Range Principles

Question 1

What do you read in the range cards?

Answer 1

Exercise Title, Objectives, and Directions

Question 2

Where do you read Directions and Debrief questions?

Answer 2

Students off bikes and gathered together where the bikes are parked.

Question 3

Demos show what two accurate things?

Answer 3

Technique and Timing

Question 4

Where do students observe demos?

Answer 4

Staging area from behind motorcycles.

Question 5

Demos P.O.T. must match what and what is not demonstrated?

Answer 5

What the students ride and reversals.

Question 6

What should be limited during demos?

Answer 6

Narration

Question 7

How many students can an instructor teach static practice to and what does an instructor do during static practice?

Answer 7

6, guide/evaluate/coach

Question 8

How many times do you have students conduct static practice?

Answer 8

Until you see each student succeed once, coach as needed.

Question 9

How should students stage?

Answer 9

Single line

Question 10

How should students shut off their motorcycle in staging?

Answer 10

Always cut off engine power once safely stopped then ignition to OFF.

Question 11

How should a student turn off their motorcycle in staging?

Answer 11

Always cut engine power once safely stopped then turn ignition OFF.

Question 12

What signal should you use when stopping a group?

Answer 12

“You, here, stop” signal

Question 13

Enter staging procedures

Answer 13

1) Hold “stop” signal until all riders are stopped
2) Direct riders to cut off engines
3) It is not necessary to move forward to catch riders
4) Be ready to step up to assist if needed

Question 14

How many feet (nose to tail) should be between bikes? Is it okay to tell students to space out bikes?

Answer 14

2-3’ and yes

Question 15

Exit staging procedures

Answer 15

1) Ensure students are ready to go before sending from staging
2) Direct first rider
3) Allow remaining students to exit on their own

Question 16

Split exercises procedures

Answer 16

1) Waiting riders move forward
2) If dismounted to watch, stand right (outside) of staging area and maintain a clear escape route for incoming riders
3) Stand at the tail of the line of parked motorcycles to park incoming riders

Question 17

What should you keep in mind in regards to placement for staging entry/exit?

Answer 17

Be in position to assist and direct entry and exit.

Question 18

What should you prioritize for verbal coaching?

Answer 18

Safety then main objective outlined in “What to Coach”.

Question 19

How many items and how should you present those verbal coaching items?

Answer 19

One to two items, in a positive manner.

Question 20

How long should the verbal coaching last?

Answer 20

Three to five seconds, brief and concise

Question 21

What should be limited in staging during split exercises?

Answer 21

Narration

Question 22

When should you apply verbal coaching?

Answer 22

Immediately when incorrect rider input is identified.

Question 23

Simulated coaching should be what four things?

Answer 23

1) Large enough to be seen from across the range
2) Smooth
3) Consistent
4) Early enough that students can respond to signals

Question 24

How long should you run exercise time for?

Answer 24

Full time allotted

Question 25

When should reversals be initiated?

Answer 25

At specified time.

Question 26

What 8 things does the exercise time include:

Answer 26

1) Striking and setting cones as appropriate 2) Objective and directions 3) Static practice as appropriate 4) Demo as appropriate 5) Evaluation of understanding 6) Exercise activity 7) Staging 8) Debrief

Question 27

How many minutes to allow for staging and debrief?

Answer 27

1.5 to 2 minutes

Question 28

What does the exercise time exclude?

Answer 28

Interruptions greater than 1 minute

Question 29

What is the minimum distance and where should you be when approaching a stopped rider?

Answer 29

5' and to side

Question 30

What should be done in front of instructors at all times?

Answer 30

Running bikes (unless otherwise specified)

Question 31

Whenever changing position on the range, what should you do with your body position?

Answer 31

Blade your body to maintain visual range control

Question 32

What should students stay within at all times?

Answer 32

10' of perimeter

Question 33

What should you be aware of?

Answer 33

Where all students are, all the time.

Question 34

Students should not be what (which ensures range control)?

Answer 34

Surprised

Question 35

How often should you coordinate with other instructors?

Answer 35

Regularly

Question 36

Where should instructor signals be conducted?

Answer 36

Low, below the waist

Question 37

What should you ensure at all times (which ensures range control)?

Answer 37

Range rules

Question 38

Where should students be when pulling them out of the group?

Answer 38

Only the long side of the range.

Question 39

What two things guide instructor position when inside P.O.T?

Answer 39

1) So you can see/control entire range 2) If students must pass behind your back, it is only for a brief moment.

Question 40

What should instructors do to maintain proficiency?

Answer 40

Routinely and independently ride exercises to reinforce, timing, technique, and performance.

Question 41

When should you coach speed?

Answer 41

When designated in the exercise directions. Or, if student is wobbly or unstable regardless if designated in exercise directions.