Course Number (TRAN5103)
The Advanced RiderCourse (ARC) is designed for experienced motorcycle riders. For the purposes of this course, an experienced rider is one who has basic skills and is a current rider with a motorcycle license or endorsement. This course complements skills learned and experienced in previous RiderCourses. Special emphasis is given to self-assessment, risk management, rider behavior, riding strategies, and overall skill development, particularly in braking, cornering and swerving techniques. It includes a fast-paced classroom segment (4 hours) with several fun interactive activities to improve perception and hazard awareness. Range exercises (4 hours) enhance both basic operating skills and crash-avoidance skills. The course is beneficial for riders on any type of street motorcycle.
Motorcycle program contact information:
Email: mtrcycle@hawaii.edu
Phone: (808) 454-4746
For registration assistance:
email: OCEWD@hawaii.edu
Phone: (808) 455-0477
Fax: (808) 453-6730
- Students must show completion of MSF Basic RiderCourse or equivalent.
- Students must use their own motorcycle.
- Students must show proof of insurance, current registration, and safety inspection at the start of class.
- Personal Protective Gear requirements:
- DOT certified motorcycle helmet
- Eye protection
- Sturdy long pants (thin exercise or yoga pants not allowed)
- Sturdy over-the-ankle footwear
- Long sleeves
- Full-finger gloves, leather preferred
Upon successful completion of this course participants will be able to:
- State the value of a pre-ride motorcycle inspection.
- Demonstrate basic skills in low-speed maneuvering exercises.
- Execuse quick stops within an acceptable standard, and be able to maneuver into an open lane after stopping.
- Describe the safety implications of the three parts of total stopping distance.
- Use various body lean angles for turning and cornering.
- Execute speed and lane position adjustments for swerving.
- Execute speed and lane position adjustments in curves.
- Execute speed and lane position adjustments for multiple curves.
- Execute speed and lane position adjustments for decreasing radius curves.
- Select a safe gap in traffic using proper procedures.
Course Schedule
Online registration is for debit/credit card purchase only. For other payments, use Standard Registration.