Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? - ANSWER Serious because there is risk involved; fun because riding a motorcycling is fun (iv)
Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits? - ANSWER Fitness
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Why is motorcycling considered serious fun? - ANSWER Serious because there is risk involved; fun because riding a motorcycling is fun (iv)
Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits? - ANSWER Fitness, strength, coordination (iv)
What do RiderCoaches do? - ANSWER Guide students, answer questions, observe progress (iv)
What are the four requirements for successful course completion? - ANSWER 1-complete all course assignments;
2-attend all sessions;
3-pass a knowledge test;
4-pass an on-cycle test (1)
When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the course? - ANSWER If a rider has a lot of difficulty or becomes a danger to themselves or others (1)
What are the three basic motorcycle types? - ANSWER 1-street,
2-dual-purpose,
3-off-highway
List the six primary controls. - ANSWER 1-handlebars,
2-throttle,
3-clutch lever,
4-gearshift lever,
5-front brake lever,
6-rear brake pedal
How do you operate the motorcycle's throttle? - ANSWER Rotate to control engine speed; to increase engine speed, twist it toward you (roll on); to decrease engine
speed, twist it away from you (roll off)
What does the clutch lever do? - ANSWER Connects power from the engine to the rear wheel
How is the gearshift lever operated? - ANSWER Lift up firmly and release to go to a higher gear; press down firmly and release to go to a lower gear
What is a shift pattern? - ANSWER How many gears are available below and above neutral
How are the two brake controls operated? - ANSWER Front brake lever is squeezed in to operate; the amount of squeeze must be adjusted for effective braking.
Rear brake pedal is pressed down to operate it
What are possible positions on the fuel valve? - ANSWER On, Reserve, and Prime or Off
What are possible positions on the ignition switch? - ANSWER On, Off, and Lock, and possibly Park
What is the choke control used for? - ANSWER Provide an enriched fuel mixture to help start the engine; raises idle to permit the engine to warm quickly
Why does a motorcycle have an engine cut-off switch? - ANSWER You can shut off the engine without removing your hand from the handgrip
What are some common indicators that display information? - ANSWER Speedometer, odometer, tachometer, indicator lights
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