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