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What physical traits are required to ride well?
What physical traits are required to ride well?
Fitness, strength, coordination
What are the three basic motorcycle types?
What are the three basic motorcycle types?
- Street (correct)
- Cruiser
- Off-highway (correct)
- Dual-purpose (correct)
What is important to know about a convex mirror?
What is important to know about a convex mirror?
They provide a wider view but make objects look farther away. They also reduce the size of blind spot areas but do not eliminate them.
List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine (Fine C).
List the five steps of the engine pre-start routine (Fine C).
What must you do if you start to lose control of the motorcycle?
What must you do if you start to lose control of the motorcycle?
What are the other elements of proper riding posture?
What are the other elements of proper riding posture?
How do you initiate motorcycle lean at speeds higher than walking speed?
How do you initiate motorcycle lean at speeds higher than walking speed?
What are the four action steps for making a basic turn?
What are the four action steps for making a basic turn?
What is the three-step strategy for curves?
What is the three-step strategy for curves?
In what type of turn does counterweighting help?
In what type of turn does counterweighting help?
What is the benefit of squaring the handlebars when coming to a stop?
What is the benefit of squaring the handlebars when coming to a stop?
How do you stop in a curve?
How do you stop in a curve?
List the four preparations before riding.
List the four preparations before riding.
What does T-CLOCS stand for?
What does T-CLOCS stand for?
List the three primary purposes of riding gear.
List the three primary purposes of riding gear.
What stickers are likely to indicate a well-made helmet?
What stickers are likely to indicate a well-made helmet?
What is the value of motorcycle-specific clothing?
What is the value of motorcycle-specific clothing?
What does it mean to have a good mental attitude?
What does it mean to have a good mental attitude?
Name three reasons why riding a motorcycle involves more risk than driving a car or truck.
Name three reasons why riding a motorcycle involves more risk than driving a car or truck.
List the three key safety margins.
List the three key safety margins.
What are five characteristics of a rider who manages risk properly?
What are five characteristics of a rider who manages risk properly?
What does it mean to have a good lane choice?
What does it mean to have a good lane choice?
What is the purpose of using three different positions within a lane?
What is the purpose of using three different positions within a lane?
What is the start position?
What is the start position?
What are the 3 visual lead times of RiderRadar?
What are the 3 visual lead times of RiderRadar?
Why is the 2-second following distance considered minimum?
Why is the 2-second following distance considered minimum?
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Study Notes
Motorcycle Riding Fundamentals
- Essential physical traits for effective riding include fitness, strength, and coordination.
- The three basic motorcycle types are street, dual-purpose, and off-highway.
Motorcycle Mirrors and Safety
- Convex mirrors offer a wider view but make objects appear smaller and farther away, thereby reducing blind spots but not eliminating them.
Pre-Start Routine
- Follow the engine pre-start routine: check fuel, ignition, neutral gear, engine cut-off switch, and choke/clutch.
Managing Control
- In case of losing control, squeeze the clutch lever fully and use brakes as necessary.
Proper Riding Posture
- Maintain a straight back, head up, feet on footrests, knees and elbows in, relaxed and bent arms, fingers around throttle, and cover the clutch lever.
Turning Techniques
- Initiate motorcycle lean at higher speeds through pro-steering by turning handlebars in the desired direction.
- Basic turning involves four steps: slow, look, press, and roll.
- The three-step strategy for negotiating curves is to search, set up, and smooth.
Counterbalancing and Stopping
- Counterweighting is beneficial in slow, tight turns such as U-turns.
- To stop in a curve, gradually apply brakes while straightening the motorcycle, ensuring it is upright and handlebars are square before stopping.
Safety Preparations
- Ensure motorcycle fit, complete inspections before rides, use proper gear, and maintain a safety-first mental attitude.
Pre-Ride Inspection (T-CLOCS)
- T-CLOCS inspection includes tires and wheels, controls, lights and mirrors, oil and fluids, chassis, and stands.
Riding Gear Importance
- Riding gear serves three primary purposes: comfort, protection, and visibility in traffic.
Helmet Safety
- Helmets should have DOT stickers, and may also include ECE or Snell certifications indicating quality.
Mental Attitude for Safety
- A good mental attitude emphasizes prioritizing safety while riding.
Risk Factors in Motorcycle Riding
- Motorcycling involves higher risk than car driving due to less stability, increased vulnerability, and reduced visibility.
Key Safety Margins
- Maintain extra riding skill, traction, and time/space beyond what is necessary for safe riding.
Characteristics of Risk Management
- Effective riders possess knowledge, skills, attitude, values, and habits that contribute to safety.
Lane Usage and Visibility
- Good lane choice minimizes the need for lane changes and enhances visibility.
- Utilizing three positions within a lane helps avoid hazards and improves visibility.
Starting Position
- The ideal starting position is in the left third of the lane.
RiderRadar Visual Lead Times
- The three visual lead times are 2 seconds for following distance, 4 seconds for urgent situations, and 12 seconds for anticipation.
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