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1. Give three reasons why motorcycling is more risky than driving a car.: Vul-
nerability, Visibility, Judgment.
2. What are some ways to prepare for the riding risks?: Risk acceptance, Men-
tal readiness, physical readiness, riding gear, understand your abilities/limitations,
know your motorcycle and awareness of riding conditions.
3. What does it mean to act responsibly?: Demonstrate acceptance of and com-
mitment to managing the risks of riding, helping reduce your chances of a crash,
injury or death.
4. What is the benefit of wearing apparel specifically designed for motorcy-
cling: Protection, comfort/cover, control.
5. How does riding gear make a rider more comfortable?: By protecting you from
all elements.
6. What is the difference between retro-reflective and reflective?: Retro-reflec-
tive material: reflects light back to the source and illuminates the rider.
Reflective, bright to make yourself more visible/visibility.
7. Why aren't ordinary glasses or sunglasses sufficient eye protection?: Do
not provide adequate eye protection.
8. 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.
9. Where do you find the recommended maintenance schedule for your motor-
cycle?: Owners Manual
10. 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
11. What is the purpose of the engine cutoff switch and where is it located?: -
Allows you to shut off the engine without removing your hands (right handgrip)
12. What must you remember when using your motorcycle turn signal?: Most
models (motorcycles) do not cancel turn signals.
13. 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"
