Deck Six – Abilities

Question 1

True or false: if you accidentally lock the rear brake on a good traction surface, keep it locked until you have completely stopped

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The front brake can provide___percent or more of the potential stopping power

Answer 2

70

Question 3

True or false: never use both brakes at the same time to stop

Answer 3

False. ALWAYS use both brakes at the same time to stop

Question 4

What should you do to your handlebars in the last few feet of stopping so that the motorcycle is straight up and in balance?

Answer 4

Straighten them

Question 5

When you need to suddenly swerve, apply a small amount of___ ___To the hand grip on the side of your intended direction of escape

Answer 5

Hand pressure

For example, if you need to swerve to the left apply a small amount of hand pressure to your left hand grip

Question 6

True or false: when you need to swerve suddenly, keep your body upright and allow the motorcycle to lean in the direction of the turn

Answer 6

True

Question 7

When you swerve, keep your knees against the___and your feet solidly on the___ ___S

Answer 7

Knees against the TANK

Feet solidly on the FOOT RESTS

Question 8

True or false: after swerving, press on the opposite hand grip once you clear the obstacle so that you can return to your original direction of travel

Answer 8

True

Question 9

True or false: when riding a curve, never change lanes to maintain your best path through the curve

Answer 9

False.

When writing a curve, change laying position as traffic, Road conditions and curve of the road takes me

Question 10

Name 4 surfaces that increase your chance of falling or being involved in a crash

Answer 10

Uneven surfaces or obstacles

Slippery surfaces

Railroad tracks

Grooves and gratings

Question 11

True or false: when approaching an obstacle, it is best not to slow down or go around the obstacle

Answer 11

False.

The best way to avoid obstacles is to slow down or go around them

Question 12

If you must go over an obstacle, approach it as close to a___degree angle as possible

Answer 12

90

Question 13

If you have to ride over an obstacle, you should:

___ ___As much as possible before contact

Make sure the motorcycle is___

___Slightly off the seat with your weight on the foot pegs to absorb shock with your knees and elbows

Answer 13

Slow down

Straight

Rise

Question 14

Name surfaces that can be slippery, thus providing poor traction

Answer 14

Wet pavement, especially just after it starts to rain

Gravel roads, or sand and gravel in the road

Mud, snow, and ice

Lane markings, steel plates, and manhole covers, Especially when they are wet

Question 15

When approaching a slippery surface___your speed

Answer 15

Reduce

Question 16

When approaching a slippery surface avoid sudden___

Answer 16

Moves

Question 17

When approaching a slippery surface use___brakes

Answer 17

Both

Question 18

When riding on a slippery surface avoid the center lane and ride in the___ ___Left by cars

Answer 18

Tire tracks

Question 19

When approaching a slippery surface Watch for___spots when you put your foot down to stop or park. You may slip and fall

Answer 19

Oil

Question 20

When approaching a slippery surface be aware of what is on the___of the road

Answer 20

Edge.

Dirt and gravel collect along the sides of the road

Question 21

True or false: rain dries and snow melts faster on some sections of a road then on others

Answer 21

True

Question 22

True or false: if you cannot avoid a slippery surface, keep your motorcycle straight up and proceed as slowly as possible

Answer 22

True