maine motorcycle manual | maine motorcycle handbook

822019 Maine Motorcycle Manual | Maine Motorcycle Handbook

httpslidepdfcomreaderfullmaine-motorcycle-manual-maine-motorcycle-handbook 163

MOTORCYCLEOPERATOR

MANUAL

MSF LICENSING PROGRAMS

A N M S F MANUAL

With Supplementary Information

for Three-Wheel Motorcycles

16TH EDITION

Maine



State of Maine

Department of the Secretary of State

Augusta Maine 04333

This booklet is prepar ed under the authority of the

SECRETARY OF STATE

BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES

Augusta Maine 04333

(207) 624-9000

Web site httpwwwMainegovsosbmv

Questions on registration EXT 52149Questions on driver license renewals and duplicates EXT 52114

Questions on license suspensions 624-9000

Questions on driving tests (Class C and Motorcycles) EXT 52119

Questions on Commercial Driver License (CDL) EXT 52122

Questions on Driver Education EXT 52128

You may call or visit any Motor Vehicle Office listed below

AUGUSTA 19 Anthony Ave Tel 287-3330

BANGOR 1129 Union St Bangor Airport Mall Griffin Rd Entrance Tel 942-1319

CALAIS 23 Washington St Tel 454-2175

CARIBOU 14 Access Highway Tel 492-9141

ELLSWORTH 24 Church St Tel 667-9363

KENNEBUNK 63 Portland Rd Rt 1 North Tel 985-4890

LEWISTON 36 Mollison Way Tel 753-7750

MEXICO 110 Main Street Mexico Shopping Plaza Tel 369-9921

PORTLAND 125 Presumpscot St Tel 822-6400

ROCKLAND 360 Old County Road Tel 596-2255

SCARBOROUGH 200 Expedition Drive Tel 883-2596

SPRINGVALE 456 Main St Rt 109 Tel 490-1261

TOPSHAM 49 Topsham Fair Mall Rd Tel 725-6520

TTY Usershelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Maine relay 711



CONTENTS 3CONTENTS

THE RIDER ANDTHE MOTORCYCLE 4

PREPARING TO RIDE

Wear the Right Gear 5

Know Your Motorcycle 7

Know Your Responsibilities 10

RIDE WITHIN YOUR ABILITIES

Basic Vehicle Control 11

Keeping Your Distance 15

SEE 20

Intersections 21

Increasing Conspicuity 24

Crash Avoidance 27

Handling Dangerous Surfaces 30

Mechanical Problems 33

Animals 34

Flying Objects 35

Getting Off the Road 35

Carrying Passengersand Cargo 35

Group Riding 38

BEING IN SHAPE TO RIDE

Why This Information Is

Important 42Alcohol and Other Drugs in

Motorcycle Operation 42

Alcohol in the Body 42

Alcohol and the Law 44

Minimize the Risks 44

Step in to Protect Friends 45

Fatigue 45

EARNING YOUR LICENSE 46

THREE-WHEEL SUPPLEMENT

Supplementary Informationfor Three-Wheel Motorcycles 48

Know Your Vehicle 48


Carrying Passengers and Cargo 53

HAND SIGNALS 55

T-CLOCS PRE-RIDE CHECKLIST 57

Appendix58



4 THE RIDER AND THE MOTORCYCLE

Motorcycling is aunique experienceCompared to a caryou donrsquot sit in a

motorcycle youbecome part of itNot as a passivedriver but as an

active rider arcinginto a string ofsmooth cornersplaying along with

the rhythm of theroad shiftingacceleratingand braking

with precisionWhether youride to and fromwork or prefer

the camaraderie of a group ride on theweekend motorcycling engages all your

senses and creates an invigorating senseof freedom

Along with that freedom comesresponsibility All states requiresome form of license endorsement

demonstrating you possess a minimumlevel of skill and knowledge Thisbooklet and other motorcyclepublications can help prepare you to

be successful You might also consider

taking a formal hands-on trainingcourse even if your state doesnrsquot requirethat you complete one Yoursquoll learn how

to improve your riding skills and mentalstrategies so you can be a safer morealert rider

The diagram above illustrates thecomplex environment that awaits you

and supports the concept that as theMotorcycle Safety Foundation says

ldquoSafe riding is as much a skill of the

eyes and mind as it is of the hands andfeetrdquo

Successfully piloting a motorcycle is amuch more involved task than driving acar Motorcycling requires a fine senseof balance and a heightened sense of

awareness and position amidst otherroadway users A motorcycle respondsmore quickly to rider inputs than a carbut is also more sensitive to outside

forces like irregular road surfaces orcrosswinds A motorcycle is also lessvisible than a car due to its narrowerprofile and offers far less protection by

exposing its rider to other traffic andthe elements All these risks can bemanaged through study training andpractice

RIDING ENVIRONMENT



PREPARING TO RIDE 5

What you do before you start a trip goes a long way toward determining

whether or not yoursquoll get where you want to go safely Before taking off on any

trip a safe rider makes a point to

1 Wear the right gear

2 Become familiar with the motorcycle

3 Check the motorcycle equipment

4 Be a responsible rider

WEAR THE RIGHT GEAR

When you ride your gear is ldquorightrdquo

if it protects you In any crash you havea far better chance of avoiding seriousinjury if you wear

bull A DOT compliant helmet

bull Face or eye protection

bull Protective clothing

Helmet Use

Crashes can occur mdash particularly

among untrained beginning ridersAnd one out of every five motorcyclecrashes results in head or neck injuriesHead injuries are just as severe as neck

injuries mdash and far more common Crashanalyses show that head and neckinjuries account for a majority of seriousand fatal injuries to motorcyclistsResearch also shows that with few

exceptions head and neck injuries are

reduced by properly wearing a qualityhelmet

Some riders donrsquot wear helmetsbecause they think helmets will limittheir view to the sides Others wear

helmets only on long trips or whenriding at high speeds But here aresome facts to consider

bull A DOT-compliant helmet lets

you see as far to the sides asnecessary A study of more than900 motorcycle crashes where40 of the riders wore helmetsdid not find even one case in which

a helmet kept a rider from spottingdanger

bull Most crashes happen on shorttrips (less than five miles long) justa few minutes after starting out

bull Most riders are riding slower than30 mph when a crash occurs Atthese speeds helmets can cut boththe number and the severity of headinjuries by half

No matter what the speed helmeted

riders are three times more likely to

survive head injuries than those notwearing helmets at the time of thecrash The single most important thing

you can do to improve your chances ofsurviving a crash is to wear a securely-fastened quality helmet

Helmet Selection

There are two primary types ofhelmets providing two different levels

of coverage three-quarter and full face

Whichever style you choose you canget the most protection by making surethat the helmet

bull Is designed to meet US Department of Transportation(DOT) and state standards Helmetswith a label from the Snell MemorialFoundation also give you anassurance of quality

bull Fits snugly all the way around

bull Has no obvious defects such ascracks loose padding or frayedstraps



6 PREPARING TO RIDE

Whatever helmet youdecide on keep it securelyfastened on your headwhen you ride Otherwise

if you are involved in acrash itrsquos likely to fly offyour head before it gets achance to protect you

Eye and FaceProtection

A plastic shatter-resistant

faceshield can help protectyour whole face in acrash It also protects youfrom wind dust dirt rain insects and

pebbles thrown up from cars aheadThese problems are distracting andcan be painful If you have to dealwith them you canrsquot devote your fullattention to the road

Goggles protect your eyes though

they wonrsquot protect the rest of your facelike a faceshield does A windshieldis not a substitute for a faceshield orgoggles Most windshields will notprotect your eyes from the wind Neither

will eyeglasses or sunglasses Glasseswonrsquot keep your eyes from wateringand they might blow off when you turnyour head while riding

To be effective eye or faceshield protection must

bull Be free of scratches

bull Be resistant to penetration

bull Give a clear view to either side

bull Fasten securely so it does notblow off

bull Permit air to pass through toreduce fogging

bull Permit enough room foreyeglasses or sunglasses if needed

Tinted eye protection should not be

worn when little light is available

Clothing

The right clothing protects you in

a collision It also provides comfortas well as protection from heat colddebris and hot and moving parts of themotorcycle It can also make you more

visible to others

bull Jacket and pants should coverarms and legs completely They

should fit snugly enough to keepfrom flapping in the wind yetloosely enough to move freelyLeather offers the most protection

Sturdy synthetic material providesa lot of protection as well Weara jacket even in warm weather toprevent dehydration Many are

designed to protect without gettingyou overheated even on summerdays Some riders choose jacketsand pants with rigid ldquobody armorrdquo

inserts in critical areas for additionalprotection

bull Boots or shoes should be high

and sturdy enough to cover yourankles and give them support Soles

should be made of hard durableslip-resistant material Keep heels

short so they do not catch on roughsurfaces Tuck in laces so they wonrsquotcatch on your motorcycle

HELMETS



7

bull Gloves allow a better grip and helpprotect your hands in a crash Yourgloves should be made of leather orsimilar durable material

bull Hearing protection reducesnoise while allowing you to hearimportant sounds such as car horns

or sirens Long term exposure toengine and wind noise can causepermanent hearing damage evenif you wear a full face helmet

Whether you choose disposable

foam plugs or reusable custommolded devices be sure you adhereto state laws regarding hearing

protection

In cold or wet weather your clothesshould keep you warm and dry as

well as protect you from injury Youcannot control a motorcycle well ifyou are numb Riding for long periodsin cold weather can cause severe chill

and fatigue A winter jacket shouldresist wind and fit snugly at the neckwrists and waist Good-quality rainsuitsdesigned for motorcycle riding resist

tearing apart or ballooning up at highspeeds

KNOW YOUR

MOTORCYCLE

There are plenty of things on thehighway that can cause you troubleYour motorcycle should not be oneof them To make sure that your

motorcycle wonrsquot let you down

bull Start with the right motorcycle

for you

bull Read the ownerrsquos manual

bull Be familiar with the motorcyclecontrols

bull Check the motorcycle before

every ride

bull Keep it in safe riding condition

between rides

bull Avoid add-ons and modificationsthat make your motorcycle harder

to handle

The Right Motorcycle For You

First make sure your motorcycle isright for you It should ldquofitrdquo you Yourfeet should reach the ground while

you are seated on the motorcycle andthe controls should be easy to operateSmaller motorcycles are usually easierfor beginners to operate

At a minimum your street-legalmotorcycle should have

bull Headlight taillight andbrakelight

CLOTHING

A plastic shatter-resistant face shield

A Is not necessary if you have awindshield

B Only protects your eyes

C Helps protect your whole face

D Does not protect your face as wellas goggles

TEST YOURSELF 1

Answer - page 47



8 PREPARING TO RIDE

bull Front and rear brakes

bull Turn signals

bull Horn

bull Two mirrors

Borrowing and Lending

Borrowers and lenders of motorcycles

beware Crashes are fairly commonamong beginning riders mdash especiallyin the first months of riding Ridingan unfamiliar motorcycle adds to the

problem If you borrow a motorcycleget familiar with it in a controlled areaAnd if you lend your motorcycle tofriends make sure they are licensed and

know how to ride before allowing themout into traffic

No matter how experienced you

may be ride extra carefully on anymotorcycle thatrsquos new or unfamiliarto you More than half of all crashes

involve riders with less than five months

of experience on their motorcycle

Get Familiar with theMotorcycle Controls

Make sure you are completely familiarwith the motorcycle before you takeit out on the street Be sure to reviewthe ownerrsquos manual This is particularly

important if you are riding a borrowedmotorcycle

If you are going to use an unfamiliar

motorcycle

bull Make all the checks you would on

your own motorcycle

bull Find out where everything is particularly the turn signals horn

headlight switch fuel-supply valveand engine cut-off switch Find andoperate these items without havingto look for them

MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS



9

bull Know the controls Work thethrottle clutch brakes and shifter afew times before you start riding

bull Ride very cautiously and be awareof surroundings Accelerate gentlytake turns more slowly and leaveextra room for stopping

Check Your Motorcycle

A motorcycle needs more frequent

attention than a car A minor technicalfailure on a car is seldom more than an

inconvenience for the driver The samefailure on a motorcycle may result in a

crash or having to leave your motorcycleparked on the side of the road Ifanythingrsquos wrong with your motorcycleyoursquoll want to find out about it before

you get in traffic

The primary source of informationabout how a motorcycle should be

inspected and maintained is its ownerrsquosmanual Be sure to absorb all of itsimportant information A motorcycle willcontinue to ride like new if it is properly

maintained and routine inspectionsbecome part of its maintenance cycle

A pre-ride inspection only takesa few minutes and should be donebefore every ride to prevent problemsItrsquos quick and easy to check the critical

components and should be as routineand automatic as checking the weatherforecast before heading out for the dayA convenient reminder developed byMSF is T-CLOCSSM There is a T-CLOCSldquotear-outrdquo sheet at the back of thismanual for you to keep with you when

you ride A T-CLOCS inspection shouldbe conducted before every ride andincludes checks of

T mdash Tires and Wheels

bull Check tire inflation pressuretreadwear and general condition ofsidewalls and tread surface

bull Try the front and rear brake leversone at a time Make sure each feelsfirm and holds the motorcycle whenfully applied

C mdash Controls

bull Make sure the clutch and throttleoperate smoothly The throttleshould snap back to fully closedwhen released The clutch shouldfeel tight and should operatesmoothly

bull Try the horn Make sure it worksbull Clean and adjust your mirrors

before starting Itrsquos difficult to ridewith one hand while you try toadjust a mirror Adjust each mirrorso you can see the lane behind andas much as possible of the lane nextto you When properly adjusted amirror may show the edge of yourarm or shoulder ndash but itrsquos the road

behind you and to the side that aremost important

L mdash Lights and Electrics

bull Check both headlight and taillightTest your switch to make sure bothhigh and low beams work

bull Turn on both right and left handturn signals Make sure all lights areworking properly

bull Try both brakes and make sure eachone turns on the brake light

O mdash Oil and Other Fluids

bull Check engine oil and transmissionfluid levels

bull Check the brake hydraulic fluid andcoolant level weekly

bull Be sure your fuel valve is open

before starting out With the fuelvalve closed your motorcycle maystart with only the fuel that is still inthe lines but will stall once the linesare empty



10 PREPARING TO RIDE

bull Look underneath the motorcycle forsigns of an oil or fuel leak

C mdash Chassisbull Check the front suspension Ensure

there is no binding The rear shocksand springs should move smoothly

bull Be sure the chain is adjustedaccording to the manufacturerrsquosspecifications and that the sprocketsare not worn or damaged

S mdash Stands

bull Ensure the side stand operatessmoothly and that the spring holdsit tightly in the up position Ifequipped the center stand shouldalso be held firmly against the framewhenever the motorcycle is moving

Additionally regular maintenancesuch as tune-ups and oil changes are asimportant for a motorcycle as routine

checkups by your doctor are for youWear and tear is normal with useroutine maintenance will help preventcostly breakdowns The schedule for

regular upkeep for motorcycle partsand controls is contained in yourmotorcyclersquos ownerrsquos manual

KNOW YOUR

RESPONSIBILITIES

ldquoAccidentrdquo implies an unforeseenevent that occurs without fault ornegligence In traffic that is not the

case In fact most people involved in acrash can claim some responsibility forwhat takes place

Consider a situation where someonedecides to drive through an intersectionon a yellow light turning red Your

light turns green You pull into theintersection without checking forpossible traffic That is all it takes for thetwo of you to crash It was the driverrsquosresponsibility to stop and it was your

responsibility to look before pulling out

Both of you are at fault Someone elsemight be the first to start the chain ofevents leading to a crash but it doesnrsquotleave any of us free of responsibility

As a rider you canrsquot be sure that otheroperators will see you or yield the rightof way To lessen your chances of a

crash occurring

bull Be visible mdash wear proper clothing

use your headlight ride in the bestlane position to see and be seen

bull Communicate your intentions mdash

use the proper signals brake lightand lane position

bull Maintain an adequate spacecushion mdash when following beingfollowed lane sharing passing andbeing passed

bull Search your path of travel 12

seconds aheadbull Identify and separate hazards

bull Be prepared to act mdash remain alertand know how to carry out proper

crash-avoidance skills

Blame doesnrsquot matter when someoneis injured in a crash The ability to ride

aware make critical decisions and carrythem out separates responsible riders

from the rest Remember it is up to youto keep from being the cause of or an

unprepared participant in any crash

More than half of all crashes

A Occur at speeds greater than35mph

B Happen at night

C Are caused by worn tires

D Involve riders who have less thanfive months of experience on theirmotorcycles

TEST YOURSELF 2

Answer - page 47



RIDE WITHIN YOUR ABILITIES 11

This manual cannot teach you how to control direction speed or balanceThatrsquos something you can learn only through practice preferably in a formal

course of instruction like an MSF RiderCourse But control begins with knowingyour abilities and riding within them along with knowing and obeying the rules

of the road

BASIC VEHICLE CONTROL

Body Position

To control a motorcycle well

bull Posture mdash Position yourself

comfortably so you are able tooperate all the controls and can use

your arms to steer the motorcyclerather than to hold yourself upThis helps you bond with yourmotorcycle and allows you to react

quickly to hazards

bull Seat mdash Sit far enough forward sothat arms are slightly bent when

you hold the handgrips Bending

your arms permits you to press onthe handlebars without having tostretch

bull Hands mdash Hold the handgripsfirmly to keep your grip over roughsurfaces Start with your right

wrist flat This will help you keepfrom accidentally using too much

HOLDING HANDGRIPS

throttle Also adjust the handlebarsso your hands are even with orbelow your elbows This permits

you to use the proper muscles forprecision steering

bull Knees mdash Keep your knees against

the gas tank to help you keep yourbalance as the motorcycle turns

bull Feet mdash Keep your feet firmly on the

footrests to maintain balance Donrsquotdrag your feet If your foot catcheson something you could be injuredand it could affect your control of

the motorcycle Keep your feet nearthe controls so you can get to them

fast if needed Also donrsquot let yourtoes point downward mdash they may

get caught between the road andthe footrests

Shifting Gears

There is more to shifting gears thansimply getting the motorcycle to pick

up speed smoothly Learning to use thegears when downshifting turning or

starting on hills is equally important forsafe motorcycle operation

The gearshift lever is located in frontof the left footrest and is operated bythe left foot To shift ldquouprdquo to a higher

gear position your foot under theshift lever and lift To downshift pressthe shift lever down The shift leverchanges one gear each time it is lifted

or pressed down Whenever the leveris released spring loading returns it tocenter where the mechanism resetsfor the next shift up or down A typical

gear pattern is 1-N-2-3-4-5 The N is



12 RIDE WITHIN YOUR ABILITIES

for neutral which is selected by eithera ldquohalf liftrdquo from 1st gear or a ldquohalfpressrdquo from 2nd gear Most motorcycleshave five gears but some have four or

six gears

As your motorcycle increasesspeed you will need to shift up to ahigher gear Shift up well before the

engine RPM reaches its maximumrecommended speed As a general ruleshift up soon enough to avoid over-revving the engine but not so soon to

cause the engine to lug

When upshifting use a 3-stepprocess 1) Roll off the throttle as you

squeeze the clutch lever 2) lift theshift lever firmly as far as it will go 3)smoothly ease out the clutch and adjustthe throttle Once the shift is completed

release the shift lever to permit it toreset for the next shift

You should shift down through thegears with the clutch as you slow orstop and can also shift down when youneed more power to accelerate

Make certain you are riding slowlyenough when you shift into a lowergear If not the motorcycle will lurch

and the rear wheel may skid Whenriding downhill or shifting into first gearyou may need to use the brakes to slow

enough before downshifting safely

When downshifting use a 3-step

process 1) Roll off the throttle as yousqueeze the clutch lever 2) press theshift lever down firmly 3) ease out the

clutch lever as you roll on the throttleOnce the shift is completed releasethe shift lever to permit it to reset forthe next shift Rolling on the throttle

slightly while smoothly easing out theclutch can help the engine come upto speed more quickly and make the

downshift smoother Shifting to a lowergear causes an effect similar to usingthe brakes This is known as enginebraking To use engine braking shiftdown one gear at a time and ease out

the clutch through the friction zonebetween each downshift Keep theclutch in the friction zone until theengine speed stabilizes Then ease outthe lever fully until ready for the next

downshift Usually you shift gears one ata time but it is possible to shift throughmore than one gear while the clutch issqueezed

Remain in first gear while you arestopped so that you can move out

quickly if you need to

Work toward a smooth even clutchrelease especially when downshifting It

is best to change gears before enteringa turn However sometimes shiftingwhile in the turn is necessary If soremember to do so smoothly A sudden

change in power to the rear wheel cancause a skid

Braking

Improper braking technique remainsa significant contributing factor in many

motorcycle crashes Your motorcyclehas two brake controls one for thefront wheel and one for the rear wheelAlways use both brakes every time you

SHIFTING GEARS



13

slow or stop The front brake is morepowerful and can provide at least 70of your total stopping power The frontbrake is safe to use if you use it properly

Maximum straight-line braking isaccomplished by fully applying bothfront and rear brakes without locking

either wheel

To do this

bull Squeeze the front brakesmoothly firmly and with

progressively more force Do notgrab the brake lever or use abruptpressure

bull As the motorcyclersquos weighttransfers forward more tractionbecomes available at the front

wheel so the front brake can beapplied harder after braking begins

bull Keep your knees against thetank and your eyes up looking

well ahead This helps you stop themotorcycle in a straight line

bull Apply light-to-lighter pressureto the rear brake pedal to prevent arear wheel skid As weight transfers

forward less traction is availableat the rear Use less rear brakepressure

Using both brakes for even ldquonormalrdquo

stops will permit you to develop theproper habit or skill of using both brakesproperly in an emergency Squeeze the

front brake and press down on the rearGrabbing at the front brake or jammingdown on the rear can cause the brakesto lock resulting in control problems

Braking in a Corner

Any time a motorcycle is leaned over

the amount of traction available forbraking is reduced The greater the lean

angle the more the possibility of thetires losing traction

To stop as quickly and as safely aspossible in a curve and depending onroad and traffic conditions try to get themotorcycle as perpendicular to the road

as possible then brake If conditions donot allow brake smoothly and graduallybut do not apply as much braking forceas you would if the motorcycle were

straight up As you slow you can reduceyour lean angle and as more tractionbecomes available for braking you canmore firmly apply the brakes so that

by the time the motorcycle is stoppedthe motorcycle is straight up and thehandlebars are squared

Linked and IntegratedBraking Systems

Some motorcycles have linked brakingwhich connects the front and rear

brakes on the motorcycle and appliesbraking pressure to both brakes when

either the front lever or rear pedal isapplied An integrated braking system

is a variation of the linked system inwhich partial front braking is appliedwhenever the rear brake is activatedConsult your ownerrsquos manual for a

detailed explanation on the operationand effective use of these systems

Anti-Lock Braking Systems

(ABS)ABS is designed to prevent wheel

lock-up and avoid skids when stoppingin straight-line panic situations ABS

operates when maximum pressure onboth the front and rear brake controlsis applied If electronic sensors detectthe possibility of a wheel lock brake

hydraulic pressure is released thenreapplied to maintain maximum braking

effectiveness

The system is capable of releasing andreapplying pressure more than 15 timesper second




Turning

Approach turns and curves with

caution Riders often try to take curvesor turns too fast When they canrsquot holdthe turn they end up crossing into

another lane of traffic or going off theroad Or they overreact and brake toohard causing a skid and loss of control

Use four steps for better control

bull SLOW mdash Reduce speed before the

turn by closing the throttle and if

necessary applying both brakes

bull LOOK mdash Look through the turn

to where you want to go Turn just your head not your shouldersand keep your eyes level with thehorizon

bull PRESS mdash To turn the motorcyclemust lean To lean the motor-cycle press on the handgrip in

the direction of the turn Press lefthandgrip mdash lean left mdash go leftPress right handgrip mdash lean right mdashgo right The higher the speed in a

turn the greater the lean angle

bull ROLL mdash Roll on the throttle tomaintain or slightly increase speed

This helps stabilize the motorcycle

In normal turns the rider and themotorcycle should lean together at the

same angle

In slow tight turns counterbalance by

leaning the motorcycle only and keepingyour body straight

SLOW TIGHT TURNS

NORMAL TURNS

When riding you should

A Turn your head and shouldersto look through turns

B Keep your arms straight

C Keep your knees away from

the gas tank

D Turn just your head and eyesto look where you are going

TEST YOURSELF 3

Answer - page 47



15

KEEPING YOUR DISTANCE

The best protection you can have is

distance mdash a ldquocushion of spacerdquo mdashseparating yourself from other vehicleson the roadway This will provide youwith a clear view of emerging trafficsituations so that if someone elsemakes a mistake you will have

bull More time to respond

bull More space to maneuver includingan escape route if necessary

Lane PositionsSuccessful motorcyclists know that

they are safer when clearly seen Insome ways the size of the motorcyclecan work to your advantage Each trafficlane gives a motorcycle three paths oftravel as indicated in the illustration

Your lane position should help you

bull Increase your ability to see and be

seenbull Avoid othersrsquo blind spots

bull Avoid surface hazards

bull Protect your lane from other drivers

bull Communicate your intentions

bull Avoid windblast from othervehicles

bull Provide an escape routebull Set up for turns

Many motorcyclists consider the leftthird of the lane ndash the left tire track ofautomobiles ndash to be their default laneposition You should then considervarying your lane position as conditionswarrant keeping mind that no portionof the lane need be avoided mdashincluding the center

You should position yourself in theportion of the lane where you are mostlikely to be seen and you can maintaina space cushion around you Changeposition as traffic situations changeRide in path 2 or 3 if vehicles and otherpotential problems are on your leftonly Remain in path 1 or 2 if hazardsare on your right only If vehicles arebeing operated on both sides of youthe center of the lane path 2 is usuallyyour best option

Remember the center third of thelane is the place where debris and oildrippings from cars collect and wherehazards such as manhole covers arelocated Unless the road is wet the

LANE POSITIONS




average center strip permits adequate

traction to ride on safely You canoperate to the left or right of the greasestrip and still be within the center thirdof the traffic lane Avoid riding on bigbuildups of oil and grease usually foundat busy intersections or tollbooths

Experienced riders rely on their ownbest judgment and instincts Oneabsolute however is to avoid riding inanother vehiclersquos blind spot

Following Another VehicleldquoFollowing too closelyrdquo is a factor in

crashes involving motorcyclists In trafficmotorcycles need as much distanceto stop as cars Normally a minimumof two seconds distance should bemaintained behind the vehicle ahead

To gauge your following distance

bull Pick out a marker such as a

pavement marking or lamppost onor near the road ahead

bull When the rear bumper of thevehicle ahead passes the marker

count off the seconds ldquoone-

thousand-one one-thousand-twordquobull If you reach the marker before

you reach ldquotwordquo you are followingtoo closely

A two-second following distanceleaves a minimum amount of space tostop or swerve if the driver ahead stopssuddenly It also permits a better view ofpotholes and other hazards in the road

A larger cushion of space is needed

if your motorcycle will take longerthan normal to stop If the pavementis slippery if you cannot see throughthe vehicle ahead or if traffic is heavyand someone may squeeze in front ofyou open up a three-second or morefollowing distance

Keep well behind the vehicle aheadeven when you are stopped This willmake it easier to get out of the way

if someone bears down on you frombehind It will also give you a cushion ofspace if the vehicle ahead starts to backup for some reason

FOLLOWING



17

When behind a car ride where thedriver can see you in the rearview mirrorRiding in the center portion of the laneshould put your image in the middle ofthe rearview mirror mdash where a driver ismost likely to see you

Riding at the far side of a lane maypermit a driver to see you in a sideviewmirror But remember that most driversdonrsquot look at their sideview mirrorsnearly as often as they check therearview mirror If the traffic situationallows the center portion of the lane is

usually the best place for you to be seenby the drivers ahead and to prevent lanesharing by others

Being Followed

Speeding up to lose someone followingtoo closely only ends up with someonetailgating you at a higher speed

A better way to handle tailgatersis to get them in front of you When

someone is following too closelychange lanes and let them pass If youcanrsquot do this slow down and open upextra space ahead of you to allow roomfor both you and the tailgater to stopThis will also encourage them to passIf they donrsquot pass you will have givenyourself and the tailgater more time andspace to react in case an emergencydoes develop ahead

Passing and Being Passed

Passing and being passed by anothervehicle is not much different than with acar However visibility is more critical Besure other drivers see you and that you

see potential hazards

Passing

1 Ride in the left portion of the

lane at a safe following distanceto increase your line of sight andmake you more visible Signaland check for oncoming trafficUse your mirrors and turn yourhead to look for traffic behind

2 When safe move into the leftlane and accelerate Select a laneposition that doesnrsquot crowd thecar and provides space to avoidhazards in your lane

3 Ride through the blind spot asquickly as possible

4 Signal again and completemirror and headchecks beforereturning to your original laneand then cancel the signal

Remember passes must becompleted within posted speedlimits and only where permitted

Know your signs and road markings

PASSING




Being Passed

When you are being passed from

behind stay in the center portion ofyour lane Riding close to the passingvehicle could put you in a hazardoussituation

Avoid being hit by

bull The other vehicle mdash A slightmistake by you or the passing drivercould cause a sideswipe

bull Extended mirrors mdash Some driversforget that their mirrors hang outfarther than their fenders

bull Objects thrown from windowsmdash Even if the driver knows yoursquorethere a passenger may not see youand might toss something on you orthe road ahead of you

bull Blasts of wind from largervehicles mdash They can affect yourcontrol You have more room forerror if you are in the middle portionwhen hit by this blast than if youare on either side of the lane

Do not move into the portion of thelane farthest from the passing vehicle Itmight invite the other driver to cut back

into your lane too early

Lane Sharing

Cars and motorcycles need a full laneto operate safely Lane sharing is usuallyprohibited

Riding between rows of stopped ormoving cars in the same lane can leaveyou vulnerable to the unexpected A

hand could come out of a windowa door could open a car could turnsuddenly Discourage lane sharing byothers Keep a center-portion position

whenever drivers might be temptedto squeeze by you Drivers are mosttempted to do this

bull In heavy bumper-to-bumpertraffic

bull When they want to pass you

bull When you are preparing to turn atan intersection

bull When you are moving into an exitlane or leaving a highway

Usually a good way to handletailgaters is to

A Change lanes and let them pass

B Use your horn and makeobscene gestures

C Speed up to put distancebetween you and the tailgater

D Ignore them

TEST YOURSELF 4

Answer - page 47

BEING PASSED



19

MERGING BLIND SPOTS

Merging Cars

Drivers on an entrance ramp may

not see you on the highway Give themplenty of room Change to another lane

if one is open If there is no room for alane change adjust speed to open upspace for the merging driver

Cars Alongside

Do not ride next to cars or trucks in

other lanes if you do not have to Youmight be in the blind spot of a car in the

next lane which could switch into yourlane without warning Cars in the nextlane also block your escape if you comeupon danger in your own lane Speed

up or drop back to find a place clear oftraffic on both sides




considered enough time and space toswerve andor brake for fixed hazards or

for someone or something entering yourpath of travel

Finally experienced riders search for

hazards that are further out lookingahead to an area it would take about12 seconds to reach This provides

time to prepare for a situation before itbecomes immediate

Using the SEE strategy will help you to

Search for a variety of factors such as

bull Oncoming traffic that may turn leftin front of you

bull Traffic coming from the left andfrom the right

bull Traffic approaching from behind

SEE

Good experienced

riders are always aware ofwhat is going on aroundthem They reduce theirrisk by using MSFrsquos three-

step SEESM strategy

bull Search

bull Evaluate

bull Execute

SEE will help youassess what is going on

in traffic so you can planand implement the safestcourse of action as trafficsituations change Letrsquos

look at each of thesesteps

Search

How assertively yousearch and how muchtime and space you have

can eliminate or minimizerisk As you search focuson finding potential escape routesespecially in or around intersections

shopping areas and school andconstruction zones

One way to search is to use your

ldquoRiderRadarrdquo to aggressively scan theenvironment ahead of you to the sidesand behind you to avoid potentialhazards even before they arise There

are three ldquolead timesrdquo experiencedriders consider First be alert and scanfor hazards that are about 2 secondsahead of you or within your following

distance Scanning your 4-secondimmediate path can allow you time for

a quick response if something shouldgo wrong Anything that is within 4

seconds of your path is consideredimmediate because 4 seconds is

RIDER RADAR



21

To reduce your reaction time you should

A Ride slower than the speedlimit

B Cover the clutch and the brakes

C Shift into neutral when slowing

D Pull in the clutch when turning

TEST YOURSELF 5

Answer - page 47

bull Hazardous road conditions thatrequire you to be alert especially inareas with limited visibility Visuallyldquobusyrdquo surroundings could hide youand your motorcycle from others

Evaluate

Evaluate means to think about how

hazards can interact to create risks foryou Anticipate potential problems andhave a plan to reduce risks particularlywhen faced with

bull Road and surface characteristics such as potholes guardrailsbridges telephone poles and trees

that wonrsquot move into your path butmay influence your riding strategy

bull Traffic control devices including

traffic signals warning signs andpavement markings which willrequire you to carefully evaluatecircumstances ahead

bull Vehicles and other traffic thatmay move into your path andincrease the likelihood of a crash

Think about your time and spacerequirements in order to maintain amargin of safety and give yourselftime to react if an emergency arises

Execute

Finally Execute your decision Tocreate more space and minimize harmfrom any hazard

bull Communicate your presence withlights andor horn

bull Adjust your speed by acceleratingstopping or slowing

bull Adjust your position andor

direction by swerving changing

lanes or moving to another positionwithin your lane

Apply the old adage ldquoone step at a

timerdquo to handle two or more hazards

Adjust speed to permit two hazardsto separate Then deal with them oneat a time as single hazards Decision-

making becomes more complex withthree or more hazards Evaluate theconsequences of each and give equaldistance to the hazards

In potential high-risk areas such asintersections shopping areas and schooland construction zones cover the clutch

and both brakes to reduce the time youneed to react

INTERSECTIONS

The greatest potential for conflictbetween you and other traffic is atintersections An intersection can bein the middle of an urban area or at

a driveway on a residential street mdashanywhere traffic may cross your path of

travel Over one-half of motorcyclecarcrashes are caused by drivers entering a

riderrsquos right-of-way Cars that turn left infront of you including cars turning leftfrom the lane on your right and cars onside streets that pull into your lane are

the biggest dangers Your use of SEEat intersections is critical

When entering a traffic circle the vehicle which is already in the circle has the right-of-way




There are no guarantees thatothers see you Never count on ldquoeyecontactrdquo as a sign that a driver willyield Too often a driver looks right at a

motorcyclist and still fails to ldquoseerdquo himor her The only eyes that you can counton are your own If a car can enter yourpath assume that it will Good ridersare always ldquolooking for troublerdquo mdash not

to get into it but to stay out of it

Increase your chances of being

seen at intersections Ride with yourheadlight on and in a lane position thatprovides the best view of oncomingtraffic Provide a space cushion around

the motorcycle that permits you totake evasive action When approachingan intersection where a vehicle driveris preparing to cross your path slow

down and select a lane position toincrease your visibility to that driverCover the clutch lever and both brakesto reduce reaction time As you enter

Making eye contact with otherdrivers

A Is a good sign they see you

B Is not worth the effort it takesC Doesnrsquot mean that the driver will

yield

D Guarantees that the other driver willyield to you

TEST YOURSELF 6

Answer - page 47

LARGE INTERSECTIONS

SMALL INTERSECTION



23

STOP SIGNS

PARKED CARS

the intersection move away from thevehicle Do not change speed or positionradically as drivers might think youare preparing to turn Be prepared to

brake hard and hold your position if anoncoming vehicle turns in front of youespecially if there is other traffic aroundyou This strategy should also be used

whenever a vehicle in the oncominglane of traffic is signaling for a left turnwhether at an intersection or not

Blind Intersections

If you approach a blind intersectionmove to the portion of the lane that will

bring you into another driverrsquos field ofvision at the earliest possible momentIn this picture the rider has moved tothe left portion of the lane mdash away

from the parked car mdash so the driver onthe cross street can see him as soon aspossible

Remember the key is to see as muchas possible and remain visible to otherswhile protecting your space

If you have a stop sign or stop linestop there first Then edge forwardand stop again just short of where the

cross-traffic lane meets your lane Fromthat position lean your body forwardand look around buildings parked carsor bushes to see if anything is comingJust make sure your front wheel stays

out of the cross lane of travel whileyoursquore looking

Passing Parked Cars

When passing parked cars stay

toward the left of your lane Youcan avoid problems caused by doorsopening drivers getting out of cars

or people stepping from betweencars If oncoming traffic is present it

is usually best to remain in the center-lane position to maximize your spacecushion

BLIND INTERSECTIONS




A bigger problem can occur if thedriver pulls away from the curb withoutchecking for traffic behind Even if hedoes look he may fail to see you

In either event the driver might cutinto your path Slow down or changelanes to make room for someone

cutting in

Cars making a sudden U-turn are

the most dangerous They may cutyou off entirely blocking the wholeroadway and leaving you with noplace to go Since you canrsquot tell what a

driver will do slow down and get thedriverrsquos attention Sound your horn andcontinue with caution

Parking at the Roadside

If parking in a parallel parking spacenext to a curb position the motorcycle

at an angle with the rear wheel to thecurb (Note Some cities have ordinancesthat require motorcycles to park parallelto the curb)

Increasing Conspicuity

In crashes with motorcyclists drivers

often say that they never saw themotorcycle From ahead or behind amotorcyclersquos outline is much smallerthan a carrsquos Also itrsquos hard to see

something you are not looking forand most drivers are not looking formotorcycles More likely they arelooking through the skinny two-

wheeled silhouette in search of cars thatmay pose a problem to them

Even if a driver does see you coming

you arenrsquot necessarily safe Smallervehicles appear farther away andseem to be traveling slower than they

actually are It is common for driversto pull out in front of motorcycliststhinking they have plenty of time Toooften they are wrong

However you can do many things tomake it easier for others to recognizeyou and your motorcycle

Clothing

Most crashes occur in broad daylightWear bright-colored clothing to increase

your chances of being seen Rememberyour body is half of the visible surface

area of the ridermotorcycle unit

Bright orange red yellow or green

jacketsvests are your best bets for beingseen Your helmet can do more thanprotect you in a crash Brightly coloredhelmets can also help others see you

Any bright color is better than drab

or dark colors Reflective bright-coloredclothing (helmet and jacketvest) is best

Reflective material on a vest and onthe sides of the helmet will help driverscoming from the side to spot you

Reflective material can also be a bighelp for drivers coming toward you orfrom behind

Headlight

The best way to help others see yourmotorcycle is to keep the headlight onmdash at all times (new motorcycles soldin the USA since 1978 automatically

PARKING AT CURBS



25

have the headlights on when running)

Studies show that during the day amotorcycle with its light on is twice aslikely to be noticed Use low beam atnight and in fog

Signals

The signals on a motorcycle are similarto those on a car They tell others what

you plan to do

However due to a riderrsquos added

vulnerability signals are even moreimportant Use them anytime you planto change lanes or turn Use them evenwhen you think no one else is around

Itrsquos the car you donrsquot see thatrsquos going togive you the most trouble Your signallights also make you easier to spotThatrsquos why itrsquos a good idea to use yourturn signals even when what you plan

to do is obvious

When you enter a freeway drivers

approaching from behind are more likelyto see your signal blinking and make

room for youTurning your signal light on before

each turn reduces confusion andfrustration for the traffic around you

Once you turn make sure your signal isoff or a driver may pull directly into your

path thinking you plan to turn againUse your signals at every turn so driverscan react accordingly Donrsquot make themguess what you intend to do

Brake Light

Your motorcyclersquos brake light is usuallynot as noticeable as the brake lights ona car mdash particularly when your taillight

is on (It goes on with the headlight)

If the situation will permit help othersnotice you by flashing your brake lightbefore you slow down It is especially

important to flash your brake lightbefore

bull You slow more quickly than

others might expect (turning off ahigh-speed highway)

bull You slow where others may not

expect it (in the middle of a block orat an alley)

If you are being followed closely itrsquosa good idea to flash your brake lightbefore you slow The tailgater may bewatching you and not see somethingahead that will make you slow down

This will hopefully discourage them fromtailgating and warn them of hazardsahead they may not see

Using Your Mirrors

While itrsquos most important to keeptrack of whatrsquos happening ahead youcanrsquot afford to ignore situations behindTraffic conditions change quickly

Knowing whatrsquos going on behind isessential for you to make a safe decisionabout how to handle trouble ahead

Frequent mirror checks should be partof your normal searching routine Makea special point of using your mirrors

bull When you are stopped at anintersection Watch cars coming up

SIGNALING

Signal as early as you can - at least 100 feet before any change or turn




from behind If the drivers arenrsquotpaying attention they could be ontop of you before they see you

bull Before you change lanes Makesure no one is about to pass you

bull Before you slow down The driverbehind may not expect you to slowor may be unsure about where youwill slow For example you signal a

turn and the driver thinks you planto turn at a distant intersectionrather than at a nearer driveway

Most motorcycles have rounded(convex) mirrors These provide awider view of the road behind thando flat mirrors They also make cars

seem farther away than they really areIf you are not used to convex mirrorsget familiar with them (While youare stopped pick out a parked car in

your mirror Form a mental image of

how far away it is Then turn aroundand look at it to see how close youcame) Practice with your mirrors until

you become a good judge of distanceEven then allow extra distance beforeyou change lanes

Head Checks

Checking your mirrors is not enough

Motorcycles have ldquoblind spotsrdquo like cars

Before you change lanes turn your headand look to the side for other vehicles

On a road with several lanes checkthe far lane and the one next to you Adriver in the distant lane may head forthe same space you plan to take

Frequent head checks should be

your normal scanning routine also

Only by knowing what is happeningall around you are you fully preparedto deal with it

Horn

Be ready to use your horn to get

someonersquos attention quickly

It is a good idea to give a quick beepbefore passing anyone that may move

into your lane

Here are some situations

bull A driver in the lane next to youis driving too closely to the vehicleahead and may want to pass

bull A parked car has someone in thedriverrsquos seat

bull Someone is in the street riding abicycle or walking

In an emergency sound your horn

loud and long Be ready to stop orswerve away from the danger

Reflective clothing should

A Be worn at nightB Be worn during the day

C Not be worn

D Be worn day and night

TEST YOURSELF 7

Answer - page 47

USING MIRRORS



27

Keep in mind that a motorcyclersquos hornisnrsquot as loud as a carrsquos mdash therefore use itbut donrsquot rely on it Other strategies likehaving time and space to maneuver may

be appropriate along with the horn

Riding at Night

At night it is harder for you to seeand be seen Picking your headlightor taillight out of the car lights aroundyou is not easy for other drivers To

compensate you should

bull Reduce Your Speed mdash Ride evenslower than you would during theday mdash particularly on roads youdonrsquot know well This will increaseyour chances of avoiding a hazard

bull Increase Distance mdash Distancesare harder to judge at night thanduring the day Your eyes rely uponshadows and light contrasts todetermine how far away an objectis and how fast it is coming Thesecontrasts are missing or distortedunder artificial lights at nightOpen up a three-second followingdistance or more And allow moredistance to pass and be passed

bull Use the Car Ahead mdash Theheadlights of the car ahead can giveyou a better view of the road thaneven your high beam can Taillightsbouncing up and down can alert

you to bumps or rough pavementbull Use Your High Beam mdash Get all the

light you can Use your high beamwhenever you are not followingor meeting a car Be visible Wearreflective materials when riding atnight

bull Be Flexible About Lane PositionChange to whatever portion of thelane is best able to help you see be

seen and keep an adequate spacecushion

CRASH AVOIDANCE

No matter how careful you are there

will be times when you find yourself in atight spot Your chances of getting outsafely depend on your ability to reactquickly and properly Often a crash

occurs because a rider is not prepared orskilled in crash-avoidance maneuvers

Know when and how to stop or

swerve two skills critical in avoidinga crash It is not always desirable or

possible to stop quickly to avoid anobstacle Riders must also be able to

swerve around an obstacle Deter-mining which skill is necessary for thesituation is important as well

Studies show that most crash-involved riders

bull Underbrake the front tire andoverbrake the rear

bull Did not separate braking fromswerving or did not chooseswerving when it was appropriate

The following information offerssome good advice

Quick Stops

To stop quickly apply both brakesat the same time Donrsquot be shy aboutusing the front brake but donrsquot ldquograbrdquo

it either Squeeze the brake leverfirmly and progressively If the frontwheel locks release the front brakeimmediately then reapply it firmly Atthe same time press down on the

rear brake If you accidentally lock therear brake on a good traction surfaceyou can keep it locked until you havecompletely stopped but even with a

locked rear wheel you can control the

motorcycle on a straightaway if it isupright and going in a straight line




Stopping Quicklyin a Curve

If you know thetechnique using bothbrakes in a turn is possiblealthough it should be done

very carefully When leaningthe motorcycle some ofthe traction is used forcornering Less traction is

available for stopping Askid can occur if you apply

too much brake Also usingthe front brake incorrectly on a slippery

surface may be hazardous Use cautionand squeeze the brake lever never grab

If you must stop quickly while turning

in a curve first straighten and squarethe handlebars then stop If you findyourself in a situation that does notallow straightening first such as when

there is a danger of running off theroad in a left-hand curve or whenfacing oncoming traffic in a right-hand curve apply the brakes smoothly

and gradually As you slow you canreduce your lean angle and apply morebrake pressure until the motorcycle isstraight and maximum brake pressure

can be applied Always straightenthe handlebars in the last few feet of

stopping to maintain your balance andremain upright

Maximum Straight-LineBraking

Maximum straight-line braking isaccomplished by fully applying front

and rear brakes without locking eitherwheel Keep your body centered overthe motorcycle and look well aheadnot down This will help you keep

the motorcycle in as straight a line aspossible minimizing lean angle and thelikelihood of the wheels losing traction

SWERVE THEN BRAKE BRAKE THEN SWERVE

STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids

If the front wheel locks release the

front brake immediately and completely

Reapply the brake smoothly Front-wheel skids result in immediate loss ofsteering control and balance Failure tofully release the brake lever immediately

will result in a crash

Rear-Wheel Skids

A skidding rear tire is a dangerous

condition that can result in a violentcrash and serious injury or death Toomuch rear brake pressure causes rear-wheel lockup As soon as the rear wheel

locks your ability to change direction islost To regain control the brake mustbe released However if the rear wheelis out of alignment with the front there

is a risk of a high-side crash This occurswhen the wheels are out of alignmentand a locked rear wheel is released Themotorcycle can abruptly snap upright

and tumble throwing the rider into theair ahead of the motorcyclersquos path Evenslight misalignment can result in a high-side crash

CorneringA primary cause of single-vehicle

crashes is motorcyclists running wide in

CONSTANT CURVES

DECREASING CURVES(TIGHTER TURNS)

MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES




a curve or turn and colliding with theroadway or a fixed object

Every curve is different Be alert towhether a curve remains constantgradually widens gets tighter orinvolves multiple turns Ride within yourskill level and posted speed limits

Your best path may not always followthe curve of the road Change lane

position depending on traffic roadconditions and curve of the road If notraffic is present start at the outsideof a curve to increase your line of sight

and the effective radius of the turn Asyou turn move toward the inside of thecurve and as you pass the center moveto the outside to exit

Another alternative is to move to thecenter of your lane before entering acurve mdash and stay there until you exit

This permits you to spot approaching

traffic as soon as possible You can alsoadjust for traffic ldquocrowdingrdquo the centerline or debris blocking part of your lane

HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES

Your chance of falling or beinginvolved in a crash increases whenever

you ride across

bull Uneven surfaces or obstaclesbull Slippery surfaces

bull Railroad tracks

bull Grooves and gratings

Uneven Surfacesand Obstacles

Watch for uneven surfaces such asbumps broken pavement potholes or

small pieces of highway trashTry to avoid obstacles by slowing or

going around them If you must goover the obstacle first determine if it is

possible Approach it at as close to a 90˚angle as possible Look where you wantto go to control your path of travel If youhave to ride over the obstacle you should

bull Slow down as much as possiblebefore contact

bull Make sure the motorcycle isstraight

bull Rise slightly off the seat with yourweight on the footrests to absorbthe shock with your knees andelbows and avoid being thrown off

the motorcyclebull Just before contact roll on the

throttle slightly to lighten the frontend

If you ride over an object on thestreet pull off the road and check yourtires and rims for damage before ridingany farther

Slippery Surfaces

Motorcycles handle better whenridden on surfaces that permit goodtraction Surfaces that provide poortraction include

bull Wet pavement particularly just afterit starts to rain and before surface oilwashes to the side of the road

bull Gravel roads or where sand andgravel collect

bull Mud leaves snow and ice

bull Lane markings (painted lines) steel plates and manhole coversespecially when wet

To ride safely on slippery surfaces

bull Reduce Speed mdash Slow downbefore you get to a slipperysurface to lessen your chances ofskidding Your motorcycle needs

more distance to stop And it isparticularly important to reducespeed before entering wet curves

bull Avoid Sudden Moves mdash Anysudden change in speed or direction



31

The best way to stop quickly is to

A Use the front brake only

B Use the rear brake firstC Throttle down and use the front

brake

D Use both brakes at the same time

TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES

can cause a skid Be as smooth aspossible when you speed up shiftgears turn or brake

bull Use Both Brakes mdash The front

brake is still effective even on aslippery surface Squeeze the brakelever gradually to avoid locking thefront wheel Remember gentlepressure on the rear brake

bull The center of a lane can behazardous when wet When it startsto rain ride in the tire tracks left bycars Often the left tire track willbe the best position depending ontraffic and other road conditions

bull Watch for oil spots when you putyour foot down to stop or park Youmay slip and fall

bull Dirt and gravel collect along thesides of the road mdash especially oncurves and ramps leading to and fromhighways Be aware of whatrsquos on theedge of the road particularly whenmaking sharp turns and getting on oroff freeways at high speeds

bull Rain dries and snow melts faster on some sections of a road than onothers Patches of ice tend to developin low or shaded areas and on bridges

and overpasses Wet surfaces or wetleaves are just as slippery Ride on theleast slippery portion of the lane andreduce speed

Cautious riders steer clear of roadscovered with ice or snow If you canrsquot

avoid a slippery surface keep yourmotorcycle straight up and proceedas slowly as possible If you encountera large surface so slippery that you

must coast or travel at a walking paceconsider letting your feet skim alongthe surface If the motorcycle starts tofall you can catch yourself Be sure to

keep off the brakes If possible squeezethe clutch and coast Attempting thismaneuver at anything other than theslowest of speeds could prove hazardous




Railroad Tracks Trolley Tracksand Pavement Seams

Usually it is safer to ride straight withinyour lane to cross tracks Turning to taketracks head-on (at a 90˚ angle) can bemore dangerous mdash your path may carry

you into another lane of traffic

CROSSTRACKSmdashRIGHT

CROSSTRACKSmdashWRONG

PARALLEL TRACKSmdashRIGHT

GRATE CROSSINGSmdashRIGHT

PARALLEL TRACKSmdashWRONG

GRATE CROSSINGSmdashWRONG

For track and road seams that runparallel to your course move far enoughaway from tracks ruts or pavementseams to cross at an angle of at least45˚ Then make a deliberate turnEdging across could catch your tires andthrow you off balance

Grooves and GratingsRiding over rain grooves or bridge

gratings may cause a motorcycle toweave The uneasy wandering feeling isgenerally not hazardous Relax maintaina steady speed and ride straight across

Crossing at an angle forces riders tozigzag to stay in the lane The zigzag isfar more hazardous than the wanderingfeeling

When it starts to rain it is usuallybest to

A Ride in the center of the lane

B Pull off to the side until the rainstops

C Ride in the tire tracks left by cars

D Increase your speed

TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS

You can find yourself in an emergency

the moment something goes wrongwith your motorcycle In dealing withany mechanical problem take intoaccount the road and traffic conditions

you face Here are some guidelinesthat can help you handle mechanicalproblems safely

Tire Failure

You will seldom hear a tire go flat

If the motorcycle starts handlingdifferently it may be a tire failure Thiscan be dangerous You must be able totell from the way the motorcycle reactsIf one of your tires suddenly loses air

react quickly to keep your balance Pulloff and check the tires

If the front tire goes flat the steering

will feel ldquoheavyrdquo A front-wheel flat is

particularly hazardous because it affectsyour steering You have to steer well tokeep your balance

If the rear tire goes flat the back ofthe motorcycle may jerk or sway fromside to side

If either tire goes flat while riding

bull Hold handgrips firmly ease off thethrottle and keep a straight course

bull If braking is required gradually

apply the brake of the tire that isnrsquotflat if you are sure which one it is

bull When the motorcycle slows edge to the side of the roadsqueeze the clutch and stop

Stuck Throttle

Twist the throttle back and forth

several times If the throttle cable isstuck this may free it If the throttlestays stuck immediately operate theengine cut-off switch and pull in the

clutch at the same time This will remove

power from the rear wheel thoughengine sound may not immediatelydecline Once the motorcycle is ldquoundercontrolrdquo pull off and stop

After you have stopped check thethrottle cable carefully to find the sourceof the trouble Make certain the throttle

works freely before you start to ride again

Wobble

A ldquowobblerdquo occurs when the frontwheel and handlebars suddenly start

to shake from side to side at anyspeed Most wobbles can be traced to

improper loading unsuitable accessoriesor incorrect tire pressure If you arecarrying a heavy load lighten it If youcanrsquot shift it Center the weight lower

and farther forward on the motorcycleMake sure tire pressure spring pre-load air shocks and dampers are at thesettings recommended for that much

weight Make sure windshields andfairings are mounted properly

Check for poorly adjusted steering

worn steering parts a front wheel thatis bent misaligned or out of balanceloose wheel bearings or spokes andworn swingarm bearings If none of

these is determined to be the causehave the motorcycle checked outthoroughly by a qualified professional

Trying to ldquoaccelerate out of awobblerdquo will only make the motorcyclemore unstable Instead

bull Grip the handlebars firmly butdonrsquot fight the wobble

bull Close the throttle gradually to slow down Do not apply thebrakes braking could make thewobble worse

bull Move your weight as far forwardand down as possible

bull Pull off the road as soon as youcan to fix the problem




Drive Train Problems

The drive train for a motorcycle uses

either a chain belt or drive shaft totransfer power from the engine tothe rear wheel Routine inspection

adjustment and maintenance makesfailure a rare occurrence A chain or beltthat slips or breaks while yoursquore ridingcould lock the rear wheel and cause

your motorcycle to skid

If the chain or belt breaks yoursquollnotice an instant loss of power to the

rear wheel Close the throttle and braketo a stop in a safe area

On a motorcycle with a drive shaftloss of oil in the rear differential cancause the rear wheel to lock and youmay not be able to prevent a skid

Engine Seizure

When the engine ldquolocksrdquo or

ldquofreezesrdquo it is usually low on oil Theenginersquos moving parts canrsquot movesmoothly against each other and theengine overheats The first sign may be

a loss of engine power or a change inthe enginersquos sound Squeeze the clutchlever to disengage the engine from therear wheel Pull off the road and stop

Check the oil If needed oil should beadded as soon as possible or the engine

will seize When this happens the effectis the same as a locked rear wheel Let

the engine cool before restarting

ANIMALS

Naturally you should do everythingyou safely can to avoid hitting an

animal If you are in traffic howeverremain in your lane Hitting somethingsmall is less dangerous to you than

hitting something big mdash like a car

Motorcycles seem to attract dogs Ifyou are being chased downshift andapproach the animal slowly As you

approach it accelerate and leave theanimal behind Donrsquot kick at the animalKeep control of your motorcycle andlook to where you want to go

For larger animals (deer elk cattle)brake and prepare to stop mdash they areunpredictable

FLYING OBJECTS

From time to time riders are struckby insects cigarettes thrown from carsor pebbles kicked up by the tires of

the vehicle ahead If you are wearingface protection it might get smearedor cracked making it difficult to seeWithout face protection an object

could hit you in the eye face or mouthWhatever happens keep your eyeson the road and your hands on thehandlebars When safe pull off the roadand repair the damage

GETTING OFF THE ROADIf you need to leave the road to check

the motorcycle (or just to rest) be sure to

bull Check the roadside mdash Make surethe surface of the roadside is firmenough to ride on If it is soft grassloose sand or if yoursquore just not sureabout it slow way down before youturn onto it

bull Signal mdash Drivers behind might notexpect you to slow down Give aclear signal that you will be slowingdown and changing directionCheck your mirror and make a headcheck before you take any action

If your motorcycle starts to wobble

A Accelerate out of the wobble

B Use the brakes gradually

C Grip the handlebars firmly and closethe throttle gradually

D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35

bull Pull off the road mdash Get as far offthe road as you can It can be veryhard to spot a motorcycle by theside of the road You donrsquot wantsomeone else pulling off at thesame place you are

bull Park carefully mdash Loose and slopedshoulders can make setting the sideor center stand difficult

CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO

The extra weight of a passengeror cargo will affect the way your

motorcycle behaves requiring extrapractice preparation and caution Forthis reason only experienced ridersshould attempt to carry passengers or

large loads Before taking a passengeror a heavy load on the street prepareyourself and your motorcycle for safeoperation in traffic

Preparing Your Motorcycle

Tire Pressure ndash Check the air

pressure of both tires Refer to theownerrsquos manual or the label affixedto the motorcycle for the correctinflation specifications Though most

of the added weight will typically beon the rear wheel donrsquot forget to alsocheck the pressure on the front tire

Correct inflation pressures will maintainmaximum stability steering precisionand braking capability

Suspension ndash With a heavy load

the riding characteristics and balance ofthe motorcycle will change On somemotorcycles it will be necessary toadjust the suspension settings (spring

preload compressiondamping settingsetc) to compensate for the lowered rear

of the motorcycle Refer to the ownerrsquosmanual for adjustment procedures and

specifications

Headlight ndash Prior to loading position

the motorcycle about 10 feet from awall in an unlighted garage and mark

the headlight beam location on thewall with chalk With a full load andpassenger recheck the headlight beamlocation Use the adjusting screws on

the headlight to lower the beam tothe same height Check your ownerrsquosmanual for adjustment procedure

Equipment forCarrying a Passenger

bull Be sure your passenger is properlyattired wearing the same level ofpersonal protective gear as you

bull Be sure your motorcycle is equippedwith passenger footrests

bull Your motorcycle should have a properseat one large enough to hold bothyou and your passenger withoutcrowding You should not sit moreforward than you usually do

bull Check that there is a strap or solidhandholds for your passenger tohold onto

Preparing YourPassenger to Ride

Ensure your passenger is able to reachthe passenger footrests and is able tohold on to your waist hips belt or the

bikersquos passenger handholds Childrenshould be placed immediately behindthe rider A child sitting in front of therider will not be able to properly balance

himherself and may interfere with theriderrsquos control of the motorcycle

Passenger safety begins with

proper instruction Riders should notassume that passengers are familiar

with motorcycle handling control orbalance As a routine practice always

instruct your passenger on cycling basicsprior to starting the trip even if yourpassenger is a motorcycle rider




If you are chased by a dog

A Kick it away

B Stop until the animal loses interest

C Swerve around the animal

D Approach the animal slowly thenspeed up

TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47

As you prepare for your ride tell yourpassenger to

bull Get on the motorcycle only afteryou have started the engine andhave the transmission in neutral Asthe passenger mounts keep bothyour feet on the ground and thebrakes applied

bull Sit as far forward as possiblewithout hindering your control ofthe motorcycle

bull Hold firmly onto your waist hipsbelt or passenger handholds forbalance and security

bull Keep both feet firmly on the cyclersquosfootrests even when stopped Firmfooting will prevent your passengerfrom falling off and pulling you off

bull Keep legs away from the muffler(s)chains or moving parts

bull Stay directly behind you and leanwith you through turns and curvesIt is helpful for the passenger tolook over the riderrsquos shoulder in thedirection of turns and curves

bull Avoid unnecessary conversation andavoid leaning or turning aroundMake no sudden moves that mightaffect the stability of the motorcyclewhen it is in operation

bull Rise slightly off the seat whencrossing an obstacle

Also remind your passenger to

tighten his or her hold when you

bull Approach surface hazards such asbumps or uneven road surfaces

bull Are about to start from a stop orbegin moving into traffic

bull Are about to turn sharply or make asudden move

Riding With Passengers

Your motorcycle will respond slowly

when you ride with a passenger Theheavier your passenger the longer it willtake to speed up slow down or turn

When riding with passengers

bull Ride a little slower especially whentaking curves corners or bumps Ifany part of the motorcycle scrapesthe ground at lean angle steeringcontrol can be lost

bull Start slowing earlier as youapproach a stop and maintain alarger space cushion wheneverslowing or stopping

bull Wait for larger gaps to cross enteror merge in traffic

Carrying Loads

Everything you are likely to need fora riding holiday or weekend trip canbe packed on your motorcycle in many

different ways There are complete

luggage systems saddlebags that arepermanently attached to the motorcyclesoft bags that do not require a carrier

system and can be tied to the seatand a tank bag for other small itemsYou can also travel simply with only abackpack Whatever you decide do not

exceed gross vehicle weight rating whentraveling with cargo and a passengerand always make adjustments to the

motorcycle to compensate for theadded weight



37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean

B Hold on to the motorcycle seat

C Sit as far back as possible

D Never hold onto you

TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47

Tips for Traveling withPassengers and Cargo

bull Keep the load forward Pack heavieritems in the front of the tank bagLighter items such as your sleepingbag ground pad or tent should bepacked on a luggage rack behindyou Try to place the load over orin front of the rear axle Mountingloads behind the rear axle can affecthow the motorcycle turns andbrakes It can also cause a wobble

bull Plan your route and length of eachdayrsquos riding segment and allowplenty of time for breaks Poorweather breakdowns and fatigueare always possible

bull Consider selecting some interestingsecondary roads to occasionallyreduce the monotony of thehighway

bull Start as early in the morning aspossible When you are fresh youride at peak performance For mostriders this is usually between 6 amand 11 am ndash then take a goodhourrsquos break for lunch Your energywill pick up again in the afternoon

bull Donrsquot forget sun protection in thesummer Some combinations of

riding gear can leave your neckexposed risking sunburn

bull If you wear a backpack be sure itis securely attached to you Try toadjust the shoulder straps so thatthe backpack rests lightly on theseat This will reduce the tension inyour neck and shoulders

bull If you have a tank bag be sure itis securely mounted and does not

obstruct your view of the controlsor instruments If necessary pack itonly partially full When strappingthe tank bag in place make sure

it does not catch any of the brakelines or cables in the area of thesteering head

bull Secure loads low or put them insaddlebags Attaching a load toa sissy bar raises the motorcyclersquoscenter of gravity and can upset itsbalance

bull If you use saddlebags load eachwith about the same weightAn uneven load can cause themotorcycle to pull to one side

Overloading may also cause thebags to catch in the wheel or chainlocking the rear wheel and causingthe motorcycle to skid

bull Fasten the load securely withelastic cords (bungee cords ornets) Elastic cords with more thanone attachment point per side arerecommended A loose load couldcatch in the wheel or chain causing

it to lock up resulting in a skidRope can stretch and knots cancome loose permitting the load toshift or fall You should stop andcheck the load often to make sure ithas not shifted or loosened

bull Include a small tool kit and somecommon spare parts that you mightneed Water and some energy bars

or other food should also be part ofyour preparation and donrsquot forgeta first aid kit especially if you areriding in a group




Pre-Ride Test

Prior to starting out take a test

ride with your fully loaded motorcyclethrough some familiar neighborhoodroads to get a feel for the operation of

your motorcycle Be sure the suspensionsettings are correct and that the sidestand footrests and exhaust pipes donrsquotscrape over bumps and in turns Ensure

the tank bag does not get in the way ofthe handlebars or restrict the steeringAlso check the security of the load so

that your luggage does not hit you inthe back under maximum braking

You will also find that the perfor-mance of a fully loaded motorcycle will

be different than what you are used toTest the power when accelerating andbe aware that it will be lower increas-ing passing times and distances Braking

will also feel different and stopping

distances may increaseGROUP RIDING

Preparation

Preparing yourself for a group rideis as important as making sure yourmotorcycle is ready Riding with a grouprequires an alert mind that is free fromworries distractions and stress It alsomeans riding free from the influence of

alcohol or drugs For some even toomuch caffeine or prescription drugs canadversely affect concentration

Prior to a long trip itrsquos a good idea tohave your motorcycle serviced at yourlocal dealership if you arenrsquot able to dothe work yourself A thorough pre-ride check is a must Use the T-CLOCSchecklist as a reminder of the importantcomponents to check before you leaveRemember to consider such variables

as passengers and extra weight fromcargo that might require a change in tirepressure or suspension adjustment

Plan

Before starting out hold a riderrsquos

meeting to discuss the route length ofriding segments rest stops and locationsfor fuel meals and lodging Make sureeveryone knows the route That wayif someone becomes separated he orshe wonrsquot have to hurry to keep fromgetting lost or making the wrong turnChoose a lead rider and a sweep riderThese should be the most experiencedriders of the group The lead ridershould look ahead for changes in road

traffic or weather conditions and signalearly so the word gets back in plentyof time to the other riders The sweeprider is the last rider in the group andsets the pace for the group Placeinexperienced riders just behind theleader That ensures that they wonrsquothave to chase after the group and themore experienced riders can watchthem from the back

The most important rules for groupriding are no competition no passingof other riders and no tailgating If arider insists on riding faster than thegroup allow him or her to go ahead toan agreed meeting point

Hand signals

During the riderrsquos meeting reviewthe hand signals so all riders cancommunicate during the ride A

diagram of the most common handsignals is at the end of this manual

Follow those behind

During the ride use your mirrorsto keep an eye on the person behindand confirm that the group is stayingtogether If a rider falls behind everyoneshould slow down to keep the grouptogether



39

Keep Your Distance

Maintain close ranks but at the

same time maintain an adequate spacecushion to allow each rider in the grouptime and distance to react to hazardsA close group takes up less space onthe highway is easier to see and is lesslikely to become separated This musthowever be done properly

Donrsquot Pair Up

Never ride directly alongside anotherrider in the same lane There is no place

to go if you have to maneuver to avoida car or hazard in the roadway Waituntil you are both stopped to talk

Staggered Formation

This is the best way to keep the ranksclose yet maintain an adequate spacecushion The group leader rides in theleft side of the lane and the secondrider stays at least one second back andrides in the right side of the lane Thethird maintains the left position of thelane at least two seconds behind thefirst rider The fourth rider should keepat least a two second distance fromthe second rider in the right side of thelane and so on This formation keepsthe group close and permits each riderto maintain a safe distance from othersahead behind and to the sides

It is best to move to single file forma-

tion when riding in curves turning andentering or leaving freeways or highways

Intersections

Intersections present the highestrisk for motorcyclists in a group Whenmaking a left turn at an intersectionwith a left turn signal arrow tightenthe formation to allow as many ridersthrough the intersection as possibleMake the turn single file ndash do not ride

side-by-side If not all riders get throughthe light stop at a safe point ahead andwait This will prevent riders from feelingpressured to speed up or run a red light

Interstate Highways andFreeways

A staggered formation is essentialwhen riding on freeways and interstatesHowever enter in single file and form uponly after all riders have safely mergedin traffic The lead rider should move thegroup over at least one lane to preventvehicles that are entering and exitingfrom disrupting your formation In heavytraffic resist the temptation to ride tooclose together Maintain your minimumone-second two-second staggered

formation space cushion When exitinguse a single file formation for betterspace cushion and time to react toconditions at the end of the off-ramp

Parking

When possible park as a group soeveryone can get off their motorcyclesmore quickly Avoid parking downhill orhead-in and if possible park where you

can pull through making the arrival anddeparture smoother Whenever possiblepark so that the group can depart as aunit in single file

STAGGERED FORMATION




When riding in a groupinexperienced riders should positionthemselves

A Just behind the leader

B In front of the group

C At the tail end of the group

D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47

GROUP PASSING (STAGE 1)


Passing in Formation

When the group wants to pass slow

traffic on a freeway or interstate thegroup may pass as a unit On a two-lanehighway riders in a staggered formationshould pass one at a time

bull First the lead rider should pullout and pass when it is safe Afterpassing the leader should return tothe left position and continue ridingat passing speed to open room forthe next rider

bull Next the second rider should moveup to the left position in the laneand wait for a chance to safely passWhen passing be sure you havea clear view of oncoming trafficJust because the lead rider passedthat does not mean that conditionshavenrsquot changed and that it is stillsafe for other riders to pass Afterpassing the rider should return to

the right position and open uproom for the next rider

Some people suggest that the leadrider should move to the right sideof the lane after passing the vehicleThis is not a good idea since it mightencourage the second rider to pass andcut back in before there is enough spacecushion in front of the passed vehicleItrsquos simpler and safer to wait until there

is enough room ahead of the passedvehicle to allow each rider to move intothe same position held before the pass



41

Ten Rules of Group Riding

bull Base the length of the route and

segments on ability of the leastexperienced rider

bull Take timely breaks to prevent loss ofconcentration and reduce fatigue

bull Adjust the pace through curves tothe ability of the least experiencedrider If necessary form two groupswith different speeds

bull Donrsquot tailgate or encourage the

rider in front to speed If you wantto ride faster ride ahead of thegroup

bull Keep adequate following distanceand maintain a staggeredformation

bull Do not pass in the group except inthe case of emergency

bull Place inexperienced riders justbehind the leader so they can keeppace without riding faster than it issafe

bull When passing be conscious of thetraffic conditions and oncomingtraffic Even though the previousriders passed safely it may not besafe for you

bull Maintain adequate time distancebetween riders especially atintersections This allows you toavoid hard braking

bull Check your mirrors frequently toensure the group stays together



42 BEING IN SHAPE TO RIDEBEING IN SHAPE TO RIDE 42

Riding a motorcycle is a demanding and complex task Skilled riderspay attention to the riding environment and to operating the motorcycle

identifying potential hazards making good judgments and executing decisionsquickly and skillfully Your ability to perform and respond to changing road andtraffic conditions is influenced by how fit and alert you are Alcohol and drugsmore than any other factor degrade your ability to think clearly and to ridesafely As little as one drink can have a significant effect on your performance

Letrsquos look at the risks involved in riding after drinking or using drugs What todo to protect yourself and your fellow riders is also examined

WHY THIS INFORMATION

IS IMPORTANTAlcohol is a major contributor to

motorcycle crashes particularly fatalcrashes Studies show that nearly 40of all riders killed in motorcycle crasheshad been drinking The rest had only afew drinks in their systems mdash enoughto impair riding skills In the past druglevels have been harder to distinguish orhave not been separated from drinking

violations for the traffic records Butriding ldquounder the influencerdquo of eitheralcohol or drugs poses physical and legalhazards for every rider

Drinking and drug use is as biga problem among motorcyclistsas it is among automobile driversMotorcyclists however are more likelyto be killed or severely injured in a crashInjuries occur in 90 of motorcyclecrashes and 33 of automobile crashes

that involve abuse of substances Ona yearly basis 2000 motorcyclistsare killed and about 50000 seriouslyinjured in this same type of crash Thesestatistics are too overwhelming toignore

By becoming knowledgeable aboutthe effects of alcohol and drugs youwill see that riding and substanceabuse donrsquot mix Take positive steps to

protect yourself and prevent others frominjuring themselves

ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

IN MOTORCYCLEOPERATION

No one is immune to the effects ofalcohol or drugs Friends may bragabout their ability to hold their liquoror perform better on drugs but alcoholor drugs make them less able to thinkclearly and perform physical tasksskillfully Judgment and the decision-making processes needed for vehicle

operation are affected long before legallimitations are reached

Many over-the-counter prescriptionand illegal drugs have side effects thatincrease the risk of riding It is difficult toaccurately measure the involvement ofparticular drugs in motorcycle crashesBut we do know what effects variousdrugs have on the processes involved inriding a motorcycle We also know that

the combined effects of alcohol anddrugs are more dangerous than eitheris alone

ALCOHOL IN THE BODY

Alcohol enters the bloodstreamquickly Unlike most foods andbeverages it does not need to bedigested Within minutes after beingconsumed it reaches the brain andbegins to affect the drinker The major

effect alcohol has is to slow down andimpair bodily functions mdash both mentaland physical Whatever you do you doless well after consuming alcohol



4343

Blood Alcohol Concentration

Blood Alcohol Concentration or BAC

is the amount of alcohol in relation toblood in the body Generally alcohol canbe eliminated in the body at the rate ofalmost one drink per hour But a varietyof other factors may also influencethe level of alcohol retained The morealcohol in your blood the greater thedegree of impairment

Three factors play a major part indetermining BAC

bull The amount of alcohol youconsume

bull How fast you drink

bull Your body weight

Other factors also contribute to theway alcohol affects your system

Your sex physical condition andfood intake are just a few that maycause your BAC level to be even higher

But the full effects of these are notcompletely known Alcohol may stillaccumulate in your body even if youare drinking at a rate of one drinkper hour Abilities and judgment can beaffected by that one drink

A 12-ounce can of beer a mixed drinkwith one shot (15 ounces) of liquorand a 5-ounce glass of wine all containthe same amount of alcohol

The faster you drink the more alcoholaccumulates in your body If you drinktwo drinks in an hour at the end of thathour at least one drink will remain inyour bloodstream

Without taking into account anyother factors these examples illustratewhy time is a critical factor when a riderdecides to drink

If you drink

ndash Seven drinks over the span of threehours you would have at least four (7 ndash3 = 4) drinks remaining in your systemat the end of the three hours Youwould need at least another four hoursto eliminate the four remaining drinksbefore you consider riding

ALCOHOL CONTENT



44 BEING IN SHAPE TO RIDE

ndash Four drinks over the span of twohours you would have at least two(4 ndash 2 = 2) drinks remaining in yoursystem at the end of the two hours You

would need at least another two hoursto eliminate the two remaining drinksbefore you consider riding

There are times when a largerperson may not accumulate as higha concentration of alcohol for eachdrink consumed They have more

blood and other bodily fluids But

because of individual differences itis better not to take the chance thatabilities and judgment have not been

affected Whether or not you arelegally intoxicated is not the real issueImpairment of judgment and skillsbegins well below the legal limit

ALCOHOL AND THE LAW

In all states an adult with a BAC

of 008 or above is consideredintoxicated For operators under the age

of 21 lower BAC limits (000 to 002depending on state) apply It doesnrsquotmatter how sober you may look or actThe breath or urine test is what usually

determines whether you are ridinglegally or illegally

Your chances of being stopped for

riding under the influence of alcohol areincreasing Law enforcement is beingstepped up across the country in responseto the senseless deaths and injuries caused

by drinking drivers and riders

Consequences of Conviction

Years ago first offenders had a goodchance of getting off with a small fineand participation in alcohol-abuse

classes Today the laws of most statesimpose stiff penalties on drinkingoperators And those penalties aremandatory meaning that judges must

impose them

If you are convicted of riding underthe influence of alcohol or drugsyou may receive any of the followingpenalties

bull License Suspension mdash Mandatorysuspension for conviction arrest orrefusal to submit to a breath test

bull Fines mdash Severe fines are anotheraspect of a conviction usually leviedwith a license suspension

bull Community Service mdash Performingtasks such as picking up litter along

the highway washing cars in themotor-vehicle pool or working at anemergency ward

bull Costs mdash Additional lawyerrsquos feeslost work time spent in court oralcohol-education programs publictransportation costs (while yourlicense is suspended) and the addedpsychological costs of being taggeda ldquodrunk driverrdquo

MINIMIZE THE RISKS

Your ability to judge how well you

are riding is affected first Althoughyou may be performing more and morepoorly you think you are doing betterand better The result is that you ride

confidently taking greater and greaterrisks Minimize the risks of drinking andriding by taking steps before you drink

Control your drinking or control yourriding

Make an Intelligent Choice

Donrsquot Drink mdash Once you start yourresistance becomes weaker

Setting a limit or pacing yourself arepoor alternatives at best Your ability toexercise good judgment is one of thefirst things affected by alcohol Even if

you have tried to drink in moderationyou may not realize to what extentyour skills have suffered from alcoholrsquosfatiguing effects



45

Or Donrsquot Ride mdash If you havenrsquotcontrolled your drinking you mustcontrol your riding

bull Leave the motorcycle mdash so youwonrsquot be tempted to ride Arrangeanother way to get home

bull Wait mdash If you exceed your limitwait until your system eliminates thealcohol and its fatiguing effects

STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS

People who have had too much todrink are unable to make a responsible

decision It is up to others to step inand keep them from taking too greata risk No one wants to do this mdash itrsquosuncomfortable embarrassing and

thankless You are rarely thankedfor your efforts at the time But thealternatives are often worse

There are several ways to keep friendsfrom hurting themselves

bull Arrange a safe ride mdash Providealternative ways for them to gethome

bull Slow the pace of drinking mdashInvolve them in other activities

bull Keep them there mdash Use anyexcuse to keep them from gettingon their motorcycle Serve them

food and coffee to pass the timeExplain your concerns for theirrisks of getting arrested or hurt orhurting someone else Take theirkey if you can

bull Get friends involved mdash Use peerpressure from a group of friends tointervene

It helps to enlist support from others

when you decide to step in The morepeople on your side the easier it is to befirm and the harder it is for the rider toresist While you may not be thanked at

the time you will never have to say ldquoIfonly I had rdquo

FATIGUE

Riding a motorcycle is more tiring

than driving a car On a long trip yoursquolltire sooner than you would in a car

Avoid riding when tired Fatigue canaffect your control of the motorcycle

bull Protect yourself from the elementsmdash Wind cold and rain makeyou tire quickly Dress warmly Awindshield is worth its cost if youplan to ride long distances

bull Limit your distance mdash Experi-enced riders seldom try to ride morethan about six hours a day

bull Take frequent rest breaks mdash Stopand get off the motorcycle at leastevery two hours

bull Donrsquot drink or use drugs mdashArtificial stimulants often result inextreme fatigue or depression whenthey start to wear off Riders areunable to concentrate on the task athand

If you wait one hour per drink forthe alcohol to be eliminated from your body before riding

A You cannot be arrested for drinkingand riding

B Your riding skills will not be affected

C Side effects from the drinking maystill remain

D You will be okay as long as you rideslowly

TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47



46 EARNING YOUR LICENSE

Safe riding requires knowledge and skill Licensing tests are the bestmeasurement of the skills necessary to operate safely in traffic Assessing yourown skills is not enough People often overestimate their own abilities Itrsquos evenharder for friends and relatives to be totally honest about your skills Licensing

exams are designed to be scored more objectively

To earn your license you must pass a knowledge test and an on-cycle skilltest Knowledge test questions are based on information practices and ideas

from this manual They require that you know and understand road rules andsafe riding practices An on-cycle skill test will either be conducted in an actualtraffic environment or in a controlled off-street area

Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)

1 It is MOST important to flash your brake light when

A Someone is following too closely

B You will be slowing suddenly

C There is a stop sign aheadD Your signals are not working

2 The FRONT brake supplies howmuch of the potential stopping

power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70

D All of the stopping power3 To swerve correctly

A Shift your weight quickly

B Turn the handlebars quickly

C Press the handgrip in the directionof the turn

D Press the handgrip in the oppositedirection of the turn

4 If a tire goes flat while riding and you must stop it is usually bestto

A Relax on the handgrips

B Shift your weight toward thegood tire

C Brake on the good tire and steer

to the side of the roadD Use both brakes and stop quickly

5 The car below is waiting to enterthe intersection It is best to

A Make eye contact with the driver

B Reduce speed and be ready toreact

C Maintain speed and position

D Maintain speed and move right



47

Answers to Test Yourself (previous pages)

1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C

Answers to Knowledge Test (left)

1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B

On-Motorcycle Skill Test

Basic vehicle control and crash-

avoidance skills are included in on-motorcycle tests to determine yourability to handle normal and hazardous

traffic situations

You may be tested for your ability to

bull Know your motorcycle and yourriding limits

bull Accelerate brake and turnsafely

bull See be seen and communicatewith others

bull Adjust speed and position to thetraffic situation

bull Stop turn and swerve quickly

bull Make critical decisions and carry

them outExaminers may score on factors

related to safety such as

bull Selecting safe speeds to performmaneuvers

bull Choosing the correct path andstaying within boundaries

bull Completing normal and quickstops

bull Completing normal and quickturns or swerves

Diagrams and drawings used in thismanual are for reference only and are

not to correct scale for size of vehicles

and distances



48 THREE-WHEEL SUPPLEMENT

SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES

Many states require a separate license

endorsement to operate a three-wheelmotorcycle This requires the rider topass both a written and a skills test Thepurpose of this supplement is to helpprepare riders to complete the written

exam for a three-wheel motorcycle

license or endorsement This informationis provided in addition to that offered inthe first part of this Motorcycle Operator

Manual (MOM) so when preparingto take the written test begin byreading the information on two-wheelmotorcycles thoroughly It provides

information on safe operation of yourmotorcycle in traffic This supplementcontains information specific to the safe

operation of a three-wheel motorcycleincluding both three-track motorcyclesand motorcycles with sidecars

KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

There are many types of three-wheelmotorcycles available on the markettoday Requirements for licensingthree-wheel motorcycles vary by stateIn general three-wheel motorcycles will

have the following characteristics

1 Three wheels leaving two orthree separate tracks duringstraight line operation

2 Motorcycle-based conversion or

design with

bull Handlebar steering

bull Motorcycle-type controls

with the standard layoutConvenience alterations likea single brake pedal or levercontrol automatic clutch orautomatic transmission

bull Saddle seating

ndash Seating in which the rider

passenger straddles thevehicle

ndash If designed for a passengerthe passenger must beseated behind the operator(or in a separate passengercompartment in the case of amotorcycle with sidecar)

3 Turning diameter of the vehicleat its widest point must be less

than 40rsquo4 The vehicle meets all applicable

federal on-road vehicle standards

The following vehicles are notincluded in this definition andtherefore testing requirements may

not be applicable Always refer to yourstate Department of Motor VehiclesDepartment of Licensing or otherappropriate state regulatory agency forexact regulations regarding testing for

bull Automotive hybrids orautomotive conversions

bull Vehicles with automotive controls or seating

bull Vehicles with front or rearmounted engines (engines mustbe mounted mid-frame below therider to be considered motorcycle-

based)bull Vehicles with enclosed or semi-

enclosed riding compartments

bull Motorcycles or scooters with twoclose-set wheels in front (contactpatches less than 181 inchesapart) that lean and maneuver likestandard single-track two-wheelmotorcycles

or

bull Vehicles with any other departurefrom the above standards



49

Three-WheelMotorcycle Designs

Three-wheel motorcycle designsvary among manufacturers Unliketraditional motorcycles which areconsidered single-track motorcycles

three-wheel motorcycles could be eitherdual or triple track design Dual trackvehicles are motorcycles with sidecarswhile triple track motorcycles can be

configured either with dual front wheelsor dual rear wheels

The Right Motorcycle for You

Make sure your three-wheel

motorcycle or sidecar-equippedmotorcycle is right for you You shouldbe able to comfortably reach andoperate all of the controls and beable to complete full turns using the

MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS

handlebars without excessive upperbody movements that could jeopardizestability and control


Borrowers and lenders beware

Crashes are fairly common amongbeginning operators especially inthe first months of riding Operatingan unfamiliar motorcycle adds to the

problem If you borrow a three-wheelmotorcycle or motorcycle with sidecar

get familiar with it in a controlled areafirst If you lend your three-wheel

motorcycle or motorcycle with sidecarto friends make sure they are licensedand know how to ride before youallow them to operate in traffic Such

motorcycles operate very differentlythan two-wheel motorcycles

No matter how experienced you may

be be extra careful on any vehicle thatis unfamiliar or new to you

Get Familiar withMotorcycle Controls

Be sure you are familiar with thecontrols of the three-wheel motorcycleor motorcycle with a sidecar before

attempting to operate it on anyhighway since some controls may differ

from those found on other motorcyclesThis is especially important if you are

riding on a borrowed motorcycle Beforebeginning the ride

bull Make all the checks you would onyour own motorcycle

bull Familiarize yourself with all

controls such as the turn signalshorn headlight switch fuel control

valve and cut-off switch Locateand operate these items without

having to search for them




bull Operate all the controls beforeyou start riding Know thegearshift pattern and operate thethrottle clutch and brakes a few

times Controls react differentlyon different motorcycles andexact locations of controls mayvary slightly Additionally some

motorcycle conversions may beequipped with a single brake pedalor lever control automatic clutch orautomatic transmission

bull As you begin to ride start outslowly and carefully and be aware ofyour surroundings Accelerate gently

take turns a little more slowly andleave extra room for stopping


Steering amp Tip

Three-wheel motorcycles handle

differently than two-wheel motorcyclesWith three wheels on the groundthey are naturally more stable than a

two-wheel motorcycle They also steerdifferently Because conventional three-wheel motorcycles cannot lean theycannot countersteer Instead the front

wheel is pointed in the direction therider wants the motorcycle to go

Under some conditions during theoperation of a three-wheel motorcycleit is possible to have only two wheelsin contact with the road surface This

could occur during turning or tightmaneuvers whenever enough weight istransferred outside of what are calledtip-over lines This tendency requirescareful load and passenger positioning

inside the tip-over lines to help maintainmaximum stability

Body Position

As with any motor vehicle operatorposition is important for control and

for reducing or preventing fatigue Theoperator should be able to reach bothhandgrips comfortably since morehandlebar movement is necessary than

when riding a two-wheel motorcycleWhile it is not necessary for the riderof a three-wheel motorcycle to move

drastically during operation shiftingweight in the direction of the turn canimprove control

Braking

On a motorcycle with a sidecarduring braking in a sharp turn thesidecar wheel may lift off the ground

Motorcycle and sidecar tires have limitedtraction or grip on the road surface and

traction is greater when the motorcycleis rolling not skidding or slipping

During turning some of the availabletire traction is used for cornering so lessis available for stopping Thus a skidcan occur if you brake too hard

Turning

The tendency of the rear inside

wheel to lift during turning is greater

with increased speed and tighter curveradii During a turn inertia causes thecenter of gravity of the motorcycle to

shift sideways and outward toward the

TIP-OVER LINES



51

tip-over line The reduced weight overthe opposite side wheel can cause it tolift slightly

The weight of a three-trackmotorcycle is distributed almost equallybetween the two front or two rearwheels These motorcycles handle the

same in left and right hand turns

When turning a three-trackmotorcycle

bull Approach a turn at speed with

your head up and look through theturn

bull Concentrate on pointing the frontwheelwheels in the direction youwant the motorcycle to go

bull Roll off the throttle before enteringthe turn

bull Apply the brakes enough to slowthe motorcycle to a speed at whichyou can ride safely through the

turn then release the brakes beforethe turn

bull Slightly lean your upper body inthe direction you intend to turn

bull Steer the front wheelwheelstoward the turn

bull Roll on the throttle to pull themotorcycle through the turn

On the other hand because thecenter of gravity of a motorcycle withsidecar is close to the motorcycle itselfthe behavior of the vehicle when

turning right and when turning left isquite different

During a right turn a slight sideways

movement of the center of gravitycreates a greater tendency for thesidecar wheel to lift The lift will be

greater if the sidecar is empty or lightlyloaded

When turning right on amotorcycle with sidecar

bull Anticipate the degree of turnrequired

bull Reduce speed before entering thecurve by downshifting or braking


bull Maintain speed as you enter thecurve

bull Accelerate gradually as you exit the

curveDuring a left hand turn the sidecar

acts as a stabilizer so the sidecar wheel

stays on the ground However if theturn is taken too sharply or at too higha rate of speed there is a tendencyfor the motorcycle rear suspension to

extend and this may cause the rearwheel of the motorcycle to lift off theground

When turning left on a motorcyclewith sidecar

bull Reduce speed prior to entering theturn

bull Apply more pressure on the rearbrake then on the front

Hills

When riding uphill on a three-wheel

motorcycle or motorcycle with a sidecarsome weight will shift to the rearcausing the front of the motorcycleto become lighter This weight shiftreduces the traction on the front tire

tires for steering and tire grip

When riding downhill gravity

increases the amount of braking forcerequired to slow or stop the motorcycle

It is important therefore to beginslowing earlier for cornering and

stopping




Lane Position

The track of the dual wheels of a

three-wheel motorcycle or motorcyclewith a sidecar is almost the samewidth as some automobiles Unlike a

motorcycle you are limited therefore inlane positioning Keep toward the centerof the lane to be sure the track of thedual wheels does not cross the painted

lines into opposing traffic Riding too farto the right could cause loss of traction ifthe tire leaves the pavement

Lane positioning when ridingin groups is also an importantconsideration You will not be ableto use a staggered formation such

as you would when riding two-wheelmotorcycles Ride single file and alwaysmaintain a safe margin two secondsminimum between vehicles


Because of the limitations on mobilityand motorcycle length it is not practicalto park your motorcycle at a 90 degreeangle with your rear wheel touching

the curb as you would with a two-whelmotorcycle Position your motorcycle in aparking space so you are parked parallelto the curb and set the parking brake

Some three-wheel motorcycles have

reverse so you can more easily maneuverinto a parking space designed for anautomobile Parking parallel to the curb

will facilitate pulling away from the curband entering the lanes of traffic

Acceleration and Deceleration

A three-wheel motorcycle with twodrive wheels tends to be much morestable during acceleration and braking

than a motorcycle with a sidecarAttaching a sidecar to your motorcycleadds a non-powered off-centered massof weight So during acceleration

the sidecar will feel as though it islagging behind you causing the vehicleto feel as though it is being steeredto the right During deceleration or

braking the momentum of the sidecarcontinues to carry it forward givingthe feeling that the sidecar is trying topass you making the motorcycle feel asthough it is being steered left

bull On acceleration compensate forthis tendency by steering slightlyin the opposite direction from the

sidecarbull On deceleration compensate for

this tendency by steering slightly inthe direction of the sidecar You canalso pull in the clutch when braking

Swerving

A quick stop may not always besufficient to avoid an obstacle in your

path even if you properly apply both

brakes Sometimes the only way toavoid a collision is to swerve A swerveis any sudden change of direction It can

be two quick turns or a rapid shift to theside when maneuvering the motorcycleOften there is not much time to adjustyour body position

A three-wheel motorcycle ormotorcycle with sidecar is not asmaneuverable as a two-wheel

motorcycle so plan well ahead toavoid the need for any sudden turns orswerving If braking is required brakeeither before or after the swerve never

while swerving

Cornering amp Curves

The cornering characteristics of athree-wheel motorcycle or motorcyclewith a sidecar differ from those of a

motorcycle Even with three wheels onthe ground a sidecar can tip over if it isbeing turned too sharply or is going toofast for a corner Therefore it is best to



53

always slow before entering a corner

The best path to follow in the curvemay not be the one that follows the

curve of the road Following the centerof the lane may actually increase thetip over forces Check opposing trafficcarefully and if safe enter the curvetoward the outside of your lane This

increases your line of sight through thecurve and reduces the effective radiusof the curve As you turn move towardthe inside of the curve and as you pass

the center move to the outside to exitalways remembering to stay in your lane

CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO

Three-wheel motorcycles are designedto carry passengers and cargo butalways be sure not to exceed the tireor motorcycle loading capacity The

extra weight could change the handlingcharacteristics of the vehicle slightly soyou must give some thought to wherethe loads are positioned

Many three-track motorcycles will havebuilt-in storage compartments for cargoeither in front of or behind the riderOn these motorcycles center the load

and keep it low in the storage areas soit is positioned within the tip-over linesand balanced side-to-side If a passengeris being carried the passenger will sitdirectly behind the rider

On a motorcycle with a sidecar thebest place for a passenger is in the

sidecar Never put a single passenger

on the saddle the added weight on thetip-over-line will increase the instabilityof the motorcycle While a second

passenger can be carried on the seatbehind the rider the heavier passengershould always be in the sidecar

The passenger sitting behind the ridershould sit upright at all times It is notnecessary for the passenger to lean intocurves with the rider

When carrying loads in a sidecarsecure the load firmly in place sinceif the load shifts handling will be

affected Loads should be distributedtoward the rear of the sidecar to reducetipping of the nose of the sidecar in theevent of a sudden left turn

When loaded you may findperformance is reduced and that stopping

distances are longer so allow a littleextra distance The addition of a sidecarpassenger will greatly improve stabilityand right hand turns can be made ata slightly higher speed Turning left

however will require more turning force

PATH THROUGH A CURVE



54



HAND SIGNALS

983091

Stopndash arm extended

straight down

palm facing

back

983095

You LeadComendasharm extended upward 45 degrees

palm forward pointing with index

finger swing in arc from back to front

983094

Follow Mendash arm extended

straight up

from shoulder

palm forward

983093 Slow Downndash arm extended

straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092

Speed Upndash arm extended

straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger

extended straight up

983089

Single Filendasharm and index

finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS

983137983140Turn Signal Onndash

open and close

hand with fingers and

thumb extended

983137983137Comfort Stopndash forearm extended

fist clenched with

short up and down

motion

983097 Highbeamndash tap on top of

helmet with open

palm down

983096 Hazard in Roadwayndash

on the left point

with left hand on the

right point with right foot

983137983142Pull Offndash

arm positioned as for

right turn forearm

swung toward shoulder

983137983155 RefreshmentStopndash

fingers closed

thumb to mouth

983137983152 Fuelndash arm out to side

pointing to tank with

finger extended

Y o u c a n t e a r t h i s p a g e o u t a n d k e e p i t w i t h y o u w h e n y o u r i d e





Appendix

Defining a Motorcycle or Moped_________________

Definition of a Motorcycle

Motorcycle means a motor vehicle that has a seat or a saddle for

the use of the rider and is designed to travel with only 2 or 3 ten-inch or larger diameter wheels in ground contact and has a motor

with a cylinder capacity of more than 50 cubic centimeters or an

electric motor with a capacity of not less than 1500 watts Anyclass of operatorrsquos license with a motorcycle endorsement or valid

instruction permit is required

Mopeds

Moped means a motorized device designed to travel with only 2 or3 ten-inch or larger diameter wheels in contact with the ground and

that may have fully operative pedals for propulsion by human power has an electric or a liquid fuel motor with a cylinder

capacity displacement not exceeding 50 cubic centimeters or an

electric motor with a capacity under 1500 watts and is equipped

with a power drive system that functions only directly orautomatically and does not require clutching or shifting by the

operator after the drive system is engaged Moped does not include

an electric personal assistive mobility device Any class ofoperatorrsquos license valid motorcycle or moped instruction permit is

required

Operating a MopedAlthough a license or special permit is required to operate a

moped it is ridden much the same way as a bicycle A moped may

only be operated in single file and as far as practicable to the rightside of the road at all times except when making a left turn In

preparing for a left turn look over your left shoulder to make sure

the way is clear signal and move carefully into position just to theright of the centerline of the road The turn should be completed in

this same position on the roadway entered Once the turn is

completed look over the right shoulder to make sure the way isclear signal and carefully maneuver back to the far right side ofthe road

Motorized Scooter

Motorized scooter means a scooter that has 2 or 3 wheels less thanten inches in diameter in ground contact or is powered by a motor

having a maximum piston displacement of less than 25 cubic



centimeters or an electric motor with a capacity not exceeding 750

watts Motorized scooter does not include an electric personal

assistive mobility device Any class of operatorrsquos license or validinstruction permit is required

Motorcycle Requirements_______________________

Who May Operate a Motorcycle or MopedAny resident of the state who has a motorcycle permit or a valid

Maine motorcycle license Any nonresident possessing a valid

motorcycle license from the state or country of their legalresidence

How to Obtain a Motorcycle License

Be at least 16 years of age Completion of basic drivereducation is required if under age 18 Completion of a

prescribed motorcycle driver education program consisting

of an 8-hour block of instructions is also required for allapplicants

Applications may be obtained at any Motor Vehicle BranchOffice

Written and road tests specifically for motorcycles are

required

After passing the written test a Learnerrsquos Permit will beissued which is valid for two years

The Secretary of State is authorized to waive therequirement of a road examination for a motorcycleendorsement on receipt of a certificate demonstrating that

the person successfully completed the Basic Rider Course

(BRC) If the road examination is waived the motorcycleendorsement prohibits the holder from carrying a passenger

for a period of 60 days following the date of issuance of the

endorsement

Note The Basic Rider Course (BRC) is the 15 hour motorcycle

hands on rider course and is the only course acceptable for waiver

of the motorcycle road test

Other Motorcycle Requirements

LightsAll motorcycles must have an approved headlight on while in

operation (Type approval provided by the Department of

Transportation) In addition



Your dimmer switch (high-low) beam should be positionedso that your thumb can exercise control without removing

your hand from the handlebars

Always check your lighting system if there is a chance that

you will be riding in dusk or evening hours If you have been on rough terrain your headlights may

have been jarred out of focus adjustments may be

necessary to maintain proper alignment

Rearview Mirror

All motorcycles shall be equipped with a rearview mirror whichaffords the operator a clear view of the highway in the rear for a

distance of at least 200 feet

Helmets

Every person under the age of 18 years who operates orrides as a passenger must wear protective headgear

Every person who operates on a Learnerrsquos Permit mustwear protective headgear

For one year following successful completion of the drivingtest every operator must wear protective headgear

A passenger of an operator required to wear headgear

KNOW THE LAW THE FOLLOWING IS A

SUMMARY OF MAINErsquoS OPERATING UNDER

THE INFLUENCE (OUI) LAW

Immediate Suspension by Secretary of StateIf you are the operator of a motor vehicle and are driving with

an alcohol level of 008 grams per 100 milliliters of blood or 210

liters of breath you are guilty of a criminal offense of operatingunder the influence (see description below) You will in most

instances be promptly arrested and taken off to jail Following

your arrest and based solely on the police report and an alcohollevel test result the Secretary of State will immediately suspend

your license This suspension takes place prior to any court

appearance so while you are waiting for your appearance before a

judge you wonrsquot be driving

Breath Alcohol Concentration

Breath alcohol (BrAC) is simply a precise way of recording the percentage of grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath

concentration It is expressed in grams and measured by chemical

analysis BrAC is determined by the amount of alcohol consumedthe time required by the body to rid itself of alcohol and the



personrsquos weight The body eliminates alcohol at a constant rate that

cannot be changed

Note Any amount of alcohol is likely to impair your driving

ability

Alcohol Level TestingThere are two types of tests which can be used to measurealcohol level the Breath and Blood test These tests are designed

to measure the quantity of alcohol in blood The results of such

testing may be used as evidence in court and are fully accepted inall courts as accurate Under current Maine law the police officer

will administer a breath test (either a Sobermeter or an Intoxilizer)

unless the officer determines that it is unreasonable for such a test

to be administered If the breath test is not administered the driverwill be required to submit to a blood test which may be

administered by a physician of the driverrsquos choice if the physician

is reasonably available

ldquoImplied Consentrdquo ndash What is it All About

It is important for Maine drivers to remember that a driverrsquoslicense is not a basic ldquorightrdquo guaranteed under our Constitution It

is a privilege that is issued and may be withdrawn at the discretion

of the StateStated briefly when you operate a motor vehicle in Maine you

automatically consent to a test at any time the authorities wish to

administer it You will not be forced to take such a test but your

driverrsquos license will be immediately suspended if you refuse Thesuspension will be for a period of up to six years by the Secretary

of State It is administrative ndash that means no court action is

necessary In addition testimony of the arresting police officer

regarding your driving performance can result in an OUI

conviction even without the alcohol test results to back it up

The law further requires any operator of a motor vehicle to

submit to a chemical test to determine drug concentration if there

is probable cause to believe the driver operated a motor vehicle

while under the influence of a drug other than alcoholThe administrative suspension issued by the Secretary of State

remains in effect even if you are later found innocent of OUI And

if you are found guilty based on the police officerrsquos testimony

your refusal to take a test will be considered as an aggravatingfactor by the judge and another OUI suspension will be tacked on

so you will have a much longer penalty than if you had taken the

test



Remember a test can also protect you If you are not legally

intoxicated the test will show it

Road Test Information

It is the duty of the examiner to render an impartial decisioncovering all phases of the road testDuring the road test the examiner will observe and evaluate

your ability to operate and control a motor vehicle with sufficient

skill and knowledge to be a safe and competent driver on thehighways of the State of Maine whether it be driving forward or

backward maintaining your proper lane position turning left or

right or driving straight ahead You will also be evaluated on how

well you observe and react to other road users and pedestrians aswell as traffic signs signals and conditions You will not be asked

to do anything that is extraordinary or illegal

The reason for road test disqualification can vary depending onroad conditions traffic and the applicantrsquos judgment and ability to

cope with situations that arise as well as driving habits

Road Test Instructions ndash CyclesThe examiner will follow you in a vehicle with headlights on

low beam Turning and stopping instructions will be relayed

through the use of walkie-talkie communication devices orsounding the horn in ample time to execute the desired maneuvers

One (1) short blast ndash left turn

Two (2) short blasts ndash right turn Three (3) short blasts ndash pull to the right curb or edge of

roadway and stop

The signal to proceed after a stop will be by theexaminer switching headlights to high beam then to low

beam (This procedure applies only if you have beenrequired to pull to right and stop)



MOTORCYCLES MAKE SENSE ndash

SO DOES PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Motorcycles are inexpensive to operate fun to ride and easy to park

Unfortunately many riders never learn critical skills needed to ride safelyProfessional training for beginning and experienced riders prepares them for

real-world traffic situations Motorcycle Safety Foundation RiderCoursesSM teach andimprove such skills as

bull Effective turning bull Braking maneuvers bull Protective apparel selection

bull Obstacle avoidance bull Traffic strategies bull Maintenance

The Motorcycle Safety Foundationrsquos (MSF) purpose is to improve the safetyof motorcyclists on the nationrsquos streets and highways In an attempt to reducemotorcycle crashes and injuries the Foundation has programs in rider educationlicensing improvement public information and statistics These programsare designed for both motorcyclists and motorists A national not-for-profitorganization the MSF is sponsored by BMW BRP Ducati Harley-Davidson HondaKawasaki KTM PiaggioVespa Suzuki Triumph Victory and Yamaha

The information contained in this publication is offered for the benefit of those

who have an interest in riding motorcycles The information has been compiledfrom publications interviews and observations of individuals and organizationsfamiliar with the use of motorcycles accessories and training Because there aremany differences in product design riding styles federal state and local lawsthere may be organizations and individuals who hold differing opinions Consultyour local regulatory agencies for information concerning the operation of motor-cycles in your area Although the MSF will continue to research field test andpublish responsible viewpoints on the subject it disclaims any liability for the viewsexpressed herein

For the basic or experienced RiderCourse nearest you

call toll free 8004469227

or visit wwwmsf-usaorg

Printing and distribution courtesy ofMotorcycle Safety Foundation

2 Jenner Suite 150 Irvine CA 92618-3806wwwmsf-usaorg

Second Revision December 1978 Tenth Revision January 2002

Third Revision February 1981 Eleventh Revision July 2002



State of Maine

Department of the Secretary of State

Augusta Maine 04333

This booklet is prepar ed under the authority of the

SECRETARY OF STATE

BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES

Augusta Maine 04333

(207) 624-9000

Web site httpwwwMainegovsosbmv

Questions on registration EXT 52149Questions on driver license renewals and duplicates EXT 52114

Questions on license suspensions 624-9000

Questions on driving tests (Class C and Motorcycles) EXT 52119

Questions on Commercial Driver License (CDL) EXT 52122

Questions on Driver Education EXT 52128

You may call or visit any Motor Vehicle Office listed below

AUGUSTA 19 Anthony Ave Tel 287-3330

BANGOR 1129 Union St Bangor Airport Mall Griffin Rd Entrance Tel 942-1319

CALAIS 23 Washington St Tel 454-2175

CARIBOU 14 Access Highway Tel 492-9141

ELLSWORTH 24 Church St Tel 667-9363

KENNEBUNK 63 Portland Rd Rt 1 North Tel 985-4890

LEWISTON 36 Mollison Way Tel 753-7750

MEXICO 110 Main Street Mexico Shopping Plaza Tel 369-9921

PORTLAND 125 Presumpscot St Tel 822-6400

ROCKLAND 360 Old County Road Tel 596-2255

SCARBOROUGH 200 Expedition Drive Tel 883-2596

SPRINGVALE 456 Main St Rt 109 Tel 490-1261

TOPSHAM 49 Topsham Fair Mall Rd Tel 725-6520

TTY Usershelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip Maine relay 711



CONTENTS 3CONTENTS


PREPARING TO RIDE







SEE 20

Intersections 21


Crash Avoidance 27



Animals 34

Flying Objects 35



Group Riding 38









Fatigue 45







HAND SIGNALS 55


Appendix58
























RIDING ENVIRONMENT



PREPARING TO RIDE 5








WEAR THE RIGHT GEAR






Helmet Use

















Helmet Selection









6 PREPARING TO RIDE



















Clothing



visible to others










HELMETS



7






protection





KNOW YOUR

MOTORCYCLE




for you




every ride


between rides


to handle






CLOTHING






TEST YOURSELF 1

Answer - page 47



8 PREPARING TO RIDE


bull Turn signals

bull Horn

bull Two mirrors














motorcycle


your own motorcycle



MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS



9








you get in traffic










C mdash Controls





















S mdash Stands





KNOW YOUR

RESPONSIBILITIES








crash occurring
















B Happen at night



TEST YOURSELF 2

Answer - page 47






of the road


Body Position





quickly to hazards






HOLDING HANDGRIPS










Shifting Gears












six gears























Braking



SHIFTING GEARS



13



either wheel

To do this












Braking in a Corner



















effectiveness





Turning
















same angle



SLOW TIGHT TURNS

NORMAL TURNS





the gas tank


TEST YOURSELF 3

Answer - page 47



15



















LANE POSITIONS





















FOLLOWING



17




Being Followed







Passing








PASSING




Being Passed



Avoid being hit by







Lane Sharing













D Ignore them

TEST YOURSELF 4

Answer - page 47

BEING PASSED



19

MERGING BLIND SPOTS

Merging Cars




Cars Alongside


















SEE

Good experienced


step SEESM strategy

bull Search

bull Evaluate

bull Execute




Search










RIDER RADAR



21






TEST YOURSELF 5

Answer - page 47


Evaluate









Execute













INTERSECTIONS




















yield


TEST YOURSELF 6

Answer - page 47

LARGE INTERSECTIONS

SMALL INTERSECTION



23

STOP SIGNS

PARKED CARS




Blind Intersections








Passing Parked Cars





BLIND INTERSECTIONS






cutting in
















Clothing










Headlight


PARKING AT CURBS



25



Signals


you plan to do




to do is obvious







Brake Light











Using Your Mirrors





SIGNALING














Head Checks








Horn




into your lane









C Not be worn


TEST YOURSELF 7

Answer - page 47

USING MIRRORS



27



Riding at Night










CRASH AVOIDANCE












Quick Stops


























STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























CONTENTS 3CONTENTS


PREPARING TO RIDE







SEE 20

Intersections 21


Crash Avoidance 27



Animals 34

Flying Objects 35



Group Riding 38









Fatigue 45







HAND SIGNALS 55


Appendix58
























RIDING ENVIRONMENT



PREPARING TO RIDE 5








WEAR THE RIGHT GEAR






Helmet Use

















Helmet Selection









6 PREPARING TO RIDE



















Clothing



visible to others










HELMETS



7






protection





KNOW YOUR

MOTORCYCLE




for you




every ride


between rides


to handle






CLOTHING






TEST YOURSELF 1

Answer - page 47



8 PREPARING TO RIDE


bull Turn signals

bull Horn

bull Two mirrors














motorcycle


your own motorcycle



MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS



9








you get in traffic










C mdash Controls





















S mdash Stands





KNOW YOUR

RESPONSIBILITIES








crash occurring
















B Happen at night



TEST YOURSELF 2

Answer - page 47






of the road


Body Position





quickly to hazards






HOLDING HANDGRIPS










Shifting Gears












six gears























Braking



SHIFTING GEARS



13



either wheel

To do this












Braking in a Corner



















effectiveness





Turning
















same angle



SLOW TIGHT TURNS

NORMAL TURNS





the gas tank


TEST YOURSELF 3

Answer - page 47



15



















LANE POSITIONS





















FOLLOWING



17




Being Followed







Passing








PASSING




Being Passed



Avoid being hit by







Lane Sharing













D Ignore them

TEST YOURSELF 4

Answer - page 47

BEING PASSED



19

MERGING BLIND SPOTS

Merging Cars




Cars Alongside


















SEE

Good experienced


step SEESM strategy

bull Search

bull Evaluate

bull Execute




Search










RIDER RADAR



21






TEST YOURSELF 5

Answer - page 47


Evaluate









Execute













INTERSECTIONS




















yield


TEST YOURSELF 6

Answer - page 47

LARGE INTERSECTIONS

SMALL INTERSECTION



23

STOP SIGNS

PARKED CARS




Blind Intersections








Passing Parked Cars





BLIND INTERSECTIONS






cutting in
















Clothing










Headlight


PARKING AT CURBS



25



Signals


you plan to do




to do is obvious







Brake Light











Using Your Mirrors





SIGNALING














Head Checks








Horn




into your lane









C Not be worn


TEST YOURSELF 7

Answer - page 47

USING MIRRORS



27



Riding at Night










CRASH AVOIDANCE












Quick Stops


























STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop













































RIDING ENVIRONMENT



PREPARING TO RIDE 5








WEAR THE RIGHT GEAR






Helmet Use

















Helmet Selection









6 PREPARING TO RIDE



















Clothing



visible to others










HELMETS



7






protection





KNOW YOUR

MOTORCYCLE




for you




every ride


between rides


to handle






CLOTHING






TEST YOURSELF 1

Answer - page 47



8 PREPARING TO RIDE


bull Turn signals

bull Horn

bull Two mirrors














motorcycle


your own motorcycle



MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS



9








you get in traffic










C mdash Controls





















S mdash Stands





KNOW YOUR

RESPONSIBILITIES








crash occurring
















B Happen at night



TEST YOURSELF 2

Answer - page 47






of the road


Body Position





quickly to hazards






HOLDING HANDGRIPS










Shifting Gears












six gears























Braking



SHIFTING GEARS



13



either wheel

To do this












Braking in a Corner



















effectiveness





Turning
















same angle



SLOW TIGHT TURNS

NORMAL TURNS





the gas tank


TEST YOURSELF 3

Answer - page 47



15



















LANE POSITIONS





















FOLLOWING



17




Being Followed







Passing








PASSING




Being Passed



Avoid being hit by







Lane Sharing













D Ignore them

TEST YOURSELF 4

Answer - page 47

BEING PASSED



19

MERGING BLIND SPOTS

Merging Cars




Cars Alongside


















SEE

Good experienced


step SEESM strategy

bull Search

bull Evaluate

bull Execute




Search










RIDER RADAR



21






TEST YOURSELF 5

Answer - page 47


Evaluate









Execute













INTERSECTIONS




















yield


TEST YOURSELF 6

Answer - page 47

LARGE INTERSECTIONS

SMALL INTERSECTION



23

STOP SIGNS

PARKED CARS




Blind Intersections








Passing Parked Cars





BLIND INTERSECTIONS






cutting in
















Clothing










Headlight


PARKING AT CURBS



25



Signals


you plan to do




to do is obvious







Brake Light











Using Your Mirrors





SIGNALING














Head Checks








Horn




into your lane









C Not be worn


TEST YOURSELF 7

Answer - page 47

USING MIRRORS



27



Riding at Night










CRASH AVOIDANCE












Quick Stops


























STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























PREPARING TO RIDE 5








WEAR THE RIGHT GEAR






Helmet Use

















Helmet Selection









6 PREPARING TO RIDE



















Clothing



visible to others










HELMETS



7






protection





KNOW YOUR

MOTORCYCLE




for you




every ride


between rides


to handle






CLOTHING






TEST YOURSELF 1

Answer - page 47



8 PREPARING TO RIDE


bull Turn signals

bull Horn

bull Two mirrors














motorcycle


your own motorcycle



MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS



9








you get in traffic










C mdash Controls





















S mdash Stands





KNOW YOUR

RESPONSIBILITIES








crash occurring
















B Happen at night



TEST YOURSELF 2

Answer - page 47






of the road


Body Position





quickly to hazards






HOLDING HANDGRIPS










Shifting Gears












six gears























Braking



SHIFTING GEARS



13



either wheel

To do this












Braking in a Corner



















effectiveness





Turning
















same angle



SLOW TIGHT TURNS

NORMAL TURNS





the gas tank


TEST YOURSELF 3

Answer - page 47



15



















LANE POSITIONS





















FOLLOWING



17




Being Followed







Passing








PASSING




Being Passed



Avoid being hit by







Lane Sharing













D Ignore them

TEST YOURSELF 4

Answer - page 47

BEING PASSED



19

MERGING BLIND SPOTS

Merging Cars




Cars Alongside


















SEE

Good experienced


step SEESM strategy

bull Search

bull Evaluate

bull Execute




Search










RIDER RADAR



21






TEST YOURSELF 5

Answer - page 47


Evaluate









Execute













INTERSECTIONS




















yield


TEST YOURSELF 6

Answer - page 47

LARGE INTERSECTIONS

SMALL INTERSECTION



23

STOP SIGNS

PARKED CARS




Blind Intersections








Passing Parked Cars





BLIND INTERSECTIONS






cutting in
















Clothing










Headlight


PARKING AT CURBS



25



Signals


you plan to do




to do is obvious







Brake Light











Using Your Mirrors





SIGNALING














Head Checks








Horn




into your lane









C Not be worn


TEST YOURSELF 7

Answer - page 47

USING MIRRORS



27



Riding at Night










CRASH AVOIDANCE












Quick Stops


























STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























6 PREPARING TO RIDE



















Clothing



visible to others










HELMETS



7






protection





KNOW YOUR

MOTORCYCLE




for you




every ride


between rides


to handle






CLOTHING






TEST YOURSELF 1

Answer - page 47



8 PREPARING TO RIDE


bull Turn signals

bull Horn

bull Two mirrors














motorcycle


your own motorcycle



MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS



9








you get in traffic










C mdash Controls





















S mdash Stands





KNOW YOUR

RESPONSIBILITIES








crash occurring
















B Happen at night



TEST YOURSELF 2

Answer - page 47






of the road


Body Position





quickly to hazards






HOLDING HANDGRIPS










Shifting Gears












six gears























Braking



SHIFTING GEARS



13



either wheel

To do this












Braking in a Corner



















effectiveness





Turning
















same angle



SLOW TIGHT TURNS

NORMAL TURNS





the gas tank


TEST YOURSELF 3

Answer - page 47



15



















LANE POSITIONS





















FOLLOWING



17




Being Followed







Passing








PASSING




Being Passed



Avoid being hit by







Lane Sharing













D Ignore them

TEST YOURSELF 4

Answer - page 47

BEING PASSED



19

MERGING BLIND SPOTS

Merging Cars




Cars Alongside


















SEE

Good experienced


step SEESM strategy

bull Search

bull Evaluate

bull Execute




Search










RIDER RADAR



21






TEST YOURSELF 5

Answer - page 47


Evaluate









Execute













INTERSECTIONS




















yield


TEST YOURSELF 6

Answer - page 47

LARGE INTERSECTIONS

SMALL INTERSECTION



23

STOP SIGNS

PARKED CARS




Blind Intersections








Passing Parked Cars





BLIND INTERSECTIONS






cutting in
















Clothing










Headlight


PARKING AT CURBS



25



Signals


you plan to do




to do is obvious







Brake Light











Using Your Mirrors





SIGNALING














Head Checks








Horn




into your lane









C Not be worn


TEST YOURSELF 7

Answer - page 47

USING MIRRORS



27



Riding at Night










CRASH AVOIDANCE












Quick Stops


























STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























7






protection





KNOW YOUR

MOTORCYCLE




for you




every ride


between rides


to handle






CLOTHING






TEST YOURSELF 1

Answer - page 47



8 PREPARING TO RIDE


bull Turn signals

bull Horn

bull Two mirrors














motorcycle


your own motorcycle



MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS



9








you get in traffic










C mdash Controls





















S mdash Stands





KNOW YOUR

RESPONSIBILITIES








crash occurring
















B Happen at night



TEST YOURSELF 2

Answer - page 47






of the road


Body Position





quickly to hazards






HOLDING HANDGRIPS










Shifting Gears












six gears























Braking



SHIFTING GEARS



13



either wheel

To do this












Braking in a Corner



















effectiveness





Turning
















same angle



SLOW TIGHT TURNS

NORMAL TURNS





the gas tank


TEST YOURSELF 3

Answer - page 47



15



















LANE POSITIONS





















FOLLOWING



17




Being Followed







Passing








PASSING




Being Passed



Avoid being hit by







Lane Sharing













D Ignore them

TEST YOURSELF 4

Answer - page 47

BEING PASSED



19

MERGING BLIND SPOTS

Merging Cars




Cars Alongside


















SEE

Good experienced


step SEESM strategy

bull Search

bull Evaluate

bull Execute




Search










RIDER RADAR



21






TEST YOURSELF 5

Answer - page 47


Evaluate









Execute













INTERSECTIONS




















yield


TEST YOURSELF 6

Answer - page 47

LARGE INTERSECTIONS

SMALL INTERSECTION



23

STOP SIGNS

PARKED CARS




Blind Intersections








Passing Parked Cars





BLIND INTERSECTIONS






cutting in
















Clothing










Headlight


PARKING AT CURBS



25



Signals


you plan to do




to do is obvious







Brake Light











Using Your Mirrors





SIGNALING














Head Checks








Horn




into your lane









C Not be worn


TEST YOURSELF 7

Answer - page 47

USING MIRRORS



27



Riding at Night










CRASH AVOIDANCE












Quick Stops


























STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























8 PREPARING TO RIDE


bull Turn signals

bull Horn

bull Two mirrors














motorcycle


your own motorcycle



MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS



9








you get in traffic










C mdash Controls





















S mdash Stands





KNOW YOUR

RESPONSIBILITIES








crash occurring
















B Happen at night



TEST YOURSELF 2

Answer - page 47






of the road


Body Position





quickly to hazards






HOLDING HANDGRIPS










Shifting Gears












six gears























Braking



SHIFTING GEARS



13



either wheel

To do this












Braking in a Corner



















effectiveness





Turning
















same angle



SLOW TIGHT TURNS

NORMAL TURNS





the gas tank


TEST YOURSELF 3

Answer - page 47



15



















LANE POSITIONS





















FOLLOWING



17




Being Followed







Passing








PASSING




Being Passed



Avoid being hit by







Lane Sharing













D Ignore them

TEST YOURSELF 4

Answer - page 47

BEING PASSED



19

MERGING BLIND SPOTS

Merging Cars




Cars Alongside


















SEE

Good experienced


step SEESM strategy

bull Search

bull Evaluate

bull Execute




Search










RIDER RADAR



21






TEST YOURSELF 5

Answer - page 47


Evaluate









Execute













INTERSECTIONS




















yield


TEST YOURSELF 6

Answer - page 47

LARGE INTERSECTIONS

SMALL INTERSECTION



23

STOP SIGNS

PARKED CARS




Blind Intersections








Passing Parked Cars





BLIND INTERSECTIONS






cutting in
















Clothing










Headlight


PARKING AT CURBS



25



Signals


you plan to do




to do is obvious







Brake Light











Using Your Mirrors





SIGNALING














Head Checks








Horn




into your lane









C Not be worn


TEST YOURSELF 7

Answer - page 47

USING MIRRORS



27



Riding at Night










CRASH AVOIDANCE












Quick Stops


























STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























9








you get in traffic










C mdash Controls





















S mdash Stands





KNOW YOUR

RESPONSIBILITIES








crash occurring
















B Happen at night



TEST YOURSELF 2

Answer - page 47






of the road


Body Position





quickly to hazards






HOLDING HANDGRIPS










Shifting Gears












six gears























Braking



SHIFTING GEARS



13



either wheel

To do this












Braking in a Corner



















effectiveness





Turning
















same angle



SLOW TIGHT TURNS

NORMAL TURNS





the gas tank


TEST YOURSELF 3

Answer - page 47



15



















LANE POSITIONS





















FOLLOWING



17




Being Followed







Passing








PASSING




Being Passed



Avoid being hit by







Lane Sharing













D Ignore them

TEST YOURSELF 4

Answer - page 47

BEING PASSED



19

MERGING BLIND SPOTS

Merging Cars




Cars Alongside


















SEE

Good experienced


step SEESM strategy

bull Search

bull Evaluate

bull Execute




Search










RIDER RADAR



21






TEST YOURSELF 5

Answer - page 47


Evaluate









Execute













INTERSECTIONS




















yield


TEST YOURSELF 6

Answer - page 47

LARGE INTERSECTIONS

SMALL INTERSECTION



23

STOP SIGNS

PARKED CARS




Blind Intersections








Passing Parked Cars





BLIND INTERSECTIONS






cutting in
















Clothing










Headlight


PARKING AT CURBS



25



Signals


you plan to do




to do is obvious







Brake Light











Using Your Mirrors





SIGNALING














Head Checks








Horn




into your lane









C Not be worn


TEST YOURSELF 7

Answer - page 47

USING MIRRORS



27



Riding at Night










CRASH AVOIDANCE












Quick Stops


























STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop





























S mdash Stands





KNOW YOUR

RESPONSIBILITIES








crash occurring
















B Happen at night



TEST YOURSELF 2

Answer - page 47






of the road


Body Position





quickly to hazards






HOLDING HANDGRIPS










Shifting Gears












six gears























Braking



SHIFTING GEARS



13



either wheel

To do this












Braking in a Corner



















effectiveness





Turning
















same angle



SLOW TIGHT TURNS

NORMAL TURNS





the gas tank


TEST YOURSELF 3

Answer - page 47



15



















LANE POSITIONS





















FOLLOWING



17




Being Followed







Passing








PASSING




Being Passed



Avoid being hit by







Lane Sharing













D Ignore them

TEST YOURSELF 4

Answer - page 47

BEING PASSED



19

MERGING BLIND SPOTS

Merging Cars




Cars Alongside


















SEE

Good experienced


step SEESM strategy

bull Search

bull Evaluate

bull Execute




Search










RIDER RADAR



21






TEST YOURSELF 5

Answer - page 47


Evaluate









Execute













INTERSECTIONS




















yield


TEST YOURSELF 6

Answer - page 47

LARGE INTERSECTIONS

SMALL INTERSECTION



23

STOP SIGNS

PARKED CARS




Blind Intersections








Passing Parked Cars





BLIND INTERSECTIONS






cutting in
















Clothing










Headlight


PARKING AT CURBS



25



Signals


you plan to do




to do is obvious







Brake Light











Using Your Mirrors





SIGNALING














Head Checks








Horn




into your lane









C Not be worn


TEST YOURSELF 7

Answer - page 47

USING MIRRORS



27



Riding at Night










CRASH AVOIDANCE












Quick Stops


























STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop



























of the road


Body Position





quickly to hazards






HOLDING HANDGRIPS










Shifting Gears












six gears























Braking



SHIFTING GEARS



13



either wheel

To do this












Braking in a Corner



















effectiveness





Turning
















same angle



SLOW TIGHT TURNS

NORMAL TURNS





the gas tank


TEST YOURSELF 3

Answer - page 47



15



















LANE POSITIONS





















FOLLOWING



17




Being Followed







Passing








PASSING




Being Passed



Avoid being hit by







Lane Sharing













D Ignore them

TEST YOURSELF 4

Answer - page 47

BEING PASSED



19

MERGING BLIND SPOTS

Merging Cars




Cars Alongside


















SEE

Good experienced


step SEESM strategy

bull Search

bull Evaluate

bull Execute




Search










RIDER RADAR



21






TEST YOURSELF 5

Answer - page 47


Evaluate









Execute













INTERSECTIONS




















yield


TEST YOURSELF 6

Answer - page 47

LARGE INTERSECTIONS

SMALL INTERSECTION



23

STOP SIGNS

PARKED CARS




Blind Intersections








Passing Parked Cars





BLIND INTERSECTIONS






cutting in
















Clothing










Headlight


PARKING AT CURBS



25



Signals


you plan to do




to do is obvious







Brake Light











Using Your Mirrors





SIGNALING














Head Checks








Horn




into your lane









C Not be worn


TEST YOURSELF 7

Answer - page 47

USING MIRRORS



27



Riding at Night










CRASH AVOIDANCE












Quick Stops


























STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop


























six gears























Braking



SHIFTING GEARS



13



either wheel

To do this












Braking in a Corner



















effectiveness





Turning
















same angle



SLOW TIGHT TURNS

NORMAL TURNS





the gas tank


TEST YOURSELF 3

Answer - page 47



15



















LANE POSITIONS





















FOLLOWING



17




Being Followed







Passing








PASSING




Being Passed



Avoid being hit by







Lane Sharing













D Ignore them

TEST YOURSELF 4

Answer - page 47

BEING PASSED



19

MERGING BLIND SPOTS

Merging Cars




Cars Alongside


















SEE

Good experienced


step SEESM strategy

bull Search

bull Evaluate

bull Execute




Search










RIDER RADAR



21






TEST YOURSELF 5

Answer - page 47


Evaluate









Execute













INTERSECTIONS




















yield


TEST YOURSELF 6

Answer - page 47

LARGE INTERSECTIONS

SMALL INTERSECTION



23

STOP SIGNS

PARKED CARS




Blind Intersections








Passing Parked Cars





BLIND INTERSECTIONS






cutting in
















Clothing










Headlight


PARKING AT CURBS



25



Signals


you plan to do




to do is obvious







Brake Light











Using Your Mirrors





SIGNALING














Head Checks








Horn




into your lane









C Not be worn


TEST YOURSELF 7

Answer - page 47

USING MIRRORS



27



Riding at Night










CRASH AVOIDANCE












Quick Stops


























STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























13



either wheel

To do this












Braking in a Corner



















effectiveness





Turning
















same angle



SLOW TIGHT TURNS

NORMAL TURNS





the gas tank


TEST YOURSELF 3

Answer - page 47



15



















LANE POSITIONS





















FOLLOWING



17




Being Followed







Passing








PASSING




Being Passed



Avoid being hit by







Lane Sharing













D Ignore them

TEST YOURSELF 4

Answer - page 47

BEING PASSED



19

MERGING BLIND SPOTS

Merging Cars




Cars Alongside


















SEE

Good experienced


step SEESM strategy

bull Search

bull Evaluate

bull Execute




Search










RIDER RADAR



21






TEST YOURSELF 5

Answer - page 47


Evaluate









Execute













INTERSECTIONS




















yield


TEST YOURSELF 6

Answer - page 47

LARGE INTERSECTIONS

SMALL INTERSECTION



23

STOP SIGNS

PARKED CARS




Blind Intersections








Passing Parked Cars





BLIND INTERSECTIONS






cutting in
















Clothing










Headlight


PARKING AT CURBS



25



Signals


you plan to do




to do is obvious







Brake Light











Using Your Mirrors





SIGNALING














Head Checks








Horn




into your lane









C Not be worn


TEST YOURSELF 7

Answer - page 47

USING MIRRORS



27



Riding at Night










CRASH AVOIDANCE












Quick Stops


























STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop

























Turning
















same angle



SLOW TIGHT TURNS

NORMAL TURNS





the gas tank


TEST YOURSELF 3

Answer - page 47



15



















LANE POSITIONS





















FOLLOWING



17




Being Followed







Passing








PASSING




Being Passed



Avoid being hit by







Lane Sharing













D Ignore them

TEST YOURSELF 4

Answer - page 47

BEING PASSED



19

MERGING BLIND SPOTS

Merging Cars




Cars Alongside


















SEE

Good experienced


step SEESM strategy

bull Search

bull Evaluate

bull Execute




Search










RIDER RADAR



21






TEST YOURSELF 5

Answer - page 47


Evaluate









Execute













INTERSECTIONS




















yield


TEST YOURSELF 6

Answer - page 47

LARGE INTERSECTIONS

SMALL INTERSECTION



23

STOP SIGNS

PARKED CARS




Blind Intersections








Passing Parked Cars





BLIND INTERSECTIONS






cutting in
















Clothing










Headlight


PARKING AT CURBS



25



Signals


you plan to do




to do is obvious







Brake Light











Using Your Mirrors





SIGNALING














Head Checks








Horn




into your lane









C Not be worn


TEST YOURSELF 7

Answer - page 47

USING MIRRORS



27



Riding at Night










CRASH AVOIDANCE












Quick Stops


























STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























15



















LANE POSITIONS





















FOLLOWING



17




Being Followed







Passing








PASSING




Being Passed



Avoid being hit by







Lane Sharing













D Ignore them

TEST YOURSELF 4

Answer - page 47

BEING PASSED



19

MERGING BLIND SPOTS

Merging Cars




Cars Alongside


















SEE

Good experienced


step SEESM strategy

bull Search

bull Evaluate

bull Execute




Search










RIDER RADAR



21






TEST YOURSELF 5

Answer - page 47


Evaluate









Execute













INTERSECTIONS




















yield


TEST YOURSELF 6

Answer - page 47

LARGE INTERSECTIONS

SMALL INTERSECTION



23

STOP SIGNS

PARKED CARS




Blind Intersections








Passing Parked Cars





BLIND INTERSECTIONS






cutting in
















Clothing










Headlight


PARKING AT CURBS



25



Signals


you plan to do




to do is obvious







Brake Light











Using Your Mirrors





SIGNALING














Head Checks








Horn




into your lane









C Not be worn


TEST YOURSELF 7

Answer - page 47

USING MIRRORS



27



Riding at Night










CRASH AVOIDANCE












Quick Stops


























STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop










































FOLLOWING



17




Being Followed







Passing








PASSING




Being Passed



Avoid being hit by







Lane Sharing













D Ignore them

TEST YOURSELF 4

Answer - page 47

BEING PASSED



19

MERGING BLIND SPOTS

Merging Cars




Cars Alongside


















SEE

Good experienced


step SEESM strategy

bull Search

bull Evaluate

bull Execute




Search










RIDER RADAR



21






TEST YOURSELF 5

Answer - page 47


Evaluate









Execute













INTERSECTIONS




















yield


TEST YOURSELF 6

Answer - page 47

LARGE INTERSECTIONS

SMALL INTERSECTION



23

STOP SIGNS

PARKED CARS




Blind Intersections








Passing Parked Cars





BLIND INTERSECTIONS






cutting in
















Clothing










Headlight


PARKING AT CURBS



25



Signals


you plan to do




to do is obvious







Brake Light











Using Your Mirrors





SIGNALING














Head Checks








Horn




into your lane









C Not be worn


TEST YOURSELF 7

Answer - page 47

USING MIRRORS



27



Riding at Night










CRASH AVOIDANCE












Quick Stops


























STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























17




Being Followed







Passing








PASSING




Being Passed



Avoid being hit by







Lane Sharing













D Ignore them

TEST YOURSELF 4

Answer - page 47

BEING PASSED



19

MERGING BLIND SPOTS

Merging Cars




Cars Alongside


















SEE

Good experienced


step SEESM strategy

bull Search

bull Evaluate

bull Execute




Search










RIDER RADAR



21






TEST YOURSELF 5

Answer - page 47


Evaluate









Execute













INTERSECTIONS




















yield


TEST YOURSELF 6

Answer - page 47

LARGE INTERSECTIONS

SMALL INTERSECTION



23

STOP SIGNS

PARKED CARS




Blind Intersections








Passing Parked Cars





BLIND INTERSECTIONS






cutting in
















Clothing










Headlight


PARKING AT CURBS



25



Signals


you plan to do




to do is obvious







Brake Light











Using Your Mirrors





SIGNALING














Head Checks








Horn




into your lane









C Not be worn


TEST YOURSELF 7

Answer - page 47

USING MIRRORS



27



Riding at Night










CRASH AVOIDANCE












Quick Stops


























STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop

























Being Passed



Avoid being hit by







Lane Sharing













D Ignore them

TEST YOURSELF 4

Answer - page 47

BEING PASSED



19

MERGING BLIND SPOTS

Merging Cars




Cars Alongside


















SEE

Good experienced


step SEESM strategy

bull Search

bull Evaluate

bull Execute




Search










RIDER RADAR



21






TEST YOURSELF 5

Answer - page 47


Evaluate









Execute













INTERSECTIONS




















yield


TEST YOURSELF 6

Answer - page 47

LARGE INTERSECTIONS

SMALL INTERSECTION



23

STOP SIGNS

PARKED CARS




Blind Intersections








Passing Parked Cars





BLIND INTERSECTIONS






cutting in
















Clothing










Headlight


PARKING AT CURBS



25



Signals


you plan to do




to do is obvious







Brake Light











Using Your Mirrors





SIGNALING














Head Checks








Horn




into your lane









C Not be worn


TEST YOURSELF 7

Answer - page 47

USING MIRRORS



27



Riding at Night










CRASH AVOIDANCE












Quick Stops


























STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























19

MERGING BLIND SPOTS

Merging Cars




Cars Alongside


















SEE

Good experienced


step SEESM strategy

bull Search

bull Evaluate

bull Execute




Search










RIDER RADAR



21






TEST YOURSELF 5

Answer - page 47


Evaluate









Execute













INTERSECTIONS




















yield


TEST YOURSELF 6

Answer - page 47

LARGE INTERSECTIONS

SMALL INTERSECTION



23

STOP SIGNS

PARKED CARS




Blind Intersections








Passing Parked Cars





BLIND INTERSECTIONS






cutting in
















Clothing










Headlight


PARKING AT CURBS



25



Signals


you plan to do




to do is obvious







Brake Light











Using Your Mirrors





SIGNALING














Head Checks








Horn




into your lane









C Not be worn


TEST YOURSELF 7

Answer - page 47

USING MIRRORS



27



Riding at Night










CRASH AVOIDANCE












Quick Stops


























STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop



































SEE

Good experienced


step SEESM strategy

bull Search

bull Evaluate

bull Execute




Search










RIDER RADAR



21






TEST YOURSELF 5

Answer - page 47


Evaluate









Execute













INTERSECTIONS




















yield


TEST YOURSELF 6

Answer - page 47

LARGE INTERSECTIONS

SMALL INTERSECTION



23

STOP SIGNS

PARKED CARS




Blind Intersections








Passing Parked Cars





BLIND INTERSECTIONS






cutting in
















Clothing










Headlight


PARKING AT CURBS



25



Signals


you plan to do




to do is obvious







Brake Light











Using Your Mirrors





SIGNALING














Head Checks








Horn




into your lane









C Not be worn


TEST YOURSELF 7

Answer - page 47

USING MIRRORS



27



Riding at Night










CRASH AVOIDANCE












Quick Stops


























STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























21






TEST YOURSELF 5

Answer - page 47


Evaluate









Execute













INTERSECTIONS




















yield


TEST YOURSELF 6

Answer - page 47

LARGE INTERSECTIONS

SMALL INTERSECTION



23

STOP SIGNS

PARKED CARS




Blind Intersections








Passing Parked Cars





BLIND INTERSECTIONS






cutting in
















Clothing










Headlight


PARKING AT CURBS



25



Signals


you plan to do




to do is obvious







Brake Light











Using Your Mirrors





SIGNALING














Head Checks








Horn




into your lane









C Not be worn


TEST YOURSELF 7

Answer - page 47

USING MIRRORS



27



Riding at Night










CRASH AVOIDANCE












Quick Stops


























STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop



































yield


TEST YOURSELF 6

Answer - page 47

LARGE INTERSECTIONS

SMALL INTERSECTION



23

STOP SIGNS

PARKED CARS




Blind Intersections








Passing Parked Cars





BLIND INTERSECTIONS






cutting in
















Clothing










Headlight


PARKING AT CURBS



25



Signals


you plan to do




to do is obvious







Brake Light











Using Your Mirrors





SIGNALING














Head Checks








Horn




into your lane









C Not be worn


TEST YOURSELF 7

Answer - page 47

USING MIRRORS



27



Riding at Night










CRASH AVOIDANCE












Quick Stops


























STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























23

STOP SIGNS

PARKED CARS




Blind Intersections








Passing Parked Cars





BLIND INTERSECTIONS






cutting in
















Clothing










Headlight


PARKING AT CURBS



25



Signals


you plan to do




to do is obvious







Brake Light











Using Your Mirrors





SIGNALING














Head Checks








Horn




into your lane









C Not be worn


TEST YOURSELF 7

Answer - page 47

USING MIRRORS



27



Riding at Night










CRASH AVOIDANCE












Quick Stops


























STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop



























cutting in
















Clothing










Headlight


PARKING AT CURBS



25



Signals


you plan to do




to do is obvious







Brake Light











Using Your Mirrors





SIGNALING














Head Checks








Horn




into your lane









C Not be worn


TEST YOURSELF 7

Answer - page 47

USING MIRRORS



27



Riding at Night










CRASH AVOIDANCE












Quick Stops


























STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























25



Signals


you plan to do




to do is obvious







Brake Light











Using Your Mirrors





SIGNALING














Head Checks








Horn




into your lane









C Not be worn


TEST YOURSELF 7

Answer - page 47

USING MIRRORS



27



Riding at Night










CRASH AVOIDANCE












Quick Stops


























STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop


































Head Checks








Horn




into your lane









C Not be worn


TEST YOURSELF 7

Answer - page 47

USING MIRRORS



27



Riding at Night










CRASH AVOIDANCE












Quick Stops


























STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























27



Riding at Night










CRASH AVOIDANCE












Quick Stops


























STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop










































STOPPING DISTANCE



29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























29

Front-Wheel Skids





Rear-Wheel Skids








CONSTANT CURVES


MULTIPLE CURVES

WIDENING CURVES












HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop

































HANDLING DANGEROUS

SURFACES


you ride across















Slippery Surfaces












31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























31




brake


TEST YOURSELF 8

Answer - page 47

OBSTACLES


































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop











































TEST YOURSELF 9

Answer - page 47



33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























33

MECHANICAL PROBLEMS




Tire Failure













Stuck Throttle







Wobble

























Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop

































Engine Seizure







ANIMALS







FLYING OBJECTS












D Downshift

TEST YOURSELF 10

Answer - page 47



35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























35



CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO













specifications






















A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop


























A Kick it away




TEST YOURSELF 11

Answer - page 47






















Carrying Loads









37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























37

Passengers should

A Lean as you lean




TEST YOURSELF 12

Answer - page 47






















Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop

























Pre-Ride Test










Preparation





Plan





Hand signals



Follow those behind




39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























39

Keep Your Distance



Donrsquot Pair Up



Staggered Formation




Intersections






Parking



STAGGERED FORMATION








D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop





























D Beside the leader

TEST YOURSELF 13

Answer - page 47













41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























41




























ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop




































ALCOHOL AND DRUGS






ALCOHOL IN THE BODY





4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























4343














If you drink


ALCOHOL CONTENT










ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop































ALCOHOL AND THE LAW











impose them







MINIMIZE THE RISKS











45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























45




STEP IN TO PROTECT

FRIENDS













FATIGUE













TEST YOURSELF 14

Answer - page 47








Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop





























Knowledge Test

(Sample Questions)






power

A About 25

B About 50

C About 70


















47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























47


1-C 2-D 3-D 4-A 5-B

6-C 7-D 8-D 9-C 10-C

11-D 12-A 13-A 14-C


1-B 2-C 3-C 4-C 5-B




traffic situations
















and distances




SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop

























SUPPLEMENTARY

INFORMATION

FOR THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLES








KNOW YOUR VEHICLE





design with




bull Saddle seating















or




49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























49








MOTORCYCLE

AND THREE-WHEEL

MOTORCYCLE DESIGNS






























Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop































Steering amp Tip








Body Position





Braking





Turning





TIP-OVER LINES



51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























51
































Hills







stopping




Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop

























Lane Position





















Swerving







while swerving






53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























53






CARRYING PASSENGERS

AND CARGO


















54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























54



HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























HAND SIGNALS

983091


straight down

palm facing

back

983095




983094


straight up

from shoulder

palm forward


straight out palm

facing down swing

down to your side

983092


straight out

palm facing up

swing upward

983090

Double Filendash

arm with index

and middle finger


983089


finger extended

straight up



HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop
























HAND SIGNALS


open and close


thumb extended


fist clenched with

short up and down

motion


helmet with open

palm down


on the left point





right turn forearm



fingers closed

thumb to mouth



finger extended






Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop


























Appendix








Mopeds








required








Motorized Scooter


















required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop





































required






endorsement
















Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop






























Rearview Mirror



Helmets























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop

























cannot be changed


ability




























test




















roadway and stop









































roadway and stop






















maine motorcycle manual | maine motorcycle handbook

Documents