HAR §19-123-353. §19-123-353 Test administration

The skill test shall be administered to evaluate the rider's control of the motorcycle while maneuvering the motorcycle through a variety of successively more complex exercises. Painted lines and cone markers shall delineate the test exercises, which are superimposed on the practice riding area. (1) Small, soft traffic cones shall be used to mark specific points on the test exercises, and to clearly delineate the exercise path. Cones should not encroach onto the path of travel; (2) A passing score is assessed in accordance to the approved curriculum. The student is scored on his or her ability to perform the skill test without incurring assessment of penalty points; (A) Speed, stopping distances, and other observable events, such as a tire crossing or hitting a line or cone, are used in scoring the student's performance; (B) Foot-down errors, improper riding techniques, and failure to achieve performance standards also result in the assessment of penalty points; and (C) The student's errors are scored objectively using specific scoring procedures, and penalty points are assessed on a standard score sheet. (3) All certified rider education instructors who are qualified to issue the skills test shall be subject to random examinations, inspections and audits, without prior notice, by the state or the licensing authority within each county to assure that test integrity is maintained; and 123-34 3576 §19-123-353 (4) The skills test shall be stopped by the certified rider education instructor if the student becomes a hazard to him or herself or the other students or commits an unsafe act during the testing procedure. [Eff 3/4/02; am and comp JAN 13 2025 ] (Auth: HRS §§286-16, 286-17, 286-18, 286-108, 286-108.4, 431:10G-104) (Imp: HRS §§286-18, 286-108, 286-108.4, 431-10G-104)