Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 761 - Transportation Department
Driver Licenses
Chapter 636 - Motorized Bicycle Rider Education
Rule 761-636.5 - Course Requirements
Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 761-636.5
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 13, December 25, 2024
(1) Classroom instruction. An approved course shall consist of a minimum of six clock hours of classroom instruction which includes the instructional components contained in subrule 636.5(3).
(2) Driving instruction. Motorized bicycle rider driving experiences in addition to classroom instruction are permissible, but not required.
(3) Course content. The following instructional components shall be incorporated in every motorized bicycle rider education course.
a.
Operator and motorized bicycle preparation.
(1) Knowledge of Iowa driving laws.
(2) Knowledge of vehicle registration
requirements.
(3) Vehicle
inspection.
(4) Protective clothing
and devices.
(5) Risk
assessment.
(6) Route
selection.
b.
Basic control skills.
(1)
Starting procedures.
(2) Speed
control.
(3) Turning.
(4) Stopping.
c.
Safe driving practices.
(1) Use of lights and warning
devices.
(2) Signaling.
(3) Maintaining directional
control.
(4) Perception skills and
observation.
(5) Use of
mirrors.
(6) Recognition of
hazards.
(7) Speed
control.
(8) Lane
positioning.
(9) Concerns and
conflicts regarding intersections.
(10) Following distances.
(11) Lateral separation.
d.
Complex situations.
(1) Limited visibility.
(2) Adverse weather.
(3) Critical situations.
(4) Malfunctions.
e.
Motorized bicycle care.
(1) Inspection.
(2) Maintenance.
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