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    Department of JusticeMotor Vehicle DivisionDriver License Bureau303 North RobertsPO Box 201430Helena, MT 59620-1430

    (406) 444-3933

    2012-2014

    Schedule your test online:www.doj.mt.gov/driving

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    2012-2014 Montana Motorcycle Supplement

    18 RIDE WITHIN YOUR ABILITIES

    Being Passed

    When you are being passed frombehind, stay in the center portion ofyour lane. Riding close to the passingvehicle could put you in a hazardoussituation.

    Avoid being hit by:

    A slightmistake by you or the passing drivercould cause a sideswipe.

    Some driversforget that their mirrors hang outfarther than their fenders.

    Even if the driver knows yourethere, a passenger may not see youand might toss something on you orthe road ahead of you.

    vehicles They can affect yourcontrol. You have more room forerror if you are in the middle portionwhen hit by this blast than if youare on either side of the lane.

    Do notmove into the portion of thelane farthest from the passing vehicle. Itmight invite the other driver to cut backinto your lane too early.

    Lane Sharing

    Cars and motorcycles need a full lane

    to operate safely. Lane sharing is usuallyprohibited.

    Riding between rows of stopped ormoving cars in the same lane can leave

    you vulnerable to the unexpected. A

    hand could come out of a window;a door could open; a car could turn

    suddenly. Discourage lane sharing byothers. Keep a center-portion position

    whenever drivers might be tempted

    to squeeze by you. Drivers are mosttempted to do this:

    bumper-to-bumpertraffic.

    want to pass you.

    are preparing to turn atan intersection.

    are moving into an exitlane or leaving a highway.

    Usually, a good way to handletailgaters is to:

    A. Change lanes and let them pass.

    B. Use your horn and makeobscene gestures.

    C. Speed up to put distancebetween you and the tailgater.

    D. Ignore them.

    TEST YOURSELF 4

    Answer - page 47

    BEING PASSED

    MERGING

    Merging Cars

    Drivers on an entrance ramp may

    plenty of room. Change to another laneif one is open. If there is no room for a

    lane change, adjust speed to open up

    space for the merging driver.

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    2012-2014 Montana Motorcycle Supplement

    54 HAND SIGNALS

    3 Stop

    arm extended

    straight down,

    palm facing

    back.

    7You Lead/Come

    arm extended upward 45 deg

    palm forward pointing with in

    nger, swing in arc from back

    5 Slow Down

    arm extended

    straight out, palm

    facing down, swing

    down to your side.

    4

    arm

    stra

    pa

    sw

    1 Single File

    arm and index

    nger extended

    straight up.

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    HAND SIGNALS

    13 Turn Signal On

    open and close

    hand with ngers

    and thumb

    extended.

    11Comfort

    Stop forearm

    extended, st

    clenched with

    short up and down

    motion.

    9 Highbeam

    tap on top of

    helmet with open

    palm down.

    8 Hazard in

    Roadway on the left,

    point with left hand;

    on the right, point with

    right foot.

    14 Pull Off

    arm positioned as

    for right turn, forearm

    swung toward

    shoulder.

    12 Refreshment

    Stop ngers

    closed, thumb to

    mouth.

    10 Fuel

    arm out to side

    pointing to

    tank with nger

    extended.

    T-TIRES&WHEELS

    Tires

    Condition

    Treaddepth,wear,weathering,evenlyseated

    ,bulges,embeddedobjects.

    Front

    Rear

    AirPressure

    Checkwhencold,a

    djusttoload.

    Front

    Rear

    Wheels

    Spokes

    Bent,b

    roken,missing,tension,checkattopo

    fwheel:ring=OKt

    hud=loosespoke

    Front

    Rear

    Cast

    Cracks,d

    ents.

    Front

    Rear

    Rims

    Outofround/true=5mm.S

    pinwheel,i

    ndex

    againststationarypointer.

    Front

    Rear

    Bearings

    Grabtopandbottomoftireandex:Nofreep

    lay(click)betweenhubandaxle,n

    ogrowlwhenspinning.

    Front

    Rear

    Seals

    Cracked,cutortorn,excessivegreaseonoutside,reddish-brownaroundoutside.

    Front

    Rear

    Brakes

    Function

    Eachbrakealonekeepsbikefromrolling.

    Front

    Rear

    C-CONTROLS

    Leversand

    Pedal

    Condition

    Broken,b

    ent,cracked,mountstight,b

    allendsonhandlebarlevers,properadjustment.

    Pivots

    Lubricated.

    Cables

    Condition

    Fraying,kinks,lubrication:endsandinterior.

    Routing

    Nointerferenceorpullingatsteeringhead,suspension,nosharpangles,w

    iresupportsinplace.

    Hoses

    Condition

    Cuts,

    cracks,l

    eaks,b

    ulges,chang,d

    eterioration.

    Routing

    Nointerferenceorpullingatsteeringhead,suspension,nosharpangles,h

    osesupportsinplace.

    Throttle

    Operation

    Movesfreely,snapsclosed,norevvingwhenhandlebarsareturned

    T-CLOCSITEM

    WHATTOCHECK

    W

    HATTOLOOKFOR

    CHECK-OFF

    Youcantearthispageoutandkeepitwithyouwhenyouride.

    T-CLO

    CSITEM

    WHATTOCHECK

    WHATTOLOOKF

    OR

    CHECK-OFF

    T-CLOCS:Pre-RideInspectionChecklist

    C-C

    HASSIS

    Fram

    e

    Condition

    Cracksatgussets,accessorymounts,lookforpaintlifting.

    Steering-HeadBearings

    Nodetentortightspotsthroughfulltravel,r

    aisefrontwheel,c

    heckforpla

    ybypulling/pushingforks.

    SwingarmBushings/

    Bearings

    Raiserearwheel,c

    heckforplaybypushing/pullingswingarm.

    Suspension

    FrontForks

    Smoothtravel,equalairpressure/damping,a

    nti-divesettings.

    Left

    Right

    RearShock(s)

    Smoothtravel,equalpre-load/airpressure/dampingsettings,l

    inkagemovesfreelyandislubricated.

    Left

    Right

    Cha

    inorBelt

    Tension

    Checkattightestpoint.

    Lubrication

    Sideplateswhenhot.Note:donotlubricatebelts.

    Sprockets

    Teethnothooked,securelymounted

    Fasteners

    Threaded

    Tight,missingbolts,n

    uts.

    Clips

    Broken,m

    issing.

    CotterPins

    Broken,m

    issing.

    S-S

    TANDS

    Cen

    terstand

    Condition

    Cracks,b

    ent.

    Retention

    Springsinplace,tensiontoholdposition.

    Side

    stand

    Condition

    Cracks,b

    ent(safetycut-outswitchorpadequipped).

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    MOTORCYCLES MAKE SENSE

    SO DOES PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

    Motorcycles are inexpensive to operate, fun to ride and easy to park.Unfortunately, many riders never learn critical skills needed to ride safely.

    Professional training for beginning and experienced riders prepares them forreal-world traffic situations. Motorcycle Safety Foundation RiderCoursesSMteach andimprove such skills as:

    The Motorcycle Safety Foundations (MSF) purpose is to improve the safetyof motorcyclists on the nations streets and highways. In an attempt to reducemotorcycle crashes and injuries, the Foundation has programs in rider education,licensing improvement, public information and statistics. These programsare designed for both motorcyclists and motorists. A national not-for-profitorganization, the MSF is sponsored by BMW, BRP, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda,Kawasaki, KTM, Piaggio/Vespa, Suzuki, Triumph, Victory and Yamaha.

    The information contained in this publication is offered for the benefit of thosewho have an interest in riding motorcycles. The information has been compiledfrom publications, interviews and observations of individuals and organizationsfamiliar with the use of motorcycles, accessories, and training. Because there aremany differences in product design, riding styles, federal, state and local laws,there may be organizations and individuals who hold differing opinions. Consultyour local regulatory agencies for information concerning the operation of motor-

    cycles in your area. Although the MSF will continue to research, field test andpublish responsible viewpoints on the subject, it disclaims any liability for the viewsexpressed herein.

    RiderCourse

    call toll free: 800.446.9227

    or visit www.msf-usa.org

    Printing and distribution courtesy ofMotorcycle Safety Foundation

    2 Jenner, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92618-3806www.msf-usa.org

    Second Revision .............. . December 1978 Tenth Revision ............. .... January 2002

    Third Revision .............. .......February 1981 Eleventh Revision ............... .... July 2002

    Fourth Revision ............... .... .January 1983 Twelfth Revision ................ ... May 2004 Fifth Revision ............... ....... October 1987 Thirteenth Revision .............. .June 2007

    Sixth Revision ............... ............ April 1991 Fourteenth Revision ........... March 2008

    Seventh Revision ............. September 1992 Fifteenth Revision .............. ... June 2009

    Eighth Revision ............... .... .January 1999 Sixteenth Revision ........... January 2011

    Ninth Revision .............. .......... March 2000

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