RIDING SKILLS TEST JUDGES SCORING SHEETPlace a checkmark in the proper square for each violation of the skill. Subtract 1 point from 100 for
Name: Age:
Skill 1 --
Deduction
BALANCING AT SLOW SPEED -- The rider starts from a standstill with
the
front wheel at one end of the lane, and very slowly rides through the
lane, keeping
inside the lane lines.
Each time a tire touches either lane line.
_________
Each time a wheel rolls outside the lane on either side.
_________
Each time driver falls or touches the ground with foot.
_________
One point for each second of time less than 30 seconds for traveling
a distance of 50 feet. _________
Skill 2 --
BRAKING -- Mount your bicycle and pedal toward an object. Ride
at a comfortable
speed. At some point during the ride, the command will be given
to "STOP" as a signal
to make an emergency stop in a straight line.
Each time driver stops pedaling before the command is given.
_________
Each time driver swerves in making the stop.
_________
If driver falls or touches the ground before stopping.
_________
Skill 3 --
STEERING -- The rider assumes a comfortable speed and must travel the
distance
of 30 feet between parallel lines placed 14" apart.
Each time a tire touches either line.
_________
Each time a wheel rolls outside the line on either side.
_________
Each time driver falls or touches the ground with either foot.
_________
Skill 4 --
SIGNALING -- The drivers are tested for their knowledge of signals.
They turn
at right angles, with a start and a finish line. The rider starts
at the start and drives to
each corner and signals properly. Make sure that he only uses
his left hand, and then
at the end make sure he puts his arm down to stop.
Each time driver fails to negotiate any turn.
_________
Each time driver fails to signal a right or left turn.
_________
Each time driver fails to signal a stop.
_________
Skill 5 --
RIDING IN A CIRCLE -- Between two concentric circles with diameters
of 15
and 20 feet to make a circular path two feet wide, ride around the
circle four times
at a comfortable speed staying within the path.
Each time a tire touches either circular line.
_________
Each time driver falls or touches the ground with either foot.
_________
Each time wheels roll off the path, inside or outside.
_________
Skill 6 --
MANEUVERING -- Traveling at a comfortable speed, weave to pass
on alternate
sides of markers placed 25 feet apart in a straight line 150 feet long.
Each time a marker is touched by any part of the driver.
_________
Each time driver falls or touches the ground.
_________
Each time driver fails to weave between two consecutive markers.
_________
Final Score: ___________