Section |
Objectives |
1 |
Section 1 - Course Introduction |
- Course Requirements
- Risks and Responsibilities
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2 |
Section 2 - Motorcycle Types |
- Street Motorcycles
- Dual-Purpose Motorcycles
- Off-Highway Motorcycles
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3 |
Section 3 - Controls, Indicators and Equipment |
- Primary Controls
- Other Controls
- Indicators and Equipment
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4 |
Section 4 - About Basic Operation |
- Engine Start and Stop
- Clutch Lever and Friction Zone
- Riding Posture
- Basic Turning
- Braking to a Stop
- Shifting
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5 |
Section 5 - Preparing to Ride: The Four Preps |
- Motorcycle Fit
- Motorcycle Inspection and Maintenance
- Personal Protective Gear
- Mental Attitude
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6 |
Section 6 - Risk and Riding |
- Risk Awareness
- Risk Acceptance
- Risk Management
- Self-Awareness
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7 |
Section 7 - Basic Street Strategies |
- Positioning
- Being Visible
- An Active Strategy
- Mental Processing
- Escape Paths
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8 |
Section 8 - Strategies for Common Riding Situation |
- Intersections
- Between Intersections
- Blind Spots
- Lane Changes
- Freeway Merging and Exiting
- Curves
- Limited-Space Maneuvers
- Starting on a Hill
- Obstacles
- Parking
- Road Furniture
- Passing
- Tailgaters
- Night Riding
- Group Riding
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9 |
Section 9 - Basics for Emergencies |
- Braking Systems
- Emergency Stop in a Straight Line
- Emergency Stop in a Curve
- Front Tire Skid
- Rear Tire Skid
- Swerving
- The Brake or Swerve Decision
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10 |
Section 10 - Special Riding Situations |
- Road Surfaces
- Carrying Passengers or Cargo
- Touring
- Wind
- Animals
- Maintenance and Emergency Issues
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11 |
Section 11 - Rider Impairments |
- Alcohol
- Drugs
- Intervention
- Other Factors Affecting Safety
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12 |
Section 12 - Select Topics |
- Licensing Information
- Personal Protective Gear Requirements
- State Motorcycle Equipment Requirements
- State Insurance Requirements
- Consequences for Impaired Riding
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13 |
Section 13 - Key Safety Concepts |
- Self-Assessment
- Terms and Concepts from the Course
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14 |
Section 14 - Knowledge Test |
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15 |
Section 15 - Next Steps |
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16 |
Section 16 - Range Preparation |
- Range Safety Rules
- RiderCoach Signals
- How the Range Exercises Work
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