Most collisions happen on ______ trips (and what distance)
short, less than 5 miles long
Most riders are riding slower than _____ mph when a collision occurs. At this speed a DOT compliant helmet can cut both the number and severity of head injuries by ____ percent.
30 mph, 50%
you can even decorate a DOT helmet with stick ons
To be effective a face/ eye shield protection must give _________
a clear view to either side
At minimum your street legal moto should have
1.
2.
3.
4
1. tires with sufficient tread and air pressure
2. operable headlights taillight brake light and turn signals
3. front and rear brakes
4. horn and mirrors
More than HALF of all collisions occur by motorcyclists with less than ___ months of experience
6
A motorcycle needs the same, more, or less frequent attention than a car?
more
the throttle should _______ when you let go
snap back
It is best to change gears before, during or after a turn?
before but sometimes you need to shift during
A sudden change in power to the rear wheel can cause a ____
skid
When making a normal stop (nonemergency) you should _____
use both brakes at the same time and downshift
You should use both brakes when stopping sometimes, every time, or never?
every time
Grabbing at the front brake or jamming down on the rear brake can cause the brakes to _____ and result in control problems
lock
Can you use both brakes in a turn?
yes but should be done carefully
Use caution with the brake lever and never ___ it
grab
some motorcycles have integrated braking systems that _____ the front and back brakes
link
what are the four steps for better control when turning?
Slow - reduce speed before the turn
Look - look THROUGH the turn with your head not shoulders and keep eyes with the horizon
Press - press on the grip in the direction you want to go
Roll - roll on the throttle to stabalize suspension
High speed turns require the motorcycle to lean more or less?
more
In normal turns what angle should you lean?
the rider and motorcycle should lean together at the same angle
in slow tight turns, where should you lean?
keep your body straight and ONLY LEAN THE BIKE
Riding within the friction zone will give you more or less control in tight turns?
more
In a U turn, the front brake should
never be used (it could tip over the bike)
The best protection you have is _____
distance "a cushion of space"
Should you or shouldn't you ride in the strip in the center of the lane?
no bc it is oily
A _____ allows drivers to pay toll fees through electronic billing
transponder
where can you keep a transponder?
windshield, on the license plate device, storage compartment on moto, inside a cycle net draped across the gas tank, or in your pocket
You should maintain a ____ second following distance
2 second
If the pavement is slippery or you cannot see through the vehicle ahead, or traffic is heavy, you should use a ___ second or more distance
3
In traffic, the best lane position to be seen is usually the _____
center
The best way to handle tailgaters is to _____ or _______
let them pass you
or slow down
To pass you should ride in the ____ side of the lane to make you more visible
left
When you are being passed you should stay in which part of the lane?
center
vehicles and motorcycles need part of a lane or a full lane to operate safely?
full
To improve their riding strategy, moto riders use SEE which is a 3 step process for making judgements and applying them. SEE stands for what?
Search, evaluate and execute
The greatest potential for conflict or a collision is where?
at an intersection
When passing parked vehicles, stay in the ___ portion of the lane
left
When parking your motorcycle, you should park it at an angle of ___ to _____ degrees to the curb with a wheel or fender touching the curb
45 to 90