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Rhode Island: Group planning and traffic decisions mix

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  1. 1. Who should generally serve as the lead and last, or sweep, riders?
  2. 2. Where should less experienced riders generally be placed in an organized group?
  3. 3. One member is less experienced in curves than the rest. How should the group set its pace?
  4. 4. Only part of the group gets through before the signal changes. What should the riders ahead do?
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  1. Who should generally serve as the lead and last, or sweep, riders?

    Correct answer: Experienced riders who can support the group’s safe organization.

    Experienced riders can monitor conditions, communicate changes and help keep the group organized. The sweep role also helps identify riders falling behind.

    Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Motorcycle Operator Manual, 18th edition; PDF page 38, printed page 37; Plan, continued from printed page 36. ↗

  2. Where should less experienced riders generally be placed in an organized group?

    Correct answer: Just behind the lead rider.

    Placing newer riders near the front reduces pressure to chase the group and allows experienced riders behind to keep an eye on them.

    Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Motorcycle Operator Manual, 18th edition; PDF page 38, printed page 37; Plan, continued from printed page 36. ↗

  3. One member is less experienced in curves than the rest. How should the group set its pace?

    Correct answer: Respect that rider’s ability or arrange separate agreed groups.

    Plan around the least experienced rider’s safe ability. Different-speed groups can be arranged without pressuring someone to exceed their skills.

    Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Motorcycle Operator Manual, 18th edition; PDF page 40, printed page 39; Ten Rules of Group Riding. ↗

  4. Only part of the group gets through before the signal changes. What should the riders ahead do?

    Correct answer: Wait at a safe place ahead so the others can obey the signal.

    Being in a group does not override traffic signals. A safe meeting point prevents pressure on separated riders to run the light or speed to catch up.

    Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Motorcycle Operator Manual, 18th edition; PDF page 39, printed page 38; Intersections. ↗

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Rhode Island: Group planning and traffic decisions mix

4 questions on group planning and traffic decisions. Start a short set, read each explanation and revisit your saved mistakes.

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