Motorcycle Handbook Flashcards

Motorcycle Handbook Flashcards The driver is most likely to see if you if you are in which lane position center Helmeted riders are ? times more likely to survive head injuries than those not wearing helmets.

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What type of fabric offers the most protection? Leather Most crash-involved riders (3)..1. Underbraked the front and overbreaked the rear2.braked when they should have swerved What two types of injuries account for the majority of serious and fatal injuries to motorcyclists?Head and Neck What are the two primary types of helmets three-quarter and full coverage What might require the motorcycle to lean more in a turn?Higher speeds or tighter turns It is often for cars to pull out in front of motorcyclists because...They think they have plenty of time, small things like bikes appear farther away and too be moving slower than they are A swervea sudden change in direction, often used when you can't stop in time. NEVER BRAKE WHEN SWERVING When being passed, which lane position should you be in?the center- and NOT the farthest lane from the passing vehicle, that might invite them to cut back in too soon When should you use your low beam?At night and in cloudy weather Most riders are riding slower than XX when a crash occurs.30 mph You should be sitting far enough forward so that your arms are slightly bent when you hold the handlebars Is a windshield a good substitute for a faceshield or goggles?No- most do not protect your eyes.The best way to help others see your motorcycle is to...KEEP THE HEADLIGHT ON AT ALL TIMES (twice as likely to be noticed) your best path is/is not to follow the path of the roadis not Name some potential high-risk areas (4)intersections, shopping areas, school zones, construction zones In general, which lane position is best? None really to stop quickly-apply both breaks at once Lane sharing is...usually prohibited What is SEE?Search, Evaluate, Execute Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a cyclist and traffic?at intersections The front brake provides ? of your stopping power at least three-quarters At minimum, a street legal motorcycle should have (5):lights (headlight, taillight, breaklight), brakes (front and rear), turn signals, a horn, two mirrors When properly adjusted a mirror-may show the edge or arm or shoulderMUST should road behind and to the side Most crashes happen....On short trips (less than 5 miles long)

What are the 4 steps to better control when turningSlow, Look, Press, Roll Which brake should you use?BOTH- every damn time What process should you use to make appropriate judgements?SEE (search, evaluate, execute) What is the best way to handle tailgaters to get them in front of you It is best to change gears after/before a turn? BEFORE What type of speed/acc should you have in a turn? maintain a steady speed or accelerate gradually through a turn After mounting the bike, check these 5 things clutch, throttle, mirrors, brakes, horn Should you ride on the oily strip in the center of the road?You can, but if the road is wet you shouldn't Is it okay to ride beside cars?Don't do it unless you have to Your lane position should alwaysprovide an escape route, keep you out of blind spots, out of wind blasts, increase your ability to see and be seen What should you do to reduce your reaction time (especially in high-risk areas)?Cover the clutch and both breaks What should be on the helmet labels?"DOT", precise model, size, and year; type of shell and liner; instructions for cleaning and care Always use your mirrors when (3)your stopped, before changing lanes, before slowing down Riding in cold weather for a long time can... cause severe chill and fatigue Check these two fluids weeklyhydraulic fluids and coolants As you approach an intersection you should (2) reduce your speed, move into a position where you are best seen What are somethings a faceshield protects you from?wind, dust, dirt, rain, insects, and pebbles Making good eye contact with drivers(a) is a good sign they see you(b) is not worth the effort it takes(c) does not mean that the diver will yield (c) does not mean that they will yield Grabbing or jamming on the front brake can... cause the breaks to lock Does a helmet inhibit a rider from spotting danger?No. A study of 900 crashes, where 40% of riders wore helmets, showed that not even one rider was inhibited by their helmet.Before mounting the bike, check these 5 things tires, fluids, head&taillights, turn signals, brake light Why/when should you flash your break light? Before you slow down, especially if your slowing s quickly or in an unexpected place Most crashes occur at night/during the day Day- in broad daylight What type of faceshield can help protect you from a crash?A plastic shatter-resistant faceshield When testing the clutch, it should? Throttle? Clutch- should feel tight and smoothThrottle-should snap back when released Before passing, which lane position should you be in?LEFT- to increase your line of site, and to make you more visible More than half of all crashes occur on a motorcycles...ridden by the operator for less than six months You should scan a path of travel ? seconds ahead 12 When riding at night (5)1. Reduce your speed2. Increase following distance (3 seconds or more)3. Use the car ahead of you4. Use your high beam5. Be flexible about lane position

to stop quickly on a turn/curve...straighten the bike then brake What color jackets are best for being seen? Bright orange, red, yellow, or green. Reflective material is best!Check these things once a week (4)wheels, cables, fluids, fasteners To be effective a faceshield must:(6)be free of scratches, be resistant to penetration, give a clear view to either side, fasten securely, permit air to pass through, permit enough room for glasses What is the recommended minimum following distance (t)2 seconds Handlebars should be adjusted soyour hands are even with or below your elbows(permits you to use the proper muscles for precision steering) Convex mirrorsprovide a wider view, make cars seem father away Who is required to wear a helmet in NC?All operators and passengers Boots or shoes should...Be high and sturdy enough to cover your ankles and give them support. But the heels should be short