REQUIRED RIDING SKILLS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES
5) Quick Stops
Purpose
– Become familiar with the vehicle
braking ability.
– Learn to apply brakes with maxi-
mum force.
Directions
This exercise is similar to what you did
before, except you’ll be applying the
brake more firmly, working up to brak-
ing as hard as possible. The Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS) will prevent
the wheels from locking and help you
maintain steering control while apply-
ing maximum braking force. Always
release the throttle completely for
quick stops with the SE5. If you ap-
ply throttle and brake at the same time,
your stopping distance will be longer.
– Start at one end of the straightaway
and accelerate to 8 km/h (5 MPH).
Partway down the straightaway, re-
lease the throttle completely and
brake quickly. Never pump the
brake as the ABS will prevent wheel
lock.
– Keep head and eyes up, keep han-
dlebar straight, and do not release
the brake until fully stopped.
– Repeat, increasing your speed and
braking harder.
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1. Start
2. Stop
Tips for Additional Practice
– Practice checking your mirrors be-
fore braking hard.
6) Weaves
Purpose
– Get more experience with the vehi-
cle handling and rider position.
Directions
6m(20ft)
1. Weave between every marker/in-
tersection of every other parking
spot. Keep your speed low ini-
tially as you get used to making the
changes of direction.
2. Lean into each turn and turn the
handlebar in the direction you want
to go by pulling and pushing the
grips.
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