MOTORCYCLE OPERATORS MANUAL 2019-2020 - Revised 7/1/2019

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Georgia Department of Driver Services Motorcycle Operators Manual (2019-2020, revised 7/1/2019) provides guidance for motorcycle operators, including training options, licensing information, rider skills, vehicle control techniques, street and roadway strategies, and special riding situations. It addresses passengers, cargo and group riding, factors affecting rider performance, and specific topics such as three-wheeled vehicles, trikes, and motorcycles with sidecars. It also highlights DDS online services, mission and core values, and Title VI nondiscrimination commitments.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages48

Reading Time2 h 1 min

AccessFree to download

Contents

DDS Motorcycle Training

Motorcycle Rider Licensing

Being in Shape to Ride

Before You Ride

Vehicle Control Skills

Street Strategies

Roadway Management

Special Riding Situations

Passengers, Cargo and Group Riding

Factors Affecting Rider Performance

Three-Wheeled Vehicles

Trikes

Motorcycles with a Sidecar

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF DRIVER SERVICES MOTORCYCLE OPERATORS MANUAL 20192020 REVISED 7/1 /2 0 1 9 Download the DDS 2 GO App FREE Scan this cover with the App to access mobile content. Have confidence around every corner. Get Motorcycle coverage from AAA and enjoy the protection of our legendary roadside assistance on every ride. Current members’ dues are prorated when upgrading, and nonmembers can add Motorcycle to any membership for only $35 when they join. Make your next ride with AAA and ride with confidence. • Protection riding any bike • 4 tows up to 100 miles each • Free fuel delivery • Member rates on motorcycle travel packages • Trip interruption coverage 800-222-1134 [AAA.com/Motorcycle](AAA.com/Motorcycle) Visit any AAA o􀀆ce Offers, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Membership benefits vary with membership levels and are subject to change without notice. Please note that there is a 3-day waiting period after joining or upgrading before you can enjoy the enhanced Motorcycle roadside assistance benefits. 18-MS-2732 20192020 G E O R G I A D E P A R T M E N T O F D R I V E R S E R V I C E S CONTENTS DDS Motorcycle Training Motorcycle Rider Licensing Being in Shape to Ride Before You Ride Vehicle Control Skills Street Strategies Roadway Management Special Riding Situations Passengers, Cargo and Group Riding Factors Affecting Rider Performance Three-Wheeled Vehicles Trikes Motorcycles with a Sidecar 2 4 24 26 28 30 36 38 39 40 41 43 44 Be certain to take advantage of DDS Online Services and avoid an unnecessary trip to a Customer Service Center. DDS Online Services enable thousands of Georgia drivers to conduct many transactions viadds.georgia.gov and eliminate a visit to a DDS Customer Service Center (CSC). This saves customers valuable time and money. DDS does not charge an additional fee for choosing Internet Services. A $5.00 discount may apply for eligible license types that are renewed on the internet. | DDS ONLINE SERVICES | | | | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | For more information visit the DDS website at:
dds.georgia.gov and like DDS on Facebook! | | | | | | | ••SubmitAddressPrCohofanofgeRCesAiRD SdencyERVIandCE/orSSocial Security ••••LCCLiicelasDLcenses DSelnse/tofSD RCCetatlruenastifsiescwaCatiUol opnr RgraMeepddeiclaacemenl Docutments •Suspension or Reinstatement Information PAY FEES •Super Speeder •License Reinstatement •Pending Suspensions •O•S•D•M•M•RenkroasliipivitokeeneangrcRrvFStHycoaatorepisledion-HtST!oeSire(CoryafesttatTdplHoeRraoRemFoingtmSEenrmRentRVt AOegICpnislEpintrleaiSct)iatioonn DDS-2203-P (3/2017) | DDS MISSION & CORE VALUES | | | --- | --- | | | | | Our Mission | | | To provide secure driver and identity credentials to our | | | customers with excellence and respect. | | | Our Core Values: | | | • Trusted Service | | | • Ethical Actions | | | • Accountable to All | | | • Motivated to Excellence | | | \#AchievingNewHeightsin2019 | | | Title VI Policy Statement | | | The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) is committed to compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all related nondiscrimination authorities. DDS assures that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, low-income, and Limited English Proficiency (LEP), be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, orbe otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity. DDS further assures that every effort will be made to ensure nondiscrimination in all programs and activities, whether or not those programs and activities are federally funded. In addition, DDS will take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access to services for persons with Limited English Proficiency. Finally, DDS agrees to abide by the Title VI Program Assurances and to ensure that written agreement

FAQs

What is covered in the DDS Motorcycle Operators Manual for 2019-2020?

It covers motorcycle training and rider licensing, readiness and pre-ride preparation, vehicle control skills, street and roadway strategies, special riding situations, and topics for different motorcycle types such as trikes and sidecars.

Does the manual include online services guidance?

Yes. It encourages using DDS Online Services to complete transactions through the DDS website and avoid unnecessary visits to a Customer Service Center, including mention of eligible internet renewal discounts for certain license types.

What nondiscrimination commitment does DDS state in the manual?

The manual includes a Title VI Policy Statement stating that DDS will ensure nondiscrimination and provide meaningful access for persons with Limited English Proficiency, with oversight responsibilities assigned to a Title VI Program Coordinator.

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