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Give five reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car.
Give five reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car.
More vulnerable, Maneuvers are more dangerous, Have to balance, Skids and spins, Exposed to wind and rain.
What does it mean to 'accept your responsibility'?
What does it mean to 'accept your responsibility'?
Choose to ride within your limits every single time.
What five items make up Rider Readiness?
What five items make up Rider Readiness?
Mentally ready, Physically ready, Proper riding gear, Understanding your abilities and limitations, Knowledge of riding conditions.
What are the three benefits of wearing apparel specifically designed for motorcycling?
What are the three benefits of wearing apparel specifically designed for motorcycling?
What is the difference between retro-reflective and reflective?
What is the difference between retro-reflective and reflective?
Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection?
Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection?
What three items should you consider when shopping for riding gear?
What three items should you consider when shopping for riding gear?
Where do you find the recommended maintenance schedule for your motorcycle?
Where do you find the recommended maintenance schedule for your motorcycle?
What are the five primary controls and where is each located?
What are the five primary controls and where is each located?
What is the purpose of the engine cut-off switch and where is it located?
What is the purpose of the engine cut-off switch and where is it located?
What must you remember when using your motorcycle turn signal?
What must you remember when using your motorcycle turn signal?
What is ONE-C?
What is ONE-C?
How do you use the friction zone?
How do you use the friction zone?
Describe three components of good riding posture.
Describe three components of good riding posture.
What are the four steps to turning?
What are the four steps to turning?
Why is the 'aim' step important?
Why is the 'aim' step important?
What does lifting or pressing on the shift lever accomplish?
What does lifting or pressing on the shift lever accomplish?
Which brake provides more stopping power? How much does it provide?
Which brake provides more stopping power? How much does it provide?
How should you release the clutch when downshifting?
How should you release the clutch when downshifting?
What five items can you improve your visibility to other traffic?
What five items can you improve your visibility to other traffic?
What is the 20-second visual lead?
What is the 20-second visual lead?
What two words best describe scanning?
What two words best describe scanning?
What is the recommended minimum following distance?
What is the recommended minimum following distance?
What four items should you consider when choosing a lane position?
What four items should you consider when choosing a lane position?
What is S.I.P.D.E?
What is S.I.P.D.E?
How does S.I.P.D.E help make you an expert rider?
How does S.I.P.D.E help make you an expert rider?
Where do most multi-vehicle collisions occur?
Where do most multi-vehicle collisions occur?
What is a head check?
What is a head check?
What can you do to reduce reaction time in hazardous situations?
What can you do to reduce reaction time in hazardous situations?
How do you know if you are overriding your headlight?
How do you know if you are overriding your headlight?
What are the leading causes of single-vehicle crashes?
What are the leading causes of single-vehicle crashes?
At what point should you turn toward the apex?
At what point should you turn toward the apex?
How do you link turns smoothly?
How do you link turns smoothly?
When should you turn your head for cornering?
When should you turn your head for cornering?
How is the front brake applied to stop quickly in a straight line?
How is the front brake applied to stop quickly in a straight line?
How is the rear brake applied to stop quickly in a straight line?
How is the rear brake applied to stop quickly in a straight line?
What two methods are the quickest way to stop in a curve?
What two methods are the quickest way to stop in a curve?
When braking in a lean, what is important to remember?
When braking in a lean, what is important to remember?
What should you always avoid while swerving?
What should you always avoid while swerving?
Where should you look when crossing obstacles?
Where should you look when crossing obstacles?
What approach angle is recommended when crossing obstacles?
What approach angle is recommended when crossing obstacles?
What indicates a potential change in roadway traction?
What indicates a potential change in roadway traction?
How should you ride across low-traction surfaces?
How should you ride across low-traction surfaces?
What should you do if you come upon deer alongside the roadway?
What should you do if you come upon deer alongside the roadway?
What should you do if you suspect your sidestand will sink into the parking surface?
What should you do if you suspect your sidestand will sink into the parking surface?
How do daily events affect Rider Readiness?
How do daily events affect Rider Readiness?
What are three examples of impairment?
What are three examples of impairment?
What percentage of rider fatalities are alcohol related?
What percentage of rider fatalities are alcohol related?
How does riding under the influence affect the SIPDE process?
How does riding under the influence affect the SIPDE process?
What are three ways of intervening to prevent a friend from driving under the influence?
What are three ways of intervening to prevent a friend from driving under the influence?
When should you consider carrying a passenger?
When should you consider carrying a passenger?
How should the passenger be dressed?
How should the passenger be dressed?
What instructions do you give to your passenger and when?
What instructions do you give to your passenger and when?
Where do you find the maximum load capacity for your motorcycle?
Where do you find the maximum load capacity for your motorcycle?
What two items should you adjust if you are carrying loads?
What two items should you adjust if you are carrying loads?
Where should you carry heavier items?
Where should you carry heavier items?
How do you calculate the following distance in a staggered formation?
How do you calculate the following distance in a staggered formation?
What four conditions when group riding should you move to single file?
What four conditions when group riding should you move to single file?
What is the maximum recommended number of riders in a group?
What is the maximum recommended number of riders in a group?
Where in the formation should the least experienced rider be?
Where in the formation should the least experienced rider be?
What is a primary cause of tire failure?
What is a primary cause of tire failure?
Where do you find information about proper tire pressure?
Where do you find information about proper tire pressure?
How can you shift without using the clutch?
How can you shift without using the clutch?
If you experience a wobble, what three things should you do?
If you experience a wobble, what three things should you do?
What are some ways that long-distance riding can lead to riding impaired?
What are some ways that long-distance riding can lead to riding impaired?
How can you be prepared for long-distance riding?
How can you be prepared for long-distance riding?
How does cold/hypothermia impair you?
How does cold/hypothermia impair you?
How does heat/dehydration impair you?
How does heat/dehydration impair you?
How can you stay cool, hydrated and protected?
How can you stay cool, hydrated and protected?
How soon and how far to signal before a turn?
How soon and how far to signal before a turn?
If you have not triggered a light sensor, when can you proceed?
If you have not triggered a light sensor, when can you proceed?
What is the minimum vehicle insurance coverage in California?
What is the minimum vehicle insurance coverage in California?
What do the double double yellow lines mean?
What do the double double yellow lines mean?
What is the difference between a Class M1 and M2 endorsement?
What is the difference between a Class M1 and M2 endorsement?
What is the maximum speed when towing?
What is the maximum speed when towing?
Are motorcycles allowed to be in the carpool/HOV lanes?
Are motorcycles allowed to be in the carpool/HOV lanes?
Lane splitting should be done in what lane numbers?
Lane splitting should be done in what lane numbers?
What are the 5 locations where the electronic toll transponder can be placed?
What are the 5 locations where the electronic toll transponder can be placed?
You cannot park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
You cannot park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
When two vehicles arrive at an intersection, who has the right of way?
When two vehicles arrive at an intersection, who has the right of way?
Stop vehicle within how many feet of a crosswalk?
Stop vehicle within how many feet of a crosswalk?
What does a white parking zone signify?
What does a white parking zone signify?
What does a green parking zone signify?
What does a green parking zone signify?
What does a yellow parking zone signify?
What does a yellow parking zone signify?
When being passed, what section of the lane should you drive in?
When being passed, what section of the lane should you drive in?
Which vehicle has the right of way, uphill traveling vehicle or downhill traveling vehicle?
Which vehicle has the right of way, uphill traveling vehicle or downhill traveling vehicle?
What is the penalty for evading police pursuit?
What is the penalty for evading police pursuit?
D.U.I. blood alcohol for adults and minors?
D.U.I. blood alcohol for adults and minors?
How loud can exhaust be in California?
How loud can exhaust be in California?
When changing lanes, what should you do? (ACRONYM)
When changing lanes, what should you do? (ACRONYM)
What is the max speed of most highways?
What is the max speed of most highways?
Can you legally always drive the speed limit?
Can you legally always drive the speed limit?
Where can you legally mount phones/com devices?
Where can you legally mount phones/com devices?
How much money does damage from accidents/injury need to exceed to require a report? When that happens who do you report it to? How many days do you have to report it?
How much money does damage from accidents/injury need to exceed to require a report? When that happens who do you report it to? How many days do you have to report it?
What kind of tests are permitted during DUI stops for hemophiliacs or persons taking anticoagulants?
What kind of tests are permitted during DUI stops for hemophiliacs or persons taking anticoagulants?
What are the different kinds of DUI tests you can get when being stopped?
What are the different kinds of DUI tests you can get when being stopped?
What's the speed limit when driving near a school or where children are crossing the street?
What's the speed limit when driving near a school or where children are crossing the street?
Children under what age may not be left unattended in a vehicle?
Children under what age may not be left unattended in a vehicle?
How many times more dangerous is driving a motorcycle than a car?
How many times more dangerous is driving a motorcycle than a car?
What percentage of motorcycle accidents result in injury?
What percentage of motorcycle accidents result in injury?
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Study Notes
Motorcycle Risks and Responsibilities
- Motorcycling is riskier than car driving due to increased vulnerability, need for balance, dangerous maneuvers, skids and spins, and exposure to the elements.
- Accepting responsibility means riding within one's limits consistently.
Rider Readiness Essentials
- Rider readiness includes mental focus, physical health, protective gear, awareness of abilities, knowledge of riding conditions, and maintenance of the motorcycle.
Safety Gear and Visibility
- Wearing motorcycle-specific apparel enhances comfort, concentration, and safety.
- Consider comfort, protection, and visibility when selecting riding gear.
Motorcycle Controls
- Primary controls include throttle, clutch lever, gearshift lever, front brake lever, and rear brake pedal.
Starting and Handling the Motorcycle
- The process of starting a motorcycle is encapsulated in ONE-C: ignition on, neutral, engine cut-off switch on, clutch pulled, and starter pressed.
Riding Techniques and Posture
- Good riding posture involves sitting upright, relaxed, and maintaining a neutral position.
- Friction zone control requires minor clutch slipping for power delivery to the wheels.
Turning and Scanning Skills
- Essential steps for turning include managing speed, positioning, aiming, and steering.
- Scanning should be aggressive and purposeful, aiming for a 20-second visual lead for situational awareness.
Traffic Rules and Lane Positioning
- Minimum recommended following distance is two seconds.
- Key considerations for lane position include visibility, line-of-sight, space cushion, and escape route.
Collision Awareness and Defensive Riding
- Most multi-vehicle collisions occur at intersections.
- S.I.P.D.E. (Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute) helps riders anticipate and react to hazards.
Handling Hazards and Weather Conditions
- Low-traction surfaces require slower speeds and reduced lean angles.
- Regularly check tire pressure and adjust based on load.
Group Riding Guidelines
- Group riding should capitalize on staggered formations; the least experienced rider should be directly behind the leader.
- Move to single file during passing, entering/exiting lanes, corners, or limited visibility.
Legal Riding Considerations
- Motorcycle insurance minimum in California: $15,000 per person, $30,000 for multiple people, $5,000 for property damage.
- Lane splitting is allowed between the first two lanes.
Maintenance and Safety Checks
- Regular checks for maintenance schedules and ensuring your motorcycle is in good working condition are essential for safety.
Impairment and Fatigue
- Alcohol, medications, and fatigue are significant impairments affecting riding skills.
- Cold weather decreases alertness; staying hydrated in hot conditions is critical.
Traffic Signals and Maneuvers
- Signal five seconds before a turn, and proceed through non-triggered light sensors after two cycles.
- Exhaust noise limit in California is 88 decibels.
Emergency Procedures
- In case of a wobble, look straight ahead, hold handlebars securely, and ease off the throttle.
- Avoid braking while swerving to maintain control.
Children and Vehicle Safety
- Children under six cannot be left unattended in a vehicle.
- Speed limit near schools is 25 mph; stopping distance near crosswalks should be five feet.
Dangerous Factors in Motorcycling
- Motorcycling is 38 times more dangerous than car driving, with 80% of motorcycle accidents resulting in injuries.
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