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What is the cause of single-vehicle accidents correct answers First, error in judgement; Second, error in skill Rider Readiness correct answers Being completely prepared for riding. This includes being menetally and physically prepared and attentive, physically rested and unimpaired, having your motorcycle in good condition, wearing appropriate riding gear and being aware of and prepared for upcoming weather, roadway and traffic conditions Ride within the limits of your: (3 things) correct answers personal ability, motorcycle's ability, environmental conditions Motorcycle riding gear should be brightly _________ & have _________ material to catch the attention of surrounding traffic correct answers colored, retro-reflective Your gear is designed to ________ you, to provide _______ and ________, and to improve your __________ correct answers protect, comfort, cover, control What is the most important piece of safety equipment you can wear? correct answers A good quality helmet bearing a DOT sticker Helmets with ________ Memorial Foundation Certification have passed the ________ safety test. correct answers Snell, Snell's Helmets protect wearers by dispensing _______ away from the head. They also resist _______ by any object that might come into contact with the helmet. correct answers energy, penetrations The impact-absorbing liner is a dense layer that _______and ______ shock by spreading the impact forces throughout the helmet. correct answers cushions, absorbs
The __________ system in the chinstrap with D-rings or clips that secures the helmet in place. correct answers retention Helmets are designed to ________ _________ that would otherwise be transmitted directly to your head. correct answers absorb, energy True or False: Windshields and Eyeglasses provide adequate eye protection. correct answers False True or False: To best clean your helmet and face shield, always use a paper towel & window cleaner instead of a soft cloth and soapy water. correct answers False _______ gloves fit over the cuff of your jacket and keep cold air from rushing up your arms. correct answers gauntlet Sturdy, over the ankle boots protect you from the ____________ and from hot or sharp motorcycle parts. correct answers elements Select gear with ____________ striping or patches. correct answers retro-reflective Where does retro-reflective material reflect light? correct answers Back to it's source What are the three things to keep in mind when buying riding gear? correct answers comfort, protection, and visibility True or False: You should always carry rain gear. correct answers True What 5 things should you always check before riding? correct answers fluids, tires, controls, electrics, final drive
What is the purpose of the engine cut off switch and where is it located? correct answers It allows you to turn off the engine without removing your hands from the controls. It's located on the right handgrip. What does ONE-C stand for? correct answers On, Neutral, Engine Cut-Off Switch, Choke/Clutch Use the _______ ________-the area of clutch travel where the engine's power begins to transmit to the rear wheel. This partial engagement allows you to smoothly and precisely control engine power to the rear wheel. correct answers friction zone True or False: Always keep your right wrist low on the throttle correct answers True True or False: The secret to smooth and successful cornering lies in proper head turns and keeping eyes up. correct answers True True or False: You go where you look correct answers True What are the four basic steps to turning a motorcycle correct answers slow, look, roll, press Countersteer correct answers Initiate lean by applying forward pressure to the hand grip in the direction of the turn: press right, go right; press left; go left. The front wheel out-tracks initially as lean is initiated, then re-centers and points into the turn. True or False: You should quickly release the clutch when downshifting. correct answers False ______ is a crucial component of mental motorcycling. Communicate our presence and intentions to other highway users. Even then, you must be ready to take evasive actions at any time. correct answers Visibility
Mental motorcycling is a constant game of _____________ correct answers What if What are 5 ways to communicate your presence to other motorists? correct answers clothing, headlight, signals, brake light, and horn Research shows us that most motorcycle crashes develop from hazards in _____ of us. correct answers front _________ is the first step of mental motorcycling. correct answers assessment-finding the critical information needed for success and safety. The search is primarily accomplished through what you see. Therefore, you must develop scanning skills that provide accurate information Scanning is _________ & ___________ correct answers aggressive, purposeful True or False: You should always let your eyes fix on one object for at least 3 seconds. correct answers False, you should never focus on anything for more than a split second. _________ occurs when you ride at a speed that does not allow time or distance to stop or swerve should a hazard enter your path or when the road takes an unexpected bend. correct answers overriding your sight distance True or False: You should always look ahead as far as you can to scan a 20-second path of travel. This gives you situational awareness-time to prepare for a hazard before it's in your immediate path. correct answers True The area _______ seconds ahead of you is your immediate path of travel. correct answers 10 True or False: Always be careful as you approach intersections. correct answers True
Overriding the Headlight: correct answers Riding at a speed that does not allow you to avoid hazards or stop within the path illuminated by the headlight. What is the strategy READY, AIM, FIRE used for? correct answers Motorcycle cornering True or False: Smooth and skillful cornering requires selecting the best line or path through corners. The best line often matches the curve of the road. correct answers False, it often doesn't match the curve of the road. Is it inside/outside/inside or outside/inside/outside correct answers outside/inside/outside True or False: In cornering, you want to minimize the amount of traction required. correct answers True To select an appropriate line, you must determine where the turn's _______ is. correct answers apex The _____ is the point where your path is closest to the inside of the curve. correct answers apex True or False: The apex is not necessarily the center of the curve. correct answers True True or False: In most turns, an outside/inside/outside line is recommended correct answers True What is the leading cause of single-vehicle crashes? correct answers Failure to negotiate a turn. At what point should you turn toward the apex? correct answers When you can see your exit. How do you link turns smoothly? correct answers Delay Apex to position better.
When should you turn your head for cornering? correct answers After you slow, but before you lean In linked turns, maintain an ______ line until you can see the exit. correct answers Outside For turns that bend out of sight or tighten, maintain a _______ entry speed and hold a line to the outside of your lane until you can see your exit. (late apex) correct answers modest To help maintain balance in slow speed turns, ___________ by placing your weight on the outside peg and keeping your body upright. Look back over your shoulder to control your path. correct answers Counterweight. (Counterweight and make a big head turn) Research shows that riders typically under-brake at the front and over-break at the rear, or panic at the controls, crashing to the pavement. What is this also known as? correct answers "laying the bike down" Some bikes are equipped with Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS), which prevent wheel lock-up in a maximum __________ _________ stop. correct answers straight-line How to use ABS? correct answers Apply maximum pressure on both the front and rear brake. (It only works when in a straight line) How to deal with skids correct answers Release brake immediately and smoothly reapply ______ is the friction between the tires and the road surface. correct answers traction The ______ the lean, the more traction is used for cornering. correct answers greater
