PR Motorcycle Permit Test flashcards
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- Speed limit in school zone
- 15 mph in Puerto Rico school zones when children are present or as posted; slow down and watch for crossing guards and children near the roadway.
- Flashing red signal
- Treat as a full stop: come to a complete stop, yield to cross traffic and pedestrians, then proceed only when the way is clear.
- Double solid yellow line
- Marks opposite-direction traffic and prohibits passing from either side; crossing it is allowed only for a left turn into a driveway or side road when safe.
- Four-way stop order
- The first vehicle to arrive proceeds first; if two arrive simultaneously, the vehicle on the right has the right of way.
- Puerto Rico helmet requirement
- All motorcycle riders and passengers must wear a DOT-approved helmet at all times while the motorcycle is in operation, regardless of rider age.
- Motorcycle learner permit limits
- A Puerto Rico motorcycle permit allows daylight riding only, with no passengers and no expressway use; a full endorsement is required for those privileges.
- Motorcycle endorsement requirement
- A rider must hold a valid driver's license with a motorcycle endorsement, obtained by passing the written and skills tests or an approved safety course.
- Motorcycle registration and insurance
- Motorcycles must be registered with DTOP, display a valid plate and sticker, pass safety inspection, and carry mandatory liability insurance at all times.
- Per se BAC limit
- Puerto Rico's legal limit is 0.08% BAC for riders 21 and older; a stricter 0.02% limit applies to riders under 21 and commercial drivers.
- Implied consent law
- By riding on public roads, a rider consents to chemical testing; refusing a breath, blood, or urine test triggers automatic license suspension.
- Medication and riding
- Prescription and over-the-counter drugs with drowsiness warnings impair balance and reaction time; do not ride while taking them, even if you feel alert.
- DOT helmet label
- A genuine DOT-approved helmet displays a DOT label on the back; novelty helmets without the label do not satisfy Puerto Rico's helmet law.
- Proper helmet fit
- A helmet should fit snugly with no pressure points, sit level on the head, and have the chin strap fastened so it cannot rotate off in a crash.
- Eye protection rule
- Riders must wear impact-resistant goggles or a face shield unless the motorcycle is equipped with a windshield that protects the eyes.
- T-CLOCS inspection
- A pre-ride check covering Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, and Stands; perform it before every ride to catch problems early.
- Countersteering technique
- Above walking speed, press the handlebar in the direction of the turn: push left to go left, push right to go right.
- Front brake use
- The front brake provides most of the motorcycle's stopping power; apply it progressively and use it together with the rear brake.
- Throttle free play check
- With the engine off, turn the handlebar lock to lock; the throttle should return smoothly and the idle speed should not change.
- Lane position choice
- Ride in the left third of the lane for visibility and escape space; adjust position as traffic, wind, and road conditions change.
- Two-second following rule
- Maintain at least a two-second gap behind the vehicle ahead in good conditions; increase to three seconds at night and four or more in rain.
- Blind spot awareness
- If you cannot see a driver's mirrors, the driver cannot see you; avoid lingering beside or behind vehicles where you are invisible.
- Intersection risk
- Intersections are the most common crash location; watch for left-turning vehicles crossing your path and be ready to brake or swerve.
- Swerve and brake separation
- Brake first to reduce speed, release the brakes, swerve around the hazard, straighten the bike, then reapply brakes as needed.
- Front wheel lock recovery
- If the front wheel locks during braking, release the front brake lever immediately and reapply it smoothly to regain control.
- Target fixation
- Staring at a hazard causes the motorcycle to head toward it; look for and steer toward the escape path instead.
- Sight distance rule
- Ride at a speed that lets you stop within the distance you can see; never outride your sight distance on curves or hills.
- Wet road traction
- In rain, reduce speed and increase following distance; avoid painted lines, metal grates, and standing water, which offer poor traction.
- Crosswind technique
- Lean slightly into a steady crosswind and expect sudden gusts when passing trucks or leaving sheltered areas; be ready to correct.
- Passenger riding rules
- A passenger must hold the rider's waist or grab rail, keep feet on the pegs, and sit still; adjust tire pressure and suspension for the added weight.
- Cargo loading rules
- Secure cargo firmly, balance it side to side, keep it low, and never exceed the motorcycle's weight limit specified in the owner's manual.
- Fatigue countermeasures
- Fatigue slows reaction time and judgment; stop every two hours or at the first sign of drowsiness, and do not rely on caffeine to overcome it.
- Fog riding technique
- Use low beams in fog because high beams reflect back and reduce visibility; slow down and increase following distance.
- Night riding adjustments
- At night, reduce speed, increase following distance, and use high beams when no oncoming traffic is present to extend your sight distance.