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    Motorcycle Safety (aka MSF) In Washington State

    The Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course (BRC) instructs riders about the basic skills -- mental and physical -- needed to safely ride a motorcycle. This is accomplished through a combination of classroom and on-bike training. In Washington State, the BRC is called the Novice Rider Course; it is designed for the beginning rider, but veteran riders can benefit as well, and consists of approximately six hours in classroom and 9 hours on-bike. Successful completion of both a knowledge and skills test provides the student with a waiver of the Washington state DOL written and riding tests.

    A new (July 2009) BRC2 course targets skilled riders who need a refresher course or who wish to obtain a motorcycle endorsement. It is not designed for the beginning rider. It is an intense, one day class consisting of approximately 3.5 hours in classroom and 4.5 hours on-bike. Successful completion of both a knowledge and skills test provides the student with a waiver of the Washington state DOL written and riding tests.

    • Getting in a class
    • Safety links and resources
    • Scheduling list for MSF Instructors
    • Teaching the BRC

    Getting in a class

    I teach for Evergreen Safety Council and Washington Motorcycle Safety Training. Check web sites for class availability. If you can't get into a class as quickly as you'd like, talk to the office about alternative procedures.

    There are other vendors in the state. See this Washington State DOL list of motorcycle safety training vendors.


    Safety Resources

    • BRC Handbook (2005, version 6, pdf - highly recommended that BRC2 students read this in toto before class)
    • Tip Sheet: Group Riding Tips (pdf)
    • Tip Sheet: How Helmets Work (pdf)
    • Tip Sheet: Sharing The Road: Tips for Car and Truck Drivers (pdf)
    • Tip Sheet: T-CLOCS Pre-Ride Inspection Checklist (pdf)
    • Video: MSF: Basic Rider Course Highlights (YouTube)
    • Video: MSF: Cars, Motorcyles and Sharing The Road (wmv)
    • Video: MSF: Guide To Group Riding (YouTube)
    • Video: MSF: Welcome To The Ride (mvw)
    • Video: MSF: Welcome To The Ride (YouTube)
    • Law: Current Motorycle and Bicycle Helmet Use Law - US
    • Law: History of US Helmet Law
    • Research: Helmet Use Law and Effectiveness
    • Research: NHTSA: Traffic Safety Facts Research Note: Motorcyclists Injured in Motor Vehicle Traffic Crashes (1998-2007, pdf)
    • Research: Washington State Motorcycle Task Force Recommendations (2006)
    • Books: Proficient Motorcycling: The Ultimate Guide to Riding Well
    • Books: More Proficient Motorcycling: Mastering the Ride
    • Books: Total Control: High Performance Street Riding Techniques
    • Books: Twist of the Wrist: The Motorcycle Roadracers Handbook (Vol 1)
    • Books: A Twist of the Wrist 2: The Basics of High-Performance Motorcycle Riding
    • Publications: Motorcycle Consumer News
    • Publications: Motorcycle.com
    • Publications: Motorcycles @ About.com
    • Publications: Sound Rider (Washington state)
    • Other: The Motorcycle Safety Foundation
    • Other: MSF Instructor Discounts - list compiled by Marc "Merlin" Mauss, NY

     
     
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