New Rider Course; License waiver class for new riders or riders returning to the sport after several years. September 23-25, 2011
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic RiderCourse, 6-10pm Friday, 7am-4:00pm Saturday and Sunday. Friday class will be held at Kroger Community Room, Kedron Village, Peachtree City, GA. Saturday and Sunday will be held at Glendalough Manor, Tyrone, GA (1.5 miles north of Kroger). Students supply bandana, over the ankle leather boots, full fingered cloves, wear long durable pants such as jeans, and wear long sleeve shirts. Also bring any food and drinks you want each day. Motorcycles and helmets will be furnished. Call Eric Allen at 678-364-1442 with questions.
The New Rider Course is a 14 to 15 hour program, which provides classroom and actual motorcycle operator training in a controlled, off-street environment. No motorcycle riding experience is necessary, but; a good sense of balance is required and you must be able to ride a bicycle.
Here's a short list of some of the topics covered in the course.
Introduction to motorcycling
Protective gear / What to wear
Controls such as the clutch and brakes
Pre-ride inspection of your motorcycle
Preparing to ride your motorcycle on the class range
Street strategies to avoid trouble and stay safe
Driving and riding impairments such as use of alcohol and drugs
How to maneuver your motorcycle
Avoiding obstacles
Lane changes
Passing
Riding at night
Collision avoidance skills
Swerving
Special situations
Carrying a passenger or cargo
Dealing with tire failure
Dealing with animals
And other topics, all included to increase your motorcycle riding enjoyment and safety.