MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR MANUAL - Wa

1 And (R/12/19)TRAINING for LIFEGet More From Your RideTo find out why, check out our videos MOTORCYCLE SAFETY PROGRAMTwo- and Three-Wheel MOTORCYCLE Endorsements ..1-1 Obtaining Your Permit/Endorsement ..1-2 Endorsement Fees .. 1-2 Instruction Permits ..1-3 Rider Training and Education ..1-3 Two-Wheel Rider Education Courses ..1-4 Novice Rider Courses ..1-4 Intermediate Rider Courses ..1-4 Advanced Rider Courses ..1-4 Three-Wheel Rider Education Courses ..1-5 Novice Three-Wheel Rider Course ..1-5 Advanced Three-Wheel Rider Courses ..1-5 Endorsement Testing ..1-6 Transferring from Out-of-State ..1-6 PREPARING TO RIDEC reate Your Own Safety ..2-1 Create Your Own Safety with Functional Gear ..2-2 Helmets ..2-2 Helmet Types and Construction ..2-2 Helmet Fit ..2-4 Eye Protection ..2-4 Protective Gear.

2 2-5 Jacket and Pants ..2-5 Boots and Shoes ..2-6 Gloves ..2-6 Hearing Protection ..2-6 Comfort and Weather Protection ..2-6 Visibility ..2-7 Understanding and Inspecting Your MOTORCYCLE .. 2-7 Choosing the Right MOTORCYCLE ..2-7 Getting to Know Your MOTORCYCLE ..2-8 Checking Your MOTORCYCLE ..2-8 Create Your Own Safety by Taking Responsibility ..2-10iiRIDING A TWO-WHEELED MOTORCYCLEThe Right Bike for You ..3-1 Differences between Two- and Three-Wheeled motorcycles ..3-1 Riding Posture ..3-1 Basic Controls and Operation ..3-2 Clutch Control and Shifting Gears ..3-3 Two-Wheel Steering .. 3-3 Cornering ..3-3 Cornering Steps ..3-4 Cornering Lines ..3-5 Look, Anticipate, Choose ..3-7 Braking ..3-8 Braking in a Straight Line ..3-8 Braking in a Corner ..3-8 Evasive Maneuvers ..3-9 Quick Stops.

3 3-9 Swerves ..3-10 Carrying Passengers and Cargo ..3-10 RIDING A THREE-WHEELED MOTORCYCLET ypes of Three-Wheelers: The Right Trike for You ..4-1 Differences between Two- and Three-Wheeled motorcycles .. 4-1 Advantages ..4-2 Disadvantages ..4-2 Riding Posture ..4-2 Basic Controls and Operation ..4-3 Clutch Control and Shifting Gears ..4-3 Unique Handling Characteristics .. 4-4 Three-Wheel Steering ..4-4 Tip-Over Lines ..4-4 Flying and Steering Reversion ..4-6 Yaw ..4-6 Cornering ..4-7 Cornering Steps ..4-8 When Turning a Trike ..4-9 When Turning a Sidecar Rig ..4-9 Hills ..4-9iiiDrifting ..4-10 Braking ..4-10 Braking in a Straight Line ..4-10 Braking in a Corner ..4-10 Evasive Maneuvers ..4-11 Quick Stops ..4-11 Swerves ..4-12 Carrying Passengers and Cargo ..4-12 STRATEGIES FOR THE STREETS treet Strategies.

4 5-1 Seeing and Being Seen ..5-1 Lane Choice ..5-1 Lane Position ..5-3 Being Visible ..5-4 Creating Time and Space ..5-5 Total Stopping Distance ..5-5 Look Farther Down the Road ..5-6 Following Distance ..5-6 Being Followed ..5-6 Proactive Strategy ..5-7 Roadway Management Skills ..5-7 Intersections .. 5-7 Surface Hazards ..5-8 Crossing an Obstacle .. 5-10 Changing Lanes ..5-10 Passing ..5-10 Riding at Night ..5-11 Target Fixation ..5-12 Group Riding ..5-12 Give Each Other Space ..5-13 Staggered Formation ..5-13 Ride Your Own Ride .. 5-13 IMPAIRMENTST ypes of Impairments ..6-1 Alcohol and Drugs ..6-1 Marijuana ..6-3ivAlcohol and the Law .. 6-3 Consequences of Conviction ..6-3 Technology ..6-4 Body and Emotions ..6-4 Peer Pressure ..6-5 Riding in Groups ..6-6 Own Your Ride ..6-6 Never Stop Training.

5 6-6 Wear the Gear ..6-6 Challenge Peer Pressure ..6-7 Ride Sober and Undistracted ..6-7 Create your own Safety ..6-7 Always Ride Within your Skill Level ..6-8 Notes ..7-1vThis guide should not be used as a basis for legal claims or actions . Traffic regulations in cities, towns, and counties may go beyond state laws but cannot conflict with them . If you are interested in specific laws relating to motor vehicle operation, MOTORCYCLE operations, and driver licensing, refer to Title 46 RCW, Motor Vehicles . Please read it carefully .We welcome your written comments or suggestions . Your comments should be addressed to: MOTORCYCLE Safety Program Department of Licensing PO Box 9030 Olympia, WA 98507 You can always find the most recent version of this guide as well as other current information on our website at www.

6 Dol .wa .gov .This MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR s MANUAL includes information provided by National Public Services Research Institute (NPSRI), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the MOTORCYCLE Safety Foundation (MSF), Evergreen Safety Council (ESC), and the American Association of Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) .Published by the Washington State Department of Licensing .We are committed to providing equal access to our services . For more information visit dol .wa .gov/access (TDD/TTY 711) .1-1 WASHINGTON MOTORCYCLE SAFETY PROGRAMThis MANUAL is provided by the Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL) and Washington MOTORCYCLE Safety Program (WMSP); it provides MOTORCYCLE riding techniques and information for both inexperienced and experienced riders . Our goal is to foster and promote safe MOTORCYCLE riding through: Quality rider training programs Public information campaigns throughout Washington State Permit and endorsement issuance through comprehensive evaluations.

7 Rider education training courses in Washington are recognized nationally . Training is conducted locally by DOL-approved providers, and subsidized through the use of MOTORCYCLE endorsement and renewal fees .For more information on endorsement and permit fees, MOTORCYCLE laws, or to find a MOTORCYCLE training/testing provider closest to you, visit: dol .wa .gov .Two- and Three-Wheel MOTORCYCLE EndorsementsYou must have a MOTORCYCLE permit or endorsement on your driver license to legally operate a MOTORCYCLE on Washington State roadways . State law mandates separate training, testing, and endorsements for two- and three-wheeled motorcycles because of the differences in handling. To lawfully operate: A two-wheeled MOTORCYCLE , you must have a two-wheel ( Class 3 endorsement if license issued prior to June 2017) or (Endorsement L with restriction [J two-wheeled MOTORCYCLE only] for license issued after June 2017).

8 A three-wheeled MOTORCYCLE (sidecar rig, trike, reverse trike, etc .) you must have a three-wheel ( Class 5 endorsement for license issued prior to June 2017) or (Endorsement L with restriction [J three-wheeled MOTORCYCLE only] for license issued after June 2017) . 1-2 Both two-wheeled and three-wheeled motorcycles , you must have a combined two-wheel and three-wheel ( Class 7 endorsement for license issued prior to June 2017) or (Endorsement L with restriction [J two-wheeled & three-wheeled MOTORCYCLE ] for license issued after June 2017) .Your MOTORCYCLE may be impounded if it is operated on public roadways without the required endorsement . The current minimum fine for riding without an endorsement is $386. Liability insurance is mandatory for all motorcycles under RCW 46 .30 .020 Obtaining Your Permit/EndorsementYou must pass both a basic knowledge and skills test to obtain a permit.

9 You are required to take an advanced knowledge and skills exam to get an endorsement .You can find training/testing providers at: .html .Similar to other sports, motorcycling requires specialized physical and mental skill; training and practice are required to develop and maintain these skills. The consequences of not being proficient in this sport are serious injury or even death . Taking additional advanced training to improve your physical and mental riding skills will help you become a safer rider .Washington State Law requires all riders under 18 years of age to satisfactorily complete an approved rider course before applying for an endorsement . Students under the age of 18 must have parental permission to take a training course and apply for an endorsement .Endorsement FeesYou can find current MOTORCYCLE endorsement fees at.

10 HtmlMotorcycle endorsement and renewal fees are used to subsidize MOTORCYCLE safety training classes, to promote MOTORCYCLE safety and awareness throughout Washington State, and for program administration .1-3 Instruction PermitsYou must pass a basic knowledge and skills test in order to apply for a 180-day permit to drive on public roadways . riders must be at least 16 years of age, and possess a current Washington driver license . riders with instruction permits are restricted from carrying passengers or riding at night .Permits expire after 180 days, and may be renewed one time within a 5-year period . Knowledge tests are conducted by contracted training/testing providers .Find training/testing providers near you at: dol .wa .gov/driverslicense/mototraining .htmlRider Training and EducationThe Washington MOTORCYCLE Safety Program highly encourages you to take both initial and on-going MOTORCYCLE training.