Further develop your riding skills by taking the Experienced RiderCourse (BRC2) motorcycle training
The Experienced Rider Course (ERC) now called the BRC2
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation's (MSF) BRC2 we offer (LW) is;
a) A Licenser Waiver (LW) Course for those who have a valid and current NJ motorcycle permit (taken and passed the NJ MVC Written Test and Eye Test), have their own insured and registered motorcycle that is 232cc or greater and want to get their NJ motorcycle license/endorsement without having to take the NJ MVC road test.
b) A Refresher Course for those who already have their motorcycle license/endorsement and want to further develop their physical and mental riding skills and keep them sharp to help them avoid a crash.
c) An Insurance Discount and/or a Point Reduction Course.*
Here's what several motorcycle research studies indicate;
- The vast majority of motorcycle crashes involve unlicensed riders - those who haven't passed a motorcycle road test or taken any formal motorcycle training.
- The vast majority of multi-vehicle motorcycle crashes occur at intersections and are usually the result of the other vehicle operator violating a right of way traffic law.
- The vast majority of single-vehicle motorcycle crashes are the result of the rider entering a curve/turn with excessive speed.
- These crashes are avoidable if the rider has good mental and physical riding skills and keeps both sets of skills sharp.
By taking a formal motorcycle course and periodically practicing good riding techniques, you develop "muscle memory" which means when something unexpected occurs, your brain automatically tells your body what to do. There is no thinking of what to do. It's an automatic response. When confronted with a panic situation, you will always revert to your habits, which develop through constant repetition or training. This is why the military and first responders train constantly. Motorcyclists should do the same to help avoid a crash.
When it comes to riding a motorcycle, the concept of "Use it or lose it" applies. When you stop riding for a few weeks, the "muscle memory" starts to deteriorate which is why taking a yearly refresher course is so important after a winter layoff or any layoff to help re-develop the "muscle memory" needed.
*As an extra bonus, successfully completing the BRC2 (LW) entitles you to an insurance discount if your insurance company participates in the NJ State Defensive Driving program and a 2-point reduction on your NJ Driver License if you have points on your driving record. (The BRC2 LW is registered with the NJ MVC as an approved Defense Driving Course).
How Long is The BRC2 LW Course and What Does it Consist Of?
The BRC2 we offer is a 2-day, 12-hour course that consists of three parts;
1) First you take a 3-5 hour interactive online course (Basic eCourse) which is a great tutorial or refresher of the physical and non-physical skills needed to ride a motorcycle safely, which you do at home at your own pace. (This is the same eCourse for the BRC1. If you already took the eCourse, just re-print the Completion Certificate and bring it with you to the riding session).
2) Next you attend a live 4-hour classroom session (which covers a variety of crash avoidance techniques and concepts) with other students taking the course so you can meet who they are, find out a little bit about them and meet one of your instructors before the riding sessions
3) Next you take approximately 5 hours of practice riding in a large, enclosed parking lot with 11 other students taking the course using your own motorcycle. You get hands-on training with two NJ MVC & MSF certified motorcycle safety instructors.
For those taking the course to get their motorcycle license/endorsement, the insurance discount and/or the 2-point reduction, there is a written Knowledge Test based on the information contained in the eCourse and the classroom material.
For those taking the course to get their motorcycle license/endorsement, there is also a riding Skill Test after all the practice riding exercises have been completed. (You'll get to practice everything on the Skill Test before taking the Test). If you pass both the Knowledge Test and the Skill Test, the NJ MVC allows us to give you paperwork that waives the NJ MVC motorcycle road test so you can get your NJ motorcycle license/endorsement without having to take the NJ MVC road test. (You will still have to go to a NJ MVC office to get the motorcycle endorsement on your Driver License).
There is no number of miles ridden or amount of riding time requirement to take this course. If you can ride to the MSU parking lot on your own motorcycle, you can take this course. (You can also trailer your motorcycle to MSU).
BASIC eCOURSE
The Basic eCourse is the first part of the course. If you have an issue with the eCourse, please contact the Motorcycle Safety Foundation at msfsupport@msf-usa.org or call (949) 727.3227 x3158 Monday thru Friday between 8:00am - 4:30pm Pacific Time. Tell them your name and username/e-mail that you use to log into the eCourse.
- The MSF eCourse is video intensive. A strong, steady network connection on a personal computer or mobile device is required. Broadband connections work best.
- You will need access to a printer at the end of the course to print a completion certificate.
- Current versions of Chrome, Safari, and Firefox are supported. For Internet Explorer, version 10 or higher is supported.
- You will receive a code that allows you to take the eCourse for free in a separate email 1-3 business days after registering for the BRC2.
What Will I Learn in the BRC2 (LW)?
You will learn and practice;
- The best path of travel to take when negotiating curves to make turning easier and smoother
- Stopping quickly and safely in the shortest distance so you can avoid hitting that car that pulls out in front of you at the last second
- Swerving so you can avoid a hazard in the road
- How to develop situational awareness to help you avoid a crash
- How to use 2/4/12 to help you avoid a crash
- How to ride in rain and wind
- How to ride over slippery surfaces
- How to ride over obstacles in the road like potholes, wood, etc.
- How to start off on a hill without stalling
- Slow speed maneuvers and U-turns to gain better control of your motorcycle
and much, much more. You'll learn and discover things that you didn't know before and you'll be able to handle and control your motorcycle better. We teach old dogs new tricks.
STAY SHARP TO STAY ALIVE!
What Do I Need to Attend the BRC2 (LW)?
You will need the following;
- The live 4-hour classroom session will be conducted online. You will need to have a pen or pencil handy and you will need to download all the forms from the DOWNLOADS page of our website or you can download all the forms from our zip archive into your computer's Download folder by clicking HERE. A link to the forms and the link to the live online classroom session will be sent in an email a few days before the start of the live online classroom session.
- Your Driver License w/motorcycle endorsement, Motorcycle License or valid and current NJ Motorcycle permit (stamped verifying that you took and passed the NJ MVC written test and eye test).
- Your motorcycle registration.
- Your motorcycle insurance card.
- Your eCourse Completion Certificate.
- Sturdy over-the-ankle footwear (leather preferred to protect your ankle from injury).
- Long non-flare denim pants or material of equivalent or better durability.
- A long sleeve garment (shirt, sweat shirt, jacket).
- Full-fingered gloves (leather preferred to protect your hands from injury).
- Eye-protection (glasses, sunglasses, goggles, face-shield).
- Any DOT (Department of Transportation) motorcycle helmet.
You will not be allowed to ride the practice riding exercises unless you have items 2-11 listed above. (If you do not have items 2-11 listed above for the practice riding exercises, you will be dismissed from the class and forfeit all of your money).
Classroom & Practice Riding Times and Location
The live 4-hour online classroom session is held on a Tuesday night promptly at 6:00 PM along with the other students taking the BRC2, and with students attending the BRC1, and ends at approximately 10:00 PM. The login information for the Basic eCourse will be sent in an email 1-3 business days after you register for the course. The login information for the live 4-hour online classroom session will be sent in an email 4 days before the Tuesday night classroom session. (We also send the same email 1 day before the Tuesday night classroom session and the morning of the classroom session). The practice riding exercises are held on either a Saturday or Sunday afternoon from 12:30 PM to approximately 6:00 PM at Montclair State University in parking lot 60 located at 35 Clove Rd in Little Falls (off Rt. 46 East) behind the student bus platform and the bus garage. The class is held rain or shine. The maximum number of students permitted in each class is 12.
Price
Our price for the BRC2 (LW) is only $139 (License Waiver included). There is a 10% discount for graduates of the BRC1. You must show your BRC1 Completion Card the day of the practice riding session to get the discount. The discount will be refunded on your credit card after the class has been completed. Several motorcycle clubs offer a rebate for taking the BRC2. If you are a member of a motorcycle club, see if the club offers a rebate for taking the BRC2.
How Do I Sign-up for the BRC2 (LW)?
Click here to go to our Course Schedule page and select the class you want to attend. We accept all major credit cards. Click here to READ OUR CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS POLICY BEFORE YOU SIGN-UP FOR A CLASS SO YOU KNOW YOUR OPTIONS ABOUT REFUNDS, SWITCHING CLASSES, NOT BEING ABLE TO ATTEND A CLASS YOU SIGNED-UP FOR, DROPPING OUT OF A CLASS, ARRIVING LATE FOR A CLASS, BEING DISMISSED FROM A CLASS.
If a BRC2 class is not posted on our website, sign-up for our newsletter on the Home Page of this website so you'll be notified when the next one will be held. Also "Like" our Facebook page and/or follow us on Instagram to be notified when the next one will be held. The BRC2 is usually offered 3-4 times per year. The first one is usually conducted in April or May, which is Motorcycle Awareness Month.
WAITLIST
Because of the high demand for our classes, our classes sell out very quickly. We sell out our classes before any other motorcycle school in the State. If a class is sold out, you can get on the Waiting List for that class. Just go through the process of signing up for the class, even though it is sold out. It will tell you there are no seats left and ask you if you want to sign-up for the Waitlist. If we get a cancellation for that class, an email is automatically sent to the first person on the Waitlist. That person has one day to register for the class. If the person doesn't register for the class after one day, another email is automatically sent to the next person on the Waitlist. You can sign-up to be on the Waitlist for several classes.
Gift Certificates
If you want to order a Gift Certificate for the BRC2 for someone, click here.
Testimonials
On behalf of the Bergen County HOG Chapter, I want to thank you for the private BRC2 you held for us. All the chapter members enjoyed the course, had fun, and learned quite a few new things. Great course. Great instructors......Richie Schenone, Director of the BC Hogs
If I took this course every year, I wouldn't have crashed last year......Juan Bautista-Gomez
I had to take the course in order to be a Road Captain for my HOG Chapter. I've been riding for 23 years and I thought there was nothing new for me to learn. Man, was I mistaken. I realized how bad a rider I was. My physical and riding skills have improved 100%. It should be mandatory that every motorcyclist take the course once a year. It would help to reduce motorcycle accidents. And yes, I'll agree. You guys are the best.....Peter Marchutto
I've been riding for years without a motorcycle license. I decided to become legal by taking the BRC2 because the laws got stricter. Glad I did for two reasons. I don't have to worry now if a cop pulls me over and my skills are so much better now. This is definitely the way to go. Forget your friends and YouTube......Juan Perez
I take the ERC once a year and have taken it with several motorcycle schools in NJ & NY. Your ERC is the best.....Edgar Plfatmar
Great refresher course. Polished my skills......Jen Willmot
I take the course on my scooter once a year to keep my physical and mental riding skills sharp. Scooter riders encounter the same hazards motorcyclists do.... Pamela Lee Dumaris
Donate to Our Cause
If you would like to donate to our cause (to help reduce motorcycle accidents in the State of NJ), click here.
*Insurance Discount and Point Reduction
The BRC2 (LW) is certified as one of the NJ-approved Defensive Driving Courses. You will get an insurance discount for successfully completing the entire course and 2 points will be removed from your driving record if you have any points on your driving record. If you have points removed, you have to wait 5 years to get more points removed by taking the course again. If you want to continue getting the insurance discount, you will have to take the course every 3 years. MVC will also remove up to 3 points on your driving record if you go an entire year without getting any points.
Can I Take The BRC2 With a Passenger?
Yes, but we suggest that you take the BRC2 by yourself first before you take the BRC2 with a passenger so that you get more comfortable riding your motorcycle. Then take another BRC2 with a passenger.
If you are going to take the BRC2 with a passenger, the passenger must also wear the riding gear listed above (items 6-11).