Roadcraft Flashcards
What are the 4 levels of the riding task?
1/ CLUE: The first is Human Factors 2/ The Journey 3/ The Traffic 4/ The machine
What is the definition of the system of motorcycle control?
The system of motorcycle control increases your safety in a constantly changing riding environment by giving you more time to react to hazards.
ARC refers to OAP but what is its equivalent in Roadcraft?.
Observer, Anticipate, Prioritise, Decide, Act (OAPDA)
What are the 3 elements of a hazard?
1/ Physical features (road layout, junctions, bends etc) 2/ Position and movement of other road users including cyclists, pedestrians 3/ weather conditions
What does OUR stand for?
Observe, Understand, React
What is Tyre grip trade off?
Light braking or accelerating leaves plenty of grip for cornering
Hard braking or accelerating leaves little grip for cornering
What is the definition of acceleration sense?
The ability to vary machine speed in response to changing road and traffic conditions by accurate use of the throttle, so that you use the brakes less or not at all.
What should we consider when using the brakes?
Brake firmly only when travelling in a straight line/ Brake in plenty of time/ Adjust brake pressure for conditions/ Avoid front brake when banked over, turning or on a slippery surface.
Name the 5 key principles for safe cornering
- Be in the correct position on the approach
- Be travelling at the right speed for the bend or corner
- Have the right gear for the speed
- Be able to stop in the distance you can see to be clear on your own side of the road
- Open the throttle enough to maintain a constant speed round the bend – positive throttle.
Position for cornering – name the 4 elements.
- Safety
- Stability
- Getting the best view
- Reduce the tightness of bends.
What does I AM SAFE stand for?
lllness Attitude Medication Sleep Alcohol Food Emotion
