Model National Standards for
Motorcycle Rider Training
2012 GHSA Conference
Presenter:
Brett Robinson, Highway Safety Services, LLC
Presentation Topics
1. Overview of the Model National Standards for
Motorcycle Entry Level Rider Training (Content
Standards)
2. Overview of the Model Administrative Standards
for Motorcycle Rider Training Programs
(Administrative Standards)
3. Benefits of Model National Standards
4. Next Steps
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NHTSA Uniform Guidelines for State Highway
Safety Programs – Motorcycle Safety
I. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
II. MOTORCYCLE PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
III. MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR
LICENSING
IV. MOTORCYCLE RIDER
EDUCATION AND
TRAINING
V. MOTORCYCLE
OPERATION UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL
OR OTHER DRUGS
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VI. LEGISLATION AND
REGULATIONS
VII. LAW ENFORCEMENT
VIII.HIGHWAY ENGINEERING
IX. MOTORCYCLE RIDER
CONSPICUITY AND
MOTORIST AWARENESS
X. COMMUNICATION
PROGRAM
XI. PROGRAM EVALUATION
AND DATA
Objective of Model National Standards for
Motorcycle Entry Level Rider Training
• To develop model National Standards (Content
Standards) for Entry-Level Motorcycle Rider
Training on the basis of current research, data
and the input of an expert working group of
subject-matter experts in the curriculum
development, driver licensing, motorcycle rider
training and traffic safety research communities.
• NHTSA Highway Safety Program Guideline No.
3 Motorcycle Safety – Motorcycle Rider
Education and Training.
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Expert Working Group Representatives
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Michael Calvin, AAMVA
Ray Ochs, MSF
Andrew Krajewski, SMSA
Raymond Gaulin, GHSA
Dan Mayhew, TIRF
Steve B. Garets, Team Oregon
Terry Butler, Missouri Safety Center
Terry Kline, Eastern Kentucky University
Lorrie J. Laing, Independent Technical Representative
NHTSA, Windwalker and HSS Staff
Goals of Model National Standards for
Motorcycle Entry Level Rider Training
• To improve on-road safety of motorcycles.
• To identify standards which will contribute to
a reduction in crashes, injuries and fatalities.
• To be realistic yet
demanding in expectations.
• To obtain consensus but
not at the cost of reduced
quality.
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Purpose of the Standards
• Serve as model standards for
all novice motorcycle rider
training programs conducted
in the United States.
• Represent a consensus on
minimum standards for entry-level rider training
that is based on research, data and the input of
national subject matter experts.
• Be refined further, based on additional future
research relevant to the Standards.
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Model Standards Sections
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5.
Motorcycle Pre-ride Tasks
Vehicle Control Skills
Street Strategies
Roadway Management Skills
Tasks Related to Carrying Passengers, Cargo,
Group Riding, and Touring
6. Factors Adversely Affecting Rider
Performance
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Publication of the Model
National Standards
• NHTSA published the
Model National Standards
for Motorcycle Entry Level
Rider Training in
August 2011.
• http://www.nhtsa.gov/Safety
/Motorcycles
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Administrative Standards
Background
• The implementation of the Model National
Standards for Entry-Level Motorcycle Rider
Training (Content Standards) alone is not
sufficient to achieve the goal of a high-quality
rider training program.
• A true performance-based education system also
needs a complementary set of administrative
standards for the program delivery.
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Administrative Standards
Background
• Administrative standards are necessary to ensure
effective program and curricula delivery.
• Critical factors such as administrative control,
authority, instructor qualifications and
instructional settings need equal attention.
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Administrative Standards
Background
• To assist in the development of the Model
Administrative Standards a Technical Working
Group (TWG) was organized and convened.
• Two meetings and numerous conference calls
were conducted.
• The latest draft of the Model Administrative
Standards was prepared in April 2012.
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Expert Working Group Representatives
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Robert Gladden, MSF
Andrew Krajewski, MD MVA
Ray Gaulin, CT DOT OHS
Stacey “Ax” Axmaker, ID DOE
Christy M. Cowser, HI DOT/Highway
Ray Pierce, OR DOT
Glenn Davis, CO DOT
Lorrie J. Laing, Cambridge Systematics, Inc.
NHTSA, Windwalker and HSS Staff
Project Objective
• To develop Model Motorcycle Rider Training
Program Administrative Standards on the
basis of current research, data and the input of
a technical working group of subject-matter
experts to ensure quality and consistency in
rider training systems.
• NHTSA Highway Safety Program Guideline No.
3 Motorcycle Safety – Motorcycle Rider
Education and Training.
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Purpose of the Administrative
Standards
• The Model Administrative Standards
establish a minimum acceptable level of
operation for State Rider Training Programs.
States are encouraged to meet or exceed the
minimum standards to improve and maintain
the quality of their rider training program.
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Administrative Standards Sections
The model administrative standards are grouped
into the following four sections:
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4.
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Program Management
Course Requirements
Instructors / Instructor Trainers
Evaluation
Presentation to SMSA Members
• Conducted a professional development
workshop for State Administrators
August 24, 2012 during the Annual SMSA
Conference.
• State Administrators provided input on the
latest Draft of the Administrative Standards.
• State Rider Training Programs will submit
additional comments in coming weeks.
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Benefits of the “Standards”
• Specific, strong, and measurable education
(content) standards are a tool to ensure students
receive the level of information and experience
necessary to properly prepare them for real
world riding situations.
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Benefits of the “Standards”
• In addition to providing that foundation, the
Content Standards allow programs greater
flexibility in course development and
delivery; and facilitate growth and
improvement in their education system.
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Benefits of the Standards
• Establishing the baseline for entry-level rider
training conducted in the United States
allows jurisdictions to tailor their program to
excel in producing better students and safer
riders.
• Having set and met the national standards
allows States to focus on local crash data to
adjust and tailor their program.
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How Motorcycle Standards Will Assist
Rider Training and Licensing
• A completed set of standards for motorcycle rider
education will assist:
– Program developers to create/enhance motorcycle
safety courses designed to reduce fatalities.
– In evaluating current or future motorcycle rider
education.
– In creating uniformity among all rider education
courses.
– In developing end of course tests and state rider
licensing tests.
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Involvement from
Office of Highway Safety
• Support state rider education activities and
collaborate with the State Rider Education Program.
• Emphasis on the NHTSA Uniform Guidelines for
State Highway Safety Programs – Guideline No. 3
Motorcycle Safety (the 11 program components).
• Schedule a NHTSA Motorcycle Safety Program
State Assessment – Peer Review.
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Next Steps
• Collect written comments and suggestions on
the Model Administrative Standards from
State Administrators and present to the
Technical Working Group.
• Develop Revised Draft of the Administrative
Standards for final review.
• Deliver final draft to NHTSA for review and
approval.
• Projected to be published by July 2013.
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Next Steps
• Determine the feasibility of an accreditation
system for States who adopt the Model
National Standards.
• Promote and market State adoption of the
Model National Standards.
• Provide technical assistance for State adoption
of the Standards.
*Current NHTSA Project under contract to Cambridge
Systematics, Inc., Presenter Lori Laing
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Contacts
John F. Brock
Windwalker Corporation
1945 Old Gallows Road, Suite 600
Tysons Corner, VA 22182
(571) 334-4760
john.brock@windwalker.com
Brett Robinson
Vice President, Highway Safety Services,
LLC
1434 Trim Tree Road
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 349-SAFE (7233)
brobinson@highwaysafetyservices.com
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Allen Robinson, Ph.D.
President, Highway Safety Services, LLC
1434 Trim Tree Road
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 388-4617
arobinson@highwaysafetyservices.com