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Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles.
Stability and visibility.
What are the problems that these differences cause?
Motorcycles do not have the stability of cars because they must be balanced, and motorcycles leave you more vulnerable in a crash because there is less protection. Motorcycles are not as readily seen as cars, trucks, or other motor vehicles because of their size.
Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what?
The consequences of your riding behavior in traffic.
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes?
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How does the Handbook define a 'good motorcyclist'?
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How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes?
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What does it mean to have a margin of safety?
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What is SEE, and what does each letter stand for?
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Name several purposes of protective riding gear.
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What's the difference between a full-face and three-quarter-coverage helmet?
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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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What type of injury accounts for the majority of motorcycle deaths?
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What is the value of appropriate footwear?
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What is the value of motorcycle specific clothing?
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Define 'hypothermia' and provide an example.
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What is the value of dressing in layers?
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What is T-CLOCS and what does each letter stand for?
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What are the primary motorcycle controls?
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What is the most common way to initiate and control motorcycle lean (for turns)?
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What is meant by 'shift pattern'?
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Where are the brake controls found?
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What does the fuel valve do?
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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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What is the friction zone?
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Describe good riding posture.
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Study Notes
Motorcycle Awareness and Safety
- Key differences between motorcycles and cars/trucks include stability and visibility.
- Motorcycles require balance, leading to vulnerability in crashes due to less protection and smaller size.
Responsible Riding
- Consider the consequences of riding behavior in traffic as part of responsible riding.
- Most motorcycle crashes are caused by multiple factors rather than a single cause.
Good Riding Practices
- A good motorcyclist is motivated to reduce risks while riding.
- Risks can be managed through strategic planning and response.
Margin of Safety
- Defined as staying within personal skill limits, motorcycle limits (especially tire traction), and available time and space for reactions.
SEE Strategy
- SEE stands for Search, Evaluate, Execute, aiding riders in traffic awareness and action planning.
Protective Gear
- Riding gear serves multiple purposes: comfort, visibility enhancement, and injury protection.
- Full-face helmets offer more protection than three-quarter coverage helmets; ordinary glasses lack proper sealing against wind and debris.
Helmet Standards
- Well-made helmets often bear DOT and Snell certification stickers.
Injury Prevention
- Head injuries are the leading cause of motorcycle fatalities.
- Appropriate footwear protects against road hazards, burns, and foot and ankle injuries.
Clothing Choices
- Motorcycle-specific clothing provides optimal fit and protection.
- Dressing in layers allows for temperature regulation by adding or removing clothing as needed.
Pre-ride Inspection: T-CLOCS
- A pre-ride checklist to ensure safety: Tires and wheels, Controls, Lights and electrics, Oil and other fluids, Chassis, Stands.
Motorcycle Controls
- Key controls include handlebars, throttle, clutch lever, gearshift lever, front and rear brake controls.
Leaning and Turning
- Leaning for turns is primarily controlled by the handlebars.
Gear and Engine Management
- Shift pattern refers to the sequence of gears: 1-N-2-3-4-5.
- Brake controls are located on the right side of the motorcycle.
Fuel and Engine Monitoring
- The fuel valve manages gasoline flow to the engine.
- The tachometer displays engine speed, while common indicator lights include neutral, high beam, turn signals, and oil pressure.
Engine Starting Procedure
- Follow the FINE-C steps: Fuel supply valve, Ignition, Neutral, Engine cut-off: on, Choke/clutch.
Clutch Operation
- The friction zone is the clutch's travel area where it begins to transmit power to the rear wheel until fully engaged.
Riding Form
- Good riding posture includes a straight back and elevated head and eyes, with both feet positioned correctly on the footrests.
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Test your knowledge on motorcycle safety and awareness with this quiz. Learn about the key differences between motorcycles and cars, responsible riding behaviors, and the importance of protective gear. Challenge yourself to improve your understanding of safe riding practices and strategies like the SEE method.
