MSF Basic eCourse: Special Riding
Situations / Terms & Definitive Elaborations.
Description
Part of being a good rider means being prepared for special riding situations like:
A Variety of Road Surfaces
Carrying Passengers and Extra Weight
Touring
Riding in Windy Conditions
Avoiding Animals
Select Maintenance Issues
While you may not encounter these situations on every ride, being prepared for them
can keep you safe.
Terms in this set (28)
Road Surfaces Motorcycles are designed to travel across a wide variety of
road surfaces, but may handle differently on each. Part of
being a good rider is understanding and compensating for
different road surfaces.
, Rain-slick surface Roads are most slick during the first few minutes of rain
because oil and dirt mix with the water. It may be best to
stop in a safe area and wait out the situation. Reduce speed
and minimize lean. Metal covers, bridge gratings, train
tracks, painted or taped lines, leaves, and wood can be very
slick when wet.
When you ride in the rain, use the tire tracks left by cars
to help prevent hydroplaning. Hydroplaning occurs when
water builds up under the tire contact patch and results
in loss of traction. Maintaining proper tire pressure will
help keep the grooves in your tread open and able to
channel water away for better traction.
Ruts can form in areas of heavy traffic. They can make
handling your motorcycle difficult and may even cause
Worn pavement damage if you hit them hard. Also, rain builds up in these
areas and increases the chance of hydroplaning. Avoid
these ruts when possible.
Loose Surfaces and Be aware of sand, gravel, rocks, and trash. The same is true
Debris for liquids such as fuel, oil or engine coolant. Look out for
shiny or damp pavement. Watch for items that might cause
tire damage such as nails or sharp metal objects.
Use a good lane position, especially in curves, to give yourself
time and space to adjust your path of travel. Avoid following
vehicles such as trucks or trailers that are hauling debris, as
items could come loose and fall into your path.
Crack Sealant and Tar Crack sealant and tar strips can be slick, especially in wet or
Strips hot weather. Notice them early and adjust lane position. Avoid
too much lean.
Situations / Terms & Definitive Elaborations.
Description
Part of being a good rider means being prepared for special riding situations like:
A Variety of Road Surfaces
Carrying Passengers and Extra Weight
Touring
Riding in Windy Conditions
Avoiding Animals
Select Maintenance Issues
While you may not encounter these situations on every ride, being prepared for them
can keep you safe.
Terms in this set (28)
Road Surfaces Motorcycles are designed to travel across a wide variety of
road surfaces, but may handle differently on each. Part of
being a good rider is understanding and compensating for
different road surfaces.
, Rain-slick surface Roads are most slick during the first few minutes of rain
because oil and dirt mix with the water. It may be best to
stop in a safe area and wait out the situation. Reduce speed
and minimize lean. Metal covers, bridge gratings, train
tracks, painted or taped lines, leaves, and wood can be very
slick when wet.
When you ride in the rain, use the tire tracks left by cars
to help prevent hydroplaning. Hydroplaning occurs when
water builds up under the tire contact patch and results
in loss of traction. Maintaining proper tire pressure will
help keep the grooves in your tread open and able to
channel water away for better traction.
Ruts can form in areas of heavy traffic. They can make
handling your motorcycle difficult and may even cause
Worn pavement damage if you hit them hard. Also, rain builds up in these
areas and increases the chance of hydroplaning. Avoid
these ruts when possible.
Loose Surfaces and Be aware of sand, gravel, rocks, and trash. The same is true
Debris for liquids such as fuel, oil or engine coolant. Look out for
shiny or damp pavement. Watch for items that might cause
tire damage such as nails or sharp metal objects.
Use a good lane position, especially in curves, to give yourself
time and space to adjust your path of travel. Avoid following
vehicles such as trucks or trailers that are hauling debris, as
items could come loose and fall into your path.
Crack Sealant and Tar Crack sealant and tar strips can be slick, especially in wet or
Strips hot weather. Notice them early and adjust lane position. Avoid
too much lean.
