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Motorcycle & Moped Manual - Audio Version

DMV offers an audio version of the Oregon Motorcycle & Moped Manual.
 
In order to view important illustrations and diagrams, we recommend you use a hardcopy or PDF version of the manual along with the audio version.



Index

Introduction - Welcome & Table of Contents (7:45)

Section 1 - Riding in Oregon (14:10)

  • Motorcycles and Mopeds
  • Riding Mopeds, Autocycles, Mini-Motorcycles, Pocket Bikes, ATVs 
    and Off-Road Motorcycles

Section 2 - Factors Affecting Rider Performance (9:59)

  • Effects of Alcohol and other Impairing Drugs
  • Other Factors Affecting Rider Performance

Section 3 - Before You Ride (18:45)

  • Selecting and Wearing Protective Gear
  • Know Your Motorcycle
  • Required Motorcycle Equipment

Section 4 - Vehicle Control Skills (10:52)

  • Getting Started
  • Shifting Gears
  • Stopping
  • Turning

Section 5 - Street Strategies (27:29)

  • Rider Risks and Responsibilities
  • SIPDE
  • Intersections
  • Sharing the Road
  • Increasing Visibility

Section 6 - Roadway Management (14:35)

  • Collision Avoidance
  • Handling Hazardous Surfaces

Section 7 - Special Riding Situations (10:19)

Section 8 - Passengers, Cargo and Group Riding (9:50)

  • Carrying Passengers and Cargo
  • Group Riding

Section 9 - Three-Wheel Motorcycles (17:57)

  • Common Operating Characteristics of Three-Wheel Motorcycles with a Sidecar
  • Unique Operating Characteristics of Triple-Track Motorcycles
  • Unique Operating Characteristics of a Motorcycle with a Sidecar




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