From Section 4 of the Michigan Motorcycle Operator Manual

Michigan Motorcycle Gear, Controls and Pre-ride Checks Practice Test

Helmets, eye protection, clothing, controls and T-CLOCS.

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What the Michigan Motorcycle Operator Manual says about gear, controls and pre-ride checks

  • Protective riding gear

    Riding gear protects you in a crash and from heat, cold, rain, debris and hot or moving parts. p. 22

  • What You Should Know About Motorcycle Helmets

    A motorcycle helmet has four parts that work together: a tough outer shell that compresses on impact to spread the force. p. 23

  • Choosing a Helmet

    Look for the DOT sticker on a helmet; all new adult helmets for highway use must meet DOT standards, and you shouldn't wear one without the sticker. p. 24

  • Primary controls

    A motorcycle has six primary controls worked by both hands and both feet. p. 27

  • Other controls and equipment

    Other controls to know: the engine cut-off switch on the right handgrip lets you shut off the engine without taking your hands off the controls. p. 28

  • QUICK TIPS: Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS)

    ABS uses a speed sensor at each wheel and an electronic control unit that cuts and restores brake pressure many times as a wheel nears lock-up, so the brakes pulse. p. 31

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