Ontario MTO Truck Knowledge Practice Test

A motorcycle's size makes it appear?

1. Farther away and moving slower

2. Closer and moving faster

3. Larger and more visible

4. Smaller and less noticeable

The correct answer is: Farther away and moving slower

A motorcycle's size makes it appear farther away and moving slower. This is because of a phenomenon known as size-distance invariance, which means that as distance increases, the perceived size of an object decreases. As a result, objects that are farther away appear smaller than those that are closer. This is why the motorcycle appears to be moving slower as well, as it takes longer to cover the same apparent distance compared to an object that appears closer. The other options are incorrect because they do not take into account the effect of distance on perceived size and speed. Option B is incorrect because the motorcycle would actually appear to be moving faster as it gets closer. Option C is incorrect because even though the motorcycle may appear larger at a closer distance, it is not due to its size, but instead due to its proximity. Lastly, option D is incorrect because the motorcycle does not become smaller and less noticeable in terms of its actual size, but rather in terms of its perceived size as it moves farther away.