GWRRA Version March 2013 Level Up 1 Everything you wanted to know about the GWRRA Rider Education Levels Program, But were afraid to ask

GWRRA Version March 2013 Level Up1

Level UpEverything you wanted to know about the GWRRA Rider Education Levels Program,

But were afraid to ask

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OUR SLOGAN:

“Safety Is For Life”

OUR MISSION:

To Save Lives Through Quality,

World Class Education

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Overview:• What is the Levels program?

• How does it benefit the Members?

• The mechanics• The levels

• Safe Miles

• High Mileage (not actually a part of the Levels Program)

• Masters Recognition

• The Rider Ed Database

• How do we promote the Levels Program?

• Summary


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What is the levels program?

Intended to make motorcycling safer by:

• Increasing motorcycle skills through education and training

• Reduce injuries and fatalities

• Reduce accident rates

• Aid in Member retention


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What are the Benefits to the Members?• 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


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The “Mechanics”The Levels

What are the specific elements of the Levels ProgramFOUR progressively-achievable levels:

• Level I – Safety by Commitment

• Level II – Safety by Education

• Level III – Safety by Preparedness

• Level IV – Safety by Enhanced Commitment and

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The “Mechanics” – continued

Requirements – Level I

• Current GWRRA Membership

• Commitment of the Rider and Co-Rider to strive for, practice, and encourage safe riding.


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Requirements – Level II– Current GWRRA Membership– Enrolled in Level I of the REP– Have 5,000 safe miles on bike

Rider:– Current M/C endorsement as required in home state/province.– Approved on-bike riding course within last 3 years or….– A sanctioned* Parking Lot Practice (PLP) within the last year.

* Refer to Rider Ed Handbook for Sanctioned PLP use in the Levels Program and Requirements


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Requirements – Level II (Cont.):

Co-Rider:– Approved Two-Up Rider Course or….– GWRRA Co-Rider seminar within past 3 years



Requirements – Level III• Current GWRRA Membership

• Enrolled and current in Level II of the REP*

• Current First Aid, CPR, or MFA certification• Carry a First Aid kit on motorcycle• GWRRA Motorist Awareness Seminar

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* NOTE: PLP cannot be used for Level III


• Motorist Awareness (MA) Seminar– Exposes the Member to our program to improve awareness

of all road users to the presence of motorcycle, trike, and sidecar enthusiasts.

– When interfacing with the public in the future, the Level III Rider or Co-Rider can inform them about what we have available to help others share the road with us.

– GWRRA University Trainers certified in Rider Education are authorized to present Motorist Awareness Seminars.

– Recertification is not required for the MA Seminar

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Requirements – Level IV• Current GWRRA Membership

• Enrolled and current in Level III

for one full year

• Current in both First Aid and CPR

• Minimum 25,000 safe miles

• Always Wear PROPER RIDING GEAR

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Proper Riding Gear - ATGATT (All The Gear All The Time )

• DOT approved helmet• Eye protection• Full-Fingered gloves• Over-the-ankle footwear• Long sleeves (not “riding pull on/off sleeves”)• Long ‘sturdy’ pants• (Only cover those parts of the body you wish to use later in life)





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Rider Ed Database:

•Tracks each member’s individual training record, status and history•Tracks each Instructor’s’ activity:

– University Trainers– Riding Course Instructors– PLP Facilitators– MEDIC First Aid Instructor

•Identifies Instructors available within Regions and Districts

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How do we promote the Levels Program• N.7 / N.9 Enrollment forms available from:

Chapter Educators

University Trainers

Riding Course Instructors

PLP Facilitators

MEDIC First Aid Instructors

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How do we promote the Levels Program – continued

N.7 / N.9 Enrollment forms available at -

All events where an educational activity might occur such as:

– Chapter Gathering

– Rally or Convention

– Motorist Awareness event


SUMMARY:

We have discussed:

What is the Levels Program How does it benefit Members How Does it work How do we promote it



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GWRRA Version March 2013 Level Up 1 Everything you wanted to know about the GWRRA Rider Education Levels Program, But were afraid to ask