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MSF Basic eCourse: Special Riding SituationsExam/28 Questions with Answers
Road Surfaces - -Motorcycles are designed to travel across a wide variety of
road surfaces, but may handle differently on each. Part of being a good rider
is understanding and compensating for different road surfaces.
-Rain-slick surface - -Roads are most slick during the first few minutes of
rain because oil and dirt mix with the water. It may be best to stop in a safe
area and wait out the situation. Reduce speed and minimize lean. Metal
covers, bridge gratings, train tracks, painted or taped lines, leaves, and wood
can be very slick when wet.
When you ride in the rain, use the tire tracks left by cars to help prevent
hydroplaning. Hydroplaning occurs when water builds up under the tire
contact patch and results in loss of traction. Maintaining proper tire pressure
will help keep the grooves in your tread open and able to channel water
away for better traction.
-Worn pavement - -Ruts can form in areas of heavy traffic. They can make
handling your motorcycle difficult and may even cause damage if you hit
them hard. Also, rain builds up in these areas and increases the chance of
hydroplaning. Avoid these ruts when possible.
-Loose Surfaces and Debris - -Be aware of sand, gravel, rocks, and trash.
The same is true for liquids such as fuel, oil or engine coolant. Look out for
shiny or damp pavement. Watch for items that might cause tire damage
such as nails or sharp metal objects.
Use a good lane position, especially in curves, to give yourself time and
space to adjust your path of travel. Avoid following vehicles such as trucks or
trailers that are hauling debris, as items could come loose and fall into your
path.
-Crack Sealant and Tar Strips - -Crack sealant and tar strips can be slick,
especially in wet or hot weather. Notice them early and adjust lane position.
Avoid too much lean.
-Ice or Snow Patches; Mud, Moss, Algae - -These areas can be very slick.
Identify them early and reduce speed. When crossing slick patches, you may
want to keep the clutch lever squeezed and avoid leaning. Use your feet as
outriggers as needed, remembering they may slip too. Brake use must be
gentle.
, -Crowned and Off-Camber Roads - -A crowned road is one that is high in the
middle to drain water. Off-camber roads slope away from the direction of the
curve. Use caution in left curves because ground clearance may be less than
on a flat road.
-Rain grooves and grated bridge deck - -These cause the tires to feel loose,
but they pose no serious threat. Keep steering relaxed and avoid quick
actions.
-Bumps, Cracks and Railroad Tracks - -These are like obstacles, so cross
them at close to a 90-degree angle. Keep speed under control and maintain
momentum. Rise off the seat and keep your weight evenly distributed. For
angled railroad tracks, it is usually safe to ride straight across them. For
tracks or road seams that run in the same direction as your path, move far
away enough so you can steer to cross them at 45 degrees or more.
-Carrying Passengers - -You should be a skilled rider before you carry a
passenger or extra weight because it affects the way your motorcycle
handles. Starting from a stop is more difficult and it takes longer to get up to
speed. More time will be required for passing. More brake pressure will be
needed for stopping. The motorcycle will handle differently. The suspension
and tire pressure will need to be adjusted per the owner's manual.
When you carry a passenger:
The motorcycle should be equipped to carry a passenger, which includes
proper seating behind the operator and passenger footrests. A passenger
should be tall enough to reach the footrests and strong enough to hold onto
the operator or passenger hand-holds.
Be sure the passenger wears all of the proper protective gear.
While the passenger mounts, keep both feet on the ground and the front
brake lever applied.
Be extra smooth and go easy on lean angles.
Have the passenger follow these rules:
Hold your waist or hips, or use the passenger hand-holds.
Keep feet on their footrests at all times, including when stopped.
Keep hands and feet away from hot or moving parts.
In turns and curves, look over your shoulder in the direction of the turn or
curve.
Avoid leaning too much or turning around.
When crossing an obstacle, rise slightly off the seat.
-Carrying Extra Weight - -Like carrying a passenger, carrying extra weight
or cargo can also change the way a motorcycle handles.
When carrying extra weight or cargo:
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