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A plastic, shatter resistant face shield:
A plastic, shatter resistant face shield:
- Does not protect your face as well as goggles.
- Only protects your eyes.
- Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
- Helps protect your whole face. (correct)
More than half of all crashes:
More than half of all crashes:
- Involve riders who have ridden their motorcycles less than six months. (correct)
- Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.
- Happen at night.
- Are caused by worn tires.
When riding you should:
When riding you should:
- Turn your head and shoulders.
- Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
- Keep your arms straight.
- Turn just your head and eyes to look where you are going. (correct)
Usually, a good way to handle tailgaters is to:
Usually, a good way to handle tailgaters is to:
To reduce your reaction time, you should:
To reduce your reaction time, you should:
Making eye contact with other drivers:
Making eye contact with other drivers:
Reflective clothing should:
Reflective clothing should:
The best way to stop quickly is to:
The best way to stop quickly is to:
When it starts raining it is usually best to:
When it starts raining it is usually best to:
If your motorcycle starts to wobble you should:
If your motorcycle starts to wobble you should:
If you are chased by a dog you should:
If you are chased by a dog you should:
Passengers should:
Passengers should:
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:
If you wait an hour for each drink before riding:
If you wait an hour for each drink before riding:
It is MOST important to flash your brake light when:
It is MOST important to flash your brake light when:
The FRONT brake supplies how much of the potential stopping power?
The FRONT brake supplies how much of the potential stopping power?
To swerve correctly:
To swerve correctly:
In the illustration at right, the car at left is waiting to enter the intersection. It is best to:
In the illustration at right, the car at left is waiting to enter the intersection. It is best to:
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Study Notes
Motorcycle Safety and Riding Tips
- A shatter-resistant face shield protects the entire face, making it essential for safety.
- More than 50% of motorcycle crashes involve riders with less than six months of experience.
- Proper head and eye movement is crucial; always turn just the head and eyes to look where you are going.
Handling Different Situations
- To handle tailgaters effectively, change lanes and allow them to pass safely.
- Reduce reaction time by covering the clutch and brakes rather than riding slowly or shifting into neutral.
- Making eye contact with drivers does not guarantee they will yield.
Visibility and Gear
- Reflective clothing should be worn at all times, both day and night, for maximum visibility.
- To stop quickly and safely, utilize both front and rear brakes simultaneously.
Riding Conditions and Challenges
- In rain, ride within the tire tracks left by vehicles for better traction.
- If the motorcycle wobbles, grip the handlebars firmly and gradually close the throttle to stabilize.
Interactions with Animals and Passengers
- If chased by a dog, approach slowly before speeding up to pass safely.
- Passengers should lean with the rider to maintain balance and avoid disrupting control.
Group Riding and Alcohol Awareness
- Inexperienced riders should position themselves just behind the group leader when riding in a formation.
- Waiting an hour per drink does not guarantee riding skills are unaffected; alcohol effects may still linger.
Communicating Intentions While Riding
- Flash the brake light when suddenly slowing down, especially if being closely followed.
- The front brake provides approximately three-quarters of the motorcycle's total stopping power.
Techniques for Maneuvering
- Correctly swerving involves pressing the handlegrip in the direction of the turn to navigate effectively.
- When approaching an intersection with a waiting vehicle, reduce speed and prepare to react appropriately.
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