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Test your knowledge of the PA Motorcycle Operator Manual! Here’s today’s question:
Alcohol enters the bloodstream and quickly reaches the brain. What is affected first?
A: Judgment.
B: Speech.
C: Balance.
D: Vision.
Stay tuned! 📑🏍
The correct answer to this question is A: Judgment.
This information can be found on page 38 of the PA Motorcycle Operator Manual: pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-p….
Test your knowledge of the PA Motorcycle Operator Manual!
In this picture, riders are in a staggered formation. The following distance between A and C should be at least:
A: Four seconds.
B: One second.
C: One car length.
D: Two seconds.
Stay tuned! 📑📑🏍
The correct answer to this question is D: Two seconds.
This information can be found on page 33 of the PA Motorcycle Operator Manual: pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-p….
Holly Marcheck has been riding motorcycles for 40+ years. She is the survivor of a motorcycle crash involving an impaired driver. Listen as she shares her story of perseverance, enjoying the love of riding while staying safe, & warning others to never drive/ride while impaired.
Test your knowledge of the PA Motorcycle Operator Manual!
When carrying loads:
A: Keep the load behind the rear axle.
B: Secure the load with a rope.
C: Fasten the load against the frame on the back of the seat.
D: Keep the load low and as far forward as possible.
Stay tuned!
The correct answer to this question is D: Keep the load low and as far forward as possible.
This information can be found on page 32 of the PA Motorcycle Operator Manual: pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-p….
Test your knowledge of the PA Motorcycle Operator Manual! A passenger should:
A: Hold onto the seat strap.
B: Hold onto the side of the seat.
C: Hold onto the operator’s waist.
D: Not ride without a backrest.
Stay tuned for the answer!
The correct answer to this question is C: Hold onto the operator’s waist. This information can be found on page 32 of the PA Motorcycle Operator Manual: pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-p….
Test your knowledge of the PA Motorcycle Operator Manual! When adjusting your mirrors to carry a passenger, the passenger should:
A: Stand behind the motorcycle.
B: Sit on the seat with you.
C: Adjust the mirror while you sit on the motorcycle.
D: Stand beside the motorcycle in the blind spot.
The correct answer to this question is B: Sit on the seat with you. This information can be found on page 31 of the PA Motorcycle Operator Manual: pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-p….
Are you heading to the beach for your summer vacation plans? Keep in mind that roads where sand collects provide poor traction.
To stay safe while riding, make sure to:
•Reduce your speed.
•Avoid sudden moves.
•Use both brakes.
To learn more about how to ride on slippery surfaces, please see page 27 of the PA Motorcycle Operator Manual: pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-p…
Pennsylvania offers FREE motorcycle safety training courses for Pennsylvania residents. PennDOT offers beginner, intermediate, advanced and 3-wheel riding classes to help you get your Class M license or improve your riding skills. Visit pa.gov/pamsp to learn more!
Never ride directly alongside another rider as there is no place to go if you must avoid a vehicle or something on the road. A staggered formation is the best way to keep ranks close while also maintaining enough space. Visit pa.gov/PAMSP for more safe riding tips!
Riding can be a fun way to spend time with friends! When riding with a group, keep these safety tips in mind:
- Plan and know the route.
- Keep the group small.
- Put beginners up front.
- Let the person behind set the pace.
Come check out the PA Motorcycle Safety Program (PAMSP) at Gettysburg Bike Week! You can find us at the large yellow tent from this Thursday through Sunday. Come learn about our FREE (to PA residents) motorcycle training courses and grab your Watch for Motorcycles yard sign!
