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Страница 1: ...Motorcycle Operator s Handbook PUBLISHED BY THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE COLORADO ...

Страница 2: ...lum used has been developed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and is based upon 25 years of research The MOST program also offers the Advanced Rider Course for experienced riders In this course you will learn advanced riding techniques and defensive strategies Call the telephone number listed on the back cover of this manual or visit www comotorcyclesafety com to locate a MOST training site near...

Страница 3: ...les 10 9 RIDING AT NIGHT 11 10 COLLISION AVOIDANCE 11 10 1 Quick Stops 11 10 2 Swerving or Turning Quickly 11 10 3 Riding in a Curve 12 10 4 Cornering 12 11 MECHANICAL PROBLEMS 12 11 1 Tire Failure 12 11 2 Stuck Throttle 12 11 3 Wobble 13 11 4 Chain Problems 13 11 5 Engine Seizure 13 12 SPECIAL SITUATIONS 13 12 1 Flying Objects 13 12 2 Animals 13 12 3 Getting Off the Road 13 12 4 Hills 13 13 CARRY...

Страница 4: ...ge of 18 per Colorado Re vised Statute 42 2 106 if you are not riding with your MOST LQVWUXFWRU RU WKH SDUHQW RU JXDUGLDQ ZKR VLJQHG RXU IÀGDYLW of Liability you must have your parent or guardian s permis sion to ride with another adult who meets the requirements of having a valid driver s license endorsed for motorcycles The driving test is the most important part of the examinationbecauseitprovi...

Страница 5: ...mb from cold Riding for long periods in cold weather can cause severe chill and fatigue A winter jacket should resist wind and ÀW VQXJO DW WKH QHFN ZULVWV DQG ZDLVW RRG TXDOLW UDLQ suitsdesignedforridingresisttearingapartorballooning up at high speeds Jacket and pants should cover your arms and legs com SOHWHO 7KH VKRXOG ÀW VQXJO HW ORRVHO HQRXJK WR PRYH freely Leatheroffersthemostprotection buthe...

Страница 6: ... 3 wheel motorcycle 7 HHS RXU IHHW ÀUPO RQ WKH IRRW SHJV WR PDLQ tain balance Don t drag your feet If your foot catches on something you could lose control of the motorcycle Keep your feet near the controls so you can get to the controls quickly if needed Also don t let your toes point downward they may get caught between the road and foot peg BASIC 3 WHEEL VEHICLE CONTROL Tipover lines It is poss...

Страница 7: ... Using the front brake incorrectly on a slippery surface may be hazardous 3 4 SHIFTING GEARS Learning to use the gears correctlywhendownshifting turning orstartingonhills is important for safe motorcycle operation Shift down through the gears as you slow down or stop 5HPDLQ LQ ÀUVW JHDU ZKLOH RX DUH VWRSSHG VR RX FDQ move out quickly if you need to Make certain you are going slowly enough when you...

Страница 8: ...s car in a lane However each marked lane gives a motorcyclist three possible paths of travel as indicated in the diagram Remember 3 wheeled vehicles are larger than 2 wheel motorcycles andrequiremorespaceinalane similartoanautomobile In general there is no best position for riders to be seen Ride where it will be easiest for drivers to see you No portion of the lane need be avoided includingthecen...

Страница 9: ...r traffic behind 0RYH LQWR WKH OHIW ODQH DQG DFFHOHUDWH 6HOHFW D ODQH positionthatdoesn tcrowdthecaryouarepassingand provides space to avoid hazards in your lane 5LGH WKURXJK WKH EOLQG VSRW DV TXLFNO DV SRVVLEOH 6LJQDO DJDLQ DQG FRPSOHWH PLUURU DQG KHDG FKHFNV before returning to your original lane Remember passing must be completed within posted speed limits and only where permitted BEINGPASSED W...

Страница 10: ...PPERY SURFACES Motorcycles handle better when ridden on surfaces with good traction Surfaces that provide poor traction include HW SDYHPHQW SDUWLFXODUO MXVW DIWHU LW VWDUWV WR UDLQ and before surface oil washes to the side of the road UDYHO URDGV RU ZKHUH VDQG DQG JUDYHO FROOHFW 0XG VQRZ DQG LFH DQH PDUNLQJV VWHHO SODWHV DQG PDQKROH FRYHUV HV pecially when wet To ride safely on slippery surfaces 5...

Страница 11: ...dge gratings will cause the motorcycle to weave It s an uneasy feeling but it s generally not dangerous Relax stay on course maintain speed and ride straight across Trying to cross these surfaces at an angle may reduce the uneasy feeling but it also forces the rider to zigzag to stay in the lane The zigzag is far more dangerous than the weaving feeling 9 RIDING AT NIGHT At night it is harder for y...

Страница 12: ...ute the target of your vision Press on the opposite handgrip once you clear the obstacle to return to your original direction of travel To swerve to the left press left then right to recover To swerve to the right press right then left Try to stay in your own lane Change lanes only if you have enough time to make sure there are no vehicles in the other lane You should be able to squeeze by most ob...

Страница 13: ... KHDY µ I WKH UHDU WLUH JRHV ÁDW WKH EDFN RI WKH PRWRUF FOH ZLOO WHQG to jerk from side to side I HLWKHU WLUH JRHV ÁDW ZKLOH ULGLQJ ROG WKH KDQGOH JULSV ÀUPO DQG NHHS D VWUDLJKW FRXUVH I RX NQRZ ZKLFK WLUH LV ÁDW JUDGXDOO DSSO WKH other brake KHQ WKH PRWRUF FOH VORZV HGJH WR WKH VLGH RI WKH URDG and stop 11 2 STUCK THROTTLE Twist the throttle back and forth this may free it If the throttle stays s...

Страница 14: ...lling off at the same place you are 12 4 HILLS When riding uphill on a 3 wheel motor cycle some weight will shift to the rear causing the front to be lighter This weight shift means there is less traction on the front tire for steering and braking Riding downhill means that gravity increases the amount of braking force required to stop or slow a 3 wheel motorcycle It is important to slow even earl...

Страница 15: ...WV 7KRVH ZKR DUH OHIW EHKLQG RIWHQ ULGH unsafely trying to catch up If your group is larger than IRXU RU ÀYH ULGHUV GLYLGH LW LQWR WZR RU PRUH VPDOOHU groups 14 2 KEEP THE GROUP TOGETHER PLAN AHEAD The leader should look ahead for changes Give signals early so the word gets back in plenty of time Start lane changes early enough to allow everyone to complete the change PUT BEGINNERS UP FRONT Place ...

Страница 16: ... LW ULJKW DZD 5HIHU WR your owner s manual for proper care and maintenance 16 MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR SKILLS TEST The Motorcycle Safety Foundation MSF is a state approved Skill Test for both two and three wheel vehicles The test consists of exercises that evaluate your ability to performbasicvehiclecontrol ridingjudgment andhazard response skills Prior to being tested you must show valid proof of insu...

Страница 17: ...ministered only by state authorized third party testers You will be tested on the following Parts 1 and 2 Offset Weave and Cornering Objective To demonstrate your ability to properly judge the width of the vehicle while steering through an offset weave and utilize proper cornering techniques Part 3 Braking Objective To demonstrate your ability to perform a con trolled stop of the rig in the shorte...

Страница 18: ...17 Colorado Motorcycle Operator s Handbook 2 Wheel Motorcycle Test Course Rider Skill Test 2 Wheel r3 0 1 Cone Weave Normal Stop 2 Turning from a Stop U turn 3 Quick Stop 4 Obstacle Swerve ...

Страница 19: ...18 Colorado Motorcycle Operator s Handbook 3 Wheel Motorcycle Test Course Rider Skill Test 3 Wheel v3 0 1 Left Turn Normal Stop 2 Cone Weave Turn from a Stop 3 Quick Stop 4 Obstacle Swerve ...

Страница 20: ...19 Colorado Motorcycle Operator s Handbook ...

Страница 21: ...nd study material provided Successful completion waives the skills test for your motorcycle endorsement The Experienced Rider Course For the experienced rider there is always more to learn to increase your riding enjoyment and safety 2I FH RI 7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ 6DIHW For a Colorado Department of Transportation MOST tester in your area please visit www comotorcyclesafety com ...

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