CSP-MIC8222 - Motorcycle Safety: Basic Rider Course

Course Description

Designed for those with no motorcycle riding experience, yet advanced enough to increase knowledge and
riding skills of more experienced riders.

Satisfactory completion of course provides a waiver for the skills
portion of the N.C. DMV license test. Must be 16 years old

Course Outline

Required: A valid email address must be on file to receive eCourse instructions for completion before first day of class. On average, the eCourse can be completed in approximately 3 hours and must be completed prior to the first day of class.

Introduction to Motorcycling
Understanding the challenge of motorcycling and rider responsibilities.
Understand overall course objective
Understand course completion requirements and schedule.
Motorcycle Controls
Primary Controls
Proper use of handlebars, brakes and clutch
Preparing to Ride
Preparing yourself to ride.
Selecting protective riding gear.
How to perform a pre-ride check of the motorcycle.
Basic Riding Skills
Mounting the motorcycle and starting the engine.
Using the Friction Zone correctly
Turning, shifting, braking and riding with correct riding posture.
Street Strategies
Visibility
Lane positioning
Applying street strategies
Advanced Turning and Braking
Turing and maximum braking.
Stopping in a curve.
Swerving
Special Riding Situations
Roadway conditions/preparing to handle motorcycle under adverse conditions.
Carrying passengers/loads.
Group riding
Effects of drugs and alcohol on motorcyclist’s ability to ride safely.

Learner Outcomes

Be able to locate and operate motorcycle controls.
Be able to select and use protective riding gear.
Be able to perform a pre-ride check of the motorcycle.
Perform basic riding skills such as mounting, starting, riding, with correct posture, using friction zone, shifting, turning and stopping.
Understand and apply street strategies for safe riding.
Practice evasive maneuvers to avoid incidents
Learn how to operate a motorcycle in special riding situations- wet roadways, carrying passengers and/ or loads, and group riding.
Learn advantages of riding a motorcycle

There will be a final written exam along with the demonstration of riding skills

Notes

Attendance is required for all sessions

The class is physically demanding and mentally fatiguing. If for any reason a student cannot successfully complete this class, he or she will need to re-register at his or her own expense.

Prerequisites

Must be at least 16 years of age
Registration for anyone under 18 years of age will require a signed parental waiver.
Have a positive attitude
Must be able to ride a bicycle and balance