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Under certain circumstances, a rider course is required. The Basic RiderCourse and Three-Wheel Basic RiderCourse are designed for beginning riders. The courses were developed, and the rider coaches are certified, by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and approved by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). The courses are taught off-street, out of traffic, and motorcycles and helmets are provided. Learn more on page 53 or visit Wisconsin Motorcycle  Safety Program for detailed information.  \nNote: This manual is intended to inform the user of the Rules of the Road (Wisconsin state laws and Administrative Rules), as well as important safety tips.Information in this and other handbooks and manuals published by the Division of Motor Vehicles isnot all-inclusive and is subject to change at any time due to new or revised laws.  \n[DMV home page:](DMV home page: wisconsindmv.gov)[ ](DMV home page: wisconsindmv.gov)[wisconsindmv.gov](DMV home page: wisconsindmv.gov)[ ](DMV home page: wisconsindmv.gov)[Motorcycle license requirements:](Motorcycle license requirements: wisconsindmv.gov/cycle)[ ](Motorcycle license requirements: wisconsindmv.gov/cycle)[wisconsindmv.gov/cycle](Motorcycle license requirements: wisconsindmv.gov/cycle)[ ](Motorcycle license requirements: wisconsindmv.gov/cycle)[Motorcycle training providers and locations:](Motorcycle training providers and locations: Motorcycle training)[ ](Motorcycle training providers and locations: Motorcycle training)[Motorcycle training](Motorcycle training providers and locations: Motorcycle training)[ ](Motorcycle training providers and locations: Motorcycle training)[Motorcycle safety program:](Motorcycle safety program: wisconsindmv.gov/motorcycle-courses)[ ](Motorcycle safety program: wisconsindmv.gov/motorcycle-courses)[wisconsindmv.gov/motorcycle-courses](Motorcycle safety program: wisconsindmv.gov/motorcycle-courses)  \nCOVER B  CONTENTS  \nCONTENTS  \nINTRODUCTION 3  Consider saving a life by  \nbecoming an organ donor 3  TYPES OF CYCLES 3  Motorcycle 3  Autocycle 4  Moped 4   \nWISCONSIN LICENSING  \nINFORMATION 6  CLASS M LICENSE IN FOUR STEPS 6  1. Get cycle instruction permit 6  2. Practice riding 6  3. Take motorcycle skills test 7  3a. Or complete course 7  4. Obtain Class M license: 7  THE MOTORCYCLE SKILLS TEST 8  The pre-test inspection 8  The skills test 8  MOTORCYCLE LAWS 10  Riding 10  Lane use 10  Moped 10  Driving 11  Parking 11  Lane position (turning) 11  Select the proper lane position 11   \nNavigating roundabouts 12  Diverging diamond interchanges 12  Railroad crossings 13   \nPREPARING TO RIDE 14  Helmet use 14  Helmet selection 14  Eye and Face Protection 14  Clothing 15  Know your motorcycle 16  The right motorcycle for you 16  Borrowing and lending 16  Get familiar with the  \nmotorcycle controls 17  Check your motorcycle 18  Impairment 18  Why is drinking and  \nriding so dangerous? 18  Wisconsin’s alcohol laws 19  Other impairment 19  Fatigue 20   \nKNOW YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 21   \nRIDE WITHIN YOUR ABILITIES 21  Basic vehicle control body position 21  Braking 22  Turning 23  Keeping your distance 23  Lane positions 24  Following 25  Being followed 26  PASSING AND BEING PASSED 26  Passing 26  Being passed 27  Lane sharing 27  Merging cars 27  Cars alongside 28   \nCOVER  \n1  CONTENTS  \nS.E.E. 28  Search 28   \nEvaluate 29  Execute 29  INTERSECTIONS 30  Blind intersections 31  PARKING 31  Passing parked cars 31  Parking at the roadside 32   \nSTAYING VISIBLE 32  Clothing 33  Headlight(s) 33  Signals 33  Brake light(s) 34  Using your mirrors 34  Head checks 35  Horn 35  Riding at night 35  Crash avoidance 36  Quick stops 36  Stopping distance 36  Swerving or turning quickly 36  Cornering 37   \nHANDLING DANG","cbCaij3DKSt7al6P","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaij3DKSt7al6P","pdf",2280042,54,"English","# INTRODUCTION\n## Consider saving a life by becoming an organ donor\n# TYPES OF CYCLES\n## Motorcycle\n## Autocycle\n## Moped\n# WISCONSIN LICENSING INFORMATION\n## CLASS M LICENSE IN FOUR STEPS\n## THE MOTORCYCLE SKILLS TEST\n## MOTORCYCLE LAWS\n# PREPARING TO RIDE\n## Helmet use\n## Helmet selection\n## Eye and Face Protection\n## Clothing\n## Know your motorcycle\n## Impairment\n# KNOW YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES\n# RIDE WITHIN YOUR ABILITIES\n## Basic vehicle control body position\n## Braking\n## Turning\n## Keeping your distance\n# PASSING AND BEING PASSED\n## Passing\n## Being passed\n## Lane sharing\n# INTERSECTIONS\n## Blind intersections\n# PARKING\n## Passing parked cars\n## Parking at the roadside\n# STAYING VISIBLE","[{\"question\":\"How do rider courses relate to getting motorcycle skills waived in Wisconsin?\",\"answer\":\"A rider course is recommended when applying for or considering a motorcycle license, and under certain circumstances a rider course is required. 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