Question 1

Group Riding Formation

Accepted Answer

Staggered Formation, Single File Formation, and Side by Side Formation.

Question 2

Countersteering

Accepted Answer

To initiate a turn, push on the handlebar in the direction you want to go.

Question 3

Engine Braking

Accepted Answer

Reducing speed by downshifting your motorcycle's transmission, or easing off the throttle.

Question 4

Lane Splitting

Accepted Answer

The act of moving between lanes of slow moving or stationary traffic.

Question 5

High Side Crash

Accepted Answer

A type of motorcycle accident where the rider is thrown over the handlebars.

Question 6

Low Side Crash

Accepted Answer

A type of motorcycle accident where the motorcycle slides out from under the rider.

Question 7

Friction Zone

Accepted Answer

The area in the clutch operation where the clutch starts to engage and power is transferred to the rear wheel.

Question 8

T-CLOCS

Accepted Answer

Stands for Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, and Stand, a pre-ride safety checklist.

Question 9

Lane Positioning

Accepted Answer

Choosing your place in the lane to maximize your space cushion and make yourself more visible to others.

Question 10

Safety Triangle

Accepted Answer

The area behind a truck or large vehicle where the driver can't see you.

Question 11

Convex Mirror

Accepted Answer

A type of mirror used on motorcycles to give a wider field of view.

Question 12

Conspicuity

Accepted Answer

Making yourself visible to other road users.

Question 13

Apex

Accepted Answer

The middle point of the curve that a motorcycle rider aims to hit.

Question 14

Motorcycle ABS

Accepted Answer

Anti-lock Braking System that prevents wheels from locking up during hard braking.

Question 15

MSF

Accepted Answer

Motorcycle Safety Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that provides education and training for motorcycle riders.

Question 16

Helmet Types

Accepted Answer

Full Face, Modular, Open Face, Half Helmet, and Off-road.

Question 17

Lean Angle

Accepted Answer

The degree to which a motorcycle leans in a curve or turn.

Question 18

Target Fixation

Accepted Answer

The tendency for riders to steer in the direction they're looking, especially when looking at hazards.

Question 19

Motorcycle Blind Spots

Accepted Answer

Areas where cars and other vehicles cannot see a motorcyclist.

Question 20

Chopper

Accepted Answer

A type of motorcycle that is either modified from an original motorcycle design or built from scratch to have a unique hand-crafted appearance.

Question 21

Cruiser

Accepted Answer

A type of motorcycle designed for long-distance travel and comfort, typically with a relaxed, feet-forward riding position.

Question 22

Sport Bike

Accepted Answer

A type of high-performance motorcycle designed for speed, acceleration, braking, and cornering on paved roads.

Question 23

Touring Bike

Accepted Answer

A type of motorcycle designed for long-distance travel, typically equipped with large capacity fuel tanks, luggage space, and comfort-oriented features.

Question 24

Adventure Bike

Accepted Answer

A type of motorcycle designed for on- and off-road travel, often equipped with features like high ground clearance and robust suspension.

Question 25

Dual Sport

Accepted Answer

A type of motorcycle that is designed to be ridden on or off-road.

Question 26

Brake Fade

Accepted Answer

The loss of braking power due to overheating.

Question 27

Drum Brake

Accepted Answer

A type of brake that uses friction caused by a set of shoes or pads that press outward against a rotating cylinder-shaped part.

Question 28

Disc Brake

Accepted Answer

A type of brake that uses calipers to squeeze pairs of pads against a disc in order to create friction that retards the rotation of a shaft.

Question 29

Heat Seizure

Accepted Answer

Occurs when an engine's moving parts get too hot and expand to the point where they become stuck.

Question 30

Motorcycle Suspension Types

Accepted Answer

Telescopic Fork, Upside Down Fork, Swingarm, and Mono-shock.

Question 31

Motorcycle Transmission Types

Accepted Answer

Sequential Transmission, Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), and Semi-Automatic Transmission.

Question 32

Carburetor

Accepted Answer

A device that mixes air and fuel for internal combustion engines.

Question 33

Fuel Injection

Accepted Answer

An electronic system to meter fuel and introduce it into an engine's intake manifold.

Question 34

Electronic Throttle Control

Accepted Answer

Also known as ride-by-wire, it uses an electric motor to open and close the throttle, replacing the traditional cable.

Question 35

Motorcycle Tire Types

Accepted Answer

Touring, Sport, Off-Road, Dual-Sport, and Racing.

Question 36

Saddlebags

Accepted Answer

A pair of bags or containers hung over the rear of a motorcycle.

Question 37

Windshield

Accepted Answer

A transparent screen on a motorcycle that provides protection from the wind and debris.

Question 38

Fairing

Accepted Answer

A shell placed over the frame of some motorcycles to reduce air drag.

Question 39

Sissy Bar

Accepted Answer

A set of bars on the back of a motorcycle to give a passenger something to lean back against.

Question 40

Lacing

Accepted Answer

A technique for arranging spokes when building or truing a wheel.

Question 41

Fork

Accepted Answer

The part of a motorcycle that holds the front wheel and allows one to steer.

Question 42

Swingarm

Accepted Answer

A component used for the rear suspension, connecting the rear wheel to the motorcycle's frame.

Question 43

Kick Start

Accepted Answer

A method of starting a motorcycle using a lever that the rider pushes down with their foot.

Question 44

Motorcycle Battery Types

Accepted Answer

Lead Acid, Lithium Ion, and Gel.

Question 45

Chain Drive

Accepted Answer

A power transmitting mechanism that uses a chain to transfer the power.

Question 46

Belt Drive

Accepted Answer

A smooth, low-maintenance type of power transmission that uses a reinforced belt.

Question 47

Shaft Drive

Accepted Answer

A type of power transmission that uses a rigid shaft to transfer power from the engine to the rear wheel.

Question 48

Motorcycle Lighting

Accepted Answer

Headlight, Taillight, Turn Signals, and Brake Lights.

Question 49

Kill Switch

Accepted Answer

A safety device that allows a rider to immediately cut the engine's power.

Question 50

Motorcycle Controls

Accepted Answer

Throttle, Front Brake Lever, Rear Brake Pedal, Clutch Lever, and Gear Shift Lever.

Question 51

Motorcycle Foot Pegs

Accepted Answer

Places for the rider (and sometimes passenger) to rest their feet during travel.

Question 52

Motorcycle Hand Grips

Accepted Answer

Where the rider places their hands; typically houses the throttle and front brake lever.

Question 53

Helmet Laws

Accepted Answer

Laws governing the use of helmets by motorcycle riders.

Question 54

Baffles

Accepted Answer

Tubes of steel with holes in them that are installed in the exhaust pipe to quiet down the noise of the exhaust.

Question 55

Slip-On Exhaust

Accepted Answer

A type of motorcycle exhaust that is designed to "slip-on" to the stock exhaust pipe.

Question 56

Full System Exhaust

Accepted Answer

An exhaust system that replaces the entire stock exhaust system from the headers to the muffler.

Question 57

Frame Sliders

Accepted Answer

Protruding pieces installed on a motorcycle frame designed to protect the bike's fairings and engine in case of a slide.

Question 58

Motorcycle Endorsement

Accepted Answer

A special designation added to a driver's license indicating the holder is authorized to operate a motorcycle.

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