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Total Number of Sections in BRC Rider Handbook
16
4 Sections in Rider handbook not covered in e-course
12(Select topics), 13(Key Safety Concepts), 14(Knowledge Test), 15(Next Steps)
Two turning strategies
BASIC - SLOW, LOOK, PRESS, ROLL
OVERALL - SEARCH, SETUP, SMOOTH
Example used to illustrate use of the windchill chart
40 degrees outside temperature @55 MPH = 25 degrees on exposed skin.
Rider Character
To choose to do the right (safe & responsible) thing. One who uses good judgement and rides within
personal and situational limits.
Risk offset
Assessment tool (questionnaire) to show actual risk and skill levels.
Does the good risk offset line up or down?
The line goes up.
Lane Position usage
Varies considering what is going on ahead, behind and to the sides.
Visual lead times and distances
2 second rule = minimum following time and distance when behind another vehicle.
4-second rule = urgent, the distance needed to react to immediate hazards ahead.
12-second = anticipated, time and distance needed to prepare for and respond to factors ahead.
How many feet to make a real-world stop @60mph?
90'
How many feet to make a real-world stop @20mph?
30'
Calculation for stopping distance?
MPH * 1.5=feet
How to SEARCH?
Far - near and side to side
, SEARCH Categories
Traffic controls & Roadway design features
Roadway users
Road & Surface conditions
Escape Paths (front and to each side)
What are the Action Steps to EXECUTE?
Adjusting speed (Roll on-back 2 speed; Roll off-forward 2 slow)
Adjusting position (LP stay visible)
Communicating intentions (turn signals - head checks)
How many escape paths addressed?
2
What are Escape path position?
Using part of a lane & using the entire lane
What is Presentation?
Using Lane Position to where others are able to see you the best. (stay visible)
What does it mean to Open up the View?
Use a position to see and be seen in both directions without interfering with cross traffic or
pedestrians.
How many curve options noted?
27
Curve options
Based on 3 curve parts & 3 Lane positions
Tips for curves
Search, Evaluate, Execute and General Awareness
Road Furniture
Any or all Roadside Objects.
What is notable about swerving in a curve (what requires more skill?)
Additional traction must be available.
The title of MSF HAE kit that addresses group riding?
Host An Event - Share the adventure.
Brake or Swerve Decision?
Total Number of Sections in BRC Rider Handbook
16
4 Sections in Rider handbook not covered in e-course
12(Select topics), 13(Key Safety Concepts), 14(Knowledge Test), 15(Next Steps)
Two turning strategies
BASIC - SLOW, LOOK, PRESS, ROLL
OVERALL - SEARCH, SETUP, SMOOTH
Example used to illustrate use of the windchill chart
40 degrees outside temperature @55 MPH = 25 degrees on exposed skin.
Rider Character
To choose to do the right (safe & responsible) thing. One who uses good judgement and rides within
personal and situational limits.
Risk offset
Assessment tool (questionnaire) to show actual risk and skill levels.
Does the good risk offset line up or down?
The line goes up.
Lane Position usage
Varies considering what is going on ahead, behind and to the sides.
Visual lead times and distances
2 second rule = minimum following time and distance when behind another vehicle.
4-second rule = urgent, the distance needed to react to immediate hazards ahead.
12-second = anticipated, time and distance needed to prepare for and respond to factors ahead.
How many feet to make a real-world stop @60mph?
90'
How many feet to make a real-world stop @20mph?
30'
Calculation for stopping distance?
MPH * 1.5=feet
How to SEARCH?
Far - near and side to side
, SEARCH Categories
Traffic controls & Roadway design features
Roadway users
Road & Surface conditions
Escape Paths (front and to each side)
What are the Action Steps to EXECUTE?
Adjusting speed (Roll on-back 2 speed; Roll off-forward 2 slow)
Adjusting position (LP stay visible)
Communicating intentions (turn signals - head checks)
How many escape paths addressed?
2
What are Escape path position?
Using part of a lane & using the entire lane
What is Presentation?
Using Lane Position to where others are able to see you the best. (stay visible)
What does it mean to Open up the View?
Use a position to see and be seen in both directions without interfering with cross traffic or
pedestrians.
How many curve options noted?
27
Curve options
Based on 3 curve parts & 3 Lane positions
Tips for curves
Search, Evaluate, Execute and General Awareness
Road Furniture
Any or all Roadside Objects.
What is notable about swerving in a curve (what requires more skill?)
Additional traction must be available.
The title of MSF HAE kit that addresses group riding?
Host An Event - Share the adventure.
Brake or Swerve Decision?
