Deck 5- Abilities Flashcards
Name for things you need to be careful to avoid being hit by when you are passing a vehicle or being passed:
The other vehicle – sideswipe
Extended side mirrors
Objects thrown from windows
Blasts of wind from other vehicles, these can affect your control
A good way to handle tailgaters is to:
Change lanes and let them pass
Can a car and a motorcycle share the same lane?
No
Drivers may be tempted to try try to squeeze past you when your lane during the following circumstances:
In heavy___
When they want to___you
When you prepare to___at an intersection
When you move into an___Lane or leave a highway
Traffic
pass
Turn
Exit
True or false. Do not ride next to cars or trucks and other lanes if you don’t have to
True
Should you reduce, increase, or maintain the same speed as you approach an intersection?
Gradually and slightly Reduce your speed and move away from vehicles preparing to turn
And crashes with motorcycles, drivers often say they never___the motorcycle
Saw
What colors are best when riding?
Reflective, bright colored clothes.
Reflective material on a vest and on the sides of the helmet will help drivers to come from the side spot you
The best way to keep help others see your motorcycle this to keep the___on at all times
Headlight
Always use your___ ___s Whenever you plan to change lanes or turn, even when you think no one else is around
Turn signal
True or false
Motorcycles do not have blind spots
False. Motorcycles have blind spots like cars
True or false: before you change lanes, turn your head and look to the side for other vehicles
True. This is called a head check
It is a good idea to give a quick___before you pass anyone that may move into your lane
Beep
At night it is harder for you to be seen and to see others. One way to compensate is to___your speed
Reduce
At night it is harder for you to be seen and to see others. One way to compensate is to___your distance between you and other vehicles
Increase
