Deck 3- Abilities Flashcards
To control a motorcycle well, you should sit so that you can use your arms to___the motorcycle, rather than to hold yourself up
Steer
You should sit far enough forward on the motorcycle so that your arms are______ly _____ when you hold the handle grips
Slightly bent
Adjust the handlebars so that your handles are ____ with or ______ your elbows.
EVEN with or BELOW your elbows
While sitting on your motorcycle at your knees should be against the ______ _______ to keep your balance as the motorcycle turn
Gas tank
True or false: keep your feet firmly on the foot pegs and do not let your toes point downward while riding.
True
While you are stopped remain in___gear so that you can move out quickly if you need to
First
True or false: it is best to change gears during a turn.
False. It is best to change gears BEFORE you enter a turn, When possible
Are the front or rear brakes more powerful ?
Front brakes are more powerful
Front brakes provide at least___of your total power to stop
3/4
True or false: you should use both brakes every time you slow or stop.
True
Name the four steps for better control when taking turns/curves:
Slow
Lock
Lean
Roll
“Slow“ refers to?
Reduce your speed before the turn
“Look“ refers to?
Look through the turn to where you want to go
Turn just your head, not your shoulders
“Lean“ refers to?
In order to turn, the motorcycle must lean
“Roll“ refers to?
Roll on the throttle through the turn to stabilize the suspension. Maintain steady speed or accelerate gradually through the turn
True or false: in slow tight turns, lean the motorcycle ONLY and keep your body STRAIGHT
True
On the road, position yourself in the portion of the lane where you are most likely to be____
Seen
It is important to maintain a _______ of _______ all-around your motorcycle when driving
Cushion of space
Normally, a minimum of___seconds distance should be maintained behind a vehicle ahead.
2
True or false: under abnormal road conditions, such as slippery pavement, heavy traffic, fog or rain, you should allow a larger cushion of space for your motorcycle
True
The___portion of the lane is usually the best place for you to be seen by the drivers ahead and to prevent lane sharing by others
Center
