(a) All courses must be conducted in accordance with a department-approved curriculum.(b) The student-to-instructor ratio for classroom instruction of a course may not exceed 36 students per instructor.(c) The student-to-instructor ratio for range instruction may not exceed eight students per instructor, or a more restrictive ratio imposed by the approved curriculum.(d) For two-wheeled motorcycle courses, a separate motorcycle must be available for each student. For three-wheeled motorcycle courses, no more than two students may share a motorcycle.(e) All students and instructors must wear protective gear when participating in the on-cycle activities of the course. The minimum protective gear includes:(1) a motorcycle helmet that meets the standards of the U.S. Department of Transportation;(2) eye protection;(3) over-the-ankle, sturdy footwear;(4) a long-sleeved shirt or jacket;(5) non-flare pants that cover the entire leg and are made from a material that is at least as sturdy as denim; and(6) full-fingered gloves.(f) No person shall be on the range during any phase of range instruction except:(1) instructors who are providing instruction, assistance, or evaluation;(2) students who are enrolled in the course being conducted;(3) interpreters or other assistants providing services to accommodate a disability or other condition required by law to be accommodated; or(4) range assistants who are:(A) enrolled in an instructor training course described in §98.22; or(B) all of the following:(i) at least 16 years old;(ii) employed by or contracted with the motorcycle school; and(iii) trained by the motorcycle school to provide non-instructional support.(g) A range assistant may not provide any form of instruction or evaluation of students, but may provide non-instructional support, limited to:(1) moving motorcycles;(2) setting up, removing, or operating classroom equipment and materials;(3) setting or removing cones or other objects for range exercises;(4) performing on-site motorcycle maintenance; and(5) conducting demonstrations of riding exercises under the supervision of an instructor, if allowed by the approved curriculum.