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Georgia Rider Education Gold Wing Road Riders Ass'n By:  Chuck & Anne Reed        District Educators
Renewals for Rider Ed is now Free! What a great incentive to keep up your Rider Education levels - It's FREE!!!!	Rider Education Program          Level I          Level II          Level III          Level IV          Renewal Process
GWRRA Rider Education Levels The Rider Education Program has been divided into four (4) levels.  Both the Rider and the Co-Rider are eligible for, and indeed encouraged to participate in, obtaining each of these levels.  The program structure is as follows: LEVEL I Safe Miles Safety by Commitment LEVEL II Tour Rider Safety by Education LEVEL III Certified Tour Rider Safety by Preparedness LEVEL IV Master Tour Rider Safety by Enhanced Commitment and Preparedness Level I - Safety By Commitment Level I of the REP is also referred to as Safe Miles. It represents the commitment of the Rider and/or the Co-Rider to practice safe motorcycle operation whenever they operate their motorcycle.  Safety is a state of mind which can only be attained through total commitment. Every successful accomplishment begins with a commitment to reach the intended objective. This is true of the REP and includes a promise to learn for the sake of Rider, Co-Rider, friends and family, and others on the road. Though there is no mileage requirement to enter Level I, the commitment to safe riding is tracked by the number of accident free miles since joining GWRRA. Accident free miles are accumulated in 5,000 mile increments and usually updated at yearly intervals. Requirements: The only requirement for Level I is the expressed commitment of the Rider and/or Co-Rider to being a safe rider and to display the patches as an outward sign of that commitment. This is done by submitting the REP form to a GWRRA Officer, along with the appropriate fee for each registrant. (This fee includes the first Safe Miles pin.) Insignia:  "Safe Miles" patch, Rider or Co-Rider rocker and 1st Safe Miles pin. Safe Miles pins are accrued in 5,000 mile increments. Safe Miles rocker at 100,000 safe miles. Renewal:  No renewal necessary for paid-up GWRRA Members. Updated Safe Miles pins are available by submitting REP form with $2.00 to a GWRRA Officer for verification. Level II - Safety By Education Level II of the REP is also referred to as Tour Rider. It represents the commitment of the Rider and/or Co-Rider to be safer motorcycle riders by taking approved motorcycle riding courses at regular intervals. GWRRA has chosen several educational training programs for the Riders and Co-Riders such as the MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) programs, the United Sidecar Association course, the CSC (Canadian Safety Council) programs, and the GWRRA's riding courses and parking lot programs. (See note below on PLP.) We say "Go see the experts" for your "on bike training". Completing these courses provides the foundation and skills for your quest to be a safe motorcycle rider. All recognized programs are taught by qualified and Nationally certified instructors. For the Co-Rider, we have provided an excellent seminar and "Two Up" programs to assist in their role in the safety aspect of motorcycle riding.  Motorcycle education goes "hand in hand" with commitment. The "on bike" education by MSF, USCA, CSC and GWRRA for the Rider and Co-Rider and the "off bike" education designed specifically for the Co-Rider, provide a very effective approach to motorcycle safety. This is when a REP participant truly begins to understand what the Level I commitment means and sees the value in the program. Rider Requirements: Be current GWRRA member. Be enrolled in Level I of the REP and have 5,000 safe miles. Have a current motorcycle license endorsement if required. Have completed an approved Rider course within the past two years. Submit REP form, along with the appropriate fee, to a GWRRA Officer for verification. Co-Rider Requirements: Be current GWRRA member. Be enrolled in Level I of the REP and have 5,000 safe miles. Have completed an approved Rider course or GWRRA Co-Rider course or seminar within the past two years. Submit REP form, along with the appropriate fee, to a GWRRA Officer for verification. Insignia:  Rider (Co-Rider) Education "triangle" patch. Renewal:  Level Renewals. All Level renewals are FREE. When a qualification is renewed, i.e. CPR, First Aid, Co-Rider Course or any certified MSF/ERC Rider Course, or a PLP, submit a completed Level Update Form, N.10, along with copies of completed qualifications to your Chapter Educator for forwarding to the District Educator. It is NOT necessary to wait until the first of the year to do so. PLP Note: GWRRA provides a booklet entitled "Cornering Practice Guide" to be used for Parking Lot Practice (PLP) which serves as a substitute for formal motorcycle safety training in areas where formal training is otherwise unavailable. Use of this guide and PLP for the purpose of qualifying for Levels II through IV must be approved by the Region Educator.   Level III - Safety By Preparedness Level III of the REP is also referred to as Certified Tour Rider/Co-Rider. It represents the commitment of the Rider and/or Co-Rider to be prepared in the event of an accident to give aid and possibly save lives. This is done by being knowledgeable in First Aid or CPR and carrying a first aid kit on their motorcycle at all times. It would be wonderful if we could achieve the coveted goal of zero accidents, however, we know realistically, accidents will happen. Because of this, it is important to be fully prepared to lend aid to unfortunate accident victims. It is important to always be prepared to save a life. Level III of the Rider Education Program was developed to deal with such circumstances by recognizing and encouraging proper First Aid or CPR training. CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation), has been used to save many lives. Being trained to render CPR or First Aid is a tremendous asset to those the REP participant will come in contact with daily. Rider Requirements: Be current GWRRA member. Be enrolled in Level I and current in Level II of the REP. Maintain current First Aid or CPR certifications. Wear protective clothing while riding. Carry a First Aid kit on the motorcycle. Submit REP form, along with appropriate fee, to a GWRRA Officer for verification. Co-Rider Requirements: Be current GWRRA member. Be enrolled in Level I and current in Level II of the REP. Maintain current First Aid or CPR certifications. Wear protective clothing while riding. Submit REP form, along with appropriate fee, to a GWRRA Officer for verification. Insignia:  Certified Tour Rider or Certified Co-Rider rectangular patch to display above Level II patch. Renewal:  Level Renewals. All Level renewals are FREE. When a qualification is renewed, i.e. CPR, First Aid, Co-Rider Course or any certified MSF/ERC Rider Course, or a PLP, submit a completed Level Update Form, N.10, along with copies of completed qualifications to your Chapter Educator for forwarding to the District Educator. It is NOT necessary to wait until the first of the year to do so.   Level IV - Safety By Enhanced Commitment and Preparedness Level IV is the most prestigious of the REP levels and is referred to as Master Tour Rider/Co-Rider. It represents the highest commitment of the Rider and/or Co-Rider to safe riding and preparedness. This commitment is shown by a demonstrated history of safe miles and current certification in both First Aid and CPR.. These Master Tour Riders/Co-Riders are the finest example to everyone of the highest commitment to safe motorcycle operation and preparedness. Level IV of the REP, the Master Tour Rider, was designed for those special caring individuals who desire to "be all they can be" with regards to motorcycle safety. The requirements are more stringent than Level III and require a greater commitment. These individuals are caring, trained and prepared with the experience to back them up. It is realized Level IV is not for everyone, but for those who desire to be of greater service to their fellow man, it is the correct prescription. Why desire to be a Level IV Master Tour Rider? It's a worthy goal. Being prepared to save a life is a high calling indeed! These individuals are shining examples to the rest of the GWRRA membership. Others aspire to practice the same commitment as displayed by those who have attained Level IV. For that reason, because these individuals are ambassadors to the members at all levels, GWRRA provides a special gathering to celebrate the Master Tour Rider commitment each year at Wing Ding. Rider Requirements: Be current GWRRA member. Completed Level III of REP and have been current in Level III for one year minimum. Have ridden a minimum of 25,000 safe miles. Current in both First Aid and CPR certifications. Have completed an approved Rider course within 2 years. Wear protective clothing while riding. Must carry First Aid kit on motorcycle. Submit Master Tour Rider/Co-Rider Application form with written recommendation from the Chapter Educator or other validating GWRRA Officer along with the appropriate fee. Co-Rider Requirements: Be current GWRRA member. Completed Level III of REP and have been current in Level III for one year minimum. Have ridden a minimum of 25,000 safe miles. Current in both First Aid and CPR certifications. Have completed an approved Rider course or GWRRA Co-Rider course or seminar within 2 years. Wear protective clothing while riding. Submit Master Tour Rider/Co-Rider Application form with written recommendation from the Chapter Educator or other validating GWRRA Officer along with the appropriate fee. Insignia:  Two (2) special numbered triangular Master Tour Rider patches with dark blue border. Renewal:  Level Renewals. All Level renewals are FREE. When a qualification is renewed, i.e. CPR, First Aid, Co-Rider Course or any certified MSF/ERC Rider Course, or a PLP, submit a completed Level Update Form, N.10, along with copies of completed qualifications to your Chapter Educator for forwarding to the District Educator. It is NOT necessary to wait until the first of the year to do so.

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Georgia Rider Education "Safety is for Life" By:  Chuck & Anne Reed, District Educators	Rider Ed Newsletters: GA RE Newsletter - May 2008 Nat'l RE Newsletters
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Our Mission: To Save Lives Through Quality, World Class Education.	Our Slogan: "Safety is for Life"	GA Assistant District Director Achieves Level 4 Status Laura Sue Fleming receives Level 4 Patch and Status at Chapter E's meeting on March 1, 2008 Rider Education Renewal Changes Effective immediately, the requirement for annual renewal for Levels II-IV is discontinued.  Going forward, the focus will be solely on assisting members in updating and maintaining their certifications and training.  The ONLY update to be submitted will be training certification renewals and only submitted when the current certifications expire or the certification has been refreshed. For example, Joe Member has an ERC completion card dated 9-15-05.  He will not need to submit any paperwork until 9-15-08 to update this requirement.  Likewise, updates for CPR and First Aid only need to be submitted when the current completion card expires. Members wishing to purchase the annual participation pins (formerly known as renewal bars or pins) can do so at any time by purchasing these from their CE/DE or RE.  The Masters “Renewal” pin will remain the supplied pin until such time as inventory is depleted and we can reorder new “Participation” pins. In support of this process change, the Level I-III and Level IV applications will no longer contain renewal information.  Updates for course completions and certifications will be submitted on the newly revised form N.10 “Update” Form (dated March 2006). Since the elimination of the renewal fee and the annual renewal process for any level there is no cost to “catch up” any expired requirements, simply have the member submit their current completion and certification cards with a completed Form N.10 to become active in the program and current in their certifications. Do Motorcycle Helmets Interfere with the Vision and Hearing of Riders?
What is the Rider Education Program? The GWRRA Rider Education Program (REP) is intended to make the motorcycle environment safer by reducing injuries and fatalities and increasing motorcyclist skills and awareness.  The REP does not propose to have all the answers.  However, our close-working relationship with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF), as well as additional GWRRA programs and studies, has provided a wealth of information for use in establishing a comprehensive Rider Education Program.  Through Commitment, Education and Application, we can reduce our accident rate significantly. Listed below are several benefits of a fully implemented GWRRA Rider Education Program at the Chapter level: Increased rider knowledge Increased rider safety skills Prevention of accidents Reduced injuries Reduced fatalities Improved general public image of motorcyclists Enhanced enjoyment of motorcycle riding  The motorcycle community is already realizing many positive benefits from the GWRRA Rider Education Program.  Through the efforts of the Rider Education Officers and participation of the membership and others, we will reach our goal of establishing the safest motorcycle environment possible. Take The MSF Motorcycle Challenge! Practice important simulations that put you on your motorcycle and on the road in various situations.  Click Here to Begin! Click Here for more information on the Georgia Department of Motor Vehicle Motorcycle Safety Programs