1

Familiarization

• Identify location and operation of important controls and major parts

• Review mounting/dismounting procedures

• Use engine start and shutdown procedures

2

Using the Friction Zone

• Become skilled in using the clutch friction zone for control

3

Starting & Stopping Drill

• Learn clutch/throttle coordination to start out and stop with precision and control

4

Shifting & Stopping

• Shift gears and stop smoothly

5

Adjusting Speed & Turning

• Develop the basic skills of adjusting speed and turning (counter-steering technique)

6

Controls-Skills Practice

• Combine throttle, clutch, and brake use with a variety of maneuvers

7

Cornering

• Develop the slow/look/press/roll technique for smooth, precise cornering

8

Matching Gears to Speed

• Practice matching gear shifting to road speed

9

Stopping Quickly

• Develop quick-stop capabilities

10

Limited-Space Maneuvers

• Refine maneuvering skills to allow turns in limited spaces

11

Pressing to Initiate Lean

• Develop deeper understanding of counter-steering for initiating turns

12

Cornering Judgment

• Develop cornering finesse through additional rider judgment of entry speed and degree of curve

13

Negotiating Curves

• Demonstrate smooth and precise cornering techniques through various paths of travel

14

Stopping Quickly in a Curve

• Learn techniques to maintain control while stopping in a curve

15

Obstacles & Lane Changes

• Develop proficiency in crossing over obstacles

• Practice making safe lane changes

16

Avoiding Hazards

• Learn the collision-avoidance skills of swerving and quick braking

17

Skills Practice

• Capstone exercise that combines a variety of maneuvers

Test

Skill Test

To assess basic skills using a U-turn, swerve, quick stop, and cornering maneuver:

• To demonstrate basic motorcycle control skills and ability to avoid an obstacle

• To demonstrate ability to use the proper technique to negotiate a curve