The software includes two practice sessions and 15 hazard awareness and recognition routes covering city, suburban and touring environments. And each route can be ridden in daylight, at night or in fog.
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Four different course types.
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Up to fifteen different routes.
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Three unique conditions. |
Upon completion of each riding route, on-screen feedback is provided to the student, and results can be printed out for rider and coach in-depth review.
In evaluating rider performance, beyond video review of the actual ride, the software capabilities include the opportunity to select from other roadway user perspectives, including pedestrians, car and truck drivers.
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On a clear day, the driver's side door of a parked truck opens into the rider's path of travel.
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Same scenario in the fog -- will the rider respond to the hazard in time under foggy conditions?
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A "helicopter" viewpoint is even provided. RiderCoaches can use these functions to assist the rider in answering key learning questions, such as "Why didn't I see where that bicyclist came from?" and "What could I do differently to make sure that doesn't happen again?"
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Although not intended to be a pure motorcycle simulator from the standpoint of replicating actual vehicle operation and feedback, the SMARTrainer can help inexperienced riders prepare for the MSF Basic RiderCourse by guiding them through basic motorcycle control operations such as use of the friction zone and the front and rear brake controls, as well as throttle and gearshift coordination, all in a non-threatening setting.
In addition to individualized training, riding scenarios and video feedback can be projected onto a large screen, allowing a coach to have the opportunity to take advantage of the dynamics of a group learning experience.
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