# The MSF Basic RiderCourse - alfred's Gemini capsule


In 2000, I was considering becoming a motorcyclist. I hadn't purchased a motorcycle yet, nor any protective gear. I wanted to minimize my odds of injury or death, so I decided that taking the MSF Basic RiderCourse should be my first step. [I think that passing it also provided a waiver for state DMV testing.]

It was challenging - the instructors were strict, and the August heat was oppressive. But I learned a great deal about defensive riding, and those lessons made me a better car driver, too. As best I can recall, I've not been in an accident since.


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Last edited: 2025-09-22