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What is a plastic shatter-resistant face shield used for?
What is a plastic shatter-resistant face shield used for?
Helps protect your whole face
What is the best way to stop quickly?
What is the best way to stop quickly?
Use both brakes at the same time
What percentage of crashes involve riders who have ridden their motorcycles for less than six months?
What percentage of crashes involve riders who have ridden their motorcycles for less than six months?
More than half
When it starts to rain, what is usually best to do?
When it starts to rain, what is usually best to do?
What should you do when riding to look where you are going?
What should you do when riding to look where you are going?
What should you do if your motorcycle starts to wobble?
What should you do if your motorcycle starts to wobble?
What is a good way to handle tailgaters?
What is a good way to handle tailgaters?
If you are chased by a dog, how should you approach the animal?
If you are chased by a dog, how should you approach the animal?
To reduce your reaction time, what should you do?
To reduce your reaction time, what should you do?
What should passengers do while riding?
What should passengers do while riding?
Making eye contact with other drivers means the driver will yield.
Making eye contact with other drivers means the driver will yield.
When riding in a group, where should inexperienced riders position themselves?
When riding in a group, where should inexperienced riders position themselves?
When should reflective clothing be worn?
When should reflective clothing be worn?
What remains even if you wait an hour for each drink before riding?
What remains even if you wait an hour for each drink before riding?
When is it most important to flash your brake light?
When is it most important to flash your brake light?
What percentage of potential stopping power does the front brake supply?
What percentage of potential stopping power does the front brake supply?
To swerve correctly, what should you do?
To swerve correctly, what should you do?
If a tire suddenly goes flat while riding, what should you do?
If a tire suddenly goes flat while riding, what should you do?
What may happen if you ride through a turn too fast?
What may happen if you ride through a turn too fast?
With what should motorcycle cargo NOT be secured?
With what should motorcycle cargo NOT be secured?
Why is a motorcycle less visible than a car?
Why is a motorcycle less visible than a car?
What must a passenger under 18 years of age who rides your motorcycle have?
What must a passenger under 18 years of age who rides your motorcycle have?
If your front tire fails while you're riding, what should you use?
If your front tire fails while you're riding, what should you use?
While your feet are on the footrests, what should you AVOID?
While your feet are on the footrests, what should you AVOID?
If your motorcycle was built before 1978, what must you remember?
If your motorcycle was built before 1978, what must you remember?
If you are being tailgated, what should you do?
If you are being tailgated, what should you do?
What are head checks while riding necessary for?
What are head checks while riding necessary for?
To give yourself enough time to react to hazards, you should scan the road ________ ahead.
To give yourself enough time to react to hazards, you should scan the road ________ ahead.
If your throttle is stuck and you can't free it, what should you do?
If your throttle is stuck and you can't free it, what should you do?
If your motorcycle takes longer to stop, what should you do?
If your motorcycle takes longer to stop, what should you do?
You should leave at least a ______-second following distance behind the vehicle ahead of you.
You should leave at least a ______-second following distance behind the vehicle ahead of you.
What provides the best eye and face protection?
What provides the best eye and face protection?
___________ can increase your visibility.
___________ can increase your visibility.
How do you achieve maximum straight-line braking?
How do you achieve maximum straight-line braking?
What is the best clothing for making yourself visible?
What is the best clothing for making yourself visible?
What should you maintain to prevent a car driver from trying to share your lane?
What should you maintain to prevent a car driver from trying to share your lane?
When is the pavement likely to be slippery?
When is the pavement likely to be slippery?
If you are being passed on the left by another vehicle, which lane position should you ride in?
If you are being passed on the left by another vehicle, which lane position should you ride in?
A motorcycle is the right size for you if?
A motorcycle is the right size for you if?
____________ helps make your downshifting smoother.
____________ helps make your downshifting smoother.
When should you adjust your side mirrors?
When should you adjust your side mirrors?
When passing parked cars, what should you do?
When passing parked cars, what should you do?
How do you stop quickly?
How do you stop quickly?
If you cannot avoid a road obstacle, what should you do?
If you cannot avoid a road obstacle, what should you do?
What should you do if you get a flat tire while riding?
What should you do if you get a flat tire while riding?
What should you do when entering a turn?
What should you do when entering a turn?
If your rear wheel locks up while you are stopping on a surface with good traction, what should you do?
If your rear wheel locks up while you are stopping on a surface with good traction, what should you do?
What should you wear while riding?
What should you wear while riding?
If you approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as another vehicle, what should the vehicle on the left do?
If you approach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time as another vehicle, what should the vehicle on the left do?
What can you do to avoid confusing other drivers?
What can you do to avoid confusing other drivers?
Which of the following is true about carrying cargo on your motorcycle?
Which of the following is true about carrying cargo on your motorcycle?
For most effective steering while riding a motorcycle, where should your hands be positioned?
For most effective steering while riding a motorcycle, where should your hands be positioned?
What should you do if you brake hard on a straightaway and your rear brake locks?
What should you do if you brake hard on a straightaway and your rear brake locks?
If the rear wheel locks, what should you do?
If the rear wheel locks, what should you do?
What should you do if you are going to pass someone and you feel they may move into your lane?
What should you do if you are going to pass someone and you feel they may move into your lane?
What should you do when stopping in a curve?
What should you do when stopping in a curve?
What should generally be avoided while riding?
What should generally be avoided while riding?
While passing a row of parked cars, what should you do if you see a driver in one of the parked vehicles?
While passing a row of parked cars, what should you do if you see a driver in one of the parked vehicles?
What can you do to help keep your balance in turns?
What can you do to help keep your balance in turns?
How can you help stabilize your motorcycle during a turn?
How can you help stabilize your motorcycle during a turn?
When should the tires on your motorcycle be checked?
When should the tires on your motorcycle be checked?
What should you do when you approach a crosswalk that a pedestrian just stepped into?
What should you do when you approach a crosswalk that a pedestrian just stepped into?
To avoid fatigue, how often should you stop riding?
To avoid fatigue, how often should you stop riding?
If you lock the rear brake on a surface with good traction, what can you do?
If you lock the rear brake on a surface with good traction, what can you do?
If you are a beginner rider, how many hours should you ride per day?
If you are a beginner rider, how many hours should you ride per day?
Study Notes
Motorcycle Safety and Operation
- A plastic shatter-resistant face shield protects the entire face while riding.
- The optimal method for quick stopping is to use both brakes simultaneously.
- Over half of all motorcycle crashes involve riders with less than six months of riding experience.
- In rainy conditions, it's advised to ride in the tire tracks of cars for better grip.
Riding Techniques and Tips
- Look where you are going by turning just your head and eyes, not your whole body.
- If wobbling occurs, grip the handlebars firmly and gradually close the throttle.
- For handling tailgaters, changing lanes to let them pass is usually effective.
- When chased by a dog, approach slowly before accelerating.
Reaction and Awareness
- To reduce reaction time, cover the clutch and brakes as a precaution.
- Passengers must lean in harmony with the rider's movements.
- Making eye contact with drivers does not guarantee that they will yield to you.
- In group rides, inexperienced riders should position themselves just behind the leader.
Visibility and Clothing
- Reflective clothing is crucial for visibility at night.
- Impacts from alcohol consumption can linger; waiting an hour per drink may not be enough before riding.
- Always flash your brake light before slowing down suddenly to alert following vehicles.
Motorcycle Specifications and Maneuvering
- The front brake accounts for 70% of a motorcycle's potential stopping power.
- To swerve effectively, press the handlegrip in the direction of the turn.
- If a tire goes flat, reduce speed and prepare for a reaction rather than making sudden movements.
Intersection and Handling Guidelines
- When turning right onto a road with one lane in each direction, caution is needed to avoid veering into oncoming traffic.
- Cargo should not be secured with rope, as it may fail to hold properly.
- Motorcycles have smaller profiles, making them less visible to other drivers.
Legal and Safety Requirements
- Passengers under 18 must have their own footrests, helmet, and seat when riding.
- If your front tire fails while riding, rely solely on the rear brake to maintain control.
- Adjust side mirrors before starting the motorcycle to ensure safe visibility.
Riding Environment and Maintenance
- Scan the road 12 seconds ahead to allow time for hazard reaction.
- Maintain a following distance of at least 2 seconds behind the vehicle ahead.
- Riding gear should include hearing protection due to engine and wind noise exposure.
Best Practices and Emergency Situations
- If approaching an uncontrolled intersection, yield to the vehicle on your right if two vehicles arrive simultaneously.
- Make sure turn signals automatically turn off after completing a turn to avoid confusing other drivers.
- Proper balance during turns can be achieved by keeping knees against the gas tank.
General Motorcycle Care
- Tires on the motorcycle should be checked before each ride for safety.
- To avoid fatigue, take a break every 2 hours while riding.
- It's advisable for beginner riders not to exceed 6 hours of riding per day to maintain attention and safety.
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