Download - How To Conquer Road Hazards – MTO Official
MTO DRIVER’S HANDBOOK
MTO-HP
Discussion Areas
• Pre-ride check.• The motorcycle.• The rider.• The licenses.• Dress and helmet .• Group riding.• The hazards.
Afraid From This?
Follow - TCLOCK
Motorcycle Safety’s Pre-Ride Check• T---Tires• C---Controls• L---Lights and Switches• O---Oil and Fuel • C---Chain and Chassis• K---Kick and Side Stand
Motorcycle Requires:
• Handlebars: No person shall operate any motorcycle with handlebars more than 15 inches in height above the portion of the seat occupied by the operator.
• Side mirror: required on all motorcycles.
• Electric turn signals: Required in motorcycles to indicate.
• Foot-Rest: Required for transporting passengers.
Riding Initials:• Riding Position: Sitting on seat, facing forward, one leg on
each side, and shall not carry any person or package that will interfere with the operation or control.
• Helmet: Required on all operators and passengers (NHTSA estimates helmets are 37% effective in preventing fatal injuries)
• Eye Protection Required: can be goggles, helmet’s face shield, or bike’s windshield is of sufficient height to afford adequate eye protection.
• Gloves, boots, leather riding apparel and a helmet are recommended.
Afraid From Traffic Police
Follow MTO Traffic Rules………
Carry License
• Always carry your license card with you while driving. If you caught without card you might be penalized or your motorcycle might be possessed by traffic police.
Wear Helmet & Right Gears
• Eye Protection: Required. • Helmet: Required• Right Gears: Required
Be Aware! As Group Riding Requires More Concentrations
Planning For Group Riding??
GROUP RIDING TIPS
• Proper mind set and attitude!!• Ideal group size is 5 to 7 motorcycles,
larger groups should break up into mini groups.
• Designate “LEAD” and “SWEEP” riders.• Understand and be able to use hand signals.• Planning and preparation are key, don’t just
“wing it”
Stunned Riding Position
Accidents Might Also Occurs Without Your Mistakes
Causes are Road Hazards!!
The Hazards of Riding
• Loose gravel.• Oil spots & vehicle fluids.• Road taping/stripes.• Animals.• Manhole covers, metal surfaces.• Uneven roads and/or lanes.• Rain covered windshield/face shield.• Bike provides no protection.
The #1 Road Hazard
The Hazard of Uneven Lanes
Loose Gravel
Where there is one bike there are usually more!!!!!!
Road Objects
Motorcyclists
Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane on the road
Great Riders aren’t Born…They Are Made!!
Learn To Ride
• Blend of Information, well driving abilities, riding arrogance are required to begin a safe driving on road. Before started driving you must be familiar with all traffic rules along with a license card.
Join MTOHP
• If you don’t know much about MTO Traffic Rules or you don’t have license card then you must join a Motorcycle Training Center like MTOHP. It is a best riding training centre of Toronto and around GTA which make you expert in riding, makes well aware about traffic rules and provides license card.
Use good judgment and ride safely.
Thank You
