If you read the papers today, you may see a lot of accidents happening here and there. And for that matter, Governor Edward G. Rendell and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is reminding motorcyclists to fine-tune their skills through free motorcycle safety courses. Hence, this is the reason why May was declared Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

“Motorcycling requires continued skill-building and practice to ensure safety on the roadways,” said PennDOT Secretary Allen D. Biehler, P.E. “These courses offer all riders the opportunity to learn or review valuable safety techniques, which may help decrease their chances of becoming involved in otherwise avoidable crashes.”

Through a contract with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, PennDOT has operated the Motorcycle Safety Program since 1984. Pennsylvania riders who hold a Class M (motorcycle) permit or license can take either the Basic Rider Course (BRC) or Experienced Rider Course (ERC). Courses are run from March through October at 70 sites across the state. Motorcycle permit holders who successfully complete the course will be issued a motorcycle license.

(Source) Press

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