Vic Motorcycle Learner Permit Test flashcards
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- Zero BAC requirement
- Victorian learner permit and probationary licence holders must have a blood alcohol concentration of zero; any reading above zero is an offence and carries licence penalties.
- Default urban speed limit
- In built-up areas of Victoria the speed limit is 50 km/h unless a sign shows a different limit, and the limit applies to the whole width of the road.
- School zone speed limit
- School zones operate at 40 km/h during the times shown on the school zone signs, on school days, and apply to traffic travelling in both directions.
- LAMS motorcycle rules
- Learner and probationary riders must ride a motorcycle approved under the Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme: generally up to 660 cc and no more than 150 kW per tonne.
- Pillion passenger restriction
- A rider holding a motorcycle learner permit must not carry a pillion passenger, and may only ride solo until a probationary motorcycle licence is issued.
- Lane filtering conditions
- Filtering between lanes is permitted only when traffic is stationary or moving at 30 km/h or less, and only for riders holding a full motorcycle licence.
- Mobile phone ban for learners
- Learner and probationary riders must not use a mobile phone at all while riding or while stopped in traffic, including hands-free calls, texting and navigation.
- Roundabout give way rule
- When entering a roundabout you must give way to vehicles already circulating and to trams, and enter only when there is a safe gap in the traffic flow.
- Two-second following gap
- In good dry conditions stay at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead; increase to three or four seconds in rain, at night or when visibility is poor.
- Twelve-second scanning
- Look about twelve seconds ahead of the motorcycle so that intersections, driveways and stopped traffic are seen early enough to respond safely.
- Mirror check interval
- Check the mirrors every five to eight seconds, and always before changing speed, changing lane or braking, to keep a picture of traffic behind.
- Target fixation
- A motorcycle travels where the rider looks, so staring at a hazard tends to steer the bike towards it; look at the clear path instead.
- Most common motorcycle crash
- The most frequent motorcycle crash involves another vehicle turning across the rider's path or emerging from a side street, usually at an urban intersection.
- Covering the brakes
- Resting fingers on the front brake lever and the foot over the rear pedal when a hazard is likely shortens the time before braking begins.
- Fatigue break interval
- Stop and rest for at least fifteen minutes every two hours of riding; fatigue slows hazard detection well before the rider becomes aware of it.
- Stopping distance components
- Total stopping distance equals thinking distance plus braking distance; both increase with speed, and thinking distance grows further with alcohol, fatigue or distraction.
- Approved motorcycle helmet
- A helmet must comply with AS/NZS 1698, fit firmly without moving, have the chin strap fastened whenever riding, and be replaced after any impact.
- Front brake stopping power
- On a motorcycle the front brake provides roughly 70 to 80 percent of stopping force, so it is applied progressively together with the rear brake.
- Corner braking rule
- Most braking should be finished before the motorcycle leans into a corner, because leaning and braking share the same limited supply of tyre grip.
- Minimum tyre tread depth
- Motorcycle tyres must have at least 1.5 millimetres of tread depth across the tread, and pressures should be checked and set when tyres are cold.
- Low-grip road surfaces
- Wet weather raises risk on painted lines, tram rails, manhole covers, gravel and road markings, and the first minutes of rain bring oil to the surface.
- Conspicuity measures
- Riding with the headlight on, wearing a bright or high-visibility jacket and a light-coloured helmet increases the chance other drivers notice the motorcycle.
- Protective clothing coverage
- Abrasion-resistant jacket and pants, gloves, and boots covering the ankle protect the body; ordinary clothing offers little protection in a slide or impact.
- Pre-ride safety check
- Before riding, check tyres and pressures, brakes, chain tension and lubrication, lights and indicators, controls, mirrors, and fuel and oil levels.
- Right-hand controls
- The right hand operates the throttle and the front brake lever, while the right foot operates the rear brake pedal on a standard motorcycle layout.
- Gear shift pattern
- On a standard motorcycle the left foot works the gear lever: first gear is one down from neutral, and the remaining gears are selected by lifting the lever.
- Countersteering
- Above walking pace, pushing forward on the handlebar grip in the direction you want to go makes the motorcycle lean and turn that way.
- Lane centre hazard
- The middle of a traffic lane collects oil, coolant and debris, especially near intersections, so riders usually stay in one of the wheel tracks.
- Cyclist passing distances
- In Victoria, drivers and riders must leave at least one metre when passing a cyclist where the speed limit is 60 km/h or less, and 1.5 metres above that.
- Emergency vehicle passing speed
- When passing a stationary emergency or enforcement vehicle displaying flashing lights, reduce speed to 40 km/h and pass only when it is safe to do so.
- Truck blind spot rule
- If the truck driver cannot see you in the mirrors, the driver cannot see you at all; avoid sitting alongside a heavy vehicle in its blind spots.
- Group riding formation
- Groups ride in a staggered formation, keeping at least a two second gap to the rider directly ahead and a larger gap to the next pair.