Washington Motorcycle Operator Manual Exhaustive Study Guide

What should you do before every motorcycle ride?

Perform a pre-ride inspection to identify mechanical problems before riding.

What does T-CLOCS/TOLLS-style pre-ride inspection begin by checking?

Tires/wheels, oil/fluids, levers/controls, lights, suspension/drivetrain, and stands.

What is the safest way to stop a motorcycle?

Smoothly apply BOTH brakes.

Which brake provides most of a motorcycle's stopping power?

Front Brake

When should you use both brakes?

Every time you slow or stop

Where is the front brake control?

RIght Hand

Where is the rear brake control?

Right foot

where is the Clutch

Left hand

Where is the gear shift

Left food

Where is the throttle

Right hand

what should you do with your eyes during a swerve

Look in the direction you want to go

Should you brake while swerving

No. Separare braking from swerving

what is the purpose of keeping adequate following distance

it gives you time to react and room to maneuver

What should you avoid when riding near another vehicle

its blind spot

What lane position should you use

The position that gives you the best visibility, space cushion, and escape route for the situation.

should a motorycle automatically stay in the center of the lane?

No. Choose your lane position based on hazards, visiblity, and space.Wha

What should you do before changing lanes

signal, check mirrors AND turn your head to check the blind spot

Why isnt checking your mirrors alone enough before changing lanes

motorcycles have blind spots too

Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycles and other traffic

Intersections

What should you assume about a driver waiting to enter your path

they might not see you be prepared to react

What should you do when approaching a intersection

search for hazards, maintain a space cushion, and be ready to take evasive actionWh

What is SEE

Search Evaluate Execute

What does SEARCH mean in SEE

Look for potential Hazards

What does EVALUATE mean in SEE

Determine how hazards could affect you

what does EXECUTE mean in SEE

Take action- adjust speed/position and communicate as necessary

what should you do when entering a curve

Slow before the curve look throught it and smoothly accelerate as you exit

where should you look while turning

Through the turn toward where you want to go

what should you do if you enter a curve too fast

Look through the curve and increase lean/turn as necessary rather than panicking and looking at the edge

why should you maintain a space cushion

to give yourself time and room to react to hazards

what should you do if a vehicle is following too closely

increase the space ahead of you so you have more room to slow gradually

When riding in a group, should you ride faster just to keep up

No. Ride at your own comfortable speed and ability

When riding in a group what should speed/speed should you choose

Your own speed and path

What should you do before carrying a passenger

Be experience and comfortable controlling the motorcycle first

Where should a passenger’s feet remain

on the passenger footrests even when stopped

how should a passeneger sit

Directly behined the tider and as far forward as practical

where should cargo be carried

Low balanced and securely fastened

why should loads be kept low

to Minimize their effect on the motorcycle’s balanced and handling

what helmet should you wear in washington

A US DOT- compliant motorcycle helmet

Who must wear a helmet in washington

Both motorcycle operators and passengers

when is eye protection required

when the motorcycle does not have a windshield

what should you do before every ride

perform a pre-ride check of the motorcycle

what should you check on your tired

pressure, tread, and general condition

what lights should be checked before riding

Headlight taillight brake light and turn signals

how should your arms be positioned

Relaxed and slightly bent

how should your knee be positioned

against the gas tank

how should your feet be while riding

firmly on the footrest near the controls

why should you start with a flat right wrist

to help prevent accidentally using too much throttle

what are examples of rider impairment

fatigue, stress, aolchol, drugs, illness, and other conditions that reduce your ability to ride safely

are fatigue and stress forms of rider impairment

Yes

what effect does alcohol have on motorcycle riding

it reduces judgement, coordination, vision, and reaction ability

whats the safestst amount of alochol to drink before riding

none dont drink and ride

why are motorcycles especially vulnerable to slippery surfaces

they have less traction and stability than a four wheeled vehicles

what should you do on slippery surfaces

reduce speed, make smooth control outputs, and acoud sudden breaking/turning

what should you do when crossing an obstacle you can not avoid

approach as close to a 90° angle as practical and mantain control

what should you do when riding at night

reduce speed and increase following distance because you cannot see as far

why should you use your headlights during the day

to make yourself more visible to other road users

what should you do if you need to makea quick stop

apply both brakes smoothly and firmly while keeping the motorcycle as upright when possible

what should you do if the front wheel locks while braking

immediately release the front brake and reapply it properly

what should you generally do if the rear wheel locks while during a straight-line emergency stop

keep it locked until you’ve stopped if the motorcycle remains straight