CT Motorcycle DMV Flashcards

CT Motorcycle DMV Flashcards When riding, you should:Turn just your head and eyes to look where you are going.The front brake supplies how much of the potential stopping power?about three-quarters If you are chased by a dogApproach the animal slowly, then speed up

A plastic shatter-resistant face shield: Helps protect your whole face

When it starts to rain it's usually best to Ride in the tire tracks left by cars

To reduce your reaction time, you should: Cover the clutch and the brakes

If you wait one hour per drink for the alcohol to be eliminated from your body before riding Side effects from the drinking may still remain The best way to stop quickly is toUse both brakes at the same time

Reflective clothing should:Be worn day and night

To swerve correctly:Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn

Passengers should:Lean as you lean

The car below, waiting to enter the intersection. It is best to:Reduce speed and be ready to react.When riding in a group inexperience riders, should position themselves Just behind the leader If a tire goes flat while riding and you must stop, it is usually

best to:

Brake on the good tire and steer to the side of the road If your motorcycle starts to wobbleGrip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually

Usually a good way to handle tailgaters is to: Change lanes and let them pass

Making eye contact with other drivers:Doesn't mean that the driver will yield

It is most important to flash your brake light, when:You will be slowing suddenly More than half of all crashesInvolve riders who have less than five months of experience on their motorcycles