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)