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MAXIMUM MOTORCYCLES, MOPEDS & POWER-ASSISTED BICYCLES to Operation, Safety and Licensing RIDER’S GUIDE to Operation, Safety and Licensing MOTORCYCLES, MOPEDS & POWER-ASSISTED BICYCLES RIDER’S GUIDE 2 A Rider’s Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing Introduction A motorcycle rider must have skill, knowledge and a responsible attitude to operate a motorcycle safely. The thought of safety first must be present for every ride. Riding a motorcycle can be an enjoyable experience, but riding can also be a high-risk activity. Motorcycles are not like a vehicle with four or more wheels. Two-wheeled vehicles are smaller and less stable. A rider who loses control of a motorcycle or is involved in a collision will likely receive a serious injury. In some cases, even death can be the result. New riders have a greater risk of being in a collision than experienced riders. Lack of practice with the control and safe handling of a two-wheeled vehicle is a major factor. Even drivers who have experience with other types of vehicles are beginners when learning to operate a motorcycle. In an average year collisions involving motorcycle riders where there was injury or death: • 42 people were killed and 852 injured • motorcycle riders under the age of 25 had the highest involvement rate per 1,000 licensed drivers. In particular, 16 to 17 year olds had the highest rate • the most common improper actions of motorcycle riders were running off the road (45%), following too closely (18%), or passing unsafely (8%) • compared to drivers of other types of vehicles, motorcycle riders were most likely to have consumed alcohol before the crash • dry roads were present 85% of the time Those wishing to ride a motorcycle should not attempt to do so without full knowledge of how to operate one. The operation requires the complex coordination of clutch, throttle, and brakes, in varying traffic conditions. The Office of Traffic Safety strongly recommends that anyone wanting to learn to ride should obtain training and education from a licensed motorcycle rider training school. New knowledge and skills will be learned, as will how to avoid or reduce the risk of dangerous situations. For more information regarding rider training schools, please refer to your local directory. Riding a motorcycle is not like driving a car, or riding a bicycle or moped. Some people make the mistake of thinking they can get on a motorcycle and ride. This has led to deaths. Also, for this reason, a rider should not lend his or her motorcycle to anyone who has not had training in riding and does not hold a valid class 6 (motorcycle) licence. For the safety of all drivers, riders and pedestrians, everyone in control of a vehicle must cooperate with other road users, and follow all laws and regulations. INTRODUCTION 3 The following guides provide information about the safe operation of cars and light trucks, commercial vehicles, and motorcycles, and the licensing of drivers and riders. These guides provide information for all classes of driver licences in Alberta, and will help you obtain an Alberta operatorr’s licence. Consider keeping the guides in your vehicle as a reference. A DRIVER’S GUIDE TO OPERATION, SAFETY AND LICENSING Cars and Light Trucks This guide provides information for all drivers. A COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S GUIDE TO OPERATION, SAFETY AND LICENSING Tractor-Trailers, Buses, Large Trucks, Ambulances and Taxis This guide provides information about driving commercial vehicles. It is used with A Driver’s Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing. Both of these guides should be used when preparing for the knowledge test and when learning to operate a tractor-trailer unit, large truck, ambulance, taxi, bus or school bus, as well as when handling dangerous goods. A RIDER’S GUIDE TO OPERATION, SAFETY AND LICENSING Motorcycles, Mopeds and Power- Assisted Bicycles This guide provides information on the safe operation of motorcycles, mopeds and power-assisted bicycles. It is used with A Driver’s Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing. GEARED TO GO: A WORKBOOK FOR COACHING NEW DRIVERS This guide assists coaches who are providing supervision to new drivers as they gain experience and skills. Guides available: Geared to Go A Workbook for Coaching New Drivers 4 A Rider’s Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing This guide is about operating a motorcycle, riding one safely, and obtaining a class 6 (motorcycle) licence. It also has information about mopeds and power-assisted bicycles. It is a supplement to A Driver’s Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing (Cars and Light Trucks), which outlines the rules of the road for all road users. These two guides contain the information beginner and experienced riders need to ride safely. They also provide the information needed for the knowledge test for riding a motorcycle and moped, and for the practical road test to obtain a licence to operate a motorcycle. Some of the information in this guide also applies to mopeds and power-assisted bicycles. However, the term motorcycle will be used throughout this guide. Riders of mopeds and power-assisted bicycles should read relevant sections. These guides are available at all Alberta registry agent offices. They are also available on-line at www.transportation.alberta.ca in the Drivers and Vehicles section. The information in this guide explains best practices for motorcycle riding, but cannot cover all circumstances. The motorcycle rider must use judgment and a safety-first attitude to make decisions when riding in real on-road situations. This guide interprets the laws that govern the movement of vehicles and people on Alberta roadways. It is a guide only, and has no legal authority. The laws that apply to operating a vehicle can be found in the Traffic Safety Act and its related regulations. These documents are available at www.qp.alberta.ca/Laws_Online.cfm, and: Queen’s Printer Bookstore Main Floor, Park Plaza 10611–98 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2P7 Tel: 780–427–4952 Fax: 780–452–0668 For toll free service anywhere in Alberta, call 310-0000, then the number. For more driver and vehicle information Some registry agent offices provide knowledge tests and arrange road tests with driver examiners. The driver examiners operate independently and are not employees of the registry. To find testing services, and information about driver licensing and vehicle registration: • visit www.servicealberta.ca/1641.cfm • visit the Association of Alberta Registries at www.e-registry.ca • refer to your local directory under License and Registry Services • call 780–427–7013 (Service Alberta) INTRODUCTION 5 Contents Licensing and Learning 8 Before you ride 8 Taking a class 6 knowledge test 8 Taking a motorcycle rider training course 8 Practice your riding 9 Taking a class 6 road test 10 Conditions for riders with a class 6 licence who are still in the GDL program 11 Rider Requirements 12 Motorcycle, Moped, and Power Bicycle Defined Preparing to Ride 14 Protecting your head, eyes and face 16 Dressing for safety and the weather 18 Responsible riding 18 Cell phones and other distractions Knowing Your Motorcycle 20 Choosing the right motorcycle 20 Be familiar with the motorcycle controls and gauges 20 Motorcycle pre-trip inspection 22 Yearly maintenance The Basics of Safe Operation and Riding 24 Riding position 24 Starting 25 Signalling 25 Manual (standard) transmissions 26 Selecting and changing gears 28 Parking 28 Tires and Traction 29 Braking and stopping 30 Stopping time and distance 30 Turns and corners 30 Curves 31 Skids Managing Risk in Traffic 34 Be proactive when riding 34 Blind spots 34 Managing the space around you and being seen 36 Choosing a lane and lane position 37 Changing lanes 38 Intersections 39 Passing 1 2 3 4 5 6 A Rider’s Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing Riding in Challenging Conditions 42 Conditions of less light and reduced visibility 43 Poor weather and temperature extremes 43 Road surface hazards that affect traction Handling Riding Emergencies 46 Emergency braking and stopping 46 Obstacles 47 Mechanical problems 47 Wobble 48 Tire blowouts 49 Airborne objects 49 Animals Carrying a Passenger or Cargo 52 Riding with a passenger 53 Carrying cargo 54 Towing a trailer 54 Three-wheeled motorcycles 55 Riding with a sidecar Riding in a Group 58 Group riding safety 59 Two lane highway 60 Multi-lane highway with two lanes in same direction 61 Multi-lane highway with three or more lanes in the same direction 61 Single file formation Appendix 1 63 Traffic Safety Act, Vehicle Equipment Regulation 61 (1–4), Mufflers 6 7 8 9 1 Licensing and Learning 8 A Rider’s Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing Before you ride To qualify to learn to ride a motorcycle, you must: • be 16 years of age or older • hold a valid driver’s licence • have a person supervise you while you are learning. A supervisor is required until you have passed a class 6 road test Taking a class 6 knowledge test The knowledge test consists of 30 questions about safe-driving practices for motorcycle riders, rules of the road, and traffic control signs and signals, as well as licensing information. This test is done on a computer. The motorcycle (class 6) knowledge test questions are based on this guide and the A Driver’s Guide to Operation, Safety and uploads/Litterature/ riders-guide-2014.pdf