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Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles. correct answers Stability and
visibility.
What are the problems that these differences cause? correct answers 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? correct answers The
consequences of your riding behavior in traffic.
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? correct answers There is rarely a single cause;
most crashes involve many variable factors.
How does the Handbook define a "good motorcyclist"? correct answers To have the desire and
motivation to choose to reduce risk while riding.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? correct answers By applying a strategy.
What does it mean to have a margin of safety? correct answers 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? correct answers 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. correct answers Providing comfort, increasing
visibility, and offering protection.
What's the difference between a full-face and three-quarter-coverage helmet? correct answers
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? correct answers They may
not seal out wind and dust that makes eyes water.
What stickers are likely to indicate a well-made helmet? correct answers DOT and Snell stickers.
What type of injury accounts for the majority of motorcycle deaths? correct answers Head
injuries.
, What is the value of appropriate footwear? correct answers Protection from road hazards, burns
from exhaust pipes, gripping pavement and footrests, and protection from foot and ankle injuries.
What is the value of motorcycle specific clothing? correct answers Best combination of fit and
protection.
Define "hypothermia" and provide an example. correct answers A condition of subnormal body
temperature. Can cause loss of concentration, slowed reactions, and lost of smooth, precise
muscle movement.
What is the value of dressing in layers? correct answers Layers can be removed as desired.
What is T-CLOCS and what does each letter stand for? correct answers A pre-ride inspection
checklist. T-CLOCS: Tires and Wheels; Controls; Lights and Electrics; Oil and Other Fluids;
Chassis; Stands.
What are the primary motorcycle controls? correct answers Handlebars, throttle, clutch lever,
gearshift lever, front brake lever, rear brake pedal.
What is the most common way to initiate and control motorcycle lean (for turns)? correct
answers The handlebars.
What is meant by "shift pattern"? correct answers The order of the gears (1-N-2-3-4-5)
Where are the brake controls found? correct answers The right side of the motorcycle (front
brake lever and rear brake pedal)
What does the fuel valve do? correct answers Controls the flow of gasoline to the engine.
What is the function of the tachometer? correct answers The tachometer indicates engine speed.
What are some common indicator lights? correct answers Neutral, high beam, turn signal
indicators, oil pressure, side stand down, and possibly others.
What are the steps in starting the engine? correct answers FINE-C: Fuel supply valve; Ignition;
Neutral; Engine cut-off: on; Choke/clutch.
What is the friction zone? correct answers The area in the travel of the clutch lever that begins
where the clutch starts to transmit power to the rear wheel and ends just before the clutch
becomes fully engaged.
Describe good riding posture. correct answers Keep your back straight, and head and eyes up.
Keep both fee on the footrests near the controls. Keep the knees and elbows comfortably in.
Arms should be relaxed and bent. The wrist should be positioned flat on the throttle.
List the 4 steps in turning. correct answers Slow, look, press, roll.
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Name 2 primary differences between cars/trucks and motorcycles. correct answers Stability and
visibility.
What are the problems that these differences cause? correct answers 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? correct answers The
consequences of your riding behavior in traffic.
What is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes? correct answers There is rarely a single cause;
most crashes involve many variable factors.
How does the Handbook define a "good motorcyclist"? correct answers To have the desire and
motivation to choose to reduce risk while riding.
How does a rider reduce factors that lead to crashes? correct answers By applying a strategy.
What does it mean to have a margin of safety? correct answers 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? correct answers 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. correct answers Providing comfort, increasing
visibility, and offering protection.
What's the difference between a full-face and three-quarter-coverage helmet? correct answers
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? correct answers They may
not seal out wind and dust that makes eyes water.
What stickers are likely to indicate a well-made helmet? correct answers DOT and Snell stickers.
What type of injury accounts for the majority of motorcycle deaths? correct answers Head
injuries.
, What is the value of appropriate footwear? correct answers Protection from road hazards, burns
from exhaust pipes, gripping pavement and footrests, and protection from foot and ankle injuries.
What is the value of motorcycle specific clothing? correct answers Best combination of fit and
protection.
Define "hypothermia" and provide an example. correct answers A condition of subnormal body
temperature. Can cause loss of concentration, slowed reactions, and lost of smooth, precise
muscle movement.
What is the value of dressing in layers? correct answers Layers can be removed as desired.
What is T-CLOCS and what does each letter stand for? correct answers A pre-ride inspection
checklist. T-CLOCS: Tires and Wheels; Controls; Lights and Electrics; Oil and Other Fluids;
Chassis; Stands.
What are the primary motorcycle controls? correct answers Handlebars, throttle, clutch lever,
gearshift lever, front brake lever, rear brake pedal.
What is the most common way to initiate and control motorcycle lean (for turns)? correct
answers The handlebars.
What is meant by "shift pattern"? correct answers The order of the gears (1-N-2-3-4-5)
Where are the brake controls found? correct answers The right side of the motorcycle (front
brake lever and rear brake pedal)
What does the fuel valve do? correct answers Controls the flow of gasoline to the engine.
What is the function of the tachometer? correct answers The tachometer indicates engine speed.
What are some common indicator lights? correct answers Neutral, high beam, turn signal
indicators, oil pressure, side stand down, and possibly others.
What are the steps in starting the engine? correct answers FINE-C: Fuel supply valve; Ignition;
Neutral; Engine cut-off: on; Choke/clutch.
What is the friction zone? correct answers The area in the travel of the clutch lever that begins
where the clutch starts to transmit power to the rear wheel and ends just before the clutch
becomes fully engaged.
Describe good riding posture. correct answers Keep your back straight, and head and eyes up.
Keep both fee on the footrests near the controls. Keep the knees and elbows comfortably in.
Arms should be relaxed and bent. The wrist should be positioned flat on the throttle.
List the 4 steps in turning. correct answers Slow, look, press, roll.
