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Ride Safe, Ride Smart! Motorcycle Safety Training
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Ride Safe, Ride Smart! Motorcycle Safety Training
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 "Star" was a 2009 V Star 250 loaned to us from Doug's Sports Center in Fairmont, Minnesota.  "Leo," our Kawasaki Eliminator BN125, adopted from Milstadt, Illinois, is perfect for shorter, beginning riders.  "Josh" ~ Kawasaki Eliminator BN125, adopted from Brantwood, Wisconsin  "Kira," our Kawasaki Ninja 250R, adopted from Hastings, Minnesota, loves to corner!  "Guy, Junior" ~ Honda CB200T, adopted from Porterville, Wisconsin  "Jim" ~ Suzuki GS250T, adopted from Sioux City, Iowa  Our canopied trailer provides a comfortable place for breaks and lunch.  Offset weaves is one of the many skills learned in the BRC.  "Missy" ~ Honda Hawk CB400T2, adopted from Odin, Minnesota  Simulated practices before some exercises give students a chance to practice the new skill before they ride on the range.  Our courses build camaraderie and new riding friends!  Learning to ride a motorcycle is a dream come true for many people.  Some riders even buy the bike they trained on! This new rider bought "Vicki," the 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 from Jackson Cycle after her BRC.  Another happy rider! |
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1. I've never ridden a motorcycle. Is a Basic RiderCourse right for me? 2. Can I get my motorcycle endorsement by taking your Basic RiderCourse? 3. What do I have to do to get my motorcycle endorsement if I'm under 18 years old? 4. What do I need to do before taking the BRC? 5. Where can I take my motorcycle permit test? 6. What do I need to bring to the BRC? 7. What if I receive an unsuccessful score on my BRC skill test? Can I still earn my motorcycle endorsement from RSRS? 8. How can I get my moped permit? 9. What is your cancellation and refund policy? 10. What other benefits come with taking a BRC or ERC? 11. What are Minnesota's Motorcycle Laws and Regulations? 12. What do you serve for lunch and snacks? 1. I've never ridden a motorcycle. Is a Basic RiderCourse right for me? The Basic RiderCourse (BRC) is designed with new riders in mind. No previous motorcycle riding experience is required for our BRC. However, the ability to balance and ride a bicycle is essential. Balancing is not taught in this course, but is an important part of safely controlling a motorcycle. You can to learn to ride on RSRS's training bikes on a controlled, closed parking lot. 2. Can I get my motorcycle endorsement by taking your Basic RiderCourse? Yes! We are approved by the State of Minnesota to test students for their motorcycle endorsements, provided that you are at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license and motorcycle instruction permit. You can earn a skill test waiver for your motorcycle endorsement by successfully completing our course. Learn how to ride safely and earn your endorsement all in one class! Our BRC costs $219, and you can either register online or mail a completed registration form with a check or money order to RSRS. Before you take our BRC, you need to pass the state knowledge test at a Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) exam station to earn a motorcycle instruction permit. Locations and times are listed below. The fee is $21. To qualify for the skill test waiver, you must have your permit in your possession when you take our BRC. Expired permits are accepted if they have been expired for less than one year. To successfully complete our BRC, you must have 100 percent attendance and pass the BRC skill test. After you receive your skill test waiver, you need to present the waiver to the DVS and pay $13.50 for a duplicate license. 3. What do I have to do to get my motorcycle endorsement if I'm under 18 years old? To earn your endorsement, you must:
Again, in order to earn your motorcycle endorsement through RSRS, you need to have your motorcycle permit in your possession before you can complete the BRC. Before coming to class you should read the BRC Rider Handbook that we will provide you and find the answers to the 126 questions found in the back of the book. It’s your workbook to keep, so feel free to use it as you please. We suggest tearing out the question pages and highlighting and numbering the answers to these important questions within the workbook itself. A written test will be given at the end of the classroom portion of the course. The BRC Rider Handbook can be viewed online at the MSF site at http://msf-usa.org/CurriculumM 5. Where can I take my motorcycle permit test? According to Minnesota Department of Public Safety - Driver and Vehicle Services, motorcycle permits can be taken at the following locations and times:
Yes. Should you score poorly on your first skill test, you can take it with us again by completing a Skills Retesting Course. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety requires at least four hours of additional training and a waiting period of at least seven days before you retest. We would encourage you to repeat the Level II riding exercises on day two of a later BRC and retake the skill test. Sometimes people just need more practice and confidence before they are able to pass the riding evaluation. Our Skills Retesting Course costs $50. 8. How can I get my moped permit? A moped is defined as having 50 cc or less, less than 2 hp, and capable of no more than 30 mph. You must be at least 14 years old to take the course; however, you cannot obtain your moped permit until you are 15 years old. You must take a moped safety course, then pass a knowledge test and skill test at a state exam station. The fee for the knowledge test is $6.75. The fee for the skill test and permit is $6.75. The classroom portion of our BRC will qualify as an approved moped safety course. Our Moped Course costs $25. 9. What is your cancellation and refund policy? If we cancel your course, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel your course and give us at least two weeks notice, we will give you a full refund minus a $10 cancellation fee. We'll waive this fee if you reschedule instead of canceling. 10. What other benefits come with taking a BRC or ERC? According to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF), benefits from taking a RiderCourse include greater confidence, improved skills, licensing-test waivers, insurance discounts, discounts of course fees, support for enthusiast groups, and base access for military riders. American Honda Motor Co., American Suzuki Motor Corp., Harley Owner’s Group (H.O.G.), Riders of Kawasaki (ROK) and Yamaha Motor Corp. have their own incentive programs designed to benefit RiderCourse graduates. Specific benefits are listed on MSF's RiderCourse Incentives PDF. BRC and ERC course graduates will be presented with a MSF course completion card and may be eligible for insurance discounts, as well as other incentives from motorcycle manufacturers and dealerships. Ask your insurance agent if you are eligible for safety training discounts. 11. What are Minnesota's Motorcycle Laws and Regulations? Motorcycle permits are valid for one year. All motorcyclists must:
Minnesota Red Light, Green Light Law of 2002 A person operating a motorcycle who enters or crosses an intersection controlled by a traffic-control signal against a red light has an affirmative defense to that charge if the person establishes all of the following conditions: 1. The motorcycle has been brought to a complete stop; 2. The traffic-control signal continues to show a red light for an unreasonable time; 3. The traffic-control signal is apparently malfunctioning or, if programmed or engineered to change to a green light only after detecting the approach of a motor vehicle, the signal has apparently failed to detect the arrival of the motorcycle; and 4. No motor vehicle or person is approaching on the street or highway to be crossed or entered; or is so far away from the intersection that it does not constitute an immediate hazard. The affirmative defense in this subdivision applies only to a violation for entering or crossing an intersection controlled by a traffic-control signal against a red light and does not provide a defense to any other civil or criminal action. 12. What do you serve for lunch and snacks? We always have big coolers of water and glasses available. In the morning, we usually provide fresh-baked muffins, orange juice, and fresh fruit. Around noon, we like to serve a picnic-style lunch consisting of a hot sandwich and side dishes. Brent likes to cook! A typical meal would be a grilled hamburger or brat on a homemade wheat bun, homemade potato salad or cole slaw, Bush's baked beans, choice of chips, fresh fruit, and baby dills. Afternoon snacks could include fresh fruit, granola bars, brownies, and/or Twizzlers. During cold days, we usually have hot chocolate and instant coffee available. We want our students to be hydrated and comfortable. |
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