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MotorcycleOhioRiderEnhancement

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Before We Start…• Interview a person you don’t know

• Find out:–Name & Where they’re from

–Expectations & Concerns about the course–Hobbies or an interesting fact to share

• Be ready to introduce the person you interviewed to the whole class

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Introductions• Students– Introduce the person you interviewed

–Name and Where from

–Expectations & Concerns about course

–Hobbies or an interesting fact to share

• Instructors

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DisclaimerThis course is being presented by me and my co‐instructor with materials supplied by the Motorcycle Ohio Rider Enhancement (MORE) program and the Ohio Department of Public Safety as a public service. This does not imply any endorsement by MORE or the Ohio Dept. of Public Safety of any sponsors, supporting organizations, equipment, motorcycles, or any other materials involved in the presentation of this course.

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DisclaimerOur aim is to expose you to ways to ride more safely. While we cannot and will not assume responsibility for the safe operation of your motorcycle, it is our goal to present responsible viewpoints on safety that will expose MORE students and the general public to proper and prudent motorcycle operation.

We are here to assist your learning; we cannot guarantee it or put it to use.

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Waiver Please make sure that you read and understand the waiver form you signed earlier. By signing the waiver, it means that you understand there are risks involved with operating a motorcycle and that you agree not to bring a lawsuit against the State of Ohio, the Sponsor, Instructors, or anyone else associated with this program.

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Student‐Centered Learning• Questions and Answers (Q&A)

• Individual & Small Group Activities

• Chunking• Read ‐ Divide the assignment• Discuss ‐ Decide what’s important• Record ‐ Present your assignment

Participation is important.

Get MORE out of class by putting MORE into it!

The Rider’s Guide is yours. Mark in it as you like!7

Let’s Get Started!Motorcycling demands attention and skill. It challenges you to be physically and mentally prepared to handle anything that comes

your way. Welcome to the World of Motorcycling! Let’s begin by

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World of Motorcycling – Unit 1

Group 1: Introduction, Course Objectives, & Course Requirements (page 1)

Group 2: Keeping the Learning Safe and Fun (page 3)

Group 3: Understanding Expectations & General Considerations (page 4)

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Group 1

• Introduction, Course Objectives, and Course Requirement (page 1)

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All Groups

• Page 2 – Schedule

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All Groups

• Page 2 – Schedule

• Page 2 – Required Riding Gear

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Group 2

• Keeping the Learning Safe and Fun (page 3)

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Group 3

• Understanding Expectations & General Considerations (page 4)

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Our program includes a series of recommendations to

Ride SMART – Ride MORE Safely

Sober

Motorcycle‐Endorsed

Alert, with the

Right Gear, and

Trained

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Motorcycle Ohio follows a national initiative to encourage all riders to:

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Acknowledge that part of being a responsible rider is knowing and following the “rules of the road.”

Commit to learning and complying with state laws, rules, regulations, and equipment requirements.

(For more information see Appendix C ‐ pages 88‐90)

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Ride MORE Safely#1, p4

Risk and Motorcycling – Unit 2

Let’s take a few minutes to discuss risk and motorcycling (pages 5‐7).

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Riding a motorcycle involves more risk and potential danger than driving a car or truck. WHY?

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Riding a motorcycle involves more risk and potential danger than driving a car or truck. WHY?

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• Stability

• Vulnerability

• Visibility


Let’s take a brief look at three other sources of risk.

Rider

Motorcycle

Environment

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• How does Rider capability factor into risk?

• How does Motorcycle capability factor into risk?

• How does the Environmentfactor into risk?

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Risk and Motorcycling – Unit 2By choosing to ride, you are accepting an elevated level of risk. What does accepting the risk mean to you?

Acknowledge and accept that there are risks inherent in riding.

Understand your limitations and staying within your limits.

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What does managing the risks of motorcycling mean to YOU?

Good skills alone will not keep you from crashing ‐ good judgment can. It’s up to YOU to make good choices. It’s up to YOU to minimize the risks.

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Let’s watch a video to help us think MORE about the risks of riding.

Second Look VideoPublic Service Announcement produced by the

Ohio Department of Public Safety

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Acknowledge and accept that riding a motorcycle in a complex traffic and roadway environment is an activity

involving risk and danger.

Commit to riding aware and managing and minimizing those risks.

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Preparing to Ride

The Ready Rider is prepared to manage the risks of motorcycling.

Good preparation includes the right gear and the right attitude to

Ride SMART and Ride MORE Safely.

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Preparing to Ride – Unit 3

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Protective Riding Gear

What are the benefits of wearing proper riding gear? (page 8)• Offers Protection• Provides Comfort• Increases Visibility


Let’s begin by learning about the most important piece of Riding Gear –

The HELMETVideo produced by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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Where do the impacts occur? Which helmets provide the most protection?

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Helmet Impacts (page 9 ‐ crash data)


• Eye

• Face

• Hearing

• Gloves

• Boots

• Jackets / Pants Riding Suits

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Protective Riding GearFeatures and Benefits Activity

Acknowledge that the only thing between you, the elements, and vehicles or other objects in a crash

is the gear you wear.

Commit to wearing proper protective riding gear.

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• Rider Readiness (page 20) What is Physical Readiness?

What is Mental Readiness?

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• Rider Readiness (page 20) What is Physical Readiness?

What is Mental Readiness?

Why is Judgment critical?

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Single vehicle crashes involving motorcycles are over‐represented in crash data. The cause is almost always RIDER ERROR.

Riders typically err first in judgment, including lack of situational awareness, then in skill.

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Let’s Get Ready to Ride!

We know about proper protective gear, and how to be physically and

mentally prepared to ride.

Let’s learn basic motorcycle controls and operation to get our

Wheels in Motion.

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Wheels in Motion – Unit 4

• Complete the Controls Location activity (page 21) with your group

• Then, discuss the location and operation of the six primary controls (page 23 and the top of page 24) with your group

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Wheels in Motion – Unit 4Primary Controls

• Handlebars

• Clutch Lever

• Gearshift Lever

• Throttle

• Front Brake Lever

• Rear Brake Pedal39

Any Questions?

Complete controls review activity on page 22 outside of class individually…

Let’s move on to Basic Riding Skills!

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Wheels in Motion – Unit 4Basic Riding Skills (pages 26‐32)

• Start the Engine ‐ How? • Stop the Engine ‐ How? • Good Posture ‐Why is it important?What does it look like?• Friction Zone ‐Where is it, what is it and how is it used?

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Wheels in Motion – Unit 4Basic Riding Skills (pages 26‐32)

• Turning ‐ The Four Basic Steps are… ?• Shifting ‐Why and How?• Stopping ‐ How to stop smoothly?Use Both BrakesSqueeze the ClutchDownshift to First GearKeep Head and Eyes UpSquare the Handlebars

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Wheels in Motion – Unit 4

We’ll spend much more time on motorcycle controls and basic riding skills out on the range!

Any clarifications?

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Mental MotorcyclingControlling a motorcycle is the

physical part of safe and successful riding.

Even MORE critical is developing a good street riding strategy, the

mental aspect of motorcycling, to Ride SMART and Ride MORE Safely.

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Mental Motorcycling – Unit 5

• Imagine yourself driving down the road in your vehicle…

• How do YOU avoid crashing? Make a few notes on what YOU do to stay safe on the road.

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Within your groups ‐‐‐

• Compare your notes

• Identify the common themes

• Summarize the important actions

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• The key to successful street riding is having a STRATEGY to search out potential hazards, anticipate their consequences and take appropriate actions to reduce risk.

• A good STRATEGY suggested by MORE to ride MORE safely is on page 33...


S I P D E

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• Scan – aggressively for information

• Identify – hazards and escape paths

• Predict – what could happen

• Decide – what you will do

• Execute – your plan by taking action


• Scan

• Identify

• Predict

• Decide

• Execute48

• Compare your notes to the SIPDE steps

• How did you do? Did you miss anything?

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S I P D E

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• A good strategy provides solid information to make sound judgments and help reduce risk.

• Responsible riders think ahead to ride SMART and ride MORE safely.


S I P D E

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Let’s take a closer look at the steps in the SIPDE strategy. (page 33)

What does it mean to SCAN?


S I P D E

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Scanning is an aggressive purposeful search for information.

What do we scan for? (page 33)

Roadway Users. Escape Paths. Traffic Signs and Signals. Roadway and Traffic Conditions.

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S I P D E

• Imagine traveling down the road…

• Quickly list items that should be included in a motorcyclist’s scan.

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S I P D E

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Once we’ve scanned...

What does it mean to IDENTIFY?• Hazards /Conflicts / Escape Routes

What does it mean to PREDICT?

• What could happen? What if…?


S I P D E

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What does it mean to DECIDE?

• What will you do?

What does it mean to EXECUTE?

• Act on your decision

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S I P D E

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In any situation you have 3 options:

• Adjust Speed

• Adjust Position

• Communicate


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MORE on Scanning is on page 35.

• What is Target Fixation?

• How can we avoid it?


Line‐of‐Sight

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What does it mean to have a good Line‐of Sight? (page 36)

Selecting a path of travel that allows you to see as far ahead as possible.

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Mental Motorcycling – Unit 5Line‐of‐Sight

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Why is it helpful to scan a:

• 20‐second course?

• Time to prepare for hazards early


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Why aggressively scan a:

• 10‐second immediate path of travel?

• Time to Respond to immediate hazards


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What is critical about a:

• 3‐second minimum following distance?

• Minimum time to maneuver

• Not enough time to stop!

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Now that we know about SIPDE and Line‐of‐Sight, let’s consider additional strategies for riding in traffic. One of the most important safety strategies is to

see and be seen in traffic.

Mental Motorcycling – Unit 5SIPDE and Other Safety Strategies

• Group 1: Visibility and Using the Road to See and Be Seen (pages 37‐38)

• Group 2: Escape Routes to “But the Driver Looked Right at Me” (pages 39‐41)

• Group 3: Non‐Intersection Situations to U‐Turning Cars (page 42)

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Group 1

• Visibility – Being Seen

to Lane Position

(pages 37‐38)

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Group 2

• Escape Routes to “But the Driver Looked Right at Me” (pages 39‐41)

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Group 3

• Non‐Intersection Situations to U‐Turning Cars (page 42)

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Acknowledge that an excellent rider is one who uses good judgment and mental strategies to avoid having to

use superb physical skills.Commit to becoming an excellent rider by using mental strategies like

SIPDE, scanning for hazards 20 seconds ahead, and choosing to make

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Cornering – Unit 6

Every year countless riders suffer self‐inflicted injury from failure to negotiate curves – single vehicle

crashes in which the rider is clearly at fault. Such scenarios are

completely avoidable. Let’s look at Cornering with Confidence.

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Cornering with Confidence – Unit 6

Group 1: Skillful Cornering (pages 44‐45)

Group 2: What’s Your Line? to Decreasing Radius Curves (pages 46‐47)

Group 3: Linked Curves to Managing Potential Cornering Problems (pages 47‐48)

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Group 1

• Skillful Cornering (pages 44‐45)

• Ready‐Set‐Go – an effective way to approach cornering that combines the technique for turning with the SIPDE strategy for street riding.

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Group 2

• What’s Your Line? to

Decreasing Radius

Curves (pages 46‐47)

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Group 3

• Linked Curves to Managing Potential Cornering Problems (pages 47‐48)

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Acknowledge that running wide in curves is a common fatal crash

situation.Commit to using a READY‐SET‐GO strategy for cornering, and in

particular SLOWING before the turn and PRESSING on the handgrip to

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Roadway scenarios (1st set – Groups)

• Use SIPDE to determine a good approach and potential hazards in and through the corner

• Then ‐‐‐ Flip the page for a birds‐eye view – how well did using SIPDE help you prepare for the corner?

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Roadway scenarios – (2nd set)

• Now that we’ve had some practice, let’s look at some additional cornering scenarios.

• Use SIPDE to determine a good approach and potential hazards in and through the corner

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Maximum Braking and Swerving – Unit 7

Stopping a motorcycle quickly and safely is a skill that takes time to develop and continual practice to keep sharp. Failure to apply the brakes properly is a leading cause

of motorcycle crashes.

Let’s find out MORE about maximum braking and swerving.

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Group 1: Braking Systems & Maximum Straight‐Line Braking (page 49)

Group 2: Handling Skids (page 50)

Group 3: Stopping Quickly in Curves (page 51)

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Group 1

• Braking Systems to Maximum Straight‐Line Braking (page 49)

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Group 2

• Handling Skids (page 50)

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Group 3

• Stopping Quickly in Curves (page 51)

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Acknowledge that braking errors are very common in crash situations.

Commit to regularly practicing quick stops, with an emphasis on smooth, increasing pressure on the front

brake and a light to lighter application of the rear brake.

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Skilled motorcyclists can swerve away from danger in less space than it

takes to stop.

Let’s find out MORE about Swerving (page 52)

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• What is a swerve?

• Two consecutive countersteers

• How is swerving accomplished?

• Look to escape path, press forward on one handgrip, then the other

• Keep body upright

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• What are some cautions to keep in mind when swerving?

• Swerving consumes traction – never brake during a swerve!

• Hold throttle steady

• If braking is needed, brake before or after swerving only

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Roadway scenarios – (1st set Groups)

• Now that we know about time and space requirements for braking and swerving, use SIPDE to determine what the motorcyclist should do in the following situations.

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Roadway scenarios – (2nd set)

• Now that we’ve had some practice, let’s look at some additional roadway and traffic scenarios.

• Use SIPDE to determine what the motorcyclist should do in the following situations.

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Roadway ScenariosSIPDE in Practice

• Pulling together what we’ve learned about SIPDE in different riding situations ‐‐ Create a riding scenario within your group and prepare to present it to the rest of the class.

Special Situations – Unit 8

SIPDE is useful for cornering, braking, and swerving situations.

SIPDE can also help us identify roadway problems early and

manage many potential hazards unique to motorcyclists.

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Surmounting Obstacles (page 53)

• What should you ask yourself when approaching an obstacle in your path?

• Can I go around it?

• If not, can I safely surmount it?

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• If you must surmount the obstacle, what’s the proper technique?

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Approach at 90 Degrees, Slow down

Rise off the seat; Keep knees bent

Grip handlebars firmly; Look ahead

Prior to contact, slight roll on throttle

Upon contact, roll off the throttle

Remain standing throughout

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Reduced Traction Roadway Conditions

• How do good riders handle poor traction situations?

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Reduced Traction Roadway Conditions

• How do good riders handle poor traction situations?

No sudden or abrupt moves

Reduce speed

Reduce lean angle

Smooth control inputs

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Group 1: Potholes, Bumps, and Cracks to Animals that Roam (page 56)

Group 2: Animals that Chase to Wind (pages 57‐58)

Group 3: Night Riding to Traffic‐Actuated Signal Lights (page 58)

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Group 1

• Potholes, Bumps, and Cracks to Animals that Roam (page 56)

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Group 2

• Animals that Chase to

Wind (pages 57‐58)

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Group 3

• Night Riding to Traffic‐Actuated Signal Lights (page 59)

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Acknowledge that motorcycles are affected much more by roadway and

environmental conditions. Commit to being aware of your surroundings and maintaining a safety margin, particularly with traction, in managing special

situations.

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Impairments to Riding – Unit 9

Any physical or mental condition that reduces your attentiveness, fogs your judgment, or interferes with your riding abilities impairs your safety. Every year, almost 40% of riders killed in Ohio motorcycle crashes had been drinking…

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Group 1: Effects of Alcohol to Blood Alcohol Concentration (page 59)

Group 2: Effects of Impairment to Impairments and SIPDE (page 60)

Group 3: Adding Drugs Makes it Worse to There is a Cure (page 61)

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Group 1: Effects of Alcohol to Blood Alcohol Concentration (page 59)


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Group 2: Effects of Impairment to Impairments and SIPDE (page 60)


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Group 3: Adding Drugs Makes it Worse to There is a Cure (page 61)

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Acknowledge that many fatal motorcycle crashes involve riders

who had been drinking.Commit to separating the use of alcohol (and other drugs) from

riding a motorcycle.Commit to riding sober.

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Group 1: Help Your Friends to Impaired Rider in the Group (page 62)

Group 2: Disturbing Distractions to Overriding Your Abilities (page 63)

Group 3: Aggression and Emotion to What about the Other Person? (page 64)


Group 1:

• Help Your Friends to Impaired Rider in the Group (page 62)

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Acknowledge that an impaired rider in the group puts you at risk.Commit to not riding with others

who are impaired.

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Group 2:

• Disturbing Distractions to Overriding Your Abilities (page 63)

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Group 3:

• Aggression and Emotion to What about the Other Person? (page 64)

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Acknowledge there are a wide variety of factors that can impair

your ability to ride safely.Commit to minimizing factors that can negatively affect your riding

ability and performance.

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Homework AssignmentComplete the Rider’s Guide Review Multiple choice and short answer

Remember – the Rider’s Guide is yours and has additional information to help you

Ride SMART and Ride MORE Safely!

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Range• Arrival Time

• Start Time

• Required Riding Gear

• Optional Items

• Loaner Helmets are available

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Thank You for Your Participation

• Questions?

• Concerns?

•Medical issues?

See the instructors.

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End of Classroom Session

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Thank you for participating.See you on the range!

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