Operating a Motorcycle
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Riding a motorcycle can be a source of great enjoyment and offer you a sensation of pure freedom. But with freedom comes responsibilities, for your own safety and for that of others. To make the most of your motorcycling experience, always remember that you are sharing the road with many other drivers. Your knowledge, your skills and, above all, your behaviour play a vital role in your safety.
This guide is intended for anyone who wants to learn to operate a motorcycle. It presents the concepts you must assimilate in order to become a safe, cooperative and responsible motorcyclist.
This guide can also serve as a useful reference for experienced motorcyclists. It offers a wealth of supplementary information to help you refresh your knowledge, as well as tools you can use to evaluate yourself as a motorcyclist and improve your driving habits.
This revised edition provides additional explanations and information, while rendering certain concepts more accessible.
Table of contents
| Operating a Motorcycle | 1 |
|---|---|
| Table of contents | 7 |
| Updating the Training Program and the Operating a Motorcycle Guide | 13 |
| Road Safety Record | 13 |
| Motorcycle Committee | 13 |
| Points to Consider Before Learning to Operate a Motorcycle | 14 |
| The Process of Obtaining a Licence to Operate a Motorcycle | 16 |
| The Principal Steps in Obtaining a Licence to Operate a Motorcycle | 17 |
| Types of Training | 18 |
| Contents of the training | 20 |
| GDE Model | 20 |
| Contents of the Training and the Guide | 21 |
| How to Use This Guide | 24 |
| Chapter 1 - Handling a Motorcycle | 25 |
| Special Context of Operating a Motorcycle | 27 |
| Laws of Physics | 30 |
| How a Motorcycle Works | 34 |
| Basic Operations | 45 |
| Driving Techniques | 49 |
| Manoeuvres | 62 |
| Reacting in Special Situations | 81 |
| Chapter 2 - Handling a Motorcycle on the Road | 95 |
| Driving Techniques to Prevent Risks | 97 |
| Manoeuvres on the Road | 114 |
| Other Road Users | 127 |
| Avoiding the Pitfalls of the Road | 131 |
| Chapter 3 - Acting Safely, Cooperatively and Responsibly | 137 |
| Acting Safely, Cooperatively and Responsibly | 139 |
| Risks Related to the Driver | 140 |
| Risks Related to Driving Conditions | 148 |
| Risks Related to the Vehicle Used | 157 |
| Planning Your Trips… Strategically! | 161 |
| What Type of Motorcyclist Do You Want to Become? | 168 |
| Exercises | 177 |
| Chapter 1: Handling a Motorcycle | 178 |
| Chapter 2: Handling a Motorcycle on the Road | 188 |
| Chapter 3: Acting Safely, Cooperatively and Responsibly | 195 |
| Formative Evaluation: Closed-Track Practical Training | 202 |
| Formative Evaluation: On-Road Practical Training | 204 |
| Toolbox | 207 |
| Choosing Your Motorcycle | 208 |
| Your Budget | 210 |
| Buyer’s Guide: First Motorcycle | 211 |
| At the Beginning of the Season | 216 |
| During the Season | 240 |
| End of the Season (storage) | 258 |
| Notes | 261 |
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- Publisher
- Publications Du Québec
- Category
- Education & Languages
- Publication date
- June 2017
- Pages
- 268
- Chapters
- 47
- Language
- English
- ISBN PDF
- 9782551252855




