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The Florida
Rider Training Program (FRTP) uses curriculum developed by the Motorcycle Safety
Foundation. FRTP Course providers offer a 15-hour MSF Basic RiderCourseTM (BRC),
which provides an introduction to the fundamentals of safe, responsible motorcycling.
This includes the knowledge and skills necessary to ride safely on the streets
and highways.
The BRC provides basic entry-level skills for a new rider. BRC RiderCoachesTM coach riders to develop the physical skills of basic control that include straight line riding, stopping, turning/shifting, and then move on to more advanced skills like stopping quickly, cornering, and swerving. Insurance, motorcycle, helmet and student handbook are provided for the course.
Students must provide eye protection, gloves (full hand coverage), long pants, long sleeved shirt or jacket, and sturdy over-the-ankle footwear.
As of July 1, 2008, completion of this course is required for all motorcyclists who wish to obtain a motorcycle endorsement or motorcycle only license. Upon successful completion of the course, may be entitled to insurance premium discounts through participating insurance companies.
ERC courses are one-day courses that are available for experienced riders who have a motorcycle endorsement but want to refresh or enhance their skills. These courses cover riding strategies to handle traffic hazards and works on developing cornering, braking, and swerving skills. ERC Suite participants provide their own motorcycle, proof of insurance, and protective riding equipment.
Although these
courses help you acquire knowledge and skills, safe
riding is a matter of attitude - only you can develop that!
To locate the
motorcycle safety course provider near you,
go to our list of course sponsors.
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