Study session

Question 1

NHSTA stands for

Answer 1

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Question 2

NHSTA list of facts to remember:

Answer 2

• Motorcyclists have the same rights and privileges as any other vehicle on the road
• Allow motorcycles a full lane to maneuver
• 40% of mc accidents are from another vehicle turning left in front of the Mc
• MC ARE small and difficult to see which makes it difficult to gauge their distance and speed
• Allow 3-4 seconds following distance behind a mc
• ETC.

Question 3

What to wear?

Answer 3

• DOT compliant helmet
• Face or eye protection
• Protective clothing

Question 4

When do most accidents occur

Answer 4

• Short trips (less than 5 miles)
• in the first few minutes
• speeds less than 30 mph

Question 5

A street legal motorcycle should have:

Answer 5

• Headlight
• Taillight
• Brakelight
• Turn signals
• Horn
• Two mirrors

Question 6

Responsibilities as a rider

Answer 6

• Be visible (proper clothing and in best area of the lane to be seen)
• Communicate your intentions
• Maintain an adequate space cushion
• Search for a path 12 seconds ahead
• Identify and Separate multiple hazards
• Be prepared to act and remain alert

Question 7

Riding posture

Answer 7

• Sit so your arms can steer the motorcycle but not hold yourself up
• arms at slightly bent
• Firm grip
• knees against the gas tank
• keep your feet firmly on the foot rest

Question 8

If you are not going slow enough when downshifting _______ can happen.

Answer 8

The motorcycle may lurch and the rear tire may skid.

Question 9

Which brake is more powerful?

Answer 9

Front break
(Three quarters of your total stopping power)

Question 10

How should you slow down or stop?

Answer 10

With both brakes

Question 11

Turning 4 steps for best control

Answer 11

SLOW reduce speed before the turn
LOOK through the turn
PRESS hand grip, direction of turn
ROLL roll the throttle to maintain or slightly increase speed (this stabilizes the motorcycle)

Question 12

Normal turns

Answer 12

Rider should lean together at the same angle

Question 13

Slow turns

Answer 13

Lean the motor cycle and keep your body straight (counter balance)

Question 14

SEE

Answer 14

SEARCH
EVALUATE
EXECUTE

Search for oncoming traffic and hazardous road conditions

Evaluate how those hazards can cause issues and how you will solve those issue

Execute follow through with your decision

Question 15

When passing a parked car

Answer 15

Stay to the left of the lane

Question 16

How to get vehicles to notice you

Answer 16

Bright colors and keep your head light on even during the day time

Question 17

Driving at night

Answer 17

3 second following distance

Question 18

If the front brake locks on a quick stop you should

Answer 18

Let it go and reapply it firmly

Question 19

What should you do if the throttle gets stuck

Answer 19

• Twist back and force
• if it stays stuck use the engine cut off switch and pull the clutch at the same time

Question 20

Engine seizures

Answer 20

Typically form low oil, signs include loss of engine power or a change in the engines sound. Squeeze the clutch and pull off.

Question 21

Driving with cargo

Answer 21

• place the load low and forward
  Even distribute

Question 22

How often do injuries occur in a crash

Answer 22

90% of the time on a motorcycle and 33% of the time in a car

Question 23

Crashes involving dui

Answer 23

2,000 killed a year and 50,000 seriously injured

Question 24

BAC

Answer 24

0.08% is intoxicated in all states and for a minor 0-0.02%

Question 25

It is MOST important to flash your brake light when:

Answer 25

Planning to slow suddenly

Question 26

To swerve correctly:

Answer 26

Push the handle bar in the direction of the turn

Question 27

If a tire goes flat while riding and you must stop, it is usually best to:

Answer 27

Brake on the good tire and pull off to the right side of the road

Question 28

The car below is waiting to enter the intersection. It is best to:

Answer 28

Reduce your speed and be ready to react.