motorcycle Flashcards
To operate a moped you must have at least a _______ license
M2
When riding at night you should
Reduce your speed because it is harder to see something lying in the road.
The best lane position for a motorcycle:
Can vary depending on road and/or traffic conditions.
When riding with a group of motorcyclists, a staggered formation:
Should not be used when entering or exiting a highway.
_________ is a major factor in collisions caused by motorcycles.
Following too closely
f you must carry a load it should be:
Either over or in front of the rear axle
In a lane of traffic, how many lane positions are there for a motorcycle?
3 left center and right
If an obstacle cannot be avoided and you must drive over it, approach it at a ___-degree angle.
90 degree angle
In locations where there is oil and grease buildup, the best lane position is
left or right, where cars have already rode through
When making a slow, tight turn, the rider should
body straight while lean motorcycle. prevents bike from tipping over
If your motorcycle starts to wobble, your best course of action is to
close/ deaccelerate throttle. accelertating or braking can make wobbles wrorse
Surfaces that provide little traction for a motorcycle include
gravel rodes
Most of your motorcycle’s stopping power is provided by
front brake
When following a vehicle, you should maintain a _____-second following distance.
2 second
f oncoming traffic is present and you are passing a line of parked cars, which lane position should you choose?
center lane. gives space cushion from hazards
