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Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles. ????????????: Stability and visibility. What are the problems that these differences cause? ????????????: Motorcycles do not have the stability of cars because they must be balanced, and motorcycles leave you more vulnerable in a crash because there is less protection. Motorcycles are not as readily seen as cars, trucks, or other motor vehicles because of their size. Part of being responsible means to give a lot of thought to what? ????????????: The consequences of your riding behavior in traffic. What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? ????????????: There is rarely a single cause; most crashes involve many variable factors. How does the Handbook define a "good motorcyclist"? ????????????: To have the desire and motivation to choose to reduce risk while riding. 2 | P a g e How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? ????????????: By applying a strategy. What does it mean to have a margin of safety? ????????????: 1) staying within personal skill limits; 2) staying within your motorcycle's limits, especially its tire traction limits; 3) staying within the available time and space to respond to traffic situations before having to react to an emergency. What is SEE, and what does each letter stand for? ????????????: Search, Evaluate, Execute is the strategy to help you understand what is going on in traffic and to be constantly planning and implementing a course of action. Name several purposes of protective riding gear. ????????????: Providing comfort, increasing visibility, and offering protection. What's the difference between a full-face and three-quarter-coverage helmet? ????????????: The three-quarter helmet doesn't offer the face and chin protection of full-face helmets. Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? ????????????: They may not seal out wind and dust that makes eyes water.