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In the News (Sun 15 Nov 09)

  
  Experienced Rider:Sites & Schedules
Motorcycles will be inspected by an Instructor prior to the riding session using the T-Clock Inspection Criteria and Motorcycle Ohio reserves the right to reject any motorcycle which does not pass the T-Clock Criteria or is deemed unsuitable for the course.
Riders and passengers with medical or other special considerations may be requested to sign an additional waiver and release depending on the type and severity of the medical condition which may affect the rider's or passenger's ability to safely participate in the Experienced Rider Course.
Additionally, the rider or passenger may be requested to have a physician verify in writing the medical condition and the physician's assessment of the medical condition.
www.motorcycle.ohio.gov /erc.htm   (870 words)

  
 Illinois Department of Transportation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
If you are a licensed rider with at least one year of riding experience (or are a Motorcycle RiderCourse graduate with at least six months experience) and can provide your own street legal motorcycle that is in good mechanical repair, then the Experienced Rider Course is for you.
The Motorcycle Rider Courses and the Experienced Rider Courses are offered to reduce the likelihood and severity of accident involvement by teaching risk management skills and developing essential riding skills through both classroom and riding instruction.
To register for a Motorcycle Rider Course (MRC) of an Experienced Rider Course (ERC), refer to the map of the state of Illinois for your county of residence.
www.dot.state.il.us /cycle.html   (345 words)

  
 AMA Position Statements: Mandatory Motorcycle Rider Education   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Mandating rider education for all riders provides a disincentive to this process and has the potential to exacerbate the problem of unlicensed riders.
If training is not conveniently available to potential riders, or a student must wait longer than 30 days to take a course, the likely result will be to discourage new motorcyclists from going through the proper procedures to obtain a motorcycle endorsement.
Motorcycle rider training must remain available, convenient and affordable if it is to contribute to the continuing decline in motorcycle accidents and fatalities.
www.amadirectlink.com /legisltn/positions/ridered.asp   (624 words)

  
 Motorcycle license - Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Rider courses are highly recommended for anyone who wants to ride a motorcycle or who wants to improve their motorcycle riding skills.
The Advanced Motorcycle Rider course is an advanced motorcycle safety course available to persons who already have a Class M license.
Successful completion of either the Basic Rider Course, or the Advanced Rider Course can also be used to reduce your driving record demerit points for motorcycle violations by up to 3 points, which you have been convicted of during the prior 12 months.
www.dot.state.wi.us /drivers/drivers/apply/types/motorcyc.htm   (730 words)

  
 Motorcyclists and Motorcycle Rider
motorcycling, but most of all, to save lives by encouraging bikers to participate in rider education programs, wear the proper apparel, and operate their vehicles safely and defensively.
The purpose of the theme is to remind motorcycle enthusiasts of all ages to ride safely, whether they operate classic custom cycles or high performance sports models.
The MSF is an internationally-recognized organization devoted to improving the safety of motorcycle riders.
www.floridariders.com   (331 words)

  
 Motorcycle Rider Program - Division of Motor Vehicles, NH DOS
The motorcycle rider training season runs from the beginning of April to the end of October, including holidays.
The Intermediate level course is a refresher course for riders who have already taken the Basic Rider Course but who need more structured practice before they are ready to pass the skills test or to ride on the road.
The Experienced Rider Course is intended for riders with a minimum of one year and/or 2000 miles riding experience.
www.nh.gov /safety/divisions/dmv/motorcycle/index.html   (201 words)

  
 Welcome to Motorcycle Asia
The Motorcycle Rider Course is a comprehensive Rider Training System which focuses on the needs of individual students.
The Motorcycle Rider Course is designed to prepare riders for entry into the complex world of traffic.
The Motorcycle Rider Course teaches fundamental skills and is not intended to produce the superb riding skills of an experienced rider; rather, it provides the basic entry-level skills for a new rider to begin practicing and developing the mental and motor skills important for safe street operation.
www.motorcycleasia.com /beginnerclasses.asp   (313 words)

  
 Motorcycle Rider Program
Students who wish to gain a credit for taking this course must notify the course instructor at the beginning of the semester so that a letter grade (as opposed to a "Pass/Fail" grade) can be given.
The three-wheel motorcycles are significantly different in handling dynamics and characteristics than two-wheel motorcycles.
The basic of motorcycle operation, effective braking, turning skills, and obstacle avoidance, as well as safe riding strategies are covered in the course.
www.dcc.vccs.edu /workforce/Programs&Services.MotorcycleRiderProgram.htm   (344 words)

  
 Motorcycle rider risk management CML Army Chemical Review - Find Articles
The rider of a motorcycle must focus his or her attention on the task of riding the motorcycle as well as the actions of other drivers, wildlife, and the condition of the road--all at once.
The amount of time riders have on their motorcycles has a great impact on the potential for an accident.
Riders who purchase the bare-minimum clothing will reduce their risk of being injured in a motorcycle accident.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0IUN/is_2004_April/ai_n6120811   (949 words)

  
 Vancouver-Clark Washington Parks & Recreation: Motorcycle Rider Training
Riders are subject to state and local laws and the legal consequences for riding a motorcycle without a license.
If your motorcycle meets all necessary requirements of our training motorcycles and you have the necessary insurance, you may be permitted to ride your own bike.
Riders may be dismissed from any class for unsafe behavior or unsafe riding, missing class sessions or arriving late for class sessions, failure to observe course rules or meet objectives.
www.ci.vancouver.wa.us /parks-recreation/sports/motorcycle/index.htm   (1331 words)

  
 Motorcycle Information
Motorcycle: A vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than 3 wheels in contact with the ground; the term does not include a tractor nor does it include 3-wheel all-terrain vehicles.
An applicant for an original motorcycle license (see below for motor-driven cycle) must be at least 16 years of age and must have held an instruction permit for a minimum of 6 months, if under the age of 18.
A motorcycle helmet that meets or exceeds established standards must be worn at all times the applicant, regardless of age, is on the motorcycle or motor-driven cycle.
www.state.ak.us /dmv/akol/motor.htm   (554 words)

  
 Indiana Motorcycle Operator Safety Education Program
The ERC is designed for experienced riders who want to increase their knowledge of motorcycle dynamics and street riding strategies, practice advanced street riding skills on their own motorcycle in a controlled environment, and obtain their motorcycle endorsement if still riding on a permit.
Motorcycles are specialized vehicles and require specialized knowledge and skill to operate them properly and safely.
The motorcycle rider education courses offered in Indiana are designed to present critical information and skills through curricula developed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF).
ideanet.doe.state.in.us /safety/mre.html   (986 words)

  
 Montana Motorycle Rider Safety: Licensing Q&A
A motorcycle endorsement is required to operated a motorcycle on Montana’s streets and highways.
A: Yes and no. The motorcycle riding skill test is waived for those people that successfully complete a Basic RiderCourse taught by Montana Motorcycle Rider Safety, but the written knowledge test is still required to obtain an endorsement.
The motorcycle riding skill test is waived for those people that successfully complete an Experienced RiderCourse® taught by Montana Motorcycle Rider Safety.
motorcycle.msun.edu /license.htm   (347 words)

  
 Are you ready to RIDE?
Riders must provide their own equipment and motorcycle for this course.
The motorcycle must pass a safety inspection conducted by a RiderCoach and you must provide proof of liability insurance on the unit.
Riders must attend every session and a written and skills test is administered at the end of this course.
www.okrider.com   (748 words)

  
 Motorcycle Rider Classes
Florida law requires all motorcycle riders to have a motorcycle endorsement on their driver's licenses.
First-time applicants who are under the age of 21 and seeking a motorcycle endorsement are required to successfully complete the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Florida Rider Training Program Basic Rider Course (BRC).
Motorcycles are furnished by Hap's, Granny's, and Action Kawasaki.A waiver must be signed by all class participants.
www.mccfl.edu /pages/689.asp   (340 words)

  
 .: Utah Motorcycle Rider Education | MSF Certified Motorcycle Classes :.
Since 1985, we have provided the highest quality MSF certified motorcycle rider education and training in Utah.
The most conclusive study ever done on motorcycle accidents (The Hurt Report) identified that over 92% of all motorcycle accidents involved a motorcyclist who had no formal rider education.
They are, hand picked, veteran riders who enjoy helping others increase their enjoyment of riding through skill and knowledge.
www.utahridered.com   (368 words)

  
 SIUC Motorcycle Rider Program
The purpose of the Motorcycle Rider Program is to provide quality instruction in safe riding techniques for beginning and experienced motorcyclists.
The Motorcycle Rider Program at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, conducts FREE Motorcycle Rider Courses throughout Southern Illinois.
The novice or occasional rider can benefit in the areas of skill development with emphasis on control and operational aspects essential for survival as a street rider.
www.siu.edu /~cycle/program.htm   (291 words)

  
 Department of Safety Internet - Motorcycle Rider Education Program
The safe operation of a motorcycle requires practiced skill, knowledge, and a respectful understanding of the limitations imposed by the operator, the machine, and the environment.
These Instructors/Coaches are highly experienced riders with the patience, understanding and knowledge to help students develop the skills they need to become safe, responsible motorcyclists.
Motorcycle Rider Education Training sites are conveniently located all across the state.
www.state.tn.us /safety/mrep.htm   (450 words)

  
 Motorcycle Rider Education
This course is for riders who want to fine-tune their street skills.
This course is aimed at beginning riders of all ages.
You will learn how to safely operate a motorcycle beginning with the proper mounting technique and gradually working up to swerving and emergency braking techniques.
www.kydrivingschool.com /index_files/Page371.htm   (169 words)

  
 Motorcycle Rider Instruction, Miami, Florida--Home Page
MRI is a licensed affiliate of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, a national organization dedicated to safe riding.
Florida is one of 39 states that adopted the Motorcycle Safety Foundation course, making it a requirement for all riders under 21 years of age and recommending it for all riders.
This relationship allows MRI to administer mandatory motorcycle license written and skills tests on behalf of the state and eliminate exams at the driver license offices.
www.motorcycleinstruction.com   (210 words)

  
 Promising Practices in Motorcycle Rider Education and Licensing-DOT HS 809 852
One of the key reasons the five promising-practices programs are able to provide highquality training to riders is the close working relationship they maintain with the licensing programs in their respective States.
One of the most important ways in which the rider training and licensing offices can work together is to establish knowledge and skills waivers for operators who successfully complete a rider education course.
Instead of directing experienced but unlicensed riders toward novice courses, four of the five promising-practices States have begun to offer special classes through which riders can receive their endorsement over a weekend.
www.nhtsa.dot.gov /people/injury/pedbimot/motorcycle/MotorcycleRider/pages/part7.html   (1753 words)

  
 Motorcycle safety - Wisconsin Department of Transportation
The 16-hour Basic Motorcycle Rider course is designed for beginning riders and was developed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF).
Trainees are provided with a helmet, eye protection and a motorcycle for use during the course.
The advanced rider training course consisting of a minimum of eight hours of instruction helps the experienced rider hone these skills as well as learn additional techniques for better and safer motorcycle operation.
www.dot.wisconsin.gov /safety/vehicle/motorcycle   (315 words)

  
 Impairment and the Motorcycle Rider - Surviving the Streets - Motorcycle Cruiser
An inebriated rider is more likely to speed, and less likely to recognize the danger or manage the added risk of increased velocity.
The alcohol-impaired rider is less likely to identify the left-turner as he approaches and is considerably less capable of dealing with him when he makes his move.
And contrary to the rubber-ball myth, which claims that drunks are less likely to get hurt in a crash, riders who get liquored up before crashing are both more likely to sustain fatal injuries and less likely to wear the protective gear that might have prevented those injuries.
www.motorcyclecruiser.com /streetsurvival/impaired_rider/index.html   (1321 words)

  
 SOS - Motorcycle Rider Skills Test   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
To take the rider skills test, you must have a legally equipped and registered motorcycle.  If you ride the motorcycle to the test, you must have a valid motorcycle TIP and be under the constant visual supervision of a licensed motorcycle operator at least age 18.
The motorcycle operator skills test authorized by the Secretary of State has seven exercises to test your ability to handle a motorcycle.   You do not drive on the road.  The exercises include:
Obstacle turn:  You accelerate along a straight path.  At the end of the path which is marked by cones, you must swerve to avoid an obstacle line and then swerve again to avoid the sideline.
www.michigan.gov /sos/0,1607,7-127-1627-23781--,00.html   (414 words)

  
 Motorcycle Rider Education
Motorcycle Safety Foundation curriculum is offered by ABATE of Colorado.
We begin with the most basic information on motorcycle controls and operation and continue to include modules on street strategies, obstacle avoidance and braking skills.
The Basic Rider Course is mentally and physically demanding, please be prepared.
www.rrcc.edu /rmec/motorcycle.html   (223 words)

  
 MRF.org
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) and motorcyclists nationwide repeatedly asked the EPA to consider establishing a reasonable, non-catalyst forcing emissions standard for highway motorcycles that even the smallest of bike makers can meet, while enabling motorcyclists to refine their machines to improve rideability and safety.
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation is the leading voice for you, the street rider, in Washington, D.C. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation is committed to less federal government involvement in your daily life.
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation firmly supports the rights of the individual state governments to enact legislation without the threat of federal intervention.
www.mrf.org   (482 words)

  
 Oregon DMV Motorcycle Permit & Endorsement
A motorcycle instruction permit authorizes the operation of any motorcycle during daylight hours when under the supervision of a person who is at least 21 years of age, who has a valid license with a motorcycle endorsement, who is riding a separate motorcycle, and is in visual contact with the permit holder.
A motorcycle instruction permit is valid for one year from the date of issuance.
Pass a motorcycle endorsement knowledge test (all the information necessary to pass the knowledge test is included in the Oregon Motorcycle and Moped Operating Manual) and an on-cycle drive test, or present a Basic Rider Training Completion Card from Team Oregon Motorcycle Safety Program;
www.oregon.gov /ODOT/DMV/driverid/motorcycle.shtml   (467 words)

  
 New Motorcycle Rider Primer
Whether it’s dealing with lousy downtown parking, watching all those motorcycle TV shows that are on now, the ridiculous price of fuel these days or you’re just ready to release your passion – finally after all these years of it being pent up inside.
There is not a friend or relative in the world who can teach you how to safely operate a motorcycle as well as a certified instructor, unless that person happens to be a certified instructor.
We encourage new riders to join clubs because it puts them together with more seasoned riders who can help answer questions as you head out on your new adventure.
www.soundrider.com /archive/safety-skills/new_rider_primer.htm   (836 words)

  
 Motorcycle rider risk management - Engineer Safety Engineer: The Professional Bulletin for Army Engineers - Find ...
In the 25 April 2003 issue of USA Today, Jayne O'Donnell reported that motorcycle fatalities were up in 2002 for the fifth straight year.(1) She indicated that this was a 3 percent increase.
In an article in the April 2003 Countermeasure publication, Master Sergeant Dave Hembroff raised the issue of motorcycle riders' risk of being involved in an accident.(2) He indicated that a rider who had not taken a rider training course was nine times more likely to be involved in an injury accident.
Riders should make sure they don't take prescription or over-the-counter medications prior to riding.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0FDF/is_33/ai_110805517   (963 words)

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