| Idaho Dept
of Education Introduction
Exercises:
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Exercise: Obstacle
Swerve Directions
Practicing this exercise properly will help you swerve to avoid a potential
hazard. Approach the first pair of markers. As you reach the markers you
should be going 10-15 mph. Make sure you've decided on which direction you intend to
go before starting the exercise. As your front tire passes the first pair of
markers, make a swerve (right or left). Go to the outside of the next marker but try
not to cross line "A" or "B". Do not stop; continue at a steady
speed and repeat the exercise.

Coaching Tips
- To swerve right, push right until you have cleared the marker, then push left to resume
straight ahead.
- Push on the handlebar in the same direction you want to go. (Push right to go
right, push left to go left.)
- Do not brake and swerve at the same time.
| Problems |
Corrections |
| 1. Unable to properly complete the swerve. |
1. Maintain pressure on the handlebar until you have
cleared the marker. Look where you want to go. |
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