Assistant instructor Pete Sperling demonstrates the proper way to put on a helmet and adjust the strap during Friday night's part of the three day weekend NHDMV motorcycle training course.
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At the start of day two of the three day NHDMV motorcycle training course - everyone is assigned a motorcycle. The motorcycles are provided by the program.
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Student Joan Tighe listens closely to NHDMV lead instructor Moe Langlois's instructions on how to use the clutch.
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Student Alison Conlon has a rough moment with her bike.
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By the end of day two, motorcycle novice Alison Conlon, (who recieved a motorcycle for her birthday), is much more comfortable with her bike. Alison ended up passing the three day course with flying colors.
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Lead instructor Moe Langlois, fresh off of his bike the morning of day three of the three day NHDMV motorcycle training course.
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The rain slick training course reflects the student riders day three.
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Assistant instruction Pete Sperling demonstrates proper driving skills as lead instructor Moe Langlois describes for the students, in detail, what Pete is doing.
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One of the obstacles on day three was driving over two by four boards.
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At the end of day three, lead instructor Moe Langlois goes over the instructions for the four-part driving test that the students are about to take and be graded on. To Moe's right, Pamela Kasper listens closely.
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Back inside and out of the rain, students change into dry clothing and footwear.
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Anxious to find out if they passed the NHDMV motorcycle training course, students focus on a hockey game in play at the Tri-Town Ice Arena where the course is held.
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Soaked to the bone, assistant instructor Pete Sperling, left, and lead instructor Moe Langlois, right, tally up the scores of the students from their written and riding tests.
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At the end of the training course, those who passed received a signed waiver eliminating them from having to take the driving test when getting their motorcycle license. Seen here, Pamela Kasper, passes the course and receives her waiver.
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NHDMV assistant motorcycle training instructor Pete Sperling works with students (from left) Kevin Cole, Kenneth Cassidy and Alphonse L'Heureux on classroom exercises Friday night.
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The first part of the motorcycle training course, Friday night, involved classroom exercises and group discussions.
