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What are street motorcycles designed for use on?
What are street motorcycles designed for use on?
Public Streets
What indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM)?
What indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM)?
Tachometer
What kind of mirrors may reduce the size of blind spots, but not eliminate them?
What kind of mirrors may reduce the size of blind spots, but not eliminate them?
Convex Mirrors
A good overall cornering strategy to use is (Search-Setup-Smooth), What is Setup?
A good overall cornering strategy to use is (Search-Setup-Smooth), What is Setup?
Which brake(s) are applied when stopping, usually?
Which brake(s) are applied when stopping, usually?
What three-step process is used to shift into a higher gear?
What three-step process is used to shift into a higher gear?
What three-step process is used to shift into a lower gear?
What three-step process is used to shift into a lower gear?
What should you keep in mind when selecting a motorcycle to ride?
What should you keep in mind when selecting a motorcycle to ride?
If your helmet has an impact while you are wearing it, what should you probably do?
If your helmet has an impact while you are wearing it, what should you probably do?
What do flaps and fasteners on your riding clothing help do?
What do flaps and fasteners on your riding clothing help do?
Where do crashes most often happen on the road?
Where do crashes most often happen on the road?
Many factors that interact or combine while riding can result in a?
Many factors that interact or combine while riding can result in a?
What is the difference between the risks you take and the skill you possess?
What is the difference between the risks you take and the skill you possess?
Maintain a space cushion all around and ride at the speed of traffic in your lane to help reduce?
Maintain a space cushion all around and ride at the speed of traffic in your lane to help reduce?
What does it mean to use a lane position where others have a better chance to see you?
What does it mean to use a lane position where others have a better chance to see you?
What helps you react properly to conditions whether approaching an intersection, rounding a curve, or following another vehicle?
What helps you react properly to conditions whether approaching an intersection, rounding a curve, or following another vehicle?
Do not look at a target or fixate on any one object for more than?
Do not look at a target or fixate on any one object for more than?
It is best to have more than one escape plan so that you don't get?
It is best to have more than one escape plan so that you don't get?
What should you do to check the blind spots whenever you change lanes, pass a vehicle, pull into traffic or adjust lane position?
What should you do to check the blind spots whenever you change lanes, pass a vehicle, pull into traffic or adjust lane position?
What should you SEARCH for that could be a factor when turning?
What should you SEARCH for that could be a factor when turning?
What is a good way to prevent rolling backwards on a hill?
What is a good way to prevent rolling backwards on a hill?
When passing a vehicle, what should you remember?
When passing a vehicle, what should you remember?
What should you do when riding with a group?
What should you do when riding with a group?
When emergency stopping in a straight line, where should your body be?
When emergency stopping in a straight line, where should your body be?
When emergency stopping in a curve, what is the best way to stop?
When emergency stopping in a curve, what is the best way to stop?
When emergency stopping in a curve without time to straighten up, you should apply more?
When emergency stopping in a curve without time to straighten up, you should apply more?
When crossing a slick patch of ice, snow, mud, moss, and algae, you may want to keep the clutch lever?
When crossing a slick patch of ice, snow, mud, moss, and algae, you may want to keep the clutch lever?
When attempting to carry passengers or cargo on your motorcycle, you should review the owner's manual for what?
When attempting to carry passengers or cargo on your motorcycle, you should review the owner's manual for what?
In windy conditions, it may be necessary to adjust your path by?
In windy conditions, it may be necessary to adjust your path by?
Depressant drugs, such as alcohol, slow down the body's?
Depressant drugs, such as alcohol, slow down the body's?
Illegal drugs can have what two types of effects?
Illegal drugs can have what two types of effects?
When intervening on someone who is trying to ride after drinking or taking drugs, what is the best way to keep them from riding?
When intervening on someone who is trying to ride after drinking or taking drugs, what is the best way to keep them from riding?
Motorcycling is serious fun. What does serious mean in this context?
Motorcycling is serious fun. What does serious mean in this context?
Riding well requires these physical traits.
Riding well requires these physical traits.
Who do rider coaches guide?
Who do rider coaches guide?
A coach will not permit riding on course when?
A coach will not permit riding on course when?
What is successful course completion?
What is successful course completion?
What are the three types of motorcycles?
What are the three types of motorcycles?
What is a street motorcycle?
What is a street motorcycle?
What are the six primary controls of a motorcycle?
What are the six primary controls of a motorcycle?
What does the throttle control?
What does the throttle control?
What does the clutch do?
What does the clutch do?
How is the gear shift operated?
How is the gear shift operated?
What is the shift pattern?
What is the shift pattern?
What is brake control operation?
What is brake control operation?
What does the fuel supply valve have?
What does the fuel supply valve have?
What are the positions on the ignition switch?
What are the positions on the ignition switch?
What does Lock and Park do?
What does Lock and Park do?
What does Park do?
What does Park do?
What does the choke do?
What does the choke do?
What is the engine shut-off switch?
What is the engine shut-off switch?
What does a side stand do?
What does a side stand do?
What does a center stand do?
What does a center stand do?
What are the steps for Engine Start and Stop?
What are the steps for Engine Start and Stop?
What is involved in stopping the engine?
What is involved in stopping the engine?
What is the friction zone?
What is the friction zone?
What does squeezing the clutch do?
What does squeezing the clutch do?
What is loss of control?
What is loss of control?
What is the right wrist position?
What is the right wrist position?
What is the proper riding position?
What is the proper riding position?
What does motorcycle lean at higher than walking speed mean?
What does motorcycle lean at higher than walking speed mean?
How do you lean the motorcycle at higher speeds?
How do you lean the motorcycle at higher speeds?
What are the action steps for making turns?
What are the action steps for making turns?
What does Search, Set-up, and Smooth entail?
What does Search, Set-up, and Smooth entail?
What is counterweighting used for?
What is counterweighting used for?
What does squaring the handlebars refer to?
What does squaring the handlebars refer to?
What does the front brake provide?
What does the front brake provide?
What gear should you be in by the time you stop?
What gear should you be in by the time you stop?
What does motorcycle weight do during a brake?
What does motorcycle weight do during a brake?
What should you do to stop in a curve?
What should you do to stop in a curve?
Why change gears?
Why change gears?
What do you do to shift to a higher gear?
What do you do to shift to a higher gear?
What is involved in shifting to a lower gear?
What is involved in shifting to a lower gear?
What is engine braking?
What is engine braking?
What should you do for a complete stop?
What should you do for a complete stop?
What does motorcycle preparation include?
What does motorcycle preparation include?
What does motorcycle fit refer to?
What does motorcycle fit refer to?
What is T-CLOCS?
What is T-CLOCS?
What is the purpose of riding gear?
What is the purpose of riding gear?
What does ATGATT stand for?
What does ATGATT stand for?
What type of injury is the primary cause of death for riders?
What type of injury is the primary cause of death for riders?
What are the basic parts of a helmet?
What are the basic parts of a helmet?
What type of helmet gives the most protection?
What type of helmet gives the most protection?
What type of helmet does not offer the same level of protection for your face and chin?
What type of helmet does not offer the same level of protection for your face and chin?
What sticker indicates a good helmet?
What sticker indicates a good helmet?
What should helmet fit be like?
What should helmet fit be like?
What is important for helmet care?
What is important for helmet care?
What type of eye/face protection should be used?
What type of eye/face protection should be used?
What type of footwear is recommended for motorcyclists?
What type of footwear is recommended for motorcyclists?
What do gloves help with?
What do gloves help with?
What is motorcycle-specific clothing for?
What is motorcycle-specific clothing for?
What should rain gear do?
What should rain gear do?
What does hypothermia mean?
What does hypothermia mean?
What can dehydration lead to?
What can dehydration lead to?
What does hearing protection do?
What does hearing protection do?
What is a good mental attitude for a rider?
What is a good mental attitude for a rider?
Where do most crashes occur?
Where do most crashes occur?
What are the three reasons for risk?
What are the three reasons for risk?
What is the primary cause of a crash?
What is the primary cause of a crash?
What questions can help you think about risk?
What questions can help you think about risk?
Study Notes
Motorcycle Basics
- Street motorcycles are designed for use on public streets.
- Key motorcycle types: street, dual purpose, and off-highway.
- Six primary controls: handlebars, throttle, clutch lever, gearshift lever, front brake, and rear brake lever.
Safety and Protective Gear
- Full-face helmets offer the most protection; three-quarter helmets have less coverage for the face and chin.
- A well-fitted helmet is snug and free from irritating pressure points; it should not rotate excessively.
- ATGATT principle emphasizes wearing all protective gear at all times for optimal safety.
- Boots should be sturdy, provide ankle support, and have rubber soles for good grip.
Riding Techniques
- Proper cornering strategy involves Search-Setup-Smooth: search for hazards, adjust speed and lane position (setup), and operate controls smoothly.
- Maintain a space cushion around your motorcycle to reduce potential conflicts with other vehicles.
- In windy conditions, adjust your path by pressing on the appropriate handgrip.
- When turning, the sequence is to slow, look, press, and roll.
Braking and Gear Shifting
- Use both brakes simultaneously for stopping, but individual brake operation is allowed.
- For shifting to a higher gear: roll off throttle, squeeze the clutch, lift the shift lever, and ease out the clutch while rolling on throttle.
- To shift to a lower gear: roll off throttle, squeeze the clutch, press down on the shift lever, and ease out the clutch.
Emergency Procedures
- In emergency stops while straight, maintain body position centered and look ahead.
- In curves, straighten the motorcycle first before stopping if possible; if not, apply more brake pressure as the motorcycle straightens.
- Keep the clutch lever squeezed when crossing slick surfaces to maintain control.
Riding Environment
- Most crashes occur in curves and intersections, making awareness critical in these areas.
- Factors that can lead to a crash include poor visibility, instability, and other riders' actions.
- Identify hazards during turns, such as oncoming traffic and road conditions.
Mental Preparedness
- Assess personal risk by considering driving habits, near-misses, and distractions.
- A good mental attitude prioritizes safety and fully prepares riders for potential risks encountered on the road.
Maintenance and Inspection
- Use the T-CLOCS method for a pre-ride inspection: Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, and Stands.
- Proper motorcycle fit includes considering seat height and overall motorcycle size.
Health Concerns
- Hypothermia relates to lower than normal body temperature, while dehydration and heat stroke result from not drinking enough water.
- Earplugs can help reduce harmful wind noise while allowing essential sounds to be heard.
Group Riding and Community
- When riding in groups, maintain personal riding standards and avoid peer pressure to ride beyond your capability.
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