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RIDER EDUCATION - Courses
The Motorcycle Safety
Foundation’s Basic RiderCourse
is
aimed at beginning riders of all ages. You'll learn how to operate a
motorcycle safely, with a lot of emphasis on the special skills and
mental attitude necessary for dealing with traffic.
You'll learn about motorcycles controls and how they operate. You'll start off with straight-line riding, turning, shifting and stopping. You'll gradually progress to cornering, swerving and emergency braking. The RiderCoaches will advise you on what to wear for comfort and protection. You'll find out how alcohol and other drugs affect your ability to ride safely. In a very important segment of the course you'll learn to create your own strategy for riding in traffic and dealing with critical situations.
Check for a class near you.
Even if you've been riding for some time, there's always something new to learn.
Increasing numbers of seasoned riders are flocking to the Motorcycle
Safety Foundation's Experienced RiderCourse
to hone
their skills and fine-tune the mental skills needed for survival in
traffic.
You'll discuss with
your peers how to balance the mental and physical aspects of safe
riding, manage risk, increase visibility and optimize your lane
position. The Experienced RiderCourse
also
covers protective gear, rider responsibility, motorcycle inspection
and care, and the effects of alcohol and other drugs on riding.
You'll put into practice the techniques of managing traction,
stopping quickly, cornering and swerving.
Check for a class near you.
Many rider organizations, especially factory sponsored groups, offer some form of reimbursement for completing a rider training program. Check with your rider club to learn about the details, if available. Likewise, many insurance companies offer a discount for completion of a rider training program. Check with your insurance carrier for specifics
.Road race tracks across the country often hold Track Days for motorcyclists. While conducted on the track, these sessions are not necessarily racing schools. You can learn valuable handling, cornering and braking skills that enhance your street riding abilities. Check at a track near you.