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SECTION 10 : THREE-WHEELED VEHICLES

Parking at the Roadside Brake, then Swerve Swerve, then Brake

10.9 – Parking at the Roadside the best option to avoid a collision on a 3-wheel 10.11 – Cornering and Curves
vehicle. If swerving is required, brake either
Position your vehicle in a parking space so before or after the swerve, never while swerv- When riding through curves, remember to
you are parked parallel to the curb. Set the park- ing. You should not attempt swerving without stay within your lane.
ing brake or leave it in gear to keep it from roll- proper training. If you need to avoid a collision, Adjust your speed before entering a curve.
ing. Parking parallel to the curb will facilitate the best option may be hard braking. You may need to lean or shift your weight in
pulling away from the curb and entering the the direction of the turn to avoid causing any
lanes of traffic. of the wheels to leave the ground and, possibly,
losing control.
10.10 – Swerving

A three-wheel vehicle is not as maneuverable TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE
as a two-wheel motorcycle, so it is important
to look well ahead to avoid the need for any
sudden turns or swerving. Swerving is seldom 1. What are two major differences 3. When parking a three-wheel vehi-
between two-wheel motorcycles cle, you should park:
and three-wheel vehicles? A. At a 90-degree angle to the curb.
A three-wheel vehicle:
B. On the sidewalk.
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A. s less stable, and is steered by point-
Lane Position ing the front-wheel in the direction of C. Parallel to the curb.
the turn.
4. What is true of swerving on a
B. s more stable, but could tip-over and three-wheel vehicle?
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is steered by pointing the front-wheel A. Swerving is the best option to avoid a
in the direction of the turn.
collision.
C. Is more stable, but could tip-over and
is steered by pointing the front-wheel B. When swerving, you should brake and
in the opposite direction of the turn. swerve at the same time.
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C. t should not be attempted without
2. When riding a three-wheel vehicle proper training.
in groups, you should:
A. Ride single file and maintain a four-
second following distance.
B. Ride in staggered formation and
maintain a four-second following
distance.
C. Ride single file and maintain a one-
second following distance.
1. B – page 41, Differences between Two-Wheel Motorcycles and Three-Wheel Vehicles, 2. A – page 41, Lane Position
3. C – page 42, Parking at the Roadside, 4. C – page 42, Swerving

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