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Convex mirrors serve what two purposes? correct answers 1. Make objects looks further away 2. Provide a wider angle to reduce rider blind spot The shift lever is operated by which foot? correct answers Left The front break leaver is operated by which foot? correct answers Trick question - by the right hand! The throttle is operated... correct answers by twisting the right handgrip The choke is used to correct answers enrich fuel mixture to start a cold engine The controls operated by the right foot is correct answers the back break The engine cut off switch allows the rider to correct answers stop the engine while still holding the hand grip The clutch lever is operated by correct answers squeezing the lever by the left hand True or False - When getting underway the clutch lever is eased out b/c use of the clutch friction zone is necessary correct answers True **Primary mental skills needed for riding a motorcycle are correct answers information processing and decision-making Learning to ride is risky because correct answers a mistake could lead to a fall and injury
T or F - Sport motorcycles usually feature a higher than average power to weight ratio correct answers True What are the 3 basic motorcycle types correct answers Street, dual purpose, off highway What does FINE-C stand for? correct answers Fuel, Ignition, Neutral, Engine - Clutch/Choke What is the engine shut off ritual? correct answers Thumb (turn off engine), Key (ignition), Value (fuel) What does the friction zone control? correct answers the connection between the engine and rear wheel. Countersteering is used in what conditions? correct answers Slow tight turns How do you countersteer? correct answers Lean in the opposite direction of the turn What are the 4 steps to changing directions (turn)? correct answers Slow ( speed so no breaking is necessary during the turn), look (where you want to go), press (the hand grip in the direction you want to turn), roll (up on the throttle) What is the Safe Entry Speed used for? correct answers Preparing for turns How do you search? correct answers Look far, near, side to side 3 steps for setting up for a turn correct answers Search (look for info about the conditions and turn) - Set up (adjust speed and position) - Smooth (be cool on the controls)
3 step process for up shifting correct answers 1. Squeeze clutch, roll off throttle 2. Lift the shift lever 3. release the clutch and roll on the throttle The breaks are not used like and on/off switch b/c correct answers The wheels could lock up What % does a helmet reduce brain injury? correct answers 67% What are the 4 parts of a helmet? correct answers 1. Outer Shell - keeps objects from reaching the head
Slow, look, press, roll correct answers is the process for making a basic turn 3 safety margins correct answers Rider-Motorcycle (stop, swerve), Tires-Pavement (traction is required), Time-Space (space to respond smoothly) What is bad risk offset? correct answers when skill is less than risk tolerance A good rider is best described as one who correct answers Reduces crash causation factors by applying a strategy Which best describes risk offset? correct answers Ridding within skill level T or F - Safe riding is a skill of the eyes and mind correct answers T What is the best lane positions? correct answers Depends on the conditions What does presentation mean? correct answers To use a lane position where others have a better chance to see you 3 parts of total stopping distance are? correct answers Perception, Reaction, Braking What is RiderRadar? correct answers 2-following time, 4-urgent time, 12-anticipation time What does SEE stand for? correct answers Search (scan), Evaluate (anticipation), Execute Four thing you're looking for with SEE. correct answers Traffic controls, Highway users, Road conditions, Escape paths
The best way to achieve the shortest breaking distance is to correct answers apply maximum break pressure to both brakes without locking either wheel A linked or combined brake system correct answers applies pressure to both brakes when one is engaged. When ridding over crack sealant or tar strips correct answers avoid too much lean - less traction Riding at the limit correct answers Aggressive or reckless riding to the point of nearly crashing What is - Rider-Motorcycle, Tires-Pavement, Time-Space correct answers 3 safety margins What is 2, 4, 12? correct answers RiderRadar Search - Set up - Smooth correct answers 3 steps for setting up a turn Roll, squeeze, press correct answers 3 steps for breaking motorcycle, riding gear, and mental attitude correct answers 3 key preparations for ridding Learning to ride well requires what physical traits? correct answers Coordination, balance, dexterity List six primary controls correct answers handle bars, clutch, shift lever, back break, front break, throttle What are some common indicators that display info? correct answers Speedometer, odometer, tachometer (rpms)
Difference between side and center stand is correct answers center is more stable What is the friction zone? correct answers Travel area between clutch lever and handle What do you do if you lose control of the moto? correct answers Squeeze clutch fully, and use brakes. How do you initiate moto lean at speeds higher than walking? correct answers Lean moto and turn handle bars How do you stop in a curve? correct answers gradually apply both breaks and straighten the moto 4 preparations correct answers Size/fit, T-CLOCS, protective gear, mental attitude What is T-CLOCS correct answers Tires - Controls - Lights/mirrors - Oil/fluids - Chassis - Stands List 3 purposes of riding gear correct answers comfort, stay focused, protection, be visible, #1 injust in ridding correct answers Head injuries 2 kinds of eye protection correct answers goggles or face shield 4 considerations about eye and face protection correct answers clean, big enough, tinted, good fit 2 qualities of good footwear correct answers good grip and protect from hazards
What is an escape path? correct answers A way out of a hazard 360 awarness correct answers awarness of traffic all around me What is presentation? correct answers a lane psition where others can see me What does OPENING UP THE VIEW mean? correct answers To stop twice - to see and be seen In what ways do cars and moto have blind spots? correct answers It is impossible to see others What is the proper procedure for lane change? correct answers use signal, look, change, turn signal off What do be aware of when mergeing? correct answers Traffic behind me 3 types of curves correct answers constant radius, increasing radius, decreasing radius 3 parts of curves correct answers entry, apex, exit 3 lane positions used for curves correct answers outside, middle, inside What should be assumed about a curve if you cannot see to its end? correct answers predict the curve radius tightens up and hold entry speed for longer Off-Camper road type correct answers Higher on one side than the other 2 strategies for taking a turn correct answers Middle, middle, middle or inside, outside, inside
What are some tips for making a low speed u-turn? correct answers sharp handle bar turn, counterweight (lean body opposite direction of turn) How is the throttle used when crossing an obstacle? correct answers roll on just before the obstacle Why park with the front wheel facing out? correct answers Easier to pull out Tips for moto security when parked? correct answers Lock fork, cover it, get an alarm What is proper technique for passing and how is lane position used? correct answers 1. Safe gap ahead to pass in
What problems may be caused by under or over confidence? correct answers Put in positions I don't have the skill to deal with What does riding at the limit mean? correct answers At the limit of CRASHING Predictable, Courteous, Cooperative = correct answers Rider Character