Question 1

ABS

Accepted Answer

Anti-lock Braking System helps prevent wheel lock-up during braking.

Question 2

CCW

Accepted Answer

Counter-Clockwise, referring to the direction of rotation or movement.

Question 3

DOT

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Department of Transportation, the federal agency responsible for regulating transportation in the US.

Question 4

ECE

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Economic Commission for Europe, a standard for motorcycle helmet safety.

Question 5

EPA

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Environmental Protection Agency, the federal agency responsible for protecting the environment.

Question 6

FIM

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Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme, the governing body for motorcycle racing.

Question 7

GDL

Accepted Answer

Graduated Driver Licensing, a program that gradually introduces driving privileges to new drivers.

Question 8

HAZMAT

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Hazardous Materials, substances that pose a risk to health, safety, or the environment.

Question 9

IDP

Accepted Answer

International Driving Permit, a document that allows you to drive in foreign countries.

Question 10

MSF

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Motorcycle Safety Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes motorcycle safety.

Question 11

NHTSA

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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a federal agency that promotes road safety.

Question 12

OEM

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Original Equipment Manufacturer, the company that produces the original parts for a motorcycle.

Question 13

PPE

Accepted Answer

Personal Protective Equipment, gear worn to protect against injury or hazards.

Question 14

RPM

Accepted Answer

Revolutions Per Minute, a measure of how fast an engine is rotating.

Question 15

SAE

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Society of Automotive Engineers, a professional organization that develops engineering standards.

Question 16

TDC

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Top Dead Center, the position of the piston at the very top of its stroke.

Question 17

VIN

Accepted Answer

Vehicle Identification Number, a unique code that identifies a specific motorcycle.

Question 18

WOT

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Wide Open Throttle, using the maximum throttle opening for maximum power.

Question 19

ABS

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Adjustable Suspension System, a feature that allows the rider to adjust the motorcycle's suspension settings.

Question 20

BAC

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Blood Alcohol Concentration, the percentage of alcohol in a person's bloodstream.

Question 21

CDL

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Commercial Driver's License, required to operate commercial vehicles.

Question 22

DRL

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Daytime Running Lights, lights that automatically turn on during the day for increased visibility.

Question 23

ECM

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Engine Control Module, a computer that controls the engine's functions.

Question 24

FAT

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Fundamental Ability to Turn, a basic skill required for safe motorcycle operation.

Question 25

GPS

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Global Positioning System, a satellite-based navigation system.

Question 26

HID

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High-Intensity Discharge, a type of headlight that produces a brighter and whiter light.

Question 27

ISO

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International Organization for Standardization, an international standard-setting body.

Question 28

J-turn

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A maneuver where the motorcycle reverses direction in a tight arc.

Question 29

KSI

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Killed or Seriously Injured, a term used to describe severe traffic accidents.

Question 30

LEO

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Law Enforcement Officer, a police officer responsible for enforcing traffic laws.

Question 31

MFS

Accepted Answer

Motorcycle Familiarization Study, a course that teaches the basics of motorcycle operation.

Question 32

NRR

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Noise Reduction Rating, a measure of how effectively hearing protection reduces noise.

Question 33

OSHA

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the federal agency responsible for workplace safety.

Question 34

PCV

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Positive Crankcase Ventilation, a system that reduces harmful emissions from the engine.

Question 35

Q-turn

Accepted Answer

A maneuver where the motorcycle makes a quick U-turn.

Question 36

RPM

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Rear-End Collision Risk, the risk of being hit from behind by another vehicle.

Question 37

SBS

Accepted Answer

Smart Brake Support, a system that automatically applies the brakes to prevent collisions.

Question 38

TPA

Accepted Answer

Throttle Position Sensor, a sensor that monitors the position of the throttle.

Question 39

UAT

Accepted Answer

Universal Air Traveler, a system that allows motorcycles to travel in designated HOV lanes.

Question 40

WAN

Accepted Answer

Wide Area Network, a network that covers a large geographic area.

Question 41

XDL

Accepted Answer

Extreme Drift League, a competitive motorsport event featuring motorcycle drifting.

Question 42

YCC-T

Accepted Answer

Yamaha Chip-Controlled Throttle, a throttle control system developed by Yamaha.

Question 43

ZEV

Accepted Answer

Zero Emission Vehicle, a vehicle that produces no tailpipe emissions.

Question 44

AMA

Accepted Answer

American Motorcyclist Association, a motorcycle advocacy organization in the United States.

Question 45

BRC

Accepted Answer

Basic Rider Course, a motorcycle training course for beginners.

Question 46

CHP

Accepted Answer

California Highway Patrol, a law enforcement agency responsible for traffic safety in California.

Question 47

DOR

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Department of Revenue, a government agency responsible for collecting taxes and enforcing financial regulations.

Question 48

EPA

Accepted Answer

Endangered Species Act, a federal law protecting endangered and threatened species and their habitats.

Question 49

FMVSS

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Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, regulations that set minimum safety performance requirements for vehicles.

Question 50

G-force

Accepted Answer

The force experienced by an object due to acceleration or gravity.

Question 51

HOG

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Harley Owners Group, a worldwide organization for Harley-Davidson motorcycle owners.

Question 52

IFTA

Accepted Answer

International Fuel Tax Agreement, an agreement between US states and Canadian provinces to simplify fuel tax reporting for motor carriers.

Question 53

JIS

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Japanese Industrial Standards, a set of standards used in industrial and commercial applications in Japan.

Question 54

KPH

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Kilometers Per Hour, a unit of speed measurement in the metric system.

Question 55

LAMS

Accepted Answer

Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme, a motorcycle licensing system in Australia and New Zealand.

Question 56

MCO

Accepted Answer

Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin, a document that certifies the origin of a vehicle.

Question 57

NMC

Accepted Answer

Nickel Manganese Cobalt, a type of lithium-ion battery commonly used in electric motorcycles.

Question 58

OHC

Accepted Answer

Overhead Camshaft, a valve train configuration where the camshaft is located above the cylinder head.

Question 59

PDI

Accepted Answer

Pre-Delivery Inspection, a thorough inspection of a motorcycle before it is delivered to the customer.

Question 60

QWERTY

Accepted Answer

A keyboard layout commonly used in English-speaking countries.

Question 61

ROP

Accepted Answer

Rollover Protection, a system designed to protect the occupants of a vehicle in the event of a rollover accident.

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