R 257.1702 Definitions.

Rule 2. As used in these rules: (a) "Board" means the state board of education. (b) "Classroom instruction" means group instruction in all of the following subject areas: (i) Traffic citizenship. (ii) Laws and regulations. (iii) Characteristics of drivers. (iv) The role of government in controlling traffic and driving practices. (v) Motorcycle use. (vi) Traffic situations and problems. (c) "Department" means the Michigan department of education. (d) "Enterprise" means a private business as referred to in section 811b of Act No. 300 of the Public Acts of 1949, as amended, being S257.811b of the Michigan Compiled Laws. (e) "Governmental agency" means an agency as described in section 811a of Act No. 300 of the Public Acts of 1949, as amended, being S257.811a of the Michigan Compiled Laws. (f) "Motorcycle" means a 2-wheeled motor vehicle which has all the following characteristics: (i) Develops more than brake horsepower. (ii) Has design speeds of more than 30 miles per hour. (iii) Does not have pedals. (iv) Has 1 or more riding seats (saddles). (v) May have a third wheel to support a sidecar which is considered to be part of the motorcycle. (g) "Motorcycle safety education" means a structured set of learning experiences consisting of both classroom and laboratory instruction designed to enable present and prospective motorcycle riders to become safe and more efficient highway users. (h) "On-street" means instruction on public streets and in traffic. The instruction shall utilize skills, knowledge, and perceptions learned in previous lessons. (i) "Range" means a restricted off-street area which is designed to develop perceptual, manipulative, and vehicle readiness skills and at which students who are operating motorcycles simultaneously can practice basic manipulative skills with relative safety. (j) "Skill test" means an off-road test to assess the proficiency of new riders. A skill test evaluates the basic control skills necessary for safe motorcycle operation. (k) "Sponsor" means a political subdivision or a private business enterprise that is capable and authorized to supervise and conduct educational programs, including fiscal responsibilities.