Summary of Contents for COLORADO DR 2336
- Page 2 Call the telephone number listed on the back cover of this manual or visit www.comotorcyclesafety.com This handbook is a supplement to the Colorado Driver to locate a MOST training site near you. Handbook. For details on Colorado driving laws, please refer to the Colorado Driver Handbook.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Colorado Motorcycle Operator’s Handbook TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR LICENSING ..3 13. CARRYING PASSENGERS AND CARGO ..14 13.1 Passengers ............. 14 2. PREPARING TO RIDE ........3 13.2 Carrying Loads ............. 14 2.1 Wear the Right Gear ..........3 2.2 Check the Motorcycle .......... -
Page 4: Motorcycle Operator Licensing
COLORADO license endorsed for injuries by half. motorcycles. If you are under the age of 18, per Colorado Re- No matter what the speed, unhelmeted riders are three vised Statute 42-2-106, if you are not riding with your MOST times more likely to die of head injuries than are riders who are wearing helmets at the time of the crash. -
Page 5: Check The Motorcycle
Colorado Motorcycle Operator’s Handbook HELMET SELECTIONS: There are two primary types of warm and dry, as well as protect you from injury. You can- helmets, providing two different levels of coverage, three- not control a motorcycle well if you are numb from cold. -
Page 6: Control For Safety
Colorado Motorcycle Operator’s Handbook signals, horn, headlight switch, fuel control valve and ate them without having to look for them. KNEES: Keep your knees against the gas tank. This will help you keep your balance as the motorcycle turns. This is not necessary on a 3-wheel motorcycle. -
Page 7: Braking
Colorado Motorcycle Operator’s Handbook In normal turns, the rider and motorcycle should lean rear brakes together by applying the rear brake pedal. together. In slow tight turns, lean the motorcycle only and Using the front brake incorrectly on a slippery surface keep your body straight. -
Page 8: Using Your Mirrors
Colorado Motorcycle Operator’s Handbook 4.1 USING YOUR MIRRORS: While it’s most important including the center. Unless the road is wet with rain, even to keep track of what’s happening ahead, you can’t afford the average oily strip gives enough traction to ride safely. -
Page 9: Distance In Front
Colorado Motorcycle Operator’s Handbook 6.1 DISTANCE IN FRONT: Usually motorcycles do not **Remember, passing must be completed within posted speed limits, and only where permitted. need as much distance to stop as do cars. Use the two second following rule as a guide. This leaves you enough... -
Page 10: Dangerous Surfaces
Colorado Motorcycle Operator’s Handbook SCAN: Search aggressively ahead, to the sides and be- uneven surfaces or obstacles, railroad tracks, grooves hind to avoid potential hazards. Scanning provides you and gratings. with the information you need to make your decisions 8.1 SLIPPERY SURFACES: Motorcycles handle better in enough time to take action. -
Page 11: Uneven Surfaces And Obstacles
Colorado Motorcycle Operator’s Handbook An advantage of a 3-wheel motorcycle over a 2-wheel the rider to zigzag to stay in the lane. The zigzag is far motorcycle is the inherent stability. A 3-wheel motorcycle more dangerous than the weaving feeling. -
Page 12: Quick Stops
Colorado Motorcycle Operator’s Handbook der brake the front tire and over brake the rear tire and swerve at the same time. 10.1 QUICK STOPS: To stop quickly, apply both brakes at the same time. Don’t be shy about using the front brake, but don’t ‘grab’... -
Page 13: Mechanical Problems
Colorado Motorcycle Operator’s Handbook additional consideration needs to be given to the direction 11.2 STUCK THROTTLE: Twist the throttle back and of the turn and the amount of weight in the sidecar. Since forth, this may free it. If the throttle stays stuck, im-... -
Page 14: Engine Seizure
Colorado Motorcycle Operator’s Handbook 11.5 ENGINE SEIZURE: Engine seizure means that the amount of braking force required to stop or slow a engine locks or freezes. Engines seize when they are low 3-wheel motorcycle. It is important to slow even earlier on oil. -
Page 15: Carrying Loads
Colorado Motorcycle Operator’s Handbook to slow down, speed up or make a turn, especially on a 14.2 KEEP THE GROUP TOGETHER: light cycle. PLAN AHEAD: The leader should look ahead for changes. Give signals early so “the word” gets back in corners, or bumps. -
Page 16: Your Motorcycle
Colorado Motorcycle Operator’s Handbook a passing speed until he has opened up room for the next your owner’s manual for proper care and maintenance. 16. MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR SKILLS TEST rider should move up the left position and watch for a The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) is a state safe chance to pass. -
Page 17: Sidecar/Trike Education Program
Colorado Motorcycle Operator’s Handbook Part 4 – Swerving apart in a straight line. Do not skip or touch any cones. Objective: To demonstrate your ability to swerve the outside boundary line and the cone. Do not touch the Do not touch the obstacle line or the boundaries. - Page 18 Colorado Motorcycle Operator’s Handbook 2-Wheel Motorcycle Test Course Rider Skill Test – 2 Wheel 1 - Cone Weave, Normal Stop 2 - Turning from a Stop, U-turn 3 - Quick Stop 4 - Obstacle Swerve r3.0...
- Page 19 Colorado Motorcycle Operator’s Handbook 3-Wheel Motorcycle Test Course Rider Skill Test – 3 Wheel 1 - Left Turn, Normal Stop 2 - Cone Weave, Turn from a Stop 3 - Quick Stop 4 - Obstacle Swerve v3.0...
- Page 20 Colorado Motorcycle Operator’s Handbook...
- Page 21 Successful completion waives the skills test for your motorcycle endorsement. The Experienced Rider Course: For the experienced rider there is always more to learn to increase your riding enjoyment and safety. For a Colorado Department of Transportation MOST tester in your area, please visit www.comotorcyclesafety.com...
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