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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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