Advanced Experienced Rider Course

What is the Advanced Experienced Rider Course (ERC)?

The Advanced ERC is designed for riders with about 1 year and 5,000 miles riding experience. This is a 1-day course focusing on improving a rider’s street riding ability, mental processing, and level of risk taking.

The course includes exercises in:

• Threshold braking
• Brake and evade
• Cornering adjustment (swerving and/or braking while cornering at speed)
• Decreasing radius curves
• Multiple curves
• Traffic mix and gap management

How much does it cost?

Training cost Advanced ERC is shown on the schedule page. Discounts may be available for groups or clubs.

Advanced ERC Riders Must Provide:

• Motorcycle (in good working order & street legal)
• Motorcycle insurance
• Motorcycle endorsement

Advanced ERC Riders Must Also Provide:

• A parental permission form if under the age of 18
• US DOT compliant helmet
• Eye protection (glasses, goggles or face shield)
• Long sleeve shirt or jacket
• Long pants
• Sturdy over-the-ankle footwear
• Full-fingered riding gloves
• Prepare for the weather (rain gear, sunglasses, snacks & drinks, etc.)

How do I sign up?

1. Check the schedule for open availability. Click here to view the Schedule.
2. Once you find a training date you are interested in you may register:
   • Online (click the Register Now button next to your training date)
   • Call our office (253) 770-8888 (Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm)
   • In person at our office (address is at the bottom of the page, or call for directions)
3. For your convenience you may use your Visa or Mastercard over the phone or in person at our office to secure your spot.
4. You will receive a confirmation letter (receipt) prior to your course start date with the appropriate information including directions.

Where can I buy the riding gear that I need?

We recommend that you check out our list of supporting dealerships found on our links page. Each one carries a full line of protective gear and has knowledgeable staff that would be happy to help you find what works for you.

Will I get a lunch break?

Throughout the Advanced ERC you will be given breaks for drinks or snacks and there will be an extended break (about 30 minutes) for lunch. It is recommended to come prepared with plenty of fluids and snacks to keep you going throughout the day.

Do I need my own motorcycle?

To take the Advanced ERC you will need to have a motorcycle on the date of your training. This bike does not need to belong to you however the bike must have insurance and you must have permission to use the motorcycle. On your training date you will be required to show identification, motorcycle registration and proof of insurance. If the motorcycle you want to use is not yours, you will need to show proof of permission to use the vehicle. Students will be dismissed if they do not have those items and will not be entitled to a refund.

Why do I need insurance if the state does not require it?

We want to ensure that should there be any incident where damage is caused to your motorcycle by yourself or another student that the damage will be covered. Since we do not know what bikes will be arriving on the range it is impossible for our insurance to cover you. It is also a DOL requirement for the Advanced ERC.

What makes a bike not street legal?

Our main concern is safety and consideration for the other students and locals. These are the things that we will be looking for specifically: tires (good tread and no tire rot), functioning baffled mufflers (excessive noise is not permitted), no fluid leaks (oil, antifreeze), maintained brakes, no unusual emissions or smoke. If we happen to find a less common safety concern such as tires with "armor all" on the tread or a chain that is dangerously close to failure those will also be addressed. If your bike is determined to be unsafe or not street legal you will not be permitted to participate in the course and will not be entitled to a refund of your tuition.

CLUB INFORMATION

Puget Sound Safety offers a club discount for groups of 6 or more riders that take a class together. We can reserve Advanced ERC dates already on our schedule or work with your group to open a class on a new date.

To reserve a class for your group contact us to confirm availability. Once your training date has been selected and confirmed we will mail you a club packet with class details and registrations. The club contact person will have each member fill out a registration and collect the class tuition. Once all of the registrations and money is collected it will be sent into us as a packet.

For more details or to reserve your class contact us.

Alternative club procedures may be available, contact us for more information.