Official statewide standard for youth electric micromobility safety
Section 02 — Competency Domains
Every E-RIDE certification decision is grounded in four core evaluation domains. Each domain is assessed independently, and a candidate must demonstrate competency in all four to be certified.
Domain I
Establishes that a rider can identify the class of electric-assist bicycle they operate, the motor power limits that define it, and the speed ceilings the law attaches to it.
Domain II
Certifies command of how added mass and electric-assisted momentum change braking behavior, and that the rider can bring the machine to a controlled stop within safe distances.
Domain III
Confirms that the rider understands where electric-assist bicycles are permitted, how pathway jurisdictions differ from roadways, and the conduct required on shared trails.
Domain IV
Evaluates the rider's ability to enter, cross, and exit intersections predictably; to remain visible to traffic; and to ride defensively in mixed conditions.
The full competency rubric, evaluation instruments, and course syllabus are the property of the Minnesota E-RIDE Safety Standards Board and are administered only through authorized providers. This summary is published for policymakers, municipalities, and families evaluating the standard.
