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