Deck 1- preparing to ride

Question 1

One out of every__motorcycle crashes results in head or neck injuries

Answer 1

5

Question 2

Head and neck injuries are reduced by the proper wearing of an___ ___

Answer 2

Approved helmet

Question 3

Do most crashes happen on short (less than 5 miles long) or long trips?

Answer 3

Short

Question 4

Most riders are riding slower than__mph when a crash occurs

Answer 4

30

Question 5

Helmeted riders are__times more likely to survive had injuries than those not wearing helmets at the time of a crash

Answer 5

3

Question 6

There are two levels of coverage provided by the two primary types of helmets:

Answer 6

Three-quarter

Full face

Question 7

Three criteria to make sure you get the most protection from your helmet are:

Answer 7

1. The helmet meets US DOT and state standards
2. Helmet fits snugly all the way around
3. The helmet has no obvious defects such as cracks, loose pads, or frayed straps

Question 8

The best way to protect your whole face in a crash, and to protect your face from wind, dust, dirt, rain, insects and Pebbles is:

Answer 8

A shatter – resistant face shield (this gives more protection than a windshield)

Question 9

Goggles can protect your eyes, but not your___ _____

Answer 9

Whole face

Question 10

To be effective, Eye or face shield protection must:

Be free of _______s

Be resistant to___

Give a clear___to either___

___Securely, so it does not blow off

Permit___to pass through to reduce fog

Permit enough room for___S or___S

Answer 10

Scratches

Penetration

Clear View/ either side

Fasten

Air

Glasses or sunglasses

Question 11

Besides helmet and eye/face protection, the right__ protects you in a collision

Answer 11

Clothing

Question 12

Jacket and pants should___arms and legs completely. They should fit__ly enough to keep from flapping in the wind, yet___ly enough to move freely

Answer 12

Cover

Fit SNUGGLY enough to keep from flapping, yet LOOSELY enough to move freely

Question 13

What material offers the most protection in clothing?

Answer 13

Leather

Question 14

Another material that provides a lot of protection in clothing is___material

Answer 14

Synthetic

Question 15

True or false: you should always wear a jacket when riding a motorcycle

Answer 15

True. This provides protection as well as prevents dehydration

Question 16

Criteria for boots or shoes:

___and___enough to cover your ankles and give them support

Soles should be made of hard, durable,___– resistant material

Heels should be kept___

How should your laces be kept?

Answer 16

HIGH and STURDY enough

Slip

Short

Laces should be kept TUCKED IN

Question 17

Two reasons you should wear gloves:

Answer 17

1. They allow a better grip

2. Help protect your hands in a crash

Question 18

Why is it important to keep your hands warm and dry?

Answer 18

You cannot control a motorcycle well if your hands are numb

Question 19

To make sure your motorcycle is safe and ready for the road:

1. Read the ______ _______ first
2. Be familiar with the motorcycle ___s
3. _______ The motorcycle before every ride
4. Avoid____S that make your motorcycle more difficult to handle

Answer 19

Owner manual

Controls

Check

Modifications

Question 20

More than____of all crashes occur on motorcycles written by the driver for less than six months

Answer 20

Half

Question 21

When you get on an unfamiliar motorcycle, make sure you know the____ ____. For example, work the throttle, clutch, and brakes a few times before you start riding

Answer 21

Gear pattern