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
When you are being passed from behind,
stay in center portion of the lane
As you approach the center of a turn, you should
move torward inside of the curve.
In countersteering, to initiate a turn, PUSHING the right handgrip will allow the motorcycle to
turn right
