Important Motorcycle Training Program Information

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The "Gearing Up" Motorcycle Training Program is designed for the "new" or "novice" rider and is instructed by certified motorcycle instructors. The course includes both a theory component and a practical riding component. Candidates are presented with a certificate upon successful completion of a written test and a practical riding test for the course. The course is offered at numerous sites throughout the province and at a site in Prince Edward Island.

The course is designed for group training with a student to instructor ratio in accordance with the guidelines of the program regulations.

**PLEASE NOTE: This course can be physically demanding and may not be suitable for all students. We strictly enforce our safety rules – your safety and the safety of others during training are of top priority. Students may be asked to leave the class for dangerous or disruptive behaviour, or for safety reasons.

Should you have any questions after reading the information, please contact Safety Services New Brunswick (formerly the NB Safety Council) at 1-877-762-7233.

COST:
The total cost of the course is $450.00.

Please Note: due to increased operating costs, the motorcycle program registration fee will be increasing to $475 effective February 7^th, 2012.

REFUND/RETAKE POLICY:
All refunds are subject to a $75 administration fee. Refunds for cancellations with less than seven (7) days notice prior to the student’s course start date will not be considered.

Students may reschedule their course date, with no charge, provided this is done at least seven (7) days prior to the course.

There will be a cost for students who wish to retake the course (or retake sessions required to complete the course) subject to course availability and management approval.

*SSNB reserves the right to cancel or change the dates of any program based on insufficient registrations.

COURSE PAYMENT:
To register online, you must pay in full with VISA, MasterCard or American Express.
If you prefer to pay by Cash, Certified cheque or Money Order, please call 1-877-762-7233 to make arrangements for registration and payment.

You will not be registered until full payment has been received.
Note: (Canada Post offers next day delivery service at reasonable rates and also sells money orders.)

TESTING FOR YOUR MOTORCYCLE ENDORSEMENT (LICENSE):
**Please Note: At this time, licensing is not available on the course in PEI**

In order to take this test, students must first obtain a permit from Service New Brunswick (SNB) which consists of written tests and eye exam (and also pay for the written test and driven test, both. Students must call 1-888-762-8600 to schedule an appointment for this test and are encouraged to do so well in advance of their course date.

Students who have obtained their permit are given one opportunity to do their riding test with Service New Brunswick (SNB) for their motorcycle endorsement after the course. Students must test during the scheduled time for their course and exceptions cannot be made for scheduling conflicts. (There will be no retesting available through this program). Please note that there are two SNB license testing fees ($25 each) that must be paid in advance at SNB, and proof of payment must be shown to the driver examiner on the day of the license test.

There are two types of motorcycle endorsements in New Brunswick:
“A” Endorsement – ride any size motorcycle.
“D” Endorsement – ride motorcycles up to and including 550cc.

Students will be required to provide driver’s license during registration if testing for motorcycle license. Students testing for their “A“ Endorsement are responsible for providing a motorcycle larger than 550cc for the Service New Brunswick road test. The motorcycles provided by SSNB for training are smaller than 550cc (125cc to 300cc), and may be used by students testing for their “D“ Endorsement. A larger bike may be available for the 'A' Endorsement testing (and practice) for a small fee. The use of this bike is not part of your course, nor is it guaranteed. Please contact us for more information.

WEATHER CONDITIONS:
Courses are held in varying types of weather, therefore students should be prepared for situations such as; rain or excessive heat.
* No course will be held in unsafe conditions!

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT:

Please Note: Students must be 16 years of age on the first day of the course.

You will need:

* SNB proof of written test/eye exam - Yellow form (if taking SNB test) & receipt of payment for driven test
*Receipt from SNB for payment of driven test
* Helmet – Must be the proper size and meet the valid safety standards (CSA, SNELL, DOT, BSI, or ANSI).
* Gloves – Proper size tough leather gloves that cover the wrists.
* Boots – Proper size low heel, tough boots that cover the ankle with a tread patterned sole.
* Jacket – Long sleeve jacket (denim, leather, or ballistic nylon). Clothing should fit properly and have no rips or holes.
* Pants – Long pants (preferably denim or leather). Clothing should fit properly and have no rips or holes.
* Rain Gear – Water resistant jacket and pants.
* Water for drinking * Sunglasses/protective eyewear (if not wearing a full-face helmet)
* Equipment should be brought to the course for all sessions.

MEDICAL WARRANTY

The applicant warrants to Safety Services New Brunswick that either

A. the applicant is not and has not been on medication or under doctor’s care for any condition which could bear on the applicant’s safety in taking the course including but not limited to the following conditions:

Heart Condition

Color Blindness

Bone or Joint problem

Diabetes

Hearing Loss

Previous Injuries

Epilepsy

Muscle Control

B. If the applicant does suffer from a condition listed above or any other condition which could bear on the applicant’s safety in taking the course,

i. the applicant shall advise SSNB at the time of registration of the existence of any such condition by contacting 1-877-762-7233, and

ii. the applicant agrees that it will be expected and assumed by Safety Services that the applicant has consulted with his/her physician and/or other medical advisor(s), and the applicant has satisfied himself/herself as to the appropriateness to participate in this training. In any event, the applicant assumes any and all risk associated with and/or related to taking this training notwithstanding having any medical condition.

TRAINING AGREEMENT

I hereby apply for Canada Safety Council (CSC) Motorcycle Safety Training, sponsored and conducted by Safety Services New Brunswick (SSNB). It is understood that I have paid in full the tuition fee prior to the start of training. I understand and accept the condition that attendance at all sessions is mandatory, and that no refunds of tuition fees will be made for missed sessions. I also realize that extra fees will be charged for any extra training or make-up training I may require. I confirm that I have disclosed all relevant medical information as requested in the Medical Warranty and agree to advise my Instructors of any change in my physical condition which may affect my training. I the applicant warrant to Safety Services New Brunswick that I am not and have not been on medication or under doctor’s care for any condition which could bear on my safety in taking the course including but not limited to the conditions mentioned in the Medical Warranty.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY

I understand that there is a risk of accident and personal injury in learning to operate a motorcycle and I hereby acknowledge and accept the risk in undertaking this training. I hereby release the Canada Safety Council (CSC) and Safety Services New Brunswick (SSNB), their respective Officers, Directors, Employees, Instructors and Volunteers from all responsibility for any property damage, bodily injury, liability, costs, expenses, and claims of every nature and kind, howsoever arising from, or in consequence of, my participation in training activities conducted by the CSC and SSNB, and agree to save harmless the CSC and SSNB, their respective Officers, Directors, Employees, Instructors, and Volunteers harmless from all claims and rights of action which may arise through my participation in this training.

In addition, in the case of training activities in which I provide my own vehicle or any vehicle not provided by SSNB, I also acknowledge and accept the risk of damage which might occur to my vehicle, and undertake to hold the CSC and SSNB, their respective Officers, Directors, Employees, Instructors and Volunteers harmless from any and all responsibility for any such damages, and the costs and expenses which might be involved in repair or replacement of my own vehicle as a result of such damages. I also undertake to ensure that my vehicle will be in a state of good mechanical repair and safe operating condition to the satisfaction of the CSC and SSNB’s standards prior to the start of training, and understand that this is a condition of enrolment in such training. The final responsibility for safe operating condition of the student’s owned vehicle is that of the student and not SSNB. In the event that, after completion of this training, the applicant uses any motorcycle provided by SSNB for testing, practice and/or licensing purposes, the terms and conditions of the above waiver shall apply to the same, with changes as required for context. It is also expressly understood and agreed that SSNB assumes no responsibility for any testing done by the applicant on any motorcycle not provided by SSNB.

*STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN THE MEDICAL WARRANTY, TRAINING AGREEMENT AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY PRIOR TO PRACTICAL TRAINING. IF THE STUDENT IS UNDER THE LEGAL AGE OF MAJORITY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO SIGN ON THE STUDENTS BEHALF. THIS WOULD INCLUDE ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 IN NEW BRUNSWICK OR UNDER THE AGE OF 19 IN PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND.

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