State Motorcycle Safety Administrators
Conference
Motorcycle Operator Manual (MOM)
and Knowledge Test Question
Database
During this session we will cover the project:
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Background
Objectives
Methodology
Next Steps
Background
• The MOM was originally developed in 1978 by
NHTSA and other stakeholder organizations.
• In recent years MSF has maintained and
updated the MOM for jurisdictional use.
• Following a recent NHTSA and AAMVA project
to develop a uniform non-commercial model
non-commercial driver testing system, NHTSA
requested that AAMVA undertake a similar
project for motorcycle testing.
Objectives
• Support the development and ongoing
maintenance of the MOM and licensing
knowledge test question database.
– Development of the MOM
– Development of the knowledge test question
database
– Conduct a Pilot Test of the MOM and knowledge
test questions database
Test Maintenance Subcommittee (TMS)
• TMS is a subcommittee of the AAMVA Driver
Committee; and is charged with the development
and maintenance of all AAMVA model testing
systems (commercial, non-commercial and
motorcycle)
• Subcommittee consists of (5) jurisdictional
volunteers:
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Andrew Krajewski, Chair
Joyce Mallon, Region 1
James Barwick, Region 2
Claudia Mellot, Region 3
Gibb Kingsley, Region 4
• TMS is supported by:
– Two AAMVA staff members:
• Karen Morton, Project Manager
• Kevin Lewis, Director of Driver Services
• One contractor:
– Brett Robinson, Highway Safety Services, LLC
Methodology
The TMS provides oversight for the development and
maintenance of the MOM and knowledge test question
item pool.
• Literature review of State motorcycle manuals
• Appointed a Stakeholder Advisory Group
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Andrew Krajewski, SMSA (MD MVA)
Raymond Gaulin, GHSA (CT DMV)
James Heideman, MSF
Michael Jarman, NC Div of Motor Vehicles
Michael Turcott, WA State Patrol
• Additional SMEs were utilized when necessary.
• Based on the literature review, a draft MOM
was created and presented to the TMS & SAG.
• Through a series of in-person meetings and
webinar/conference calls, the MOM and
knowledge test questions were reviewed,
revised and reviewed again prior to submitting
the documents to NHTSA for review and
approval.
Motorcycle Operator’s Manual
MOM Knowledge Test Item Pool
Knowledge Domains:
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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
Sample Knowledge Test Questions
Optional Content
3-wheel Knowledge Domains
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Common Operating Characteristics of
Trikes and a Motorcycle with a
Sidecar
Unique Operating Characteristics of
Trikes
Unique Operating Characteristics of a
Motorcycle with a Sidecar
Questions
Karen Morton
(703) 908-8268
kmorton@aamva.org