MN motorcycle permit

In all states, an adult with a BAC of what is considered intoxicated?

0.08% or above

Crashes can occur, particularly among untrained riders. One out of every how many motorcycle crashes results in head or neck injuries?

5

The front brake can provide how much more of the motorcycle's potential stopping power?

70%

What needs more frequent attention than a car?

A Motorcycle

Studies show that most crash-involved riders do what?

Underbrake the front tire and overbrake the rear Did not separate braking from swerving or did not choose swerving when it was appropriate

A plastic shatter-resistant faceshield can help protect your whole face in a crash. What is an example of what your face can be protected from?

Wind and dust Dirt and rain Insects and pebbles

What do cars and motorcycles need to operate safely?

A full lane

What is an example of keeping friends from hurting themselves after they have been drinking?

Arrange a safe ride

Do not ride next to cars or trucks in other lanes if you do not have to. You might be in the other driver's what?

Blind spot

What is the amount of alcohol in relation to blood in the body?

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

Only experienced riders should carry passengers or large loads. What can the extra weight do to the motorcycle?

Changes the way the motorcycle balances Changes the way the motorcycle handles Changes the way the motorcycle slows down and speeds up

What should you do if your group is larger that four or five riders?

Divide it up into two or more smaller groups

Motorcycles seem to attract dogs. What should you do in the event you are chased by a dog?

Downshift and approach the animal slowly Accelerate away and leave the animal behind

At a minimum, your street legal motorcycle should have what?

Headlight, taillight, and brakelight Front and rear brakes Turn signals and horn Two mirrors

What plays a major part in determining Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)?

How fast you drink Your body weight The amount of alcohol you consume

Alcohol enters the bloodstream quickly. Unlike most foods and beverages, it does not need to be digested. What happens within minutes after being consumed?

It reaches the brain and begins to affect the drinker

How can you increase your chances of being seen at intersections?

Ride with your headlight on Ride in a lane position that provides the best view of oncoming traffic Provide a space cushion around the motorcycle that permits you to take evasive action

What is two quick turns or a rapid shift to the side?

A swerve

Being In Shape To Ride: What degrades your ability to think clearly and ride safely?

Alcohol

If the situation will permit, you can help others notice you and your motorcycle by doing what before you slow down?

Flashing your brake light

Even if your passenger is a motorcycle rider, provide complete instructiongs before you start. What should you tell your passenger to do?

Get on the motorcycle only after the engine has started

What should you do to accelerate out of a wobble?

Grip the handlebars firmly but don't fight the wobble

Try to avoid obstacles by slowing or going around them. If you must go over the obstacle, first determine if it is possible. Approach it as close to a 90 degree angle as possible. Look where you want to go to control your path of travel. What should you do if you must go over the obstacle?

Just before contact, roll on the throttle slightly to lighten the front end Slow down as much as possible before contact Rise slightly off the seat with your weight on footrests Make sure the motorcycle is straight

What is the best way to help others see your motorcycle?

Keep the headlight on at all times

From time to time, riders are struck by insects, cigarettes thrown from cars or pebbles kicked up by the tires of the vehicle ahead. If you are wearing face protection, it might get smeared or cracked, making it difficult to see. Without face protection, an object could hit you in the eye, face, or mouth. What should you do in this situation without facial protection?

Keep your eyes on the road and hands on the handlebars and pull off the road when safe to repair damage

Cautious riders steer clear of roads covered with ice or snow. What should you do if you cannot avoid a slippery surface?

Keep your motorcycle straight up and proceed as slowly as possible

What must you pass in order to earn your license?

Knowledge test On-cycle skills test

In normal turns the rider and the motorcycle should do what?

Lean together at the same angle

There is more to shifting gears than simply getting the motorcycle to pick up speed smoothly. What is important for safe motorcycle operation?

Learning to use the gears when downshifting Learning to use the gears when turning Learning to use the gears when starting on hills

What must you do when you approach a blind intersection?

Move to the portion of your lane that will bring you into another driver's field of vision at the earliest possible moment

When do most motorcycle crashes occur?

On short trips (less than five miles long)

When following another vehicle, how can you gauge your following distance?

Pick out a marker such as a lamppost or pavement marking When the rear bumber of the vehicle ahead passes the marker, count off the seconds: one-thousand-one, one-thousand-two If you reach "two" you are following too closely

There are plenty of things on the highway that can cause you trouble. Your motorcycle should not be one of them. What is one of the many ways you can make sure your motorcycle will not let you down?

Read the owner's manual first

Some motorcycles have what type of mirrors?

Rounded (convex) mirrors

When passing parked cars, you should do what to avoid problems caused by doors opening, drivers getting out of cars, or people stepping from between cars?

Stay toward the left of your lane

When you are being passed from behind or by an oncoming vehicle you should do what?

Stay in the center portion of your lane

Maintain close ranks but at the same time keep a safe distance to allow each rider in the group space and time to react to hazards. What does a close group do for riders and other drivers?

Takes up less space on the highway It is easier to see and less likely to be separated

Blame doesn't matter when someone is injured in a crash. There is rarely a single cause of any crash. What separates responsible riders from all the rest?

The ability to make critical decisions The ability to ride aware

Your motorcycle has two brakes: one each for the front and rear wheel. Use them both at the same time. Which brake is more powerful providing at least three-quarters of your total stopping power?

The front brake

You can find yourself in an emergency the moment something goes wrong with your motorcycle. In dealing with any mechanical problem, what should you take into account?

The road and traffic conditions you face

In crashes with motorcyclists, drivers often say what?

They never saw the motorcycle

There are two primary types of helmets, providing two different levels of coverage, what are they?

Three-quarter and full face

The best protection you can have is distance, a "cushion of space" all around your motorcycle. If someone else makes a mistake, distance permits you:

Time to react Space to maneuver

What should not be worn at night or any other time when little light is available?

Tinted eye protection

Passed And Being Passed: Passing and being passed by another vehicle is not much different with a motorcycle than with a car. However, what is more critical with a motorcycle?

Visibility

Riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings may cause a motorcycle to do what?

Weave

In addition to the motorcycle checks you should make before every trip, what should you check at least once a week?

Wheels Cables Fasteners Fluid levels

It is rare that a motorcycle tire will ever go flat. What should you do in the event that either tire goes flat while riding?

When the motorcycle slows, edge to the side of the road, squeeze the clutch and stop Hold handlegrips firmly, ease off the throttle, and keep a straight course If braking is required, however gradually apply the brake of the tire that isn't flat, if you are sure which one it is

After consuming alcohol, what is affected first?

Your ability to judge how well you are riding

No matter how careful you are, there will be times when you find yourself in a tight spot. Your chances of getting out safely depends on what?

Your ability to react quickly and properly