front 1 Most collisions happen on ______ trips (and what distance) | back 1 short, less than 5 miles long |
front 2 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. | back 2 30 mph, 50% you can even decorate a DOT helmet with stick ons |
front 3 To be effective a face/ eye shield protection must give _________ | back 3 a clear view to either side |
front 4 At minimum your street legal moto should have 1. 2. 3. 4 | back 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 |
front 5 More than HALF of all collisions occur by motorcyclists with less than ___ months of experience | back 5 6 |
front 6 A motorcycle needs the same, more, or less frequent attention than a car? | back 6 more |
front 7 the throttle should _______ when you let go | back 7 snap back |
front 8 It is best to change gears before, during or after a turn? | back 8 before but sometimes you need to shift during |
front 9 A sudden change in power to the rear wheel can cause a ____ | back 9 skid |
front 10 When making a normal stop (nonemergency) you should _____ | back 10 use both brakes at the same time and downshift |
front 11 You should use both brakes when stopping sometimes, every time, or never? | back 11 every time |
front 12 Grabbing at the front brake or jamming down on the rear brake can cause the brakes to _____ and result in control problems | back 12 lock |
front 13 Can you use both brakes in a turn? | back 13 yes but should be done carefully |
front 14 Use caution with the brake lever and never ___ it | back 14 grab |
front 15 some motorcycles have integrated braking systems that _____ the front and back brakes | back 15 link |
front 16 what are the four steps for better control when turning? | back 16 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 |
front 17 High speed turns require the motorcycle to lean more or less? | back 17 more |
front 18 In normal turns what angle should you lean? | back 18 the rider and motorcycle should lean together at the same angle |
front 19 in slow tight turns, where should you lean? | back 19 keep your body straight and ONLY LEAN THE BIKE |
front 20 Riding within the friction zone will give you more or less control in tight turns? | back 20 more |
front 21 In a U turn, the front brake should | back 21 never be used (it could tip over the bike) |
front 22 The best protection you have is _____ | back 22 distance "a cushion of space" |
front 23 Should you or shouldn't you ride in the strip in the center of the lane? | back 23 no bc it is oily |
front 24 A _____ allows drivers to pay toll fees through electronic billing | back 24 transponder |
front 25 where can you keep a transponder? | back 25 windshield, on the license plate device, storage compartment on moto, inside a cycle net draped across the gas tank, or in your pocket |
front 26 You should maintain a ____ second following distance | back 26 2 second |
front 27 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 | back 27 3 |
front 28 In traffic, the best lane position to be seen is usually the _____ | back 28 center |
front 29 The best way to handle tailgaters is to _____ or _______ | back 29 let them pass you or slow down |
front 30 To pass you should ride in the ____ side of the lane to make you more visible | back 30 left |
front 31 When you are being passed you should stay in which part of the lane? | back 31 center |
front 32 vehicles and motorcycles need part of a lane or a full lane to operate safely? | back 32 full |
front 33 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? | back 33 Search, evaluate and execute |
front 34 The greatest potential for conflict or a collision is where? | back 34 at an intersection |
front 35 When passing parked vehicles, stay in the ___ portion of the lane | back 35 left |
front 36 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 | back 36 45 to 90 |