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California Motorcycle Safety Program
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California Motorcycle Safety ProgramGive five reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car. - ANSWER 1.
More vulnerable
2. Maneuvers are more dangerous
3. Have to balance.
4. Skids and spins
5. Exposed to wind and rain
What does it mean to "accept your responsibility"? - ANSWER Choose to ride within
your limits every single time
What five items make up Rider Readiness? - ANSWER 1. Mentally readiness
(focused unimpaired distraction free)
2. Physical Readiness (rested, healthy, free of stress/impairements)
3. Proper riding gear
4. Understanding your abilities and limitations
5. Knowledge of the riding conditions (road and weather etc.)
6. Motorcycle in good condition and awareness of your motorcycles capabilities and
limitations
What are the three benefits of wearing apparel specifically designed for
motorcycling? - ANSWER Improves
-Comfort
-Concentration
-Safety
What is the difference between retro-reflective and reflective? - ANSWER -Retro
reflective reflects the light back to the source.
-Reflective can reflect in any direction.
Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? - ANSWER -Not
impact resistant (not shatter proof)
-Not secured
What three items should you consider when shopping for riding gear? - ANSWER
Increases:
-Comfort
-Protection
-Visibility
Where do you find the recommended maintenance schedule for your
motorcycle? - ANSWER Motorcycle Owners Manual (MOM)
What are the five primary controls and where is each located? - ANSWER -Throttle
-Clutch lever
-Gearshift lever
, -Front brake lever
-Rear brake pedal
What is the purpose of the engine cut-off switch and where is it located? - ANSWER
-Shuts off engine.
-Right handgrip.
What must you remember when using your motorcycle turn signal? - ANSWER -
Does not self cancel
What is ONE-C? - ANSWER It's how you start your motorcycle:
-O - ignition/fuel turn ON
-N - Neutral
-E - Engine cut-off switch to on
-C - Clutch pull in and press starter button
How do you use the friction zone? - ANSWER Uses minor clutch slipping to ease
power to wheels - SMOOTHLY let the clutch out until you feel power start to deliver
to the rear wheels and ease on the gas as you smoothly let the clutch slip out the
rest of the way
Describe three components of good riding posture. - ANSWER -Sitting up
-Relaxed
-Neutral
What are the four steps to turning? - ANSWER 1) Speed, Position, Aim, Steer
(Course)
2) Slow, look, press, roll (DMV)
Why is the "aim" step important? - ANSWER Because your likely to ride where you
look and aim.
What does lifting or pressing on the shift lever accomplish? - ANSWER Change
gears
Which brake provides more stopping power? How much does it provide? - ANSWER
Front, 70%
How should you release the clutch when downshifting? - ANSWER Slowly -
SMOOTHLY
What five items can you improve your visibility to other traffic? - ANSWER -Wearing
bright colored gear.
-Wear reflectivity.
-Drive with headlights on.
-Flash break lights when stopped
-Signal well in advance
What is the 20-second visual lead? - ANSWER Look ahead to scan your path for
potential dangers ahead - situational awareness
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