TRAN5103 - MSF Advanced Rider Course (ARC)

Course Description

The Advanced RiderCourse (ARC) is designed for experienced motorcycle riders.  For the purposes of this course, an experienced rider is one who has basic skills and is a current rider with a motorcycle license or endorsement.  This course complements skills learned and experienced in previous RiderCourses.  Special emphasis is given to self-assessment, risk management, rider behavior, riding strategies, and overall skill development, particularly in braking, cornering and swerving techniques.  It includes a fast-paced classroom segment (4 hours) with several fun interactive activities to improve perception and hazard awareness. Range exercises (4 hours) enhance both basic operating skills and crash-avoidance skills. The course is beneficial for riders on any type of street motorcycle.

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course participants will be able to:

• State the value of a pre-ride motorcycle inspection.
• Demonstrate basic skills in low-speed maneuvering exercises.
• Execuse quick stops within an acceptable standard, and be able to maneuver into an open lane after stopping.
• Describe the safety implications of the three parts of total stopping distance.
• Use various body lean angles for turning and cornering.
• Execute speed and lane position adjustments for swerving.
• Execute speed and lane position adjustments in curves.
• Execute speed and lane position adjustments for multiple curves.
• Execute speed and lane position adjustments for decreasing radius curves.
• Select a safe gap in traffic using proper procedures.

Notes

Motorcycle program contact information:

Email:  mtrcycle@hawaii.edu

Phone:  (808) 454-4746

For registration assistance:

email:  OCEWD@hawaii.edu

Phone:  (808) 455-0477

Fax:  (808) 453-6730