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Motorcycle Safety Course Part 2

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This deck covers key concepts and safety practices for motorcycle riding, including handling techniques, braking, and riding in various conditions.

Proper use of the friction zone makes it easier to:

Start out on a hill
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Term
Definition
Proper use of the friction zone makes it easier to:
Start out on a hill
A good response to a tailgating driver is to:
Increase your safety margin ahead
Which factors lead to more motorcycle crashes than the others?
Riding through intersections
Before pulling into an intersection with limited visibility, check your shortest sight distance last.
True
What is the No-Zone?
A Large Trucks Blindspot
When approaching a curve, it is best to:
Search for possible collision traps and escape paths

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TermDefinition
Proper use of the friction zone makes it easier to:
Start out on a hill
A good response to a tailgating driver is to:
Increase your safety margin ahead
Which factors lead to more motorcycle crashes than the others?
Riding through intersections
Before pulling into an intersection with limited visibility, check your shortest sight distance last.
True
What is the No-Zone?
A Large Trucks Blindspot
When approaching a curve, it is best to:
Search for possible collision traps and escape paths
Body position when crossing an obstacle is:
Rising off the seat
When riding at night:
Use the high beam when not following or meeting other vehicles
Overriding your headlight at night occurs when:
Total stopping distance exceeds sight distance
When in a group, you want to ride side-by-side whenever possible to keep the formation tight.
False
A linked or combined brake system:
Causes both brakes to be applied if either brake control is used
The best way to achieve the shortest braking distance is to:
Apply maximum braking pressure to both brakes without locking either wheel
What makes stopping quickly in a curve more difficult?
Some traction is needed for cornering
If the front tire skids because of too much brake pressure:
Immediately release, then reapply as necessary
In a rear tire skid when the rear wheel is not in line with the front wheel, you want to release the rear brake to quickly straighten the motorcycle.
False
Upper body position during a swerve on a straight road is best described as:
Upright
Compared to swerving in a straight line, swerving in a curve requires more:
Traction
In emergency situations, it is always best to swerve first before braking to avoid an obstacle.
False
A rain-slick surface:
Is most slippery at the beginning of a rain
Hydroplaning occurs when:
Water builds up under the tires
When riding over crack sealant or tar strips:
Avoid too much lean
A crowned road:
Is higher in the middle than on the sides
Carrying a passenger:
Affects motorcycle handling
When carrying extra weight, the space formed between the top of your head and the two axles of the motorcycle is referred to as the:
Load Triangle
If a dog runs towards you while riding, you should:
Adjust speed to upset the dog's timing
Excessive weight in the wrong place, a mechanical problem, or uneven tire pressure can all cause motorcycle wobble or weave.
True
Excessive weight in the wrong place, a mechanical problem, or uneven tire pressure can all cause motorcycle wobble or weave.
Vision and judgment
As long as your blood alcohol level is under the legal limit, riding while tipsy is not considered an impairment.
False
Which of the following is considered one drink?
12-oz beer
If an average adult male has 4 drinks of beverage alcohol in one hour, the alcohol from how many drinks is left in the body after 2 hours?
2
During the range exercises, riders must wear proper protective gear only when the engine is running.
False
If you lose control while the motorcycle is accelerating:
Squeeze the clutch lever and apply the brakes
During the range exercises, it is permissible to pass other riders without permission from a RiderCoach
False
The signal that shows you are ready to begin the exercise is:
Left Hand in the air
The riding exercises will be demonstrated so you can see where to go and what to do.
True