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Before taking off on any trip, a safe rider makes a point to:
Before taking off on any trip, a safe rider makes a point to:
Most crashes happen during how long of trips?
Most crashes happen during how long of trips?
short trips (5 miles)
At minimum, your motorcycle should have what equipment?
At minimum, your motorcycle should have what equipment?
Headlight, taillight and brakelight, Front and rear brakes, Turn signals, Horn, Two mirrors
What helps protect your whole face?
What helps protect your whole face?
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What does T-CLOCS stand for?
What does T-CLOCS stand for?
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More than half of all crashes involve riders with less than 5 months of experience.
More than half of all crashes involve riders with less than 5 months of experience.
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What are the 4 steps for better control?
What are the 4 steps for better control?
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What is considered the best lane position?
What is considered the best lane position?
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What are the negatives of the center lane position?
What are the negatives of the center lane position?
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What is the best protection while riding?
What is the best protection while riding?
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What is the minimum stopping distance?
What is the minimum stopping distance?
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Usually, a good way to handle tailgaters is to:
Usually, a good way to handle tailgaters is to:
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Why should you not move into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle?
Why should you not move into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle?
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Experienced riders look how far out?
Experienced riders look how far out?
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To reduce your reaction time, you should:
To reduce your reaction time, you should:
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What is the correct way to park at the roadside?
What is the correct way to park at the roadside?
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Most crashes occur in what conditions?
Most crashes occur in what conditions?
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It is especially important to flash your brake light before:
It is especially important to flash your brake light before:
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What does SEE stand for?
What does SEE stand for?
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Making eye contact with other drivers means the driver will yield.
Making eye contact with other drivers means the driver will yield.
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Studies show that most crash-involved riders do what?
Studies show that most crash-involved riders do what?
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What happens at fast speed regarding braking?
What happens at fast speed regarding braking?
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What braking method should be used at moderate speed?
What braking method should be used at moderate speed?
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What braking method should be used at slow speed?
What braking method should be used at slow speed?
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What should you do while swerving?
What should you do while swerving?
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When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:
When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:
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If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:
If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:
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If you are being chased by a dog, you should:
If you are being chased by a dog, you should:
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Passengers should:
Passengers should:
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Fasten teams with what?
Fasten teams with what?
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The most important rules for group riding are:
The most important rules for group riding are:
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What is staggered formation used for?
What is staggered formation used for?
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When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:
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What should you do when the car is waiting to enter the intersection?
What should you do when the car is waiting to enter the intersection?
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What is important to know about alcohol?
What is important to know about alcohol?
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What does BAC stand for?
What does BAC stand for?
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What BAC is considered intoxicated for an adult?
What BAC is considered intoxicated for an adult?
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What BAC is considered intoxicated for underage individuals?
What BAC is considered intoxicated for underage individuals?
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What are the results of riding under the influence of alcohol or drugs?
What are the results of riding under the influence of alcohol or drugs?
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If you wait one hour per drink for the alcohol to be eliminated from your body before riding:
If you wait one hour per drink for the alcohol to be eliminated from your body before riding:
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The front brake provides what percentage of the total stopping power?
The front brake provides what percentage of the total stopping power?
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If you get a flat tire while riding, you should:
If you get a flat tire while riding, you should:
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When taking a curve while riding in a group, you should be in:
When taking a curve while riding in a group, you should be in:
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Which of the following is not a common type of helmet?
Which of the following is not a common type of helmet?
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When you are being passed, you should:
When you are being passed, you should:
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If you will be carrying a passenger on your motorcycle, you will likely have to:
If you will be carrying a passenger on your motorcycle, you will likely have to:
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When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, you should ride in which portion of the lane?
When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, you should ride in which portion of the lane?
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Eye protection is required.
Eye protection is required.
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Which of the following is not a method used to maintain control of a motorcycle in a turn?
Which of the following is not a method used to maintain control of a motorcycle in a turn?
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If you are passing a row of parked vehicles to your right and there is no oncoming traffic to your left, you should ride:
If you are passing a row of parked vehicles to your right and there is no oncoming traffic to your left, you should ride:
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To stay safe on a long trip, you should:
To stay safe on a long trip, you should:
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Which lane position is usually best for minimizing the risk of other vehicles sharing your lane?
Which lane position is usually best for minimizing the risk of other vehicles sharing your lane?
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Study Notes
Motorcycle Safety and Preparation
- A safe rider prepares by wearing appropriate gear, familiarizing themselves with the motorcycle, checking equipment, and practicing responsibility.
- Crashes predominantly occur during short trips of around five miles.
- Essential motorcycle equipment includes functioning headlights, taillights, brakelights, front and rear brakes, turn signals, horn, and two mirrors.
Riding Skills and Techniques
- A plastic shatter-resistant face shield protects the rider's face.
- T-CLOCS is an acronym for key checks: Tires and wheels, Controls, Lights and mirrors, Oil and other fluids, Chassis, Stands.
- Over half of crashes involve riders with less than five months of experience.
- Improve control through techniques: Slow down, Look (keeping eyes level), Press, Roll.
- The best lane position for safety is the left tire track of a car.
Hazard Awareness and Distance
- Center lane position collects debris and hazards; avoid riding in wet conditions.
- The most critical protection comes from maintaining distance from other vehicles.
- Minimum stopping distance is two seconds in ideal conditions.
Handling Difficult Situations
- For tailgaters, change lanes to allow them to pass.
- Do not move far from the lane's edge when being passed, as this could lead to dangerous situations.
- Experienced riders should be aware of their surroundings up to 12 seconds ahead.
Reaction and Control Techniques
- To reduce reaction time, riders should cover the clutch and brakes.
- When parking roadside, position the motorcycle at an angle with the rear wheel near the curb.
- Most crashes often happen in broad daylight; be particularly alert during this time.
Strategies for Safe Riding
- Before slowing down suddenly, flash your brake light to warn others.
- Utilize the SEE method: Search, Evaluate, Execute.
- Making eye contact with drivers does not guarantee they will yield.
Common Rider Errors
- Studies reveal that many crash-involved riders underbrake the front tire and overbrake the rear.
- Proper braking techniques vary by speed: use both brakes at slow speeds, front brake at moderate speeds, and rear brake at fast speeds.
Emergency Maneuvers
- While swerving to avoid danger, do not brake to maintain control.
- In rainy conditions, ride in tire tracks left by vehicles.
- If the motorcycle wobbles, grip handlebars firmly and gradually reduce throttle.
- If a dog chases, approach slowly and then accelerate to leave it behind.
Group Riding and Alcohol Awareness
- Passengers should lean in accordance with the rider's movements.
- Use bungee cords, not rope, to secure gear.
- Key group riding rules include no competition, no passing other riders, and no tailgating.
- Staggered formation helps maintain safe distances in group rides.
- Inexperienced riders should position themselves just behind the group leader.
Intersection Awareness and Alcohol Facts
- If a vehicle waits at an intersection, reduce speed and prepare to react.
- Studies show 29% of fatal motorcycle riders had a BAC over 0.08%.
- BAC stands for blood alcohol concentration; a BAC of 0.08% or more is considered intoxicated.
- For those under 21, a lower BAC range of 0-0.02% is considered intoxicated.
- Riding under the influence can lead to license suspension, fines, and increased insurance costs.
Helmets and Safety Equipment
- The front brake is responsible for about 70% of total stopping power.
- If experiencing a flat tire, hold the handlebars tightly and do not brake.
- When riding in a group through a curve, maintain a single-file formation.
- Eye protection is a necessary safety requirement.
Passing and Control Techniques
- Do not slow down before turning to maintain control; instead, approach turns at a steady speed.
- When passing parked vehicles, ride in the left portion of the lane.
- To ensure safety on long trips, avoid reliance on artificial stimulants.
- The center lane position often minimizes risks from other vehicles sharing the lane.
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Test your knowledge on motorcycle safety, preparation, and essential riding skills. This quiz covers key concepts including appropriate gear, T-CLOCS checks, and hazard awareness. Enhance your understanding to promote safer riding practices.
