2014 brc update curriculum – ray ochs, director of training
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2014 BRC update Curriculum
Heavy lifting mostly completed with 2001 BRC
• Research & development
• Needed: extensive pilot and field testing of new materials
Current BRC materials generally consists of:
• Rider Handbook
• RiderCoach Guide
• Range Cards
• DVD with training aids
• 2014: No motion training aids; replaced with PPT interactivity
2014 BRC Update Curriculum
Classroom
Bring in topics, learning activities, and range exercises from other
RETS programs
• Visual acuity from SeasonedRider – Aging Awareness
• Reaction time from SeasonedRider – Aging Awareness
• Perception development from Street Smart – Rider Perception
• Peripheral vision activity (floor mat & playing cards)
• Timed slides for signs and situations (traps)
• Fatal Vision Goggles from BRC2
• Risk Offset from the Advanced RiderCourse
2014 BRC update
Range
Initial exercises nearly identical (E1-E4)
Fewer exercises with more time per exercise
Take advantage of split and repeated-split methods
Accelerated basic control practice
More curve practice
Use exercises and activities from other RETS programs
Use RST with added curve exercise for skill test
2013 BRC update
1. Pre-course:
• Online MSF Basic eCourse (or added classroom time)
• Addresses 2014 Level I content (2014 Rider Handbook)
2. DAY 1: Formal Classroom 20-minute orientation; Level I
range; Level II classroom
3. DAY 2: Level II range & skill test + Level II classroom &
knowledge test
Participant 3-Step Sequence [e3x5x10 or 5x5x10]
BRC 2014 update Curriculum
MSF Basic eCourse
Content is basic to the 2014 Rider Handbook
Accessible through the MSF website
Integrates with MSF Rider Enrollment System (RES)
Fee of $19.99 (portion may be returnable to jurisdiction)
A look at the new classroom
content of the 2014 BRC update
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Rider Self-Assessment For each of the six items below, place a number from 1 (low) to 10 (high) in
the space provided for each item for yourself as a motorcyclist.
Item
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Motorcyclist knowledge
Motorcyclist skill
Perceptual ability in traffic
Cooperation in traffic
Likelihood of being in a crash
Emotional commitment to riding safely
Review Pre-Riding Quiz (A-1)
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Activity: Construct a Crash
Select Factors – At an Intersection (A-2)
1. Each person at a table picks a different number between 1 and 15.
2. Each person at a table circles that number in each of the 3 columns.
3. Each group chooses 5 or more of the factors, constructs a crash, and diagrams and explains it to the class using a board or flip chart.
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Activity: Construct a Crash
Select Factors – In a Curve (A-3)
1. Each person at a table picks a different number between 1 and 15.
2. Each person at a table circles that number in each of the 3 columns.
3. Each group chooses 5 or more of the factors, constructs a crash, and diagrams and explains it to the class using a board or flip chart.
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Activity: Driving Tendencies (A-4)
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Improving Perception
Activity: Visual Acuity (use A-6 to record scores)
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Follow
RiderCoach
Instructions.
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What do you see?
You are on your motorcycle
and observe this…
#1
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1) The center lane on this road is used for:
a. Passing vehicles.
b. Making left turns from both directions.
c. Protected left turns.
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1) The center lane on this road is used for:
a. Passing vehicles.
b. Making left turns from both directions.
c. Protected left turns.
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#2
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2) The trap here is:
a. A pedestrian in the crosswalk.
b.The van is blocking your view.
c. Oncoming car is poised to turn left in front of you.
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2) The trap here is:
a. A pedestrian in the crosswalk.
b.The van is blocking your view.
c. Oncoming car is poised to turn left in front of you.
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With floor mat and cards, check:
1. Peripheral vision
2. Useful field of view
3. Central vision
Activity: Side / Peripheral Vision (use A-6 to record scores)
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2 signs
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Winding Road
No U-turn
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Next 2 signs
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Sharp Right Turn
Narrow Bridge
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Next 2 signs
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Intersection Ahead
Double Right Turn
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Next 2 signs
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Side Road Ahead
Tip-over Advisory Speed
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Last 2 signs
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Divided Highway Ends
Lane Added
See how quickly the eyes and mind can work if we want them to!
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You are on your motorcycle
traveling down a roadway and
observe this…
Trap 1
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Traffic Controls & Roadway Features Highway Users Surface Conditions Escape Paths
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Trap 2
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Traffic Controls & Roadway Features Highway Users Surface Conditions Escape Paths
Activity: Serious About Safety? (A-7)
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Section 12: Select Topics
1. How does a person earn a motorcycle license?
2. What personal riding gear is required for riding?
3. What are the state requirements for motorcycles?
4. What is the minimum insurance requirement?
5. What are the consequences of a DWI conviction?
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Activity: Fatal Vision® Simulator Goggles
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Follow
RiderCoach
Instructions
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Activity: Safe Riding versus Risky Riding (A-8)
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Use handout (A-9) with six
situational awareness
scenes.
Instructions: A group will
lead a brief discussion from
the questions assigned.
Section 13: Key Safety Concepts (A-9)
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Situational Awareness 1
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Curve
Situational Awareness 2
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Intersection
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Conclusion
Our executive functions,
what we make our brain value,
should tell us to stay alert and
SEE for Safety on every ride.
Activity: Values, Judgment, and Choices (A-10)
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Follow
RiderCoach
Instructions.
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Conclusion
A rider makes a decision for a reason.
Riders of good character make the right choice.
Section 14: Knowledge Test
1. What is the cause of crashes?
• An interaction of factors
2. What is a good rider?
• One who reduces contributing factors
3. How does a rider reduce factors?
• Uses a thinking strategy: Search-Evaluate-Execute
4. How long does it take to reduce risk?
• As long as it takes to make the choice
5. What is the primary challenge to be safe?
• Making the choice to have plenty of good risk offset
5 Summary Takeaways
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Section 15: Next Steps
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Class Dismissed.
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Be Safe Have Fun
Keep on Learning
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21 Optional Slides for
Reinforcement of eCourse and
Rider Handbook Content
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9 Optional Slides for Addressing
Section 16: Range Preparation
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For a 5x5x10 program (no eCourse)
35 Optional Slides for Addressing
Course Introduction & Rider Handbook
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Range: 2014 BRC update
• Initial exercises nearly identical (E1-E4)
• Fewer exercises with more time per exercise
• Takes advantage of split and repeated-split methods
• More curve practice
• Uses exercises and activities from other RETS programs
• Uses MSF Rider Skill Test (RST) with added curve
exercise for skill test
2013 BRC Update
2014 Range Exercises
1. Motorcycle Familiarization 2. Using the Friction Zone 3. Starting Out & Stopping Drill 4. Shifting & Stopping 5. Basic Skill Practice 6. Pressing to Initiate and Adjust Lean 7. Stopping More Quickly & Tight Turns from a Stop 8. Stopping Distance Demonstration 9. Limited-Space Maneuvers 10. Stopping in a Curve 11. Curve Judgment 12. Multiple Curves & Changing Lanes 13. Crossing an Obstacle & Swerving 14. Skill Practice
Skill Test
BRC 2014 update
Ex. 1
Motorcycle Familiarization
• Follows preliminary admin activities
• Registration
• Waiver
• Written Qualifying Test (optional)
• 35-40 minutes
• Static demo
BRC 2014 update
Ex. 1
Motorcycle Familiarization
• Follows preliminary admin activities
• Registration
• Waiver
• Written Qualifying Test (optional)
• 35-40 minutes
• Static demo
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Ex. 2
Using the Friction
Zone
• 35-40 minutes
• 3 parts
• Simulated-practice demo
• Simulated practice
• Riding demo
Ex 2
RC
RC
RC
RC
20'
Sta
gin
g A
rea
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Ex. 3
Starting & Stopping
Drill
• 30-35 minutes
• 2 parts
• Riding demo
Ex 3
RC RC
RCRC
40'
30'
20'
Sta
gin
g A
rea
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Ex. 4
Shifting & Stopping
• 35-40 minutes
• Simulated-practice demo
• Simulated practice
• Riding demo
Ex 4
RC
RCRC 20'
Sta
gin
g A
rea
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Ex. 5
Basic Skill Practice
• 30-35 minutes
• 2 parts (full group & split)
• Part 1: full group for
perimeter turns, middle
and weave
• Part 2: split group for
perimeter
• Simulated-practice demo
• Simulated practice
• Riding demo
• Reversal for part 2
Ex 5
RCRC
RC
15'
20
' x 8
'
40'
50'
Sta
gin
g A
rea
12'
40'
20
' x 6
'
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Ex. 5
Basic Skill Practice
Other
1. 20x6, then 20x8 for last
cone in offset weave
2. Straight-line weave: 15 feet
and 12 feet
• 12 feet is on the skill test
Ex 5
RCRC
RC
15'
20
' x 8
'
40'
50'
Sta
gin
g A
rea
12'
40'
20
' x 6
'
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Ex. 6
Pressing to Initiate and
Adjust Lean
• 30-35 minutes
• Simulated-practice demo
• Simulated practice
• Riding demo
• Split & full group
• Reversal
Ex 6
RCRC
20'
50'
Sta
gin
g A
rea
10'
RC
RCRC
95'
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Ex. 7
Stopping More Quickly
& Tight Turns from a
Stop
• 30-35 minutes
• 2 parts
• Simulated-practice demo
• Simulated practice
• Riding demo
Ex 7
RC RC
RC RC
60'
Sta
gin
g A
rea
8'
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Ex. 8
Stopping Distance
Demonstration
• 10-15 minutes
• Riding demo only
Ex 8
RC
RC
13
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5'
12
5' 4
9'
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Sta
gin
g A
rea
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Ex. 9
Limited-Space
Maneuvers
• 35-40 minutes
• Simulated-practice demo
• Simulated practice
• Riding demo
• Perimeter turn from a stop
Ex 9
RC
RC
RC
RC
RC
RC
24'
20'
Sta
gin
g A
rea
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Ex. 10
Stopping in a Curve
• 30-35 minutes
• 2 parts
• Regular
• Quick
• (No simulated-practice demo)
• Simulated practice for part 2
• Riding demo
Ex 10
RC
RC
RC
RC
Sta
gin
g A
rea
45'
45'
8'
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Ex. 11
Curve Judgment
• 35-40 minutes
• Riding demo
• Repeated split
• Reversal
• Groups of 4 or less
• Start from 2 lines
• Allows adjustments to groups
Ex 11
RC
RC
Sta
gin
g A
rea
29'
125'
96'
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Ex. 12
Multiple Curves &
Lane Changes
• 35-40 minutes
• (No simulated-practice demo)
• Simulated practice
• Riding demo
• Reversal
Ex 12
RC
Sta
gin
g A
rea
29'
RC
12'
30'
40'
115'
180'
190'
8'
105'
RC
RC
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Ex. 13
Crossing an Obstacle &
Swerving
• 25-30 minutes
• 2 parts
• (No simulated-practice demo)
• Simulated practice
• Riding demo
• Split
Ex 13
RC
RC
RC
RC
60'
15
' x 3
'
2x4
x 6
'-8'
2x4
x 6
'-8'
2x4
x 6
'-8
'
2x4
x 6
'-8'
Sta
gin
g A
rea
16'
12'50'
12'
2'
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Ex. 13
Crossing an Obstacle &
Swerving
Other
1. Adds manipulation practice
• Turn from a stop (right)
• Weave from a stop
Ex 13
RC
RC
RC
RC
60'
15
' x 3
'
2x4
x 6
'-8'
2x4
x 6
'-8'
2x4
x 6
'-8
'
2x4
x 6
'-8'
Sta
gin
g A
rea
16'
12'
50'
12'
2'
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Ex. 14
Skill Practice
• 20-25 minutes
• Riding demo
• U-turns (Figure 8)
• Stop box
• On one side: quick stop
• On other side: swerve & stop
• Large cone indicates stop
• Tight turn from start points
Ex 14
RC
RC
13
'x 3
'
Sta
gin
g A
rea
20'
25'
25'
20'
Skill Test
RST + Curve
Licensing Test: MSF Rider Skill Test (RST)
30’ x 75’
Stalling – Cone Weave – Normal Stop – Turn from Stop – U-turn – Quick Stop – Obstacle Swerve
C1
C2
Staging
Area
MSF RST vs. BRC Skill Test
Approximate Size Comparison
ST 1
Sta
gin
g A
rea
RC
Sta
gin
g A
rea
RC
12'15'
25'
6'
12'
Sta
gin
g A
rea
12'
45'
12'15'
25'
6'
Evaluation 1
Cone Weave &
Normal Stop
Weave
• Skips or hits cone
• Puts foot down
Stop
• Skids
• Boundary violation
ST 2
Sta
gin
g A
rea
RC
Sta
gin
g A
rea
12'
RC
12'15'
25'
6' 56'
Sta
gin
g A
rea
Sta
gin
g A
rea
12'
45'
12'15'
25'
6'
Evaluation 2
Turn from a Stop &
U-turn
TFS
• Boundary violation
• Puts foot down
U-turn
• Boundary violation
• Puts foot down
ST 3
Sta
gin
g A
rea
Sta
gin
g A
rea
12'
45'
12'15'
25'
RC
RC
6'
Evaluation 3
Quick Stop
Time
Distance
Standard
2nd attempt
ST 4
Sta
gin
g A
rea
Sta
gin
g A
rea
12'
45'
12'15'
25'
RC
RC
6'
Evaluation 4
Obstacle Swerve
Path
2nd attempt
•Wrong direction
•Time
Evaluation 5
Curve
Path
Time ST 5
RCRC
Sta
gin
g A
rea
29' 110'
53'61'
95' 6"
124' 6"
Unsuccessful
Score
> 10 in A
Intentional Unsafe Act
Falls / Drops
Motorcycle
Stalls Engine > 3 Times
(A only)
Fails to Follow
Instructions
Overall (A+B): < 16
Individual
Score
Sheet
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Option
eCourse
2001 Classroom
LI & LII
(Rider Handbook)
2014 Classroom
LI
(Rider Handbook)
2014 Classroom
LII
(Behavioral)
Old Range
New Range
A
e3x5x10
B
e3x5x10
C
5x5x10
D
5x5x10
E
5x5x10
F
5x10
G
5x10
H
5x10
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Option
eCourse
2001 Classroom
LI & LII (2001 Rider Handbook)
2014 Classroom
LI (2014 Rider Handbook)
2014 Classroom
LII
(Behavioral)
Old Range
New Range
A
e3x5x10
X
X
X
B
e3x5x10
X
X
X
C
5x5x10
X
X
X
D
5x5x10
X
X
X
E
5x5x10
X
X
X
F
5x10
X
X
G
5x10
X
X
H
5x10
X
X
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MSF
Basic
eCourse
2001
Classroom LI & LII
(Rider Handbook)
2014
Classroom LI
(Rider Handbook)
2014
Classroom LII
(Behavioral)
2001
Range
2014
Range
Online
3-4
Hours
New Rider
Handbook
Formerly
LI & LII
PPT Slides
10 Activities
14 Exercises
Skill Test:
RST + Curve
Evaluation