornering entry sequence
- Brake before the corner, set entry speed, look through to the exit, then apply smooth throttle through the turn. Avoid braking hard while leaned over.
- Q-Ride pre-learner course
- Queensland learner motorcycle applicants must complete an approved Q-Ride or Q-SAFE pre-learner course before a motorcycle learner licence is issued.
- Helmet standard marking
- A legal motorcycle helmet must carry a recognised certification marking, such as AS/NZS 1698 or an equivalent accepted standard. Bicycle helmets do not qualify.
- Blood alcohol limit
- The Queensland legal blood alcohol concentration limit for open licence holders is 0.05. Learner and provisional riders must stay at zero.
- Wet-road grip hazards
- Painted lines, manhole covers, tram rails and oil patches sharply reduce grip when wet. Reduce lean angle and brake earlier when riding over them.
- Motorcycle ABS function
- Anti-lock braking prevents wheel lock during hard braking, helping the rider retain steering control. It does not increase cornering grip or shorten gravel stopping distances.
- Demerit point application
- Demerit points apply to motorcycle licences as to car licences. Reaching the threshold results in suspension, and repeat offences can attract double demerits.
- High-visibility gear benefit
- Reflective or high-visibility material on gear and the motorcycle increases the distance at which other road users detect the rider, especially at night.
- Pillion load adjustment
- Carrying a pillion adds weight, so the rider should increase tyre pressure and adjust suspension preload to the manufacturer's recommended settings for two-up riding.