Idaho Written Motorcycle Test Flashcards

Idaho Written Motorcycle Test (2024) Flashcards Maximum braking done by *Squeeze the front brake smoothly, firmly, and with increasing pressure; Keep your knees against the tank and your eyes up; Apply less pressure to the rear brake pedal to prevent a rear wheel skid.Before taking off on any motorcycle ride, a safe and

responsible rider makes it a point to:

Wear the proper riding gear. Understand their own abilities and limitations. Know their motorcycle and conduct a safety inspection. Be aware of the riding conditions (weather, traffic, etc.). Be a responsible rider.What is impaired first (drinking) *Judgement.The best way to minimize risk is to separate drinking and riding SwervingTo initiate a swerve, apply a enough forward pressure on the handgrip in the intended direction of escape to effectively change directions. Keep your body upright while allowing the motorcycle to lean beneath you. Keep your knees against the tank and your feet solidly on the footrests. Make the escape route the target of your vision.Once clear of the obstacle, press on the opposite handgrip to return to the original direction of travel.Being passedConsider using center or right portion of lane to avoid being hit by other vehicle, mirrors, objects thrown from window, blasts of wind.Safety Precautions (greatly summarized)Wear RETRO-reflective clothes + helmet, keep headlight on, constant turn-signaling, brake light flashing prior to braking, checking mirrors, (turning) head checks, using horn.Staying away from blind spots, and merging trafficSpeed up or fall aback to find a place clear of traffic on both sides. Also, allow merging traffic space in case they're not aware of your presence.Front Wheel Skid *If the front wheel locks, release the front brake immediately and completely. Reapply the brake smoothly and properly.Failure to fully release the brake lever immediately can result in a crash. ABS is designed to prevent front-wheel skids.Alcohol in the Body *Within minutes, alcohol slows down and impairs bodily functions (both mental and physical), which adversely affects coordination, balance, the ability to think clearly and make sound judgments.Optimal Passing ProcedureRide in left portion of lane at optimal following distance, check sides and signal, move into left lane and accelerate, select position that doesn't crowd vehicle while passing & provides adequate space to avoid hazards, ride thru blind

spot quickly, signal again, complete mirror and head check before returning to original lane, cancel signal.When upshifting, use a 3-step process:1. Roll off the throttle and squeeze the clutch lever.2. Lift the shift lever firmly as far as it will go.3. Smoothly ease out the clutch and roll on the throttle.

Turns40% ID motorcycle fatalities from riders not negotiating a turn right.Ride within your skill level.Be alert to whether turn widens, tighter, has further turns, etc.Keep your eyes up Rear Wheel SkidToo much rear brake pressure can cause rear-wheel lockup. As soon as the rear wheel locks, the ability to change direction is lost. To regain control, the brake must be released immediately and completely. Reapply the brake smoothly and properly with light-to-lighter pressure.Group Riding *Plan (first rider should start lane changes + turns early, etc.)Put Beginners Up Front (so they're not exceeding skills to keep up)Follow Those Behind (let rider at tail set pace so nobody gets left behind)Know the Route (so if rider gets lost they don't have to hurry unsafely to not get lost or making a wrong turn) Minimizing risk other options-Don't drink-Do not ride-Leave motorcycle there=Wait until alcohol completely exits body Stop signs/signalsCome to stop at line. If view is blocked, edge forward to stop again to increase ability to view cross-traffic.Three factors play a major part in determining BAC: Amount of alcohol consumed. Rate of consumption. Body weight.

Navigating poor traction surfaces:-Reduce Speed-Avoid Sudden Moves-Use Both

Brakes-Reduce Lean Angles-Avoid Center of a Lane when wet Typical Gear pattern *1-N-2-3-4-5 Safe Riding with Passenger includes * Ride cautiously, especially when taking curves, corners, or bumps. Start slowing earlier when approaching a stop.Maintain a larger space-cushion ahead and to the sides.Wait for larger gaps in traffic to cross, enter, or merge onto the roadway.Riding at Night Precautions:-Reduce Speed-Increase following distance-Vehicle Ahead watch (their head/taillights bouncing can indicate bumps or rough pavement)-High Beam-Flexible Lane Position The "right" gear to increase chances of avoiding serious

injury:

DOT Compliant Helmet, Face and/or eye protection, Protective clothing, gloves, and sturdy footwear Parking *Whenever possible, position motorcycle at an angle with the rear wheel to the curb.Surfaces that provide poor traction include: -Wet or Snow Covered Pavement-Dirt, Sand, or Gravel Highways-Oil or Fresh Tar-Lane Additions (like steel plates & manhole covers) To Carry Passengers Safely * Equip and adjust your motorcycle to carry passengers.Instruct your passenger before you start. Adjust your riding technique for the added weight. Have passengers wear the same type of protective gear recommended for motorcycle riders.

Carrying Loads Keypoints * Keep the Load Low Keep the Load Forward Distribute the Load Evenly Secure the Load (USE ELASTIC CORDS [bungees/nets) Check the Load (often to make sure it has not moved) Railroad Track CrossingCross track- right straight within laneParallel tracks- move far enough away within lane, make a deliberate turn across lane + tracks, do not edge across and risk tires catching tracks.Passengers- The following equipment is required by Idaho

law:

A proper seat - large enough to hold both the rider and passenger without crowding, or a separate, permanently attached passenger seat. Do not sit any farther forward than usual. Footrests - for the passenger. A firm footing prevents the passenger from falling off and pulling the rider off as well. The passenger must be able to reach the footrests and should keep their feet on the pegs even when stopped. A helmet - any person under the age of eighteen (18) must wear a DOT-compliant helmet while operating or riding on a motorcycle Group Riding * distances Do not pair up - Never ride directly alongside another rider.There is no place to go to avoid a vehicle or a hazard on the road. To talk to another motorcycle rider, wait until you are both stopped. Staggered formation - This is the best way to keep ranks close yet maintain an adequate space cushion. Passing in formation - When the group wants to pass slow traffic on a freeway or interstate, the group may pass as a unit. On a two-lane highway, motorcycle riders in a staggered formation should pass one at a time. Single-file formation - It is best to move into a singlefile formation when riding motorcycles on curvy roads, when turning, and when entering or leaving a freeway or highway.Blind IntersectionsMove to the portion of the lane to bring motorcycle into another driver's field of sight at the earliest moment possible.Passing parked vehicles *Slow down and use caution Mental Motorcyling (S.I.P.D.E)Scan (agressively ahead, behind, sides)Identify (locate hazards/potential conflicts)Predict (how speed/distance/direction of hazards affect you)Decide (1.Adjust speed 2. Adjust position 3. Communicate presence)Execute (Act upon your decision)