Further develop your riding skills by taking the Experienced RiderCourse (BRC2) motorcycle training

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The Motorcycle Safety Foundation's (MSF) BRC2 we offer (LW) is a;

1. Licenser Waiver (LW) Course for those who meet the following 3 conditions; 

• have a current and valid NJ motorcycle permit (taken and passed the NJ MVC Written Test and Eye Test), and
• have a NJ Driver License, and
• have their own insured and registered 2-wheel motorcycle that is 232cc or greater 

and want to get their NJ motorcycle license/endorsement without having to go to the NJ MVC to take the motorcycle road test. (The BRC2 LW must be taken on your own motorcycle if you are taking the course for the License Waiver).

2. Refresher Course for those who already have their motorcycle license/endorsement and want to further develop their physical and non-physical riding skills, and keep them sharp to help them avoid a crash. This can be done on one of our training motorcycles or on your 2-wheel motorcycle. 

3. NJ-approved Defensive Driving Course that qualifies you for an insurance discount and/or a 2 point reduction if you have points on your Driver License.*

HERE'S WHAT SEVERAL MOTORCYCLE RESEARCH STUDIES INDICATE;

• The vast majority of motorcycle crashes involve unlicensed riders and/or untrained 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 (faster than their skill level). 
• These two crashes are avoidable if the rider has good physical and non-physical riding skills and keeps both sets of skills sharp. 

By taking a formal motorcycle training 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 about 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. Constant training will help you to avoid a motorcycle crash. It will also help you keep your riding skills higher than your risk-taking skills, which is good Risk Offset.

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).

The BRC2 LW we offer is a 1 1/2-day, 15-hour course that consists of four modules or parts; 

Module 1 -  You begin by first taking a 5-hour (average time) Pre-Course Assignment which is a self-paced interactive asynchronous module (the MSF eCourse) that familiarizes you with some of the physical and non-physical skills needed to ride a motorcycle safely, which you do at home, on your own, at your own pace. The eCourse is also a great tutorial or refresher if you have some riding experience. (This is the same eCourse for the MSF BRC1). The eCourse must be completed before Module 3. We suggest spending an hour a day on the eCourse until it is completed. If you already took the eCourse, just re-print the Completion Certificate.

Module 2 - After completing Module 1, you watch a 1-hour pre-recorded Power Point Presentation (Supplemental eCourse) on your own, which explains the motorcycle controls and the four basic physical riding skills in further detail. (If you already watched the Supplemental eCourse, you don't need to watch it again). 

Module 3 - After completing Modules 1 and 2, you attend a 4-hour live remote/virtual classroom session on a Tuesday night, 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 your instructors before attending the riding session (Module 4). THIS SESSION IS ONLINE. (If you took the MSF BRC1 or the MSF BRC2 with us after July 2017, attending the Tuesday night 4-hour live remote/virtual classroom session is optional unless you are taking the BRC2 for the insurance discount and/or the 2-point reduction).

Module 4 - After completing Modules 1, 2 and 3, you take approximately 5 hours of practice riding in a large, enclosed parking lot with 11 other students taking the course. You get hands-on training with two NJ MVC & MSF certified motorcycle safety instructors. The riding exercises are taken from the MSF BRC1. If you've taken the BRC1, this is a great way to get more comfortable on your motorcycle.

If you are taking the course to get your motorcycle license/endorsement, the insurance discount and/or the 2-point reduction.

There is a written Knowledge Test (30 multiple choice questions, which is different than the NJ MVC written test) given before taking the practice riding session (Module 4) and is based on the information contained in Modules 1, 2 and 3.

If you are taking the course to get your motorcycle license/endorsement.

There is also a Road Test, or Skill Test, given 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 go to the NJ MVC to take the NJ MVC road test. (You only have to go to the NJ MVC after successfully completing the course to get the motorcycle endorsement put 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).

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE MSF eCOURSE (Module 1) 

As stated above, the MSF eCourse is the first part of the course. If you should have an issue with the eCourse, email the Motorcycle Safety Foundation at msfsupport@msf-usa.org or call them at (949) 727.3227 x3158 Monday thru Friday between 8:00am - 4:30pm Pacific Time. Tell them your name and the username/e-mail that you are using to log in to 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.
• Current versions of Chrome, Safari, and Firefox are supported. For Internet Explorer, version 10 or higher is supported.
• Be sure JavaScript is enabled on your browser.
• When you complete the eCourse, you will receive a Completion Certificate with a Completion Certificate ID#. Save the Completion Certificate ID#. You will need to give it to us when your class starts. We send it to the NJ MVC. We can't issue you the motorcycle license waiver unless we have your eCourse Completion Certificate ID#. Your eCourse Completion Certificate is also needed to get the insurance discount and the 2-point reduction. If you already took the eCourse, just re-print or download your Completion Certificate. You can access it with this link; https://www.msf-usa.org/eCourse.aspx 
• If you haven't already taken the eCourse, as soon as you register for the BRC2 LW, you will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite that contains a link to take the eCourse for free.

 You will learn and practice; 

• The best path of travel to take when negotiating curves to make turning easier, safer 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 if stopping is not an option
• 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
• The three non-physical skills that will help you avoid a crash
• What kind of Risk Offset you have and why bad Risk Offset can contribute to a crash

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!

You need a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone and an email address.

For the Tuesday night 4-hour live remote/virtual classroom session (Module 3), you will need the following;

1. A computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone to attend the session. 
2. A pen or pencil for the classroom activities.
3. The classroom activity forms. Click HERE to download a zip folder with all the forms.

• The link to all these forms will also be emailed to you four days before the class starts along with the link to the 4-hour live remote/virtual classroom session (Module 3) and the link to the Supplement eCourse (Module 2).

For the practice riding session (Module 4), you will need the following;

1. Your Driver License (DL) w/motorcycle endorsement, or a Motorcycle License, or a valid and current NJ Motorcycle Permit (stamped verifying that you took and passed the NJ MVC written test and the MVC eye test).
2. Your own 2-wheel motorcycle, if using your own motorcycle.
3. Your motorcycle registration, if using your own motorcycle.
4. Your motorcycle insurance card, if using your own motorcycle.
5. Your MSF Basic eCourse Completion Certificate ID#.
6. Sturdy over-the-ankle footwear (leather preferred) to protect your ankle from injury.
7. Long non-flare denim pants or material of equivalent or better durability.
8. A long sleeve garment (shirt, sweat shirt, jacket).
9. Full-fingered gloves (leather preferred) to protect your hands from injury.
10. Eye-protection (glasses, sunglasses, goggles, face-shield).
11. A DOT (Department of Transportation) certified motorcycle helmet.
12. Your MSF BRC1 or BRC2 LW course completion card to get the course discount. (See below) 

You will not be allowed to ride the practice riding exercises unless you have all of the first eleven items listed above. (If you do not have all of the first eleven items listed above for the practice riding exercises, you will be dismissed from the class and you will receive a partial refund. You will have to pay the full price of the course to attend another class).  

MOTORCYCLES WITH LOUD PIPES (SOUND EXCEEDS THE EPA DECIBLE RATING) ARE NOT ALLOWED AT MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY.

HEIGHT REQUIREMENT FOR USING OUR TRAINING MOTORCYCLES

If you are going to use one of our training motorcycles for the course, you must be able to place both of your feet on the ground when sitting on our training motorcycles. You should be at least 5 feet tall or have a 28 inch inseam. If you cannot place both of your feet on the ground, you will not be allowed to take the course for safety reasons. (We have a height measurement chart on site).

Module 1 - As stated above, the link for the 5-hour MSF eCourse is included in the confirmation email you will receive from Eventbrite after registering for the course, and it will also be in the reminder email you will receive from The Riding Academy of NJ a few days after you register for the course. Module 1 is done on your own, at your own pace. (If you already took the eCourse, you do not need to take it again).

Module 2 - As stated above, the link for the Supplemental eCourse will be in the email you will receive from The Riding Academy of NJ a few days before the class begins. Module 2 is also done on your own. (If you already took the Supplemental eCourse, you do not need to take it again unless you want a refresher).

Module 3 - As stated above, the link for the Tuesday night 4-hour live remote/virtual classroom session will also be in the same email as the link for the Supplemental eCourse. Also included in this email will be the link to download all the forms needed for the remote/virtual classroom session. (This email will be sent again 1 day before the start of the Tuesday night 4-hour live remote/virtual classroom session and twice the day of the Tuesday night 4-hour live remote/virtual classroom session). 

Module 3, the online classroom, starts Tuesday night promptly at 6:00 PM and goes to approximately 10:00 PM. (If you already attended the online classroom, you do not need to take it again unless you want the insurance discount and/or the 2-point reduction).

Module 4 - The practice riding exercises are held on either a Saturday or Sunday afternoon from 12:30 PM to approximately 6:30 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 maximum number of students permitted in each class by State and MSF regulations is 12.  

Classes are held rain or shine. If rain is in the forecast, bring good rain gear to keep you dry.

Our price for the BRC2 LW is only $139 (License Waiver included). There is a 10% rebate if you took the MSF BRC1 with us or for repeating the BRC2 LW with us. You must show YOUR RANJ MSF BRC1 or RANJ MSF BRC2 LW Completion Card the day of the practice riding session to get the rebate. The rebate will be refunded on your credit card after completing the course. Rebates can only be made through your original payment method. Several motorcycle clubs offer a rebate for taking the MSF BRC2. If you are a member of a motorcycle club, see if the club offers a rebate for taking the MSF BRC2.