2009 South Dakota Transportation Safety Conference “Focus On The Future”

1. South Dakota Motorcycle Rider Education Program Presentationby Rick KileyDirector, Motorcycle Rider Education ProgramSouth Dakota Safety Council 2009 South Dakota Transportation Safety Conference “Focus On The Future” February, 25 & 26, 2008 Ramkota Inn Pierre, South Dakota

2. South Dakota Motorcycle Rider Education Program offered by the South Dakota Safety Council www.southdakotasafetycouncil.org

3. History of Training

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6. History of Training(continued) • Represents 14consecutive years of increases in training • Training has increased 6.8times during this period • The total number of students trained equals 44% of all registered motorcycles in the state of South Dakota (*2007 SD Motor Vehicles Division Registration Statistics)

7. Students Trained Since 1977:25,875

8. Funding Source • One of the first states in the nation with a legislated state funding source • $7 fee on all motorcycles registered • Student Tuition (presently $75) • Federal Grants (used at times in the past) Acknowledgements: • Funded by the Motorcyclists of South Dakota • SD Office of Highway Safety, SD ABATE, SD Legislators, SD Motorcycle Dealers and other organizations and individuals have been highly supportive • No state tax dollars other than the fees paid by motorcyclists are used to support this program

9. Training Sites AberdeenRedfield Brookings (future) Sioux Falls (4 sites) HuronSpearfish/Sturgis MadisonWatertown Mitchell (future) Webster PierreYankton Rapid City (2 sites) • Mobile sites are possible providing there is demand, required space (200’x300’), and facilities

10. Program Personnel • 61 dedicated RiderCoaches statewide • All RiderCoaches have state and national certification through the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) • Must recertify every two years – involves actively teaching, attending update training, and participating in professional development & learning activities • Program administrator, 2 part time regional coordinators, and other office support staff

11. Basic RiderCourse (BRC) BRC General Information: • Intended for beginning riders of legal licensing age or returning riders • Two day course (15 hours) – many schedule options available • Safety equipment required: helmet, eye protection, gloves, jacket, pants, and over the ankle boots • Qualifies graduates for motorcycle license test waiver • Qualifies graduates for insurance premium discounts with some motorcycle insurers

12. Basic RiderCourse (BRC)(continued) BRC General Information (continued): • The BRC is a minimum of five hours of classroom instruction • Involves at least ten hours of practical riding in a controlled, off-street environment, typically a parking lot • Motorcycles are provided (combination of state owned, SDSC owned, and new motorcycles loaned by local dealers)

13. Basic RiderCourse (BRC)(continued) BRC Riding Skills: • Learn how to operate a motorcycle safely, with a lot of emphasis on the special skills and mental attitude necessary for dealing with traffic • Skills taught include: straight-line riding, turning, shifting and stopping • Gradually progress to cornering, swerving and emergency braking

14. Basic RiderCourse (BRC)(continued) BRC Classroom Instruction: • Includes: learning about the different types of motorcycles, their controls, and how they operate • Advise on what to wear for comfort and protection • Information on how alcohol and other drugs affect your ability to ride safely • Learn how to create your own strategy for riding in traffic, and dealing with critical situations

15. Basic RiderCourse (BRC)(continued) Graduation Requirements: • Knowledge Test score: a minimum average correct of 80% or higher • Skill Evaluation: 20 or fewer deductions on 4 riding skills test exercises

16. Experienced RiderCourse (ERC) ERC General Information: • Even if you've been riding for some time, there's always something new to learn • The ERC is a ½ day (5 hour) course • Must be licensed with at least one year riding experience

17. Experienced RiderCourse (ERC)(continued) ERC General Information (continued): • Participants use their own insured and safe operating motorcycle • Safety equipment required: helmet, eye protection, gloves, jacket, pants, and over the ankle boots • Qualifies graduates for insurance premium discounts with some motorcycle insurers

18. Experienced RiderCourse (ERC)(continued) ERC Curriculum: • Participants hone their skills and fine-tune the mental skills needed for survival in traffic • Using your own motorcycle, you'll put into practice the techniques of managing traction, stopping quickly, cornering and swerving • Discuss with peers how to balance the mental and physical aspects of safe riding, manage risk, increase visibility and optimize your lane position

19. Experienced RiderCourse (ERC)(continued) ERC Curriculum (continued): • Also covers protective gear, rider responsibility, motorcycle inspection and care, the effects of alcohol and other drugs on riding • Includes an optional skill evaluation and knowledge test

20. How to Register for a Course • Online Registration available • www.southdakotasafetycouncil.org • Check the website for courses close to you or call the South Dakota Safety Council at 1-800-952-5539