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What is a formula for making basic turns?
What is a formula for making basic turns?
- Slow, look, press, roll (correct)
- Turn, press, roll
- Accelerate, look, press, roll
- Look, press, shift
The brakes are used like an on/off switch.
The brakes are used like an on/off switch.
False (B)
How do you shift to a higher gear?
How do you shift to a higher gear?
Squeeze the clutch lever and roll off the throttle, lift the gear shift lever, then release the clutch.
What is a way to check for neutral?
What is a way to check for neutral?
You should release the clutch lever immediately after starting the engine.
You should release the clutch lever immediately after starting the engine.
When is a motorcycle seat height appropriate?
When is a motorcycle seat height appropriate?
What is the best source of information about motorcycle care?
What is the best source of information about motorcycle care?
What does 'dress for the ride as well as the crash' mean?
What does 'dress for the ride as well as the crash' mean?
How should a good helmet fit when new?
How should a good helmet fit when new?
What is the most important feature of motorcycle footwear?
What is the most important feature of motorcycle footwear?
Why do riders dress in layers?
Why do riders dress in layers?
What are the 3 primary benefits of wearing good riding gear?
What are the 3 primary benefits of wearing good riding gear?
Where do motorcycle crashes happen mostly?
Where do motorcycle crashes happen mostly?
Motorcycles are inherently less ___ and more vulnerable.
Motorcycles are inherently less ___ and more vulnerable.
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes?
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes?
Good motorcyclists know how to ___
Good motorcyclists know how to ___
Describe a good rider.
Describe a good rider.
What is risk offset?
What is risk offset?
What constitutes good risk offset?
What constitutes good risk offset?
What is bad risk offset?
What is bad risk offset?
What does FINE-C stand for?
What does FINE-C stand for?
What does the 'F' in FINE-C stand for?
What does the 'F' in FINE-C stand for?
What does the 'I' in FINE-C stand for?
What does the 'I' in FINE-C stand for?
What does the 'N' in FINE-C stand for?
What does the 'N' in FINE-C stand for?
What does the 'E' in FINE-C stand for?
What does the 'E' in FINE-C stand for?
What does the 'C' in FINE-C stand for?
What does the 'C' in FINE-C stand for?
What is the engine stop procedure?
What is the engine stop procedure?
What does 'thumb, key, valve' refer to?
What does 'thumb, key, valve' refer to?
If you lose control of the motorcycle and want to stop, what should you do?
If you lose control of the motorcycle and want to stop, what should you do?
What is the friction zone?
What is the friction zone?
What does 'press' mean in the context of riding?
What does 'press' mean in the context of riding?
What is a good cornering strategy?
What is a good cornering strategy?
What is engine braking?
What is engine braking?
What is good posture on a motorcycle?
What is good posture on a motorcycle?
What is countersteering?
What is countersteering?
Why is it essential to downshift to a lower gear before making a turn?
Why is it essential to downshift to a lower gear before making a turn?
What is the 3 step process for upshifting?
What is the 3 step process for upshifting?
What is the 3 step process to downshift?
What is the 3 step process to downshift?
Why shouldn't you use the throttle if the choke is on?
Why shouldn't you use the throttle if the choke is on?
What should you do when starting the engine?
What should you do when starting the engine?
What does 'slow, look, press, roll' mean?
What does 'slow, look, press, roll' mean?
What is counterweighting?
What is counterweighting?
What should you do by the time you stop?
What should you do by the time you stop?
What does TCLOCS stand for?
What does TCLOCS stand for?
What are the three factors that determine blood alcohol content (BAC)?
What are the three factors that determine blood alcohol content (BAC)?
What is the rate at which the adult male body processes alcohol?
What is the rate at which the adult male body processes alcohol?
What is the space formed between the top of your head and your wheels?
What is the space formed between the top of your head and your wheels?
What is a crowned road?
What is a crowned road?
What should you do when riding over crack sealant or tar strips?
What should you do when riding over crack sealant or tar strips?
What occurs during hydroplaning?
What occurs during hydroplaning?
When is a rain slick surface most slippery?
When is a rain slick surface most slippery?
Why does an engine lock or freeze?
Why does an engine lock or freeze?
What should you do if your motorcycle weaves or wobbles?
What should you do if your motorcycle weaves or wobbles?
What is a linked or combined brake system?
What is a linked or combined brake system?
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?
What factors lead to more motorcycle crashes?
What factors lead to more motorcycle crashes?
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?
When approaching a curve, what is best to do?
When approaching a curve, what is best to do?
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?
What should you use when riding at night?
What should you use when riding at night?
What does overriding your headlight at night mean?
What does overriding your headlight at night mean?
When riding in a group, how should you ride?
When riding in a group, how should you ride?
How is your upper body position described during a swerve on a straight road?
How is your upper body position described during a swerve on a straight road?
Compared to swerving in a straight line, swerving in a curve requires more:
Compared to swerving in a straight line, swerving in a curve requires more:
In emergency situations, it is always best to swerve first before braking.
In emergency situations, it is always best to swerve first before braking.
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.
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?
To reduce risk in traffic, you need to first:
To reduce risk in traffic, you need to first:
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?
The total stopping distance consists of how many parts?
The total stopping distance consists of how many parts?
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 driving?
What does execute mean in driving?
Do not pass more than __ vehicles at a time.
Do not pass more than __ vehicles at a time.
What should you do if your throttle sticks?
What should you do if your throttle sticks?
What happens if you ride with tire pressure too low?
What happens if you ride with tire pressure too low?
What are the 4 basic parts of a helmet?
What are the 4 basic parts of a helmet?
What is the purpose of the outer shell of a helmet?
What is the purpose of the outer shell of a helmet?
What does the impact absorbing liner in a helmet do?
What does the impact absorbing liner in a helmet do?
What is the purpose of comfort padding in a helmet?
What is the purpose of comfort padding in a helmet?
What is the retention system of a helmet?
What is the retention system of a helmet?
What is risk offset?
What is risk offset?
If you are riding where there is more than one lane, what should you do?
If you are riding where there is more than one lane, what should you do?
On freeways, what is the general rule?
On freeways, what is the general rule?
Is it possible to downshift more than one gear at a time when the clutch lever is squeezed?
Is it possible to downshift more than one gear at a time when the clutch lever is squeezed?
What is the purpose of using the left third lane (LP1)?
What is the purpose of using the left third lane (LP1)?
What is the purpose of using the middle third lane (LP2)?
What is the purpose of using the middle third lane (LP2)?
What is the purpose of using the right third lane (LP3)?
What is the purpose of using the right third lane (LP3)?
What do anti-lock brakes (ABS) do?
What do anti-lock brakes (ABS) do?
What happens with combined or linked brakes?
What happens with combined or linked brakes?
What occurs with integrated brakes?
What occurs with integrated brakes?
What should you do if you need to cross over an obstacle or bump?
What should you do if you need to cross over an obstacle or bump?
What should you do just before contact with an obstacle?
What should you do just before contact with an obstacle?
Study Notes
Basic Motorcycle Techniques
- Basic turning formula: slow, look, press, roll.
- Brakes should be applied gradually; sudden use could lock wheels.
- To upshift: squeeze the clutch, roll off throttle, lift shift lever, release clutch.
- Check for neutral by rolling motorcycle with engine off and clutch released.
Starting and Stopping Procedures
- Do not release the clutch immediately after starting; motorcycle might be in gear.
- A motorcycle seat height is appropriate when feet can touch the ground for support.
- The best source for motorcycle care information is the owner's manual.
- For engine stopping: thumb (cut off switch), key (ignition), valve (fuel supply).
Safety Gear and Clothing
- Dress for the ride implies gear should ensure comfort, protection, and visibility.
- A properly fitting helmet should feel snug.
- Quality footwear protects ankles and feet during a fall.
- Riders should dress in layers for temperature changes.
Motorcycle Awareness and Risk Management
- Most motorcycle crashes occur around intersections and curves.
- Motorcycles are less visible and inherently more vulnerable on the road.
- Managing risk is crucial for motorcyclists; a good rider minimizes crash factors by applying effective strategies.
- Risk Offset refers to the relationship between skill level and risk taken.
Pre-Ride Inspections (FINE-C)
- FINE-C stands for Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine cut-off switch, Choke/Clutch.
- The F (Fuel) requires checking the fuel valve if equipped.
- The N (Neutral) is indicated by a green neutral light on the instrument cluster.
Braking and Control Techniques
- To stop the engine: switch off the engine cut-off, turn off the ignition, and close the fuel valve if applicable.
- Friction Zone is the clutch lever area that connects engine power to the rear wheel; control helps manage starts on inclines.
- Good posture while riding: straight back, head up, relaxed arms, feet near controls.
Cornering and Maneuvering Skills
- Use search, setup, smooth as a strategy for cornering.
- Countersteering involves pressing the handgrip on the side of the turn.
- Downshift to ensure safe entry speed when approaching corners.
Traffic Survival Strategies
- Always search for collision traps and escape routes when approaching curves.
- Maintain a minimum 2-second following distance under ideal conditions.
- The SEE technique involves Search, Evaluate, Execute for hazard management.
- At intersections, check your shortest sight distance last.
Riding in Various Conditions
- Hydroplaning occurs when tires lose contact with the surface due to water buildup.
- A rain-slicked surface is most slippery at the beginning of rain.
- Adjusting to night riding entails using high beams and being aware of stopping distances.
Group Riding Protocols
- In a group, maintain a staggered formation for safety.
- When riding in more than one lane, choose a lane that minimizes lane changes and maximizes visibility.
Equipment and Maintenance Knowledge
- Motorcycle tires should not operate at low pressure, as it leads to overheating and potential failure.
- Helmet components: outer shell for impact protection, absorbing liner, comfort padding, retention system for secure fitting.
Handling Emergencies and Obstacles
- In emergency situations involving skidding, do not panic; apply brakes gently and steer in the direction of the skid.
- For crossing obstacles: slow down, approach at a 90-degree angle, and rise off the seat for shock absorption.
Final Notes
- Limit overtaking to one vehicle at a time for safety.
- In integrated braking systems, applying rear brake pressure also activates the front brake, promoting better stopping capability.
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