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1. Why is motorcycling considered serious fun?: Serious because there is risk
involved; fun because riding a motorcycling is fun (iv)
2. Learning to ride and ride well requires what physical traits?: Fitness,
strength, coordination (iv)
3. What do RiderCoaches do?: Guide students, answer questions, observe
progress (iv)
4. What are the four requirements for successful course completion?: 1-com-
plete all course assignments;
2-
attend all sessions;
3-
pass a knowledge test;
4-
pass an on-cycle test (1)
5. When does a RiderCoach not permit further riding in the course?: If a rider
has a lot of difficulty or becomes a danger to themselves or others (1)
6. What are the three basic motorcycle types?: 1-street,
2-dual-purpose,
3-off-highway
7. List the six primary controls.: 1-handlebars,
2-throttle,
3-
clutch lever,
4-
gearshift lever,
5-
front brake lever,
6-
rear brake pedal
8. How do you operate the motorcycle's throttle?: Rotate to control engine
speed; to increase engine speed, twist it toward you (roll on); to decrease engine
speed, twist it away from you (roll off)
