Lanterna Rally

Author: State of State of Georgia

Publisher:

Published: 2021-09-25

Total Pages: 41

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CCONTENTS DDS Motorcycle Training 2 Motorcycle Rider Licensing 4 Being in Shape to Ride 19 Before You Ride 21 Vehicle Control Skills 23 Street Strategies 25 Roadway Management 31 Special Riding Situations 33 Passengers, Cargo and Group Riding 34 Factors Affecting Rider Performance 35 Three-Wheeled Vehicles 36 Trikes 38 Motorcycles with a Sidecar 39 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 Profi- ciency (LEP), be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be 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 feder- ally 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 agreements with any party for federally funded programs or services will include the applicable Title VI language as provided in the Title VI Program Assurances. The DDS Title VI Program Coordinator is responsible for oversight of the Title VI Program and ensuring compliance with the requirements provided in 49 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R) Part 21 and 49 C.F.R. Part 303. The Title VI Program Coordinator and all Division Directors are authorized to effectively implement the Title VI Program on behalf of the Department. This manual is produced by the Governmental Affairs and Communications Division. The information contained in this publication is intended for motorcycle operators; it does not address all laws, restrictions, requirements and other issues that all highway users must know and observe in order to safely and responsibly operate a motor vehicle on Georgia's roadways. Motorcycle operators are also required to read and understand the information contained in the Georgia Drivers Manual. This manual is available from all Department of Drivers Services Customer Service Centers and may be viewed at the DDS website: http://dds.georgia.gov/dds-forms-rules-and-manuals. The information contained in this publication is offered for the benefit of those who have an interest in riding motorcycles. The information has been compiled from publications, interviews and observations of individuals and organizations familiar with the use of motorcycles, accessories, and training. Because there are many differences in product design, riding styles, federal, state and local laws, there may be organizations and individuals who hold differing opinions.