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List the 3 types of motorcycles and the primary use for each? |
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Street, Dual Purpose and Off-road
Street - Use on Public Streets
Dual Purpose - Equipped for street and off-road
Off-road - Not street legal and are typically used for recreational or competitve use |
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| Name the distinguishing characteristics of each of 3 types? |
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| How can completing MSF's DirtBike School be a benefit for new or experienced riders? |
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| Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles? |
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| Stability & Vulnerability |
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| What are the problems that the 2 primary differences between cars/trucks cause? |
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| Who is responsible for safety? |
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| Primarily yourself, but everyone is responsible for safety. |
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| How can someone tell if they would likely be dangerous on a motorcycle? |
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| If you're not good on 4 wheels, you will not be good on two. |
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| In what way does the ladder of risk illustration relate to safe riding? |
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| What must happen before risks can be managed? |
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| Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? |
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| Surroundings, conditions and consequences |
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| What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? |
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Definition
| Multiple factors. Its never just one thing. |
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| What leads up to most crashes? |
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| In what way does the Crash Chain illustraton relate to safe riding? |
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| There are elements we can control like drinking and driving and things we can't control like the bike. |
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| How does the handbook define a good motorcyclist? |
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Definition
| A good motorcyclist has the desire to have desire and motivation to choose to reduce risk while riding. |
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| How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? |
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Definition
| A good motorcyclist reduces factors that lead to problems by applying a strategy. Thinking before acting. |
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Term
| What does it mean to have a margin of safety? |
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Definition
| 1. Staying within personal skill limits, staying within the available time and space to respond to traffic situations and staying within your motorcycle's limits. |
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| What is SEE, and what does each letter stand for. |
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| Search, Evaluate and Execute |
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| Name several purposes of protective gear? |
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| Protection, visibility and comfort |
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| List the 6 items named as proper, protective gear? |
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| Sturdy over-the-ankle footwear with non-slip soles, long pants, a good jacket, full fingered gloves and, above all, a helmet manufactured to meet Department of Transportation (DOT) standards with proper eye protection. (Snell is better) |
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| What is the function of a helmet? |
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Definition
| To protect the head and brain from injury. |
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Term
| List the 4 basic components of a helmet named on page 10? |
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Definition
1. An outer shell.
2. An impact-absorbing liner.
3. Comfort padding
4. A retention system. |
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| What is the purposes of the 4 basic components of a helmet? |
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1. Outer shell prevent sharp or hard objects from entering the head.
2. Liner is a cushion for absorbing the impact.
3. Adds comfort to the head so it fits snug.
4. The retention system keeps the helmet on your head in the event of a crash. (Chin straps with D Rings) |
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| What's the difference between a full-face and three-quarter coverage helmet? |
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Definition
| 3/4 does not offer face and chin protection. |
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| Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? |
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| What stickers are likely to indicate a well-made helmet? |
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| DOT - Department of Transportation or SNELL. |
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| What type of injury accounts for the majority of motorcycle deaths? |
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| Name 2 types of motorcyclist eye protection? |
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| What is the value of the appropriate footwear? |
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Definition
| Keeps an injury to the foot stable, protects from gravel, elements from the road, etc... |
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| Name at least 3 considerations in choosing gloves? |
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Definition
| 1. Curved. 2. Snug 3. Reinforced |
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| What is the value of motorcycle specific clothing? |
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| Better prevention of injury, more custom for riding and managing different heat and conditions. |
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| What are some considerations for choosing proper clothing? |
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| Visibility, comfort and protection |
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| Define "hypothermia and provide and example? |
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| A condition of subnormal body temperature, can cause loss of concentration, slowed reactions and loss of smooth precise muscle movement. |
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| What is the value of dressing in layers? |
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| You can remove them as the weather changes. |
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| How can clothing make you more visible to others in traffic? |
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| Reflective or bright clothing. |
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| What are some considerations in choosing a rain suit? |
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| Jacket should have a high collar, zip up with wide flaps across the opening. Bright and elastic waste. |
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Term
| What is the value of routine maintenance? |
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| Routine maintenance will help preent more costly corrective maintenance that occurs when there is improper attention given to the routine checks. |
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Term
| What are the primary motorcycle controls? |
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Definition
| Throttle, Clutch Lever, Gearshift Lever, Front Brake Lever, Rear Brake Pedal, Fuel Supply Valve, Ignition switch, Choke Control, Engine Cut-off Switch, Turn signal switch, High low beam switch, Horn button, Starter Button, Speedometer, Tachometer, Indicator lights, side and/or center stand, |
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| What is the most common way to initiate and control motorcycle lean (for turns)? |
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Definition
| Slow, Look, Press and Roll |
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| How does a rider operate the throttle? |
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Definition
| Roll the throttle (Right hand grip) toward you for more engine power and away for less. |
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Term
| What does the clutch lever do? |
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Definition
| Connects power from the engine to the rear wheel. |
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| What does lifting or pressing on the shift lever accomplish? |
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Definition
| Applies less engine power or more in 2 and 3 position called the friction zone. |
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| What is meant by "shift pattern?" |
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| Down 1, up 1/2 Nuetral, Up 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
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| Where are the brake controls found? |
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Definition
| Right hand grip and right foot lever. |
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| What is the best source of information about your motorcycle? |
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| MOM - Motorcyle Operator's Manual |
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| What does the fuel valve do? |
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| Turns the fuel on and off to the engine. |
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| What are the positions on the fuel valve? |
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| On, off and sometimes reserve. |
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| What does the choke control do? |
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Definition
| Near handlebars and provides an enriched fuel mixture to assist in starting a cold engine and provides a fast idle to permit the engine to warm quickly. It should be turned off as soon as the engine is warmed. |
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| Where is the engine cut-off switch located? |
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| Near the right hand grip. Usually a red button or clearly denotes that it is engine cut off. |
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| What is the function of the tachometer? |
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| What are some common indicator lights? |
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| What are the steps in starting the engine? |
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| FINEC - Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine On Clutch |
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| What is the friction zone? |
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Definition
| The area in the travel of the clutch lever that begins where the clutch starts to transmit power to the rear wheel and ends where the clutch becomes fully engaged. |
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Term
| Describe good riding posture? |
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Definition
| Back straight, head up and eyes up. |
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| List the 4 steps in turning? |
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Definition
| Slow, look, press and roll. |
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| What is the value of the "look" step? |
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Definition
| Turning your head in the direction of the turn and keeping your eyes level with the horizon help you maintain a good visual picture. |
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| What is the value of the roll step? |
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Definition
| Will help you stabilize the motorcycle's suspension. |
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| When is the counterweight technique used? |
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Definition
| For slow, tight turns like a U-turn in a parking lot, use a counterweight technique by leaning your upper body toward the outside of the turn. |
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Term
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| To match the engine speed with the road speed. |
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| What is the three part shift process? |
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Definition
| Roll off the throttle as the clutch is squeezed 2. Lift the shift lever firmly as far as it will go. 3. Smoothly ease out of the clutch and adjust the throttle. |
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Term
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Definition
| Shifting to a lower gear causes an effect similar to using the brakes. |
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| How much of a motorcycle's stopping power is available in the front brake? |
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Definition
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| Why should both brakes be used simultaneously? |
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Definition
| So your reflexes will be ready when you need to make an emergency stop. |
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| What's the purpose of the range safety rules? |
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Definition
| Provide a low-risk and positive learning experience |
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Term
| How will the RiderCoach communicate with you on the range? |
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| What does it mean to have a space cushion? |
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| Not hiding in a group of cars, but establishing a good cushion between you and other cars/trucks in traffic. |
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Term
| How does a motorcyclist utilize lane postitions? |
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Definition
| Positining yourself so drivers can see you in their rear-view mirrors, helps you see problems coming up and space so you can make a stop. |
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Term
| Name some ways to be more visible to others in traffic? |
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Definition
| Clothing, headlights, Signals, Brake lights and horn. |
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Term
| What are the three "lead times" (RiderRadar)? |
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| 2 second, 4 second and 12 second |
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| Why is the 2-second following distance considered minimum? |
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| Minimum distance to react/stop when conditions are ideal. |
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| Why is the 4-second lead-time called "immediate"? |
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Definition
| Anything within four seconds of your path is considered immediate. |
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Term
| What advantage is ganed by using a 12-second anticipated path? |
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| It gives time to prepare for a situation before it becomes immediate. |
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| Name 3 components of total stopping distance? |
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Perception distance: Distance traveled from the time something is present until you see it.
2. Reaction distance: Distance traveled from the time you see a hazard to when you actually apply the brakes.
3. Braking distance: distance traveled from the time the brakes have been applied until stopped. |
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| Safe riding is a skill of what kind? |
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| Of the eyes and mind and not as much of the hands and feet. |
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| What does it mean to Search? |
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Definition
| Scan agressively for hazzards and factors. |
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Term
| What is the charecturistic of a convex mirror? |
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| They allow you to see farther to the sides, but do distort depth. |
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| What are the 3 general Search categories? |
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| Road and surface charecturistics, Traffic control markings and devices and other highway users. |
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| To anticipate problems and constantly figure out how factors can accumulate and interact to form a hazard conflict. |
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| What are the 3 actions steps of Execute? |
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1. your capabilities and limitations.
2. The cpaabilities and limitations of your motorcycle 3. Roadway/traffic conditions |
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| What 3 things in the Oval of Safety affect your margin of safety? |
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| Rider capabilities and limitations, Motorcycle capabilities and limitations and Road and Traffic conditions. |
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| Where is the greatest potential for conflict? |
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| What 4 steps should you follow when around an intersection? |
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| Check for traffic behind, check for oncoming traffic, check to the left and check traffic to the right. |
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Term
| What is significant about a traffic-actuated signal? |
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Definition
| Sometimes the sensor may not detect the presence of a bike or motorcycle. |
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| What are some hazards between intersections? |
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| Blind spots, cars entering from a parked position and pedestrians stepping into your path. |
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| On a semi truck, blind spots are to the side of the vehicle up to the front door. About mid-way to the rear, directly behind and directly in front of it. |
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| How should you respond to a tailgating driver? |
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Definition
| Flash your break lights, Reduce speed, Maintain a lane position that discourages sharing the lane to protect the lane and Turn at the next opportunity into a street or parking lot. |
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Term
| What are some factors to search for when approaching a curve? |
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| Radius, slope, surface composition, condition, traffic and visibility around the curve. |
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| How can an outside-inside-outside path of travel help you in curves? |
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Definition
| Maximizes your ability to see and be seen. |
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| Name a couple of tips for parking your motorcycle? |
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Definition
1. 45 degrees from curb.
2. 1st gear
3. Metal plate on asphault or dirt
4. lock bike
5. Don't leave it alone for too long.
6. Use a cover without brand. |
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| Why rise off the seat when crossing an obstacle? |
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Definition
| Use your legs as shock absorbers. |
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| How is throttle used when crossing an obstacle? |
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Definition
| Roll on the throttle and then off when front wheel passes. |
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| Why make a head check before changing lanes? |
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Definition
| To check your blind spot. |
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| Is there a unique procedure when passing another vehicle on your motorcycle? |
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1. Keep appropriate driving distance and move to the left third of your lane. 2. Safe gap, signal a lane change. 3. Check the mirrors and the blind spot with a head turn. 4. Accelerate and change lan es selecting a new lane position that allows maneuvering time and space. Once well past the vehicle signal a lane change.
Check the spacing with a mirror check and head check. Return to a good lane position. |
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| What makes starting out on a hill (upgrade) more difficult? |
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Definition
| The motorcycle could roll back in the friction zone. |
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| What is "overriding the headlight" and what is the solution? |
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| Riding faster than you could stop if something came into the view of your headlight. |
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| Name and explain 3 variations to standard braking systems? |
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| Integrated Brakes, Linked Brakes and Anti-Lock Brakes |
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| What is the best way to achieve maximum braking? |
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| Apply both breaks without locking either wheel. |
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| What complicates braking in a curve? |
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| What should you do if the front tire skids because of improper braking (front brake grab)? |
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| Release the break and reapply it gradually. |
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| What is the danger of a rear-tire skid? |
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| When the rear tire is out of alignment it could cause a high side fall. |
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| is when you go over your bike and the bike is skidding toward you. |
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Term
| In a swerve, how should you lean? |
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Definition
| You should not. Keep the motorcycle lean independent of your body lean. |
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| What action should be avoided when swerving? |
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| Why is a surface most slippery as it begins to rain? |
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| Oil and dirt are floating on the surface making it slippery. |
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| Water build up under the tread that causes the wheel to feel as if it has no traction. |
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| How can a crowned road affect riding? |
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Definition
| When making a right turn you have less surface area and more potential to hit a peg. |
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| How does carrying a passenger affect the operation of a motorcycle? |
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Definition
| Changes the weight triangle but also doesn't allow you to fully control the lean with an inexperienced driver. |
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| What are a few tips for carrying passengers? |
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Definition
| Hold the operator's waist or hips, or passenger hand holds. Keep feet on the passenger footrests at all times, including stop points. |
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| What 3 points should be considered when carrying loads? |
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Definition
| Keep hands and feet away from hot or moving parts, Look over the rider's shoulder in the direction of turns and curves. When crossing an obstacle rise off your seat. |
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| What is the "load triangle?" |
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Definition
| Top of your head to each axel is the most balanced area on the bike. |
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Term
| How should you respond to a dog that approaches from the side? |
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Definition
| Break or downshift. Accelerate past the point of intersection. |
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| What is the primary cause of tire failure? |
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Definition
| Riding with the tire pressure too low. |
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Term
| What is made more difficult by a broken clutch cable? |
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Definition
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| What is the solution for wobble and weave? |
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| Shift body weight forward and gradually slow down. |
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| What are the 2 primary effects of alcohol? |
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Definition
| Diminish visual capabilities and alter good judgement. |
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Term
| How fast is alcohol eliminated from the bloodstream? |
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Definition
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| How much beverage alcohol equals one drink? |
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| One 12 oz beer equals one glass of wine equals one hard alcohol drink. |
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| What are some other drugs that affect SEE? |
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Definition
| Marijuana, tranquilizers, Barbituates, Antihistamines, Amphetamines. |
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| What is the best way to approach intervention? |
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| What are some of the best ways to intervene when someone has had too much to drink? |
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| Enlist others, arrange a ride, slow the pace of drinking, delay departure and keep the bike parked. |
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