The Basics Of Safe Operating And Riding Flashcards
Sit on the seat so that your arms are…
Slightly bent and not tense when you hold the hand grips.
Allows you to steer without stretching and moving shoulders.
Keep your feet firmly on the…
Foot pegs at all times when the motorcycle is moving.
Do not do what with your feet?
Drag your feet on the ground or rest them on the gear selector or brake petal.
Motorcycles are permitted to angle park where other vehicles parallel park.
Park the motorcycle at an angle of about…
45 to 60 degrees to the curb or edge of the roadway.
When parked; your rear wheel should be within…
50 centimetres (20 inches) of the curb.
When parking your motorcycle; use the kickstand.
Make sure the front wheel is turned all the way to the…
Left and locked.
On a hill, its best to park facing uphill. (To prevent rolling)
If a curb is present have the motorcycles rear wheel…
Make contact with the curb to prevent the motorcycle from rolling back.
If you must park facing downhill temporarily you must…
Place the motorcycle at a 45 degree angle to the curb, ensure its in first gear and lock the steering to the left.
When stopping under normal conditions apply the…
The front and rear brake at the same time.
When both brakes are applied, there is a transfer of how much brake traction onto the front wheel?
3 quarters braking traction
This can cause rear tire to lose contact with the surface
It is best to apply brakes by…
Gradually increasing pressure.
Threshold breaking is….
Just before the wheels lock
When possible, avoid braking when…
The wheel is turned.
PERCEPTION TIME is how long is takes for you to…
Recognize a situation and understand you need to stop.
3 QUARTERS of a second is average
Push steering is…
Pushing on one hand grip to cause the motorcycle to lean.
