The BRC2 LW we offer is a 10-hour course that consists of two modules or parts;
Module 1 - You begin by first taking a 5-hour (average time) Pre-Course Assignment which is a self-paced interactive asynchronous online module (the MSF eCourse) that familiarizes you with some of the physical and non-physical skills needed to ride a motorcycle safely, which you do on your own, at your own pace. The MSF eCourse is also a great tutorial or refresher if you have some riding experience. (This is the same MSF eCourse for the BRC1). The MSF eCourse must be completed before Module 2. We suggest spending an hour a day on the MSF eCourse until it is completed. If you already took the MSF eCourse, you do not need to take it again unless you want a refresher. Just re-print the Completion Certificate. You can access your MSF eCourse Completion Certificate with this link. Click "Returning Student".
If you haven't taken the MSF eCourse, the link for the MSF eCourse, which allows you to take the MSF eCourse for free, is included in the confirmation email/tickets you will receive from Eventbrite (our registration platform) after registering for the course. (You'll find it under "Additional Information" in the confirmation email/tickets). The link will also be in an email you will receive from The Riding Academy of NJ a few days after you register for the course. You can also click MSF eCourse to access the link.
Module 2 - After completing Module 1, you take approximately 5 hours of practice riding on your own 2-wheel motorcycle in a large, enclosed parking lot with other students taking the course. (12 is the maximum class size). You get hands-on training with two NJ MVC & MSF certified motorcycle safety instructors. The riding exercises are taken from the BRC1. If you've taken the BRC1, this is a great way to get more comfortable on your 2-wheel motorcycle.
The practice riding exercises are held on either a Saturday or Sunday afternoon from 12:30 PM to approximately 6:30 PM at Montclair State University in parking Lot 60 located at 35 Clove Rd in Little Falls (off Rt. 46 East) behind the student bus platform and the bus garage.
There is no number of miles ridden or amount of riding time requirement to take this course. If you can ride to the MSU parking lot on your own 2-wheel motorcycle, you can take this course. (You can also trailer your motorcycle to MSU).
Classes are held rain or shine. If rain is in the forecast, bring rain gear (rain jacket, rain pants, waterproof shoes, and waterproof gloves or latex gloves to wear under your gloves) to keep you dry and prevent hypothermia on cold rainy days.
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If you are taking the course to get your motorcycle license/endorsem*nt, the insurance discount and/or the 2-point reduction.
You must complete Module 1 and take the course Knowledge Test (multiple choice questions, which is different than the NJ MVC written test) which is given before taking the practice riding session (Module 2) and is based on the information contained in Module 1.
If you are taking the course to get your motorcycle license/endorsem*nt.
There is also a Skill/Road Test given after all the practice riding exercises have been completed. (You'll get to practice everything on the Skill Test before taking the test). If you pass both the Knowledge Test and the Skill Test, the NJ MVC allows us to give you paperwork that waives the NJ MVC motorcycle road test so you can get your NJ motorcycle license/endorsem*nt without having to go to the NJ MVC to take the NJ MVC road test on your own motorcycle. (You only have to go to the NJ MVC after successfully completing the course to get the motorcycle endorsem*nt put on your Driver License). You must have a NJ Driver License, and a valid & current NJ motorcycle permit, and your own 2-wheel motorcycle and use it for the riding session to qualify for the License Waiver.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE MSF eCOURSE (Module 1)
As stated above, the MSF eCourse is the first part of the course. If you should have an issue with the MSF eCourse, email the Motorcycle Safety Foundation at msfsupport@msf-usa.org or call them at (949) 727.3227 x3158 Monday thru Friday between 8:00am - 4:30pm Pacific Time. Tell them your name and the username/e-mail that you are using to log in to the MSF eCourse.
- The MSF eCourse is video intensive. A strong, steady network connection on a personal computer or mobile device is required. Broadband connections work best.
- Current versions of Chrome, Safari, and Firefox are supported. For Internet Explorer, version 10 or higher is supported.
- Be sure JavaScript is enabled on your browser.
- The MSF eCourse is available in English and Spanish.
- When you complete the MSF eCourse, you will receive a Completion Certificate with a Completion Certificate ID#. Either print the Completion Certificate or take a picture of it. You will need the Completion Certificate ID# when you fill out the indemnity waivers which will be sent by email a few days before the riding session. We send the Completion Certificate ID# to the NJ MVC. We can't issue you the motorcycle license waiver unless we have your MSF eCourse Completion Certificate ID#. Your MSF eCourse Completion Certificate is also needed to get the insurance discount and the 2-point reduction. If you already took the MSF eCourse, just re-print or download your Completion Certificate. You can access it with this link. Click "Returning Student".
- If you haven't already taken the MSF eCourse, as soon as you register for the BRC2 LW, you will receive a confirmation email/tickets from Eventbrite (our registration platform) that contains a link to take the MSF eCourse for free. (You'll find it under "Additional Information", item #3).
