total rider e-course
a linked or combined brake system
causes both brakes to be applied if either brake control is used
an engine locks or freezes because?
it is low on oil
if you lose control of the motorcycle and want to stop
squeeze in the clutch lever fully and use the brakes as needed
retention system
used to fasten the helmet to your head. commonly a chinstrap with d-rings
what does TCLOCS stand for
tires and wheels, controls, lights and electrics, oil and other fluids, chassis, stands
the 3 primary benefits of wearing good riding gear
protection, comfort, conspicuity
good posture is
- back straight, head up -feet on the footrests and near the controls - knees and elbows comfortably in - arms relaxed and bent - fingers around the throttle with your wrist flat
what should you do if your motorcycle weaves or wobbles?
1. keep a firm hold on the handgrips without locking your arms or fighting the steering 2. ease off the throttle 3. do not apply the brakes and do not accelerate
to stop the engine
1. move the engine cut off switch to OFF with your right thumb 2. turn the ignition switch to OFF 3. turn the fuel supply valve OFF if it has that position
3 step process for upshifting
1. roll of the throttle as you squeeze the clutch lever 2. lift the shift lever firmly as far as it will go. then release it to allow it to reset 3. ease out the clutch lever and roll on the throttle smoothly to match engine and road speed
3 step process to downshift
1. roll off the throttle as you squeeze in the clutch lever 2. press the shift lever down 3. ease out the clutch lever as you roll on the throttle
blood alochol content (BAC) is determined by what 3 factors
1. the amount of alcohol consumed 2. how fast it is consumed 3. the drinker's body weight
the minimum recommended following distance in ideal riding conditions is
2 seconds
SEE stands for
Search, Evaluate, Execute
what is the no zone?
a large trucks blind spot
what is the friction zone?
a small area in the travel of the clutch lever that controls the connection between the engine and the rear wheel. fully squeezing in the clutch lever removes power from the rear wheel
slow, look, press, roll means..
a strategy for turning
impact absorbing liner
absorbs shock
execute means to use smooth and well-timed actions, and includes the three actions steps of;
adjust speed, adjust position, communicate intentions
a rider dresses in layers to
adjust to changing temperatures
counterweighting is
allowing the motorcycle to lean independently from your body (good for u-turns)
FINE-C is
an engine pre start routine
what is the primary cause of motorcycle crashes
an interaction of factors
when starting the engine...
apply at least one of the brakes, squeeze in the clutch lever fully, press the starter button
the best way to achieve the shortest braking distance is to
apply maximum braking pressure to both brakes without locking either wheel
use the left third lane (LP1)..
as a default position for seeing and being seen, to keep drivers from sharing your lane, to see better when approaching a right hand curve, to increase your line of sight down the road, to avoid doors opening from parked cars, to be more visible at an intersection with a limited view from the right, to avoid things in the middle of the lane
a rain slick surface is most slippery
at the beginning of the rain
when riding over crack sealant or tar strips...
avoid too much lean
what should you do by the time you stop?
be in first gear, square the handlebars, and dont release the clutch until you are ready to move out
downshift to a lower gear
before you make a turn for a safe entry speed
with combined or linked breaks..
braking force is applied to both wheels when either control is used
the C in fine-c stands for
choke and clutch. means to set the choke and squeeze in the clutch lever. the choke should be on for a cold engine. although some motorcycles do not have a choke
the E in fine-c stands for
engine cut off switch, means put the switch in the run/on position
in a rear tire skid when the rear wheel is not in line with the front wheel, you want to release the rear brake to quickly straighten the motorcycle
false
in emergency situations it is always best to swerve first before braking
false
the F in fine-c stands for
fuel, means if equipped, turn the fuel supply valve ON
cont..
hold both handgrips firmly, just before contact shift your weight to the rear and roll on the throttle to extend the front forks, upon contact- abruptly roll off the throttle so the rear wheel is not under power when it crosses over the obstacle, sit down when the bike is stable and continue to SEE
the I in fine-c stands for
ignition, means turn the ignition switch to the ON position. some indicator lights should come on
if the front tire skids because of too much brake pressure
immetiately release then reapply as necessary
a good response to a tailgating driver is to
increase your safety margin ahead
motorcycle crashes happen mostly around
intersections and curves
how does a motorcyclist divide a lane to determine positioning?
into 3 portions
a crowned road..
is higher in the middle than on the sides
the most important feature of motorcycle footwear is that
it helps protect ankles and feet in a tip over
on freeways..
keep right except to pass and use the middle lane
outer shell
keeps objects from reaching the head and absorbs impact
what does anti lock brakes (ABS) do?
keeps the wheels from locking or skidding when too much brake pressure is applied for surface conditions
the space formed between the top of your head and your wheels is the
load triangle
good motorcyclists know how to
manage risk
the N in fine-c stands for
neutral. the green light in the instrument cluster indicates neutral. when in neutral, the motorcycle will roll forward and backward with the clutch lever and front brake lever released.
do not pass more than __ vehicles at a time
one
the adult male body processes alcohol at a rate of...
one drink per hour
4 basic parts of a helmet
outer shell, impact absorbing liner, comfort padding, retention system
the total stopping distance consists of 3 parts
perception, reaction, braking
if you are riding where there is more than one lane..
pick the lane where you do not have to change lanes a lot and can see ahead while being visible. maintain a space cushion all around and ride at the speed of traffic. consider potential escape paths
what is countersteering?
pressing the handgrip on the same side of the intended turn
with integrated brakes..
pressing the rear brake pedal also applies some braking force to the front brake
a good rider is best described as one who
reduces crash causation factors by applying a strategy
to stay safe when riding in traffic, you should?
ride as if you are invisible to others
which factors lead to more motorcycle crashes than others?
riding through intersections
what is risk offset?
riding with skill level
why shouldn't you use the throttle if the choke is on?
this will provide too much fuel to the engine
to reduce risk in traffic, you need to first
search ahead, behind, and to the sides
when approaching a curve, it is best to
search for possible collision traps and escape paths
a good cornering strategy to use is
search, setup, smooth search- look around setup- adjust speed and position smooth- be smooth as you operate controls through the curve
what is engine braking?
shifting to a lower gear and easing out the clutch lever
if you need to cross over an obstacle or bump..
slow as much as possible, approach at a 90 degree angle, avoid fixating on the obstacle, rise off the seat with your knees bent and against the tank, use your legs as shock absorbers
a formula for making basic turns is to
slow, look, press, roll
when new, a good helmet should fit
snugly
comfort padding
soft foam and cloth layer next to your head.
what makes stopping quickly in a curve more difficult?
some traction is needed for cornering
to shift to a higher gear
squeeze the clutch lever and roll off the throttle, lift the gear shift lever, release the clutch
when in a group you want to ride...
staggered
proper use of the friction zone makes it easier to
start out on a hill
remember the engine stop procedure as
thumb, key, valve
risk offset
the difference between the risks you take and the skills you posess
the 4 second urgent time and distance generally corresponds to
the distance needed for a quick response to a problem
do not release the clutch lever immediately after starting the engine because
the motorcycle may be in gear
the best source of information about motorcycle care is
the motorcycle owners manual
what happens if you ride with a tire pressure too low?
the tire will overheat and possibly fail. maybe blowout.
the brakes are not used like an on/off switch because
the wheels could lock up
use the right third lane (LP3)..
to avoid windblast from an oncoming truck, to see better when approaching a left hand curve, to be visible at an intersection with a limited view to the left
use the middle third lane (LP2)..
to help with hazards on both sides, such as cars parked on the right and traffic in the other lane, to see and be seen at the crest of a hill, to be visible at intersection with a limited view on both sides.
overriding your headlight at night occurs when
total stopping distance exceeds sight distance
compared to swerving in a straight line, swerving in a curve requires more
traction
before pulling into an intersection with limited visibility, check your shortest sight distance last
true
the evaluate part of SEE includes thinking beyond the moment about options and potential hazards
true
what should you do if your throttle sticks?
twist the throttle back and forth a couple times
upper body position during a swerve on a straight road is best described as
upright
press means to
use handgrip pressure to adjust lean
when riding at night
use the high beam
motorcycles are inherently less
visible and more vulnerable
hydroplaning occurs when..
water builds up under the tires
bad risk offset
when risk exceeds skill
good risk offset
when skill exceeds risk
besides seeing the neutral light on, a way to check for neutral is
with the engine off, roll the motorcycle with the clutch lever released
is it possible to downshift more than one gear at a time when the clutch lever is squeezed?
yes. this can be done when coming to a complete stop
you know a motorcycles seat height is appropriate if
your feet can reach the ground and support the motorcycle
dress for the ride as well as the crash means
your gear should provide comfort, protection, and conspicuity