i am studying for a motorcycle liscense. i need help with these questions.When it starts to rain it is usually best to:a. ride in the center of the lane.b. pull off to the side until the rain stops.c. ride in the tire tracks made by cars.d. increase your speed. also i need help with this one:if you are chased by a dog:a. kick it away.b. stop until the animal loses interest.c. swerve around the animal.d. approach the animal slowly, then speed up.thanks for any help.Clayton
A on the first as most roads are higher in the center thus the water run off faster. D on the second cause swerving may cause an accident and injury to the animal. Also, not know your state but here in Florida, new laws went into effect. To constitute a stop, both feet must be planted on the ground, no more rolling stop. Second law is if caught going 30mph over posted limit, you will lose your motorcycle endorsement on license and lose your bike permanently
It's That Guy is right on the money. What he said is exactly what they teach you in the course. I almost never ride in the center because that's where the fluid spillage is, and thats where the pot hole covers usually are. If you follow the tracks made by cars, chances are you'll avoid the spillage and the holes, and the pavement will be dryer. In my class, they showed video footage of exactly how to avoid a dog chasing you: the rider slows down so the dog thinks he's going to maintain that speed, and then the rider speeds up when he's clear. Good luck with the rest of the course.
The center of the lane is where cars leak oil. Some roads you can see a black stripe down the middle of the lane. This gets really slippery in the rain, especially if it hasn't rained in a while. You should always ride to one side or the other. If it's possible to ride in the tire track of a car, that's much better. Or pull over until the rain stops. I never ride in the rain unless I get caught in the rain. When chased by a dog, approach slowly then speed up. The dog will run at you, and he assumes you are going a constant speed and takes a course to intercept you. When he is maybe five or six feet away, you blip the throttle and get right past him. If you stop, he will run right up and bite you on the ankle (don't ask me how I know this!)
