Quiz 3 Flashcards
(25 cards)
Vehicle/motorcycle collisions are most common
At intersections
Before changing lanes to the left
Check your left mirror and look left
Press ___, lean ___, go right
Press right, lean right, go right
If car is merging on highway and car is directly to left of you, you should
Adjust speed and stay in center of the lane to create more space
In slow tight turns
Lean motorcycle and keep body straight
While in a turn, it’s best to:
Maintain steady speed or gradually accelerate
To make good judgment in traffic, you need to first
Search ahead
Your motorcycle has two brakes. Use both brakes for
every time you slow or stop
When riding with a passenger, you should
Start slowing down sooner
When swerving it is important to
Seperate braking from swerving
If car is across from you preparing to enter on 4-way intersection, to be seen and maintain a space cushion you should
Slow down and move away from the vehicle after entering the intersection
If you and 3 buddies are blocking a car in on the right lane, how should you (to the left of the car) complete your pass
Return to the right portion of the lane behind the first rider
Following too closely to a vehicle in front of you
Is a factor in collisions caused by motorcyclists
Alcohol enters the bloodstream and quickly reaches the brain, what is affected first?
Judgment
Most collisions involve drivers who
Over brake the rear tire
Make a special point to view mirrors when
Slowing or stopping
You plan to make a right turn after stopping at an intersection. Usually its best to turn from which portion of the lane?
The center portion
Not turning off a turn signal
Encourages other drivers to pull into your path
When the front tire goes flat while riding
Apply the rear brake and steer to the edge of the road
When you turn
Look through the turn to where you want to go
Riding in the center portion of the lane
Keeps others from sharing your lane
Wearing a helmet will
Reduce yiur chanced of a head injury
To reduce speed before turning
Close the throttle and apply the brakes
To operate throttle
Start with your wrist flat