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; 

• 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 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 mental 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 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 mental 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 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) asynchronous interactive online course (the MSF 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, on your own, at your own pace. (This is the same Basic eCourse for the BRC1. If you already took the Basic eCourse, just re-print the Completion Certificate and bring it with you to the riding session).

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). (If you took the BRC1 or the 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 BRC1. If you've taken the BRC1, this is a great way to get more comfortable on your motorcycle.

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 (30 multiple choice questions) given before taking the practice riding session (Module 4) and is based on the information contained in Modules 1, 2 and 3

For those taking the course to get their 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).

THE MSF BASIC eCOURSE (Module 1) 

As stated above, the MSF Basic eCourse is the first part of the course. If you have an issue with the Basic 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 Basic eCourse.

• The MSF Basic 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 Basic 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 Basic eCourse Completion Certificate ID#. Your Basic eCourse Completion Certificate is also needed to get the 2-point reduction. 
• If you haven't already taken the Basic eCourse, as soon as you register for the BRC2, you will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite with a link to take the Basic 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!

For the Tuesday night 4-hour live remote/virtual online classroom session (Module3), you will need to have a pen or pencil handy and you will need to download all the forms from the Class Materials page on our website or you can download all the forms from our zip archive into your computer's Download folder by clicking HERE. The link to all these forms will also be emailed to you along with the link to the Tuesday night 4-hour live remote/virtual classroom session (Module 3) and the Supplemental eCourse (Module 2) a four days before the start of the Tuesday night 4-hour live remote/virtual classroom session (Module 3). 

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 eye test).
2. Your motorcycle registration if using your own motorcycle.
3. Your motorcycle insurance card if using your own motorcycle.
4. Your BRC1 course completion card to get the course discount. (See below) 
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. Any DOT (Department of Transportation) motorcycle helmet.

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

As stated above, the link for the MSF Basic eCourse (Module 1) is included in the confirmation email you will receive from Eventbrite when you register for the course and in a reminder email sent from The Riding Academy of NJ 1-3 business days after you register for the course. 

The login information for the Tuesday night 4-hour live remote/virtual classroom session (Module 3) will be sent in another email four days before the start of the Tuesday night 4-hour live remote/virtual classroom session along with the link to download all the forms needed for the remote/virtual classroom session. This email will also contain the link to the Supplemental eCourse (Module 2). (We also send this email again 1 day before the start of the Tuesday night 4-hour live remote/virtual classroom session and again for the third time the morning of the Tuesday night 4-hour live remote/virtual classroom session).  

The Tuesday night 4-hour live remote/virtual online classroom session (Module 3) is held 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 practice riding exercises (Module 4) 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.

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 completing the course. Refunds can only be made through your original payment method. 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.