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MOTORCYCLE

OPERATOR

MANUAL

Supplement to the Digest of

Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws

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PREFACE

Because operating a motorcycle is different than operating a motor

vehicle, the Motorcycle Operator Manual was produced.

The manual is an important tool for the inexperienced rider to gain the

information necessary to operate a motorcycle safely in traffic. Even the

experienced rider can find something new in this manual.

Education and public awareness are the keys to reducing the number of

motorcyclists killed and injured on our highways. The Motorcycle Ohio

(MO) program, offered by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, provides

motorcycle safety courses for riders, as well as public information

campaigns. Information on the course is included in this manual or you

can email the Motorcycle Ohio office at Mogen@dps.. Research

comparing MO graduates and untrained motorcyclists has found that

course graduates involved in crashes are more likely to be helmeted,

insured and unimpaired.

The motorcycle crash problem is complex. A variety of countermeasures

have been implemented over the past several years to effectively reduce

the number of fatalities and injuries associated with motorcycle crashes

in Ohio. The Ohio Department of Public Safety is making every effort

possible to provide the programs and education to reduce the tragedies

suffered on our roadways by motorcyclists.

Reading this manual and gaining the knowledge required to operate

a motorcycle safely will add to the enjoyment you experience as a

motorcycle rider.

To schedule a road test, visit .

.rOhio,

Ohio,

CONTENTS

How to Obtain a Temporary Motorcycle or Scooter Learner¡¯s Permit................................... i

Motorcycle Ohio Recoprocity Policy (Out-of State Safety Classes)........................................ i

How To Obtain a Motorcycle or Scooter License or Endorsement .......................................ii

Earning Your License...................................................................................................................iii

Knowledge Test ..........................................................................................................iii

On-Cycle Skill Test..................................................................................................... iv

Did You Know............................................................................................................. iv

Rider Skill Test-2 Wheel and/or Scooter.................................................................................... v

Rider Skill Test-3 Wheel.............................................................................................................. vi

Ohio Driver License Exam Stations..........................................................................................vii

Motorcycle Ohio (MO) Program.............................................................................................viii

Interested in Becoming a MO Instructor............................................................................ ix - x

MO¡¯s Instructor Preparation....................................................................................................... xi

THE RIDER AND THE MOTORCYCLE

The Rider and The Motorcycle.................................................................................................... 1

Riding Environment..................................................................................................................... 1

PREPARING TO RIDE

Wear The Right Gear ................................................................................................................ 2

Helmet Use..................................................................................................................................... 2

Helmet Selection ........................................................................................................................... 2

Eye and Face Protection............................................................................................................... 3

Clothing.......................................................................................................................................... 3

Know Your Motorcycle ............................................................................................................. 4

The Right Motorcycle for You ................................................................................................. 4

Borrowing and Lending ........................................................................................................... 5

Get Familiar with the Motorcycle Controls .......................................................................... 5

Check Your Motorcycle ........................................................................................................... 6

Know Your Responsibilities...................................................................................................... 7

RIDE WITHIN YOUR ABILITIES

Basic Vehicle Control................................................................................................................. 8

Body Position ............................................................................................................................ 8

Shifting Gears............................................................................................................................. 8

Braking........................................................................................................................................ 9

Breaking in a Corner............................................................................................................... 10

Linked and Integrated Braking Systems............................................................................... 10

Anti-Lock braking Systems (ABS)........................................................................................ 10

Turning .................................................................................................................................... 11

Keeping Your Distance ............................................................................................................ 12

Lane Positions ......................................................................................................................... 12

Following Another Vehicle .................................................................................................... 13

Being Followed ....................................................................................................................... 14

Passing and Being Passed ...................................................................................................... 14

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