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Motorcycle Permit Cheat Sheet Flashcards Usually, it is safer to ride straight within your lane to cross tracks. For track and road seams that run parallel to your course, what should you do?Move far away from the tracks to cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees What is the best way to approach a large intersection?Select a lane position to increase your visibility to the driver When is it best to change gears?Before taking a turn If you wait an hour for each drink before riding, which of the below statements is true?effects of drinking may remain While riding a motorcycle, wearing certain colors of clothing help increase your chances of being seen. What color helps your chances of being seen?-Orange-Red-Green-Yellow As a rider you cannot be sure that other operators will see you or yield the right of way. What should you do to lessen your risk of a crash?-Be visible-Communicate your intentions Determine what you need to do based on your situation.The decisions you make can be grouped by the type of hazard you encounter while riding on an Illinois roadway.How many hazards may you encounter?-single-multiple Studies show most crashes involve riders that do what?under-brake the front tires over-brake the rear tires In addition to the checks you should make on your motorcycle before every trip, you should also check what at least once a week?-Wheels-Cables-Fluids Passing and being passed by another vehicle is not much different than with a car. What is more critical while riding on Illinois roadways?-Visibility When riding in a group, where should inexperienced riders position themselves?Behind the leader What should not be worn at night or any other time when little light is available?tinted eye protection Sometimes you may not have enough room to stop, even if you use both brakes properly. An object might appear suddenly in your path or the car ahead might squeal to a stop. What is the only way to avoid a crash?-Turn quickly or swerve No matter how careful you are, there will be times when you find yourself in a tight spot. Your chances of getting out safely depend on what?Ability to react fast What should you take into consideration to anticipate how they may affect you?Speed and Distance There is more to shifting gears than simply getting the motorcycle to pick up speed smoothly. What is important for safe motorcycle operation?Learning to use gears when turning

What are low-speed two-wheeled vehicles? mopeds You can find yourself in an emergency the moment something goes wrong with your motorcycle. In dealing with any mechanical problem, what should you take into consideration?-Traffic Conditions If you are age 16 and 17 and have satisfactorily completed driver education, you may apply for a 24 month instruction permit to operate a motor-driven cycle. When does this permit allow you to drive in the State of Illinois?-Daylight-Under the supervision of licensed motorcyclist who is 21 and at least has one year riding experience Do not ride next to cars or trucks in other lanes if you do not have to. What should you do if cars in the next lane block your escape if you come upon danger in your own lane?Speed up or drop back to find a clear path All motorcycles and motor-driven cycles must have what when operating on streets or highways?License plate Making eye contact with other drivers is what? Does not mean the driver will yield What does it usually mean when the engine locks or freezes?Oil is low Drivers on an entrance ramp may not see you on the highway. What should you do to avoid hazardous situations?-Give them room-Change lanes What is not required under Illinois state law? helmet The Illinois State law requires that what must be on when operating on streets and highways?-Headlights Frequent head checks should be a normal part of your what?Normal Scanning routine Helmeted riders are how many times more likely to survive head injuries than those not wearing helmets at the time of the crash?

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If you are 18 or over, you may apply for what type of instruction permit to operate a motorcycle other than a motor driven cycle?12 month permit Make sure you are completely familiar with the motorcycle before you take it out on the street. Be sure to review the owner's manual. This is particularly important if you are riding a borrowed motorcycle. What should you do if you are going to use an unfamiliar motorcycle?-Make all normal checks like you would on your bike-Ride carefully Your chance of falling or being involved in a crash increases whenever you ride across what?Uneven pavement, wet pavement, RR tracks What should you do if you need to leave the road to check the motorcycle or rest a while?Check the roadside, signal, pull off the road, park carefully What can you do to create more space and minimize harm for any hazard?-Communicate your presence with lights-Adjusting speed by slowing down or speeding up According to State of Illinois, what could be a factor in crashes involving motorists?-Following too closely to others

A chain that slips or breaks while you're riding could lock the rear wheel and cause your cycle to skid. What should you do if the chain slips when you try to speed up quickly or ride uphill?-Pull over carefully Motorcycles handle better when ridden on surfaces that permit good traction. What surfaces provide poor traction?-Gravel-Wet pavement-Snow/Ice The best protection you can have is a "cushion of space" all around your motorcycle. If someone else makes a mistake, what does distance permit you to do?-Time to react-Space to maneuver Checking your mirrors is not enough. Like cars, motorcycles have what?-Blind spots The front brake supplies how much of the potential stopping power?3/4 of the power There are two types of helmets providing two different levels of coverage. What are these two types?full face3/4 face According to the State of Illinois, in normal turns the rider and the motorcycle should lean when?At the same angle together According to the State of Illinois, when you are being passed from behind or by an upcoming vehicle, what should you do?-Stay in center of lane In crashes involving motorcyclists drivers often say what?Didn't see the motorcycle What is the greatest potential for conflict between you and other traffic?-Intersection What does a "wobble" mean?Front wheel and handlebars suddenly start to shake

More than half of all crashes:riders who have been riding under 6 months

While it is most important to keep track of what is happening ahead, you cannot afford to ignore situations behind. What should be part of your normal searching routine?-Mirror checks Riders often try to take curves or turns too fast. When approaching turns and curves with caution what should you do for better control?-Reduce speed or maintain low speed-Lean with bike There are plenty of things on the highway that can cause you trouble. Your motorcycle should not be one of them.What should you do to make sure your motorcycle will not let you down?-Read the manual-Be familiar with controls Your motorcycle's brake light is usually not as noticeable as the brake lights on a car, particularly when your taillight is on. If the situation permits, help others notice you by flashing your brake light before you slow down. It is especially important to flash your brake light before you what?When you slow down faster than others might expect