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They'll start you off with straight-line riding, turning, shifting and stopping. You'll gradually progress to cornering, swerving and emergency braking. In the classroom you'll learn about the different types of motorcycles, their controls, and how they operate. The RiderCoaches, all experienced motorcyclists, will advise you on what to wear for comfort and protection. You'll find out how alcohol and other drugs affect your ability to ride safely. A very important segment of the course will show you how to create your own strategy for riding in traffic, and dealing with critical situations. The course concludes with a knowledge test and skill evaluation. You'll smile with satisfaction as the RiderCoach hands you the course completion card.
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Rider Responsibilities
You will be riding a motorcycle during this course, therefore you are required to wear protective clothing during the riding portions of this course consisting of the following:
Over-the-ankle sturdy footwear
Full-finger gloves
Long-sleeved shirt or jacket
Long pants without holes -- preferably jeans
DOT-approved helmet if you have one - 3/4 or full faced-- helmets are also available to borrow
Eye protection if using an open-faced helmet or a full-face helmet with the face shield open
Medical and Other Special Considerations:
Please make MTA aware of any special requirements you may have so that arrangements if possible can be made ahead of time. Special requirements include:
Anything you think may detrimentally affect your ability to safely operate a motorcycle. Examples include but are not limited to:
Too short to sit on the motorcycle with both feet touching the ground
Neck or back injuries that may affect your strength or mobility
Recent injury(s) or surgery
Pregnancy
Mental illness
Vision or hearing problems
Physical disabilities especially those affecting the hands, legs or neck.
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