2020 MCC Learn2Ride Motorcycle Safety Course

Basic RiderCourse Intermediate (one-day course for experienced, permitted riders; DMV Road Test Waiver eligible) The Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Basic RiderCourse Intermediate is designed for licensed riders who have held a valid New York State motorcycle permit and have at least 30 hours of riding experience that includes 10 hours in heavy traffic. This course is not for beginners or Junior Operators under 18 years of age. The Basic RiderCourse Intermediate is a combination online, classroom and hands-on riding course which reinforces and practices the physical skills and techniques necessary to ride a street motorcycle. The course is approximately 8 hours (in addition to the online course prerequisite).

You MUST meet the objectives of riding exercises #1 to continue. (If you cannot, you will be counseled out of this course (no refund) and advised to register and pay for the 2-day Basic RiderCourse Beginner.) At the end of the riding exercises, the riding skill evaluation is conducted. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THE BASIC RIDERCOURSE INTERMEDIATE • You will use your own street-legal motorcycle (and must bring proof of current inspection, registration and insurance to class). • Cost is $250 due at time of registration. Registration must be done online. • Class Location: Monroe Community College’s main campus, 1000 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, New York 14623, parking lot M-1. • Arrive on time, prepared and ready to ride. There is no grace period allowed and if you are late you will forfeit your tuition. • Participation in this course requires physical stamina, motor coordination, mental alertness, and meeting the objectives of the riding exercises. • There is no guarantee of successful completion and there are no refunds once the course begins. • Classes run rain or shine, and in extreme heat. NEW YORK STATE DMV INFORMATION • To participate in this course, you must possess a current, valid NYS or out-of-state driver’s license. NO junior operators under the age of 18! No DUI restrictions, suspensions, revocations, ID card or driver learner’s permit. • You must possess a current, valid NYS motorcycle learner’s permit and have at least 30 hours of riding experience that includes 10 hours in heavy traffic. • Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a NYS specific Motorcycle Safety Foundation Completion Card. You present this card, along with your current, valid motorcycle learner’s permit and current, valid driver’s license at a DMV to qualify for the Road Test Waiver option and have your license upgraded.

COURSE COMPONENTS 1. MSF’s online “Street Strategies eCourse” (Mandatory): see page 3 for this information. 2. Classroom: An electronically supported classroom session using small work groups with facilitated, inter- active learning activities focuses on perception development and situational awareness to further develop the mental skills necessary for street riding. 3. Hands-on Riding Exercises (approximately 5-6 hours): The riding exercises practice slow speed control, limited space maneuvers, cornering judgment and finesse, stopping quickly – straight line and curves, and swerving to reinforce the skills found essentially absent in incident/crash involved motorcyclists.

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