Question 1

Two-second rule

Accepted Answer

Maintaining at least a two-second distance between you and the vehicle ahead.

Question 2

Three-second rule

Accepted Answer

Upgrading the two-second rule in unfavorable conditions.

Question 3

Countersteering

Accepted Answer

Pushing the handlebars in the direction you want to go when riding at faster speeds.

Question 4

Body English

Accepted Answer

Shifting your body weight to aid in steering and balance.

Question 5

Apex

Accepted Answer

The highest point in a turn or curve.

Question 6

Blind intersection

Accepted Answer

An intersection where buildings, parked vehicles, or bushes obstruct the view.

Question 7

Buffer zone

Accepted Answer

The cushion of space between you and other vehicles or potential hazards.

Question 8

High beam

Accepted Answer

Headlight setting used for maximum visibility in dark conditions.

Question 9

Low beam

Accepted Answer

Headlight setting used when meeting or following vehicles to prevent glare.

Question 10

Lane sharing

Accepted Answer

Two motorcycles riding side-by-side in the same lane.

Question 11

Clutch lever

Accepted Answer

The control used to connect or disconnect power to the rear wheel.

Question 12

Lane position one

Accepted Answer

The left portion of the lane, closer to the center line.

Question 13

Lane position two

Accepted Answer

The middle portion of the lane.

Question 14

Lane position three

Accepted Answer

The right portion of the lane.

Question 15

Shoulder check

Accepted Answer

A quick glance over your shoulder to check your blind spot.

Question 16

Downshifting

Accepted Answer

Shifting to a lower gear.

Question 17

Escape path

Accepted Answer

An alternative route for avoiding a sudden hazard.

Question 18

Head checks

Accepted Answer

Turning your head to see what's in your blind spot.

Question 19

Intersections

Accepted Answer

Places where roadways meet and where most crashes occur.

Question 20

WEAVE

Accepted Answer

Acronym for "When Entering, Anticipate Vehicles Exiting"; a technique for entering traffic.

Question 21

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC)

Accepted Answer

The percentage of alcohol in a person's blood. In Oregon, it is illegal to operate a motorcycle with a BAC of 0.08% or higher.

Question 22

Turning signals

Accepted Answer

Signals that indicate the rider's intention to turn or change lanes.

Question 23

Helmet laws

Accepted Answer

Oregon law requires all motorcycle riders and passengers to wear a helmet.

Question 24

Controlled braking

Accepted Answer

Applying both brakes smoothly and consistently.

Question 25

Motorcycle endorsement

Accepted Answer

Added to a driver's license to show that the person is allowed to ride motorcycles.

Question 26

Safety inspection

Accepted Answer

Regular checks of a motorcycle's mechanical components.

Question 27

Group riding

Accepted Answer

Riding with other motorcyclists, often in a staggered formation.

Question 28

Following distance

Accepted Answer

The space between your motorcycle and the vehicle ahead of you.

Question 29

Over-braking

Accepted Answer

Applying brakes too hard, potentially causing loss of control.

Question 30

Under-braking

Accepted Answer

Applying brakes too gently, failing to slow or stop in time.

Question 31

Lane splitting

Accepted Answer

Riding between lanes of traffic, which is illegal in Oregon.

Question 32

Speed wobble

Accepted Answer

An unstable oscillation of the front wheel, often at high speeds.

Question 33

Slow look press roll

Accepted Answer

The four steps of executing a turn: slow down, look where you want to go, press on the handlebar, roll on the throttle.

Question 34

Choke

Accepted Answer

A device on a carburetor that restricts airflow to help a cold engine warm up.

Question 35

Chain drive

Accepted Answer

A way of transmitting mechanical power from one place to another.

Question 36

Throttle

Accepted Answer

The control used to regulate the engine's speed.

Question 37

Drum brakes

Accepted Answer

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

Question 38

Disc brakes

Accepted Answer

A type of brake that uses calipers to squeeze pairs of pads against a disc to create friction.

Question 39

Engine cut-off switch

Accepted Answer

A safety feature that shuts off the engine in case of emergency.

Question 40

Overpass

Accepted Answer

A bridge that carries one road or railway line over another.

Question 41

Underpass

Accepted Answer

A passage under a road or highway, providing a path for lower road or pedestrian traffic.

Question 42

Merge

Accepted Answer

The process of combining two separate lanes into one.

Question 43

Limited-visibility conditions

Accepted Answer

Conditions such as fog, rain, dusk, dawn, or night that reduce your sight distance.

Question 44

Safety course completion card

Accepted Answer

Documentation showing completion of a motorcycle safety course, often required for licensing.

Question 45

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Accepted Answer

System that prevents the wheels from locking up, thus avoiding uncontrolled skidding.

Question 46

Double clutching

Accepted Answer

A method of shifting gears used primarily for vehicles with an unsynchronized manual transmission.

Question 47

Handlebar height restrictions

Accepted Answer

Oregon law prohibits handlebars from being more than 15 inches above the seat.

Question 48

T-CLOCS

Accepted Answer

Acronym for "Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, Stands"; a pre-ride inspection checklist.

Question 49

Skidding

Accepted Answer

When tires lose grip on the road, causing the motorcycle to slide uncontrollably.

Question 50

Counterweighting

Accepted Answer

Shifting your body weight to the outside of a turn to maintain balance during slow, tight turns.

Question 51

Hydraulic brakes

Accepted Answer

A brake system where braking force is transmitted through pressurized fluid.

Question 52

Integrated braking systems (linked brakes)

Accepted Answer

A system where front and rear brakes are applied together.

Question 53

Swerving

Accepted Answer

Quick change in direction, often to avoid a hazard.

Question 54

Collision trap

Accepted Answer

A situation or place where a collision is more likely to occur.

Question 55

Rolling stop

Accepted Answer

Coming to a near stop without completely stopping, often at a stop sign. This is illegal.

Question 56

Rear-end collision

Accepted Answer

A crash where a vehicle collides into the vehicle in front of it.

Question 57

Riding gear

Accepted Answer

Specialized clothing and equipment designed to protect motorcycle riders.

Question 58

Pre-ride checklist

Accepted Answer

A list of things to check on your motorcycle before each ride for safety.

Question 59

Staggered formation

Accepted Answer

The recommended formation for group riding, promoting maximum visibility and space cushion.

Question 60

ODOT

Accepted Answer

Oregon Department of Transportation, the governing body for transportation rules and regulations in Oregon.

Question 61

Lane filtering

Accepted Answer

The act of moving between lanes to the front of traffic while vehicles are stopped, which is illegal in Oregon.

Question 62

Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL)

Accepted Answer

A system to gradually introduce inexperienced drivers to full driving privileges.

Question 63

Operating while intoxicated (OWI)

Accepted Answer

Driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Question 64

Speed matching

Accepted Answer

Adjusting your speed to safely merge with moving traffic.

Oregon Motorcycle License Knowledge Flashcards