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Which of the following are key preparations for riding? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are key preparations for riding? (Select all that apply)
- Riding Gear (correct)
- Mental Attitude (correct)
- Route Planning
- Motorcycle (correct)
How do you know if a motorcycle's seat height is appropriate?
How do you know if a motorcycle's seat height is appropriate?
Your feet can reach the ground and support the motorcycle.
What is the best source of information about motorcycle care?
What is the best source of information about motorcycle care?
The motorcycle owner's manual.
What does 'dress for the ride as well as the crash' mean?
What does 'dress for the ride as well as the crash' mean?
When new, how should a good helmet fit?
When new, how should a good helmet fit?
A white or brightly colored helmet provides more visibility in traffic than a darker colored helmet.
A white or brightly colored helmet provides more visibility in traffic than a darker colored helmet.
What is the most important feature of motorcycle footwear?
What is the most important feature of motorcycle footwear?
Why does a rider dress in layers?
Why does a rider dress in layers?
What are the three primary benefits of using good riding gear?
What are the three primary benefits of using good riding gear?
Where do motorcycle crashes happen mostly?
Where do motorcycle crashes happen mostly?
Why does riding a motorcycle involve greater risk than driving a car or truck?
Why does riding a motorcycle involve greater risk than driving a car or truck?
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes?
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes?
Rarely is there a single cause of a crash.
Rarely is there a single cause of a crash.
What do good motorcyclists know how to do by making safety their goal?
What do good motorcyclists know how to do by making safety their goal?
How is a good rider best described?
How is a good rider best described?
Safe riding is more a skill of the eyes and mind than of the hands and feet.
Safe riding is more a skill of the eyes and mind than of the hands and feet.
What best represents risk offset?
What best represents risk offset?
What is the purpose of using the left third (LP1)?
What is the purpose of using the left third (LP1)?
What should you do to maintain a space cushion?
What should you do to maintain a space cushion?
How does a motorcyclist divide a lane to determine positioning?
How does a motorcyclist divide a lane to determine positioning?
To stay safe when riding in traffic, you should:
To stay safe when riding in traffic, you should:
What should you do first to reduce risk in traffic?
What should you do first to reduce risk in traffic?
What is the minimum recommended following distance in ideal riding conditions?
What is the minimum recommended following distance in ideal riding conditions?
What does the 4-second urgent time and distance generally correspond to?
What does the 4-second urgent time and distance generally correspond to?
What consists of the total stopping distance?
What consists of the total stopping distance?
What does SEE stand for?
What does SEE stand for?
The Evaluate part of SEE includes thinking beyond the moment about options and potential hazards.
The Evaluate part of SEE includes thinking beyond the moment about options and potential hazards.
What does Execute mean in the SEE process?
What does Execute mean in the SEE process?
What does proper use of the friction zone make easier?
What does proper use of the friction zone make easier?
What is a good response to a tailgating driver?
What is a good response to a tailgating driver?
Which factors lead to more motorcycle crashes than others?
Which factors lead to more motorcycle crashes than others?
Before pulling into an intersection with limited visibility, check your shortest sight distance last.
Before pulling into an intersection with limited visibility, check your shortest sight distance last.
What is the No-Zone?
What is the No-Zone?
What is best to do when approaching a curve?
What is best to do when approaching a curve?
What is the body position when crossing an obstacle?
What is the body position when crossing an obstacle?
What should you do when riding at night?
What should you do when riding at night?
What does overriding your headlight at night mean?
What does overriding your headlight at night mean?
When in a group, you want to ride side-by-side whenever possible to keep the formation tight.
When in a group, you want to ride side-by-side whenever possible to keep the formation tight.
What does a linked or combined brake system do?
What does a linked or combined brake system do?
What is the best way to achieve the shortest braking distance?
What is the best way to achieve the shortest braking distance?
What makes stopping quickly in a curve more difficult?
What makes stopping quickly in a curve more difficult?
If the front tire skids because of too much brake pressure, what should you do?
If the front tire skids because of too much brake pressure, what should you do?
In a rear tire skid when the rear wheel is not in line with the front wheel, you want to release the rear brake to quickly straighten the motorcycle.
In a rear tire skid when the rear wheel is not in line with the front wheel, you want to release the rear brake to quickly straighten the motorcycle.
What is the upper body position during a swerve on a straight road?
What is the upper body position during a swerve on a straight road?
What does swerving in a curve require more of compared to swerving in a straight line?
What does swerving in a curve require more of compared to swerving in a straight line?
In emergency situations, it is always best to swerve first before braking to avoid an obstacle.
In emergency situations, it is always best to swerve first before braking to avoid an obstacle.
A rain-slick surface is most slippery at the beginning of a rain.
A rain-slick surface is most slippery at the beginning of a rain.
What occurs during hydroplaning?
What occurs during hydroplaning?
What should you avoid when riding over crack sealant or tar strips?
What should you avoid when riding over crack sealant or tar strips?
What is a crowned road?
What is a crowned road?
How does carrying a passenger affect motorcycle handling?
How does carrying a passenger affect motorcycle handling?
What is the term for the space formed between the top of your head and the two axles of the motorcycle when carrying extra weight?
What is the term for the space formed between the top of your head and the two axles of the motorcycle when carrying extra weight?
What should you do if a dog runs towards you while riding?
What should you do if a dog runs towards you while riding?
Excessive weight in the wrong place, a mechanical problem, or uneven tire pressure can all cause motorcycle wobble or weave.
Excessive weight in the wrong place, a mechanical problem, or uneven tire pressure can all cause motorcycle wobble or weave.
What does excessive weight in the wrong place, a mechanical problem, or uneven tire pressure affect?
What does excessive weight in the wrong place, a mechanical problem, or uneven tire pressure affect?
As long as your blood alcohol level is under the legal limit, riding while tipsy is not considered an impairment.
As long as your blood alcohol level is under the legal limit, riding while tipsy is not considered an impairment.
Which of the following is considered one drink?
Which of the following is considered one drink?
If an average adult male has 4 drinks of beverage alcohol in one hour, how many drinks are left in the body after 2 hours?
If an average adult male has 4 drinks of beverage alcohol in one hour, how many drinks are left in the body after 2 hours?
During the range exercises, riders must wear proper protective gear only when the engine is running.
During the range exercises, riders must wear proper protective gear only when the engine is running.
What should you do if you lose control while the motorcycle is accelerating?
What should you do if you lose control while the motorcycle is accelerating?
During the range exercises, it is permissible to pass other riders without permission from a RiderCoach.
During the range exercises, it is permissible to pass other riders without permission from a RiderCoach.
What signal shows you are ready to begin the exercise?
What signal shows you are ready to begin the exercise?
The riding exercises will be demonstrated so you can see where to go and what to do.
The riding exercises will be demonstrated so you can see where to go and what to do.
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Study Notes
Motorcycle Safety Preparations
- Key preparations before riding include understanding motorcycle operation, wearing proper riding gear, and maintaining a positive mental attitude.
- Confirm appropriate seat height by ensuring both feet can reach the ground to support the motorcycle.
Motorcycle Care and Gear
- The motorcycle owner's manual is the primary source for information on motorcycle care.
- Dress for both comfort during the ride and protection in case of a crash; gear should also be conspicuous to others.
Helmet and Footwear
- A new helmet should fit snugly to provide optimal protection.
- White or brightly colored helmets enhance visibility compared to darker helmets.
Riding Strategies and Safety
- Proper footwear protects ankles and feet in case of a tip-over.
- Dressing in layers helps riders adjust to temperature fluctuations.
- Utilize good riding gear for protection, conspicuity, and comfort.
- Motorcycle crashes typically occur at intersections and curves due to reduced visibility and inherent motorcycle instability.
- Recognizing that crashes often result from a combination of factors is crucial for risk management.
Risk Management and Positioning
- Effective motorcyclists focus on managing risks and reducing crash causation factors through strategic riding practices.
- Safe riding relies more on visual and mental skills than solely on physical actions.
- Riding within one's skill level is essential for risk offset and maintaining safety.
Lane Positioning
- Divide lanes into three portions for optimal positioning: left third (LP1) improves visibility; middle third (LP2) aids in managing hazards; and right third (LP3) helps avoid windblast and increases visibility at intersections.
Space Cushion and Following Distance
- Maintain a space cushion to allow sufficient response time to potential problems.
- A minimum of 2 seconds following distance is recommended in ideal conditions; extend to a 4-second distance for urgent situations.
SEE Strategy
- SEE stands for Search, Evaluate, Execute; use this strategy to enhance situational awareness.
- Evaluate potential hazards and options beyond the moment, while executing means using well-timed adjustments in speed, position, and communication.
Emergency Response Techniques
- Proper use of the friction zone aids in starting on inclines.
- Increase safety margin when responding to tailgaters; ride as if invisible to traffic for added caution.
- In emergencies, it’s crucial to prioritize proper braking techniques for maintaining control, especially when skidding occurs.
Night Riding and Environmental Considerations
- Use high beams at night when not interacting with other vehicles to enhance visibility.
- Be aware of road conditions; rain-slick surfaces are most slippery at the beginning of rain, and hydroplaning happens when water accumulates under tires.
Group Riding and Handling
- In group formations, avoid riding side-by-side to maintain safety and spacing.
- A linked brake system applies both brakes simultaneously for improved stopping power.
- Proper positioning and weight distribution are important for motorcycle handling, particularly when carrying passengers or additional weight.
Alcohol and Impairment
- Riding while tipsy is considered impaired, regardless of being below the legal blood alcohol limit; one standard drink equates to a 12-oz beer.
- If consuming four alcoholic drinks in one hour, expect residual alcohol from approximately two drinks to remain after two hours.
Range Exercises and Rider Training
- Correct protective gear is mandatory during all training exercises, not solely when the engine is running.
- To signal readiness for exercises, raise the left hand.
General Safety Insights
- Adjust speed when encountering unexpected obstacles such as animals.
- Excessive weight, mechanical issues, or tire pressure inconsistencies can lead to motorcycle wobble.
- In emergency situations, prioritize assessing surroundings and executing responses effectively over impulsive actions.
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