Poland Category A2 Motorcycle Theory Test flashcards
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- Stopping distance formula
- Stopping distance equals reaction distance plus braking distance. Reaction distance grows linearly with speed, while braking distance grows with the square of speed, so doubling speed roughly quadruples braking distance.
- Two-second rule
- A minimum following gap of two seconds behind the vehicle ahead in good conditions. Double it in rain, at night, or behind a large vehicle that blocks the view forward.
- Target fixation
- A tendency for the motorcycle to travel where the rider looks. Fixing the gaze on an obstacle makes a collision more likely, so the rider must look at the escape path.
- Built-up area speed limit
- In Poland the maximum speed for cars and motorcycles in a built-up area is 50 km/h, outside a built-up area 90 km/h, and on a motorway 140 km/h.
- Double continuous centre line
- A double continuous line must not be crossed, and overtaking or turning across it is prohibited. A single broken line may be crossed when it is safe.
- Sign shape meanings
- Red-bordered circles are prohibitions, blue circles are orders, blue squares or rectangles give information, and triangles warn of a hazard ahead.
- Countersteering
- At speed, pushing the right handlebar forward makes the motorcycle lean and turn right. The effect becomes dominant above roughly 20 to 30 km/h.
- Front brake share
- On dry asphalt the front brake provides most of the stopping power because weight transfer increases front-tyre normal force. Use both brakes together.
- Cold tyre grip
- Cold tyres have reduced grip for the first few kilometres, and new tyres need about 100 km of scrubbing in before full lean angles are safe.
- Emergency numbers Poland
- In Poland call 112 for general emergencies, 999 for an ambulance, 998 for the fire service and 997 for the police. Give location, casualties and hazards.
- Helmet removal rule
- Do not remove a motorcyclist's helmet unless the airway is blocked or resuscitation requires it, because removal can worsen a cervical spine injury.
- Adult CPR ratio
- For an adult, give 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths, compressing the centre of the chest 5 to 6 cm at 100 to 120 per minute.
- Category A2 limits
- Category A2 is available from age 18 and covers motorcycles up to 35 kW with a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 0.2 kW/kg, not derived from a machine above 70 kW.
- Mandatory insurance OC
- Third-party liability insurance (OC) is compulsory for every motorcycle used on public roads. A lapse can trigger a penalty from the Guarantee Insurance Fund.
- Inspection intervals
- A new motorcycle needs its first periodic technical inspection within 3 years of first registration, then every 2 years thereafter.
- Diesel spill hazard
- Diesel and oil spills concentrate at bus stops, junctions and fuel stations. They are nearly invisible when wet and demand a reduced lean angle.
- Tram rail crossing
- Wet tram rails and painted markings lose grip. Cross rails at a wide angle, ideally close to perpendicular, and avoid braking or leaning on them.
- Left-turning vehicle
- A vehicle turning left across the rider's path is the classic motorcycle crash. Watch the front wheels and indicators, and cover the brakes.
- Penalty points threshold
- A driver loses the licence at 24 penalty points, or 20 points in the first year after obtaining the licence. Points expire after 12 months without a new offence.
- Alcohol thresholds
- Above 0.2 per mille blood alcohol is an offence, and above 0.5 per mille it is a crime with a possible prison sentence and a driving ban.
- Driving ban
- A court may impose a driving ban for serious offences. Driving while banned is a crime, not merely an offence with a fine.
- Drag and speed
- Aerodynamic drag grows with the square of speed, so fuel consumption rises sharply above about 90 km/h. A steady throttle at moderate speed saves fuel.
- Anticipatory riding
- Reading the road ahead and easing off the throttle instead of braking reduces fuel use, brake wear and emissions while improving safety margins.
- Cold catalytic converter
- A catalytic converter needs a hot operating temperature. Very short trips keep it cold and produce disproportionately high emissions per kilometre.
- Pillion passenger effect
- A passenger changes mass distribution and lengthens braking distance. Increase tyre pressure per the manual and brake earlier and more progressively.
- Lorry blind spot
- A lorry's right side and the area directly behind are invisible to the driver. Never linger there and never pass on the right of a turning lorry.
- Group riding formation
- Keep a staggered formation on straights and single file in bends, with at least a two-second gap to the rider ahead.
- Speed and severity
- Speed is the largest factor in crash severity. A pedestrian struck at 50 km/h has a far higher fatality risk than at 30 km/h.
- Priority sign hierarchy
- Traffic-controller signals override traffic lights, traffic lights override signs, and signs override the general right-hand rule at junctions.
- Level crossing signals
- Never cross a level crossing when the barriers are moving or the red lights flash, even if the road ahead looks clear.
- Low-speed manoeuvring
- At walking pace use the rear brake and the clutch friction zone. Applying the front brake at full lock can drop the motorcycle.
- Motorcycle tread depth
- The legal minimum tread depth for a motorcycle tyre in Poland is 1 mm. A worn front tyre causes vague steering and longer stopping distances.