Give three reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car. - ️️Vulnerability, Visibility, Judgment.
What are some ways to prepare for the riding risks? - ️️Risk acceptance, Mental readiness, physical readiness, riding gear, understand your abilities/limitations, know your moto...
Give three reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car. - ✔ ✔ Vulnerability, Visibility, Judgment. What are some ways to prepare for the riding risks? - ✔ ✔ Risk acceptance, Mental readiness, physical readiness, riding gear, understand your abilities/limitations, know your motorcycle and awareness of riding conditions. What does it mean to act responsibly? - ✔ ✔ Demonstrate acceptance of and commitment to managing the risks of riding, helping reduce your chances of a crash, i njury or death. What is the benefit of wearing apparel specifically designed for motorcycling - ✔ ✔ Protection, comfort/cover, control. How does riding gear make a rider more comfortable? - ✔ ✔ By protecting you from all elements. What is the difference between retro -reflective and reflective? - ✔ ✔ Retro -reflective material: reflects light back to the source and illuminates the rider. Reflective, bright to make yourself more visible/visibility. Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection? - ✔ ✔ Do not provide adequate eye protection. What three things should you consider when shopping for riding gear? - ✔ ✔ 1. Brightly colored/retro -reflective material. 2. Protection. 3. All kinds of riding conditions. Where do you find the recommended maintenance schedule for your motorcycle? - ✔ ✔ Owners Manual What are the six primary controls and where is each located? - ✔ ✔ 1. Throttle (right handgrip) 2. Clutch lever (infront of left hand grip) 3. Gearshift lever (infront of left foot rest) 4. Front brake lever (infront of right handgrip) 5. Rear brake pedal (infront of right footrest) 6. Handlebars What is the purpose of the engine cutoff switch and where is it located? - ✔ ✔ Allows you to shut off the engine wit hout removing your hands (right handgrip) What must you remember when using your motorcycle turn signal? - ✔ ✔ Most models (motorcycles) do not cancel turn signals. How do you start the bike? - ✔ ✔ 1. Turn fuel valve from off to on, turn ignition switch on 2. Shift transmission to neutral 3. Move engine cut off to "run" or "on" 4. Squeeze clutch before operating 5. Press the starter button How do you use the friction Zone? - ✔ ✔ Gradually, slowly
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