Chapter 2

Question 1

You and your Motocycle

Answer 1

size and strength
skill level
riding goals

Question 2

Size and Strength

Answer 2

control - feet reach the ground
weight - push back and forth and keep balance

Question 3

Skill Level

Answer 3

small bike - fit novice handling skills

Question 4

Riding goals

Answer 4

Type of riding = type of bike

Question 5

Types of Motorcycles

Answer 5

Cruiser
Sport, Sport touring
Touring
Dual purpose
Standard
Motor Scooter
Moped
Off- road

Question 6

Riding Gear

Answer 6

Protect from weather and injury
Visable and comfort

Question 7

Helmet

Answer 7

1/5 crashes results in head or neck injuries
All riders required to wear a helmet
except Sikh/turbans

Question 8

Checklist for buying a helmet

Answer 8

Meets BC laws - DOT, Snell M2005,M2010 or ECE standards
Protects face
Be seen
Fits snug
no used - could be damaged.

Question 9

Protect your eyes and face

Answer 9

Best - Full faced helmet
- scratch/ impace resistant
- clear view
- room for glasses
-sheild fastened securely
-air flow/prevent fogging
-untinted
- if contacts bring glasses with you.

Question 10

Crash Fact - Helmet

Answer 10

29% prevent fatality
67% prevent injury

Question 11

Clothing

Answer 11

high visibilty clothing - vests - florescent
protection weather / debris
warm and dry
Layer to adjust to changing conditions
Wear jacket - prevent dehydration

Question 12

Gloves

Answer 12

protect from injury
cold and wet
designed fro motorcycle riding

Question 13

Footwear

Answer 13

-protect foot and ankle
-dry and warm
-leather, flexible

Question 14

Budgeting

Answer 14

have money for insurance and maintenance and training
- motocycle
-gear
-insurance and licencing
-licencing/test fees
-running costs
-training