Motorcycle safety foundation (MSF) courses

Basic Riders Course (BRC)

This course covers the basic fundamentals for you to develop your capabilities to become a safe and responsible motorcyclist.  It provides the opportunity for you to learn the physical and mental skills important for operating a motorcycle.  In the classroom, you will learn ways to minimize risk and handle special riding situations.  During the riding portions of the Basic RiderCourse, you will be coached to develop the physical skills of basic control that include:  clutch/throttle control, straight line riding, stopping, turning, and shifting, and then move on to more advanced skills in stopping quickly, cornering, and swerving.  You will spend 5 hours in the classroom and 10 hours on the range conducting various exercises.

          Completion Requirements – You must attend all sessions, achieve a minimum score on a knowledge test covering the course materials, and achieve a passing score on the BRC riding-skill evaluation.  The riding skill evaluation consists of four exercises that assess limited-space maneuvering skills as well as braking, cornering, and swerving competencies. (This is a license waiver course for some States and USFK)

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Experienced Riders Course (ERC)
 

This course is designed to hone your skills needed for survival in traffic, it also covers the USFK requirement for refresher training every three years.  You will discuss with your peers how to balance the mental and physical aspects of safe riding, manage risk, increase visibility, and optimize your lane position.  It covers protective gear, rider responsibility, motorcycle inspection and care, the effects of alcohol and other drugs on riding and you will be put through practice drills in traction management, stopping quickly, cornering and swerving.  You will spend approximately 6 hours on the range including small group discussions.

          Completion Requirements – You must attend all sessions, achieve a minimum score on a knowledge test covering the course materials, and achieve a passing score on the ERC riding-skill evaluation.  The riding skill evaluation consists of four exercises that assess limited-space maneuvering skills as well as braking, cornering, and swerving competencies.

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Military Sport Riders Course (MSRC)

The MSF Military SportBike RiderCourseSM (MSRC) was developed in close collaboration with the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy motorcycle safety education and training safety centers. The new MSF course is a one-day course intended for motorcyclists who have completed the MSF Basic RiderCourse or have a similar experience level.

 The course draws from elements of the MSF Experienced RiderCourse, the European Module RiderCourse (co-developed with ADAC for the Armed Forces in Europe) and from information contained in The Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Guide to Motorcycling Excellence, 2nd Edition. The course consists of approximately 3 hours of classroom interactive lessons and approximately 4 hours of on-cycle range time.

 The classroom segment focuses on the behavioral aspects of riding such as attitude and personal risk assessment, and includes discussions about braking proficiency, cornering techniques, traction management, and specific characteristics unique to sport bikes. The goal is to provide riders with a way to further develop personal riding strategies to minimize risk, with particular emphasis on the Search-Evaluate-Execute (SEE) strategy used in all MSF curricula.

 There's also an opportunity to discuss case-specific situations within each military branch. A knowledge test is given at the end of the classroom portion. The range session builds on these topics by providing riders the opportunity to develop and improve skills in braking, cornering and swerving. Included is a demonstration of the components of total stopping distance and practice in obstacle avoidance and evasive maneuvers.

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What to Bring.....

All students must bring the following to every class:

1. Bring your own motorcycle/scooter.  Motorcycle and helmet are provided for BRC students only.

2. Approved helmets are provided during the course. If you own a motorcycle helmet bring it, however it must be at a minimum 3/4 DOT/Snell approved.  No half helmets are authorized.  Helmets, certified to meet DOT/SNELL standards, must be properly fastened under the chin.  If you are not sure, click here. to learn more about helmets.

3. Impact or shatter resistant goggles, wraparound glasses, or full-face shield properly attached to the helmet must meet or exceed ANSI Safety Code Z87.1, for impact and shatter resistance. A windshield alone is not proper eye protection.

4. Sturdy footwear, leather boots or over the ankle shoes must be worn.

5. A long sleeved shirt or jacket, long trousers, and full fingered gloves or mittens designed for use on a motorcycle must be worn.

6. For on–road operations, a brightly colored, outer upper garment during the day and a reflective upper garment during the night. Military uniforms do not meet this criterion. The outer garment shall be clearly visible and not covered. Items may be worn on top of the outer garment, but they must meet the same visibility requirements of the outer upper garment.

7. Reflective Vest.
8. Rain Gear.

Failure to bring appropriate Safety gear may be grounds for excusal from class.  The assigned Primary RiderCoach will make the final determination.

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Classroom driver courses

Intermediate Drivers Course (IDC) (2.5 hours)
 

This course is designed to provide 18-26 year olds with Life Skills as a safe Army driver or passenger.  It is designed to provide proven techniques that will reduce your risks of being in a serious auto accident, thus protecting you and those around you.  At the conclusion of this course, you should be able to: 

1. Identify Consequences of Poor Decisions,

2. Establish your individual risk assessment,

3. Integrate actions you should take to manage risk,

4. Identify top risks Soldier’s take,

5. Employ Trip Planning with TRIPS,

6. Employ accident avoidance strategies,

7. Identify passenger responsibilities.

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For more information or appointments, please call 753-5589/93 or email at info@ridesafe.kr

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