San Diego Harley Davidson California Motorcycle Sa
San Diego Harley Davidson California Motorcycle Sa
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San Diego Harley Davidson California Motorcycle Safety Program || very Flawless.
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San Diego Harley Davidson California Motorcycle Sa
Give five reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car. correct answers 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"? correct answers Knowing your personal ...
San Diego Harley Davidson California Motorcycle Safety
Program || very Flawless.
Give five reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car. correct answers 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"? correct answers Knowing your personal and
machines capabilities and riding within those at all times
What five items make up Rider Readiness? correct answers 1. Mentally and physically prepared.
2. Unimpaired
3. Motorcycle in good condition
4. Wearing safety gear
5. Aware of and prepared for road and weather conditions.
What are the three benefits of wearing apparel specifically designed for motorcycling? correct
answers Improves
-Comfort
-Concentration
-Safety
What three items does riding gear make a rider more comfortable? correct answers Protects
from:
-Wind
-Weather
-Debris
What is the difference between retro-reflective and reflective? correct answers -Retro reflective
reflects the light back to the source.
-Reflective can reflect in any direction.
What are the five primary controls and where is each located? correct answers -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? correct answers -Shuts
off engine.
-Right handgrip.
What must you remember when using your motorcycle turn signal? correct answers -Does not
self cancel
What is ONE-C? correct answers -On
-Neutral
-Engine cut-off switch
-Clutch
How do you use the friction zone? correct answers Uses minor clutch slipping to ease power to
wheels
Describe three components of good riding posture. correct answers -Sitting up
-Relaxed
-Neutral
Good riding posture enhances your comfort and control, and makes you look good, too!
Straighten your back, keep your head and eyes up and look where you want to go. Place your
feet on the footrests near the controls, knees against the tank. Relax your arms and bend your
elbows slightly. Hands should comfortably reach the controls without straining
What are the four steps to turning? correct answers 1) Speed, Position, Aim, Turn SPAT
(Course)
2) Slow, look, press, roll (DMV)
Why is the "aim" step important? correct answers Because your likely to ride where you look
and aim.
What does lifting or pressing on the shift lever accomplish? correct answers Change gears
Which brake provides more stopping power? How much does it provide? correct answers Front,
70%
How should you release the clutch when downshifting? correct answers Slowly
, What five items can you improve your visibility to other traffic? correct answers -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? correct answers Look ahead to scan your path.
What two words best describe scanning? correct answers -Aggressive
-Purposeful
What is the recommended minimum following distance? correct answers -Two seconds
What four items should you consider when choosing a lane position? correct answers -Visibility
-Line-of-sight
-Space cushion
-Escape route
What is S.I.P.D.E? correct answers S-Scan ahead
I-Identify vehicles, people, hazards
P-Predict hazard will do
D-Decide what you are going to do
E-Execute plan
How does S.I.P.D.E help make you an expert rider? correct answers By learning to anticipate
and act on hazards
Where do most multi-vehicle collisions occur? correct answers Intersections
What is a head check? correct answers Looking over shoulder prior to changing lanes or turning
What can you do to reduce reaction time in hazardous situations? correct answers Use SIPDE
How do you know if you are overriding your headlight? correct answers Unable to see and react
to hazards past your headlight field
What are the leading causes of single-vehicle crashes? correct answers Failure to negotiate turns.
At what point should you turn toward the apex? correct answers After you've entered the outside
of the turn.
How do you link turns smoothly? correct answers -Use a late apex line.
-Start outside, aim towards apex as soon as you see exit of turn, then towards outside for next
turn.
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