Content of motorcycle training program.

37-03-04-05. Content of motorcycle training program. The training program content must include the following basic objectives to be achieved by students in theory and practice riding sessions in motorcycle safety education. The objectives are identified in a potential instructional sequence and the groupings suggest possible instructional units as follows: 1. Recognizes safe vehicle conditions, such as: a. Operates the controls and devices; b. Identifies important vehicle component parts; and c. Inspects the motorcycle. 2. Conducts preride checks and procedures, such as: a. Uses protective gear and equipment; b. Performs prestart procedures; c. Mounts the motorcycle correctly; d. Starts the engine; and e. Shuts off engine and dismounts. 3. Executes basic vehicle control procedures, such as: a. Follows safe procedures for practice riding; b. Balances motorcycle when walking or under power; c. Moves motorcycle in straight path; d. Stops with proper application of rear brake; and e. Parks and secures motorcycle properly. 4. Performs fundamental motorcycle riding skills, such as: a. Turns left and right in open areas and in tight quarters; b. Shifts through gears; and c. Controls vehicle while stopping with rear and front brake. 3 5. Executes routine riding tasks, such as: a. Communicates with electrical and hand signals and other vehicle lights; b. Rides at higher speeds; c. Operates while standing on the footpegs; d. Rides on irregular and changing roadway surfaces; and e. Carries passengers and other loads. 6. Operates safely in traffic, such as: a. Develops techniques to increase visibility in traffic; b. Identifies hazards and potentially unsafe conditions; c. Predicts points of conflict with roadway and other vehicles; d. Forecasts possible acts and behavior of other road users; and e. Decides what to do and maintains or changes vehicle position and speed for a safe path of travel. 7. Prevents and protects from highway loss, such as: a. Selects an appropriate motorcycle; b. Maintains a safe motorcycle; c. Recognizes signs of vehicle trouble while riding; and d. Selects an appropriate insurance plan. History: Effective January 1, 1979; amended effective January 1, 2006. General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02 Law Implemented: NDCC 39-06-14(3) 4