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REQUIRED RIDING SKILLS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES
2b) Hold Throttle, Release and Stop
Every 12 m (40 ft)
Next, you will be holding the throttle a
little longer, then stopping every 12 m
(40 ft) (every other marker/every fourth
line).
– Again, slowly apply throttle until the
vehicle starts to creep forward. This
time, hold the throttle at this point.
– As you approach the stopping point,
release the throttle and press the
brake to stop.
– Turn around at the end of the
straightaway as before, except now
you do not need to release the throt-
tle during the turn. Pay attention to
maintaining a steady throttle posi-
tion as you turn. Stop when you are
in line with the straightaway in the
opposite direction.
2c) Hold Throttle, Release and Stop
at Ends
Next, use the entire straightaway,
stopping only at the ends. Keep the
throttle moderate.
3) Engine Stop while in Motion
Purpose
– Become familiar with using the en-
gine stop switch when in motion so
you know how the vehicle will react
if you need to use it later.
Directions
– Partway down the straightaway,
while operating at 8 km/h (5 MPH),
turn the engine stop switch to OFF
and coast to a stop.
– Restart the engine and repeat
the exercise. Try increasing your
speed (to a maximum of 20 km/h
(12 MPH) before using the engine
stop switch.
NOTE: SE5 model will not start in gear
without brake pedal depressed.
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1. Start
2. Press engine stop switch
3. Proceed to end of straightaway, stop and
turn as before
4. Stop
5. Press engine stop switch
Restart the engine and proceed to the
next exercise.
4) Basic Turns
Purpose
– Get comfortable turning in a con-
trolled manner.
Directions
This exercise is similar to what you
did before, except that now instead of
stopping for each turn, you will make
the turn at low speed.
– Proceed down the straight away in
first gear. Ride a little farther from
the cones so you can make a wide
arcing turn at the end of the straight-
away.
– As you approach the curve, slow
down to no more than 8 km/h
(5 MPH) by releasing the throttle
and apply brake if needed.
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