Deck 3- Abilities

Question 1

To control a motorcycle well, you should sit so that you can use your arms to___the motorcycle, rather than to hold yourself up

Answer 1

Steer

Question 2

You should sit far enough forward on the motorcycle so that your arms are______ly _____ when you hold the handle grips

Answer 2

Slightly bent

Question 3

Adjust the handlebars so that your handles are ____ with or ______ your elbows.

Answer 3

EVEN with or BELOW your elbows

Question 4

While sitting on your motorcycle at your knees should be against the ______ _______ to keep your balance as the motorcycle turn

Answer 4

Gas tank

Question 5

True or false: keep your feet firmly on the foot pegs and do not let your toes point downward while riding.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

While you are stopped remain in___gear so that you can move out quickly if you need to

Answer 6

First

Question 7

True or false: it is best to change gears during a turn.

Answer 7

False. It is best to change gears BEFORE you enter a turn, When possible

Question 8

Are the front or rear brakes more powerful ?

Answer 8

Front brakes are more powerful

Question 9

Front brakes provide at least___of your total power to stop

Answer 9

3/4

Question 10

True or false: you should use both brakes every time you slow or stop.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Name the four steps for better control when taking turns/curves:

Answer 11

Slow

Lock

Lean

Roll

Question 12

“Slow“ refers to?

Answer 12

Reduce your speed before the turn

Question 13

“Look“ refers to?

Answer 13

Look through the turn to where you want to go

Turn just your head, not your shoulders

Question 14

“Lean“ refers to?

Answer 14

In order to turn, the motorcycle must lean

Question 15

“Roll“ refers to?

Answer 15

Roll on the throttle through the turn to stabilize the suspension. Maintain steady speed or accelerate gradually through the turn

Question 16

True or false: in slow tight turns, lean the motorcycle ONLY and keep your body STRAIGHT

Answer 16

True

Question 17

On the road, position yourself in the portion of the lane where you are most likely to be____

Answer 17

Seen

Question 18

It is important to maintain a _______ of _______ all-around your motorcycle when driving

Answer 18

Cushion of space

Question 19

Normally, a minimum of___seconds distance should be maintained behind a vehicle ahead.

Answer 19

2

Question 20

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

Answer 20

True

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Center