Section R. 257.1707 - Riding experienceRule 7.
(1) There shall be not less than 8 clock hours per student of range riding experience. An additional 2 clock hours of on-street riding experience may be provided.(2) As an alternative, a sponsor may offer a riding experience program that is based on the attainment of competency. A minimum of 4 hours of riding experience is required to attain riding competency. Riding competency shall be based on student performance standards that meet the standards established by the national motorcycle safety foundation which are adopted by reference in R 257.1717.(3) Simulator devices shall not be used as a substitute for riding experience.(4) Range riding shall be supervised by a certified instructor. The student-instructor ratio shall not be more than 8 students to 1 instructor.Mich. Admin. Code R. 257.1707