2008 South Dakota Transportation Safety Conference “Transportation Safety & Our Youth”
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South Dakota Motorcycle Rider Education Program Presentation
by Rick Kiley
Director, Motorcycle Rider Education ProgramSouth Dakota Safety Council
2008 South DakotaTransportation Safety Conference
“Transportation Safety & Our Youth”February, 19 & 20, 2008
Ramkota InnPierre, South Dakota
South Dakota Motorcycle Rider Education Program
South Dakota Safety Councilwww.southdakotasafetycouncil.org
offered by the
History of TrainingYear Students Trained
1977 226
1978 304
1979 641
1980 1149
1981 1287
1982 899
1983 875
1984 735
1985 678
1986 601
History of Training (continued)
Year Students Trained
1987 425
1988 337
1989 407
1990 436
1991 388
1992 346
1993 404
1994 329
1995 355
1996 388
History of Training (continued)
Year Students Trained
1997 403
1998 419
1999 537
2000 776
2001 942
2002 1114
2003 1342
2004 1591
2005 1663
2006 1792
History of Training (continued)
Year Students Trained
2007 1834
TOTAL 23,623Represents 13 consecutive years of increases in
trainingTraining has increased 5 ½ times during this periodThe total number of students trained equals 44% of
all registered motorcycles in the state of South Dakota (*2006 SD Motor Vehicles Division Registration Statistics))
Funding SourceOne of the first states in the nation with a legislated
state funding source$7 fee on all motorcycles registeredStudent Tuition (presently $75)Federal Grants (used at times in the past)Acknowledgements:Funded by the Motorcyclists of South DakotaSD ABATE, SD Office of Highway Safety, 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
Training SitesAberdeen Redfield
Brookings (future) Sioux Falls (4 sites)
Huron Spearfish/Sturgis
Madison Watertown
Mitchell (future) Webster
Pierre Yankton
Rapid City (2 sites)
Mobile sites are possible providing there is demand, required space (200’x300’), and facilities
Program Personnel
61 dedicated RiderCoaches statewideAll 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
Basic RiderCourse (BRC)
BRC General Information:Intended for beginning riders of legal licensing age or
returning ridersTwo day course (15 hours) – many schedule options
availableSafety equipment required: helmet, eye protection,
gloves, jacket, pants, and over the ankle bootsQualifies graduates for motorcycle license test waiverQualifies graduates for insurance premium discounts
with some motorcycle insurers
Basic RiderCourse (BRC)(continued)
BRC General Information (continued):The BRC is a minimum of five hours of classroom
instructionInvolves 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)
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
Basic RiderCourse (BRC)(continued)
BRC Classroom Instruction:Includes: learning about the different types of
motorcycles, their controls, and how they operateAdvise on what to wear for comfort and protectionInformation on how alcohol and other drugs affect
your ability to ride safelyLearn how to create your own strategy for riding in
traffic, and dealing with critical situations
Basic RiderCourse (BRC)(continued)
Graduation Requirements:Knowledge Test score: a minimum average correct of
80% or higherSkill Evaluation: 20 or fewer deductions on 4 riding
skills test exercises
Experienced RiderCourse (ERC)
ERC General Information:Even if you've been riding for some time, there's
always something new to learnThe ERC is a ½ day (5 hour) courseMust be licensed with at least one year riding
experience
Experienced RiderCourse (ERC)(continued)
ERC General Information (continued):Participants use their own insured and safe operating
motorcycleSafety equipment required: helmet, eye protection,
gloves, jacket, pants, and over the ankle bootsQualifies graduates for insurance premium discounts
with some motorcycle insurers
Experienced RiderCourse (ERC)(continued)
ERC Curriculum:Participants hone their skills and fine-tune the mental
skills needed for survival in trafficUsing 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
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
How to Register for a Course
Online Registration availablewww.southdakotasafetycouncil.orgCheck the website for courses close to you or
call the South Dakota Safety Council at 1-800-952-5539