NEWS RELEASE: Secretary of State Ruth Johnson announces local motorcycle classes for seasoned riders

-- For immediate release -- Secretary of State Ruth Johnson announces local motorcycle classes for seasoned riders There's always something new that riders can learn to stay safer on the road Secretary of State Ruth Johnson has some great advice for motorcyclists with a few miles on their bikes ‒ take a refresher course to sharpen their riding skills. Advance Rider Courses (ARC) will be offered at select locations around the state throughout the summer months. The fee is $50. Participants must have a motorcycle endorsement on their driver's license and provide their own motorcycle and proof of insurance. The motorcycle must be properly titled and registered, display a valid license plate and pass a safety inspection. "I have talked to many seasoned riders who were surprised and pleased by how much they learned in the advanced course," said Johnson, who has been riding a motorcycle since she was a young teenager. "Motorcycling requires good judgment, the ability to manage risk, make quick decisions and react appropriately in an ever-changing riding environment. Everyone I've met who has taken an ARC has come away with something valuable from the class." The ARC teaches riders how to evaluate their riding skills and helps with personal risk assessment. The one-day course includes a classroom session to improve perception and hazard awareness, and a range segment to practice more advanced crash-avoidance skills as well as improving braking and cornering techniques. Speed and loss of control, especially in curves, is one of the leading causes of motorcycle crashes. Each ARC is limited to 12 participants and tends to fill up quickly. Anyone interested in signing up for an ARC class should contact the program coordinator for more information. A schedule of ARC classes offered this summer may be found at the following link. For more information about the ARC and basic rider classes, a list of training classes, how to get a motorcycle endorsement or becoming a motorcycle rider training instructor, visit the Secretary of State website at www.michigan.gov/motorcycling. For media questions, please call Fred Woodhams at 517-373-2520. Accessing Secretary of State Services: Don't come into a Secretary of State office if you don't have to. We're betting you'd rather be anywhere else. Save time by taking advantage of our handy alternatives to waiting in line, including renewing by mail. Many customers don't need to visit an office in person so remember to hop online, not in line, at ExpressSOS.com, now with Print 'n Go. It's painless. You now can make an appointment or hold your spot in line at Secretary of State MI-TIME Line participating offices by using your phone or the Web. Customers may call the Department of State Information Center to speak to a customer-service representative at 888-SOS-MICH (767-6424). Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.Please do not reply to this email. We are not able to read or respond to replies sent to this email address.We welcome questions and comments at the Contact Us page. Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe All  |  Help STAY CONNECTED: This email was sent to mark@michiganlegion.org using GovDelivery, on behalf of: Michigan Secretary of State · 430 W. Allegan Street · Lansing, MI 48918 · 1-888-767-6424