Dozens of motorcycle riders took part in a safe riding course (SRC) organized by the Pulsar Biker Community for Tangerang Ranger Area (Pulsarian Panser) in cooperation with Carrefour in Ciputat, South Tangerang, on Sunday.
"I got a bunch of knowledge that would've cost me a fortune if I had to learn from scratch. Thanks so much to the organizing committee," said Erinsyah Zaki after completing a series of lessons during the SRC.
"It's really the most valuable lesson and unforgetable experience for me. The sudden brake lesson impressed me most," Boy, another participant, said in response to Zaki.
He said the sudden brake lesson was eye-opening. The dangers of sudden braking became apparent to him when he saw another participant fall from his motorcycle on the controlled course.
Although the SRC was organized by Pulsarian Panser, participants of the course rode all sorts of bikes including Yamaha Mios, Suzuki Skywaves, Yamaha Vixions, Honda Beats, Kawasaki Ninja 250s, Suzuki Spins, Honda Supras and scooters.
"There are so many things motorcycle riders need to know in order to ride safely. Through the SRC, we transfer the precious knowledge of safe riding to the participants," said Ndee Siswandhi, the general secretary of Pulsarian Community.
He explained that while the SRC produced bikers with an understanding of the importance of safety when riding, it also taught participants good road etiquette.
"Besides that, the participants are introduced to the law on traffic as the basis of safety riding in order that they can act as role models who create safe traffic conditions," he said.
As the last part of the SRC, the Pulsarian safe riding team taught the participants some basic riding skills to improve a rider's self-confidence on the road, which in turn improves the rider's ability to make decisions.
Some of the participants had signed up for the SRC because they had become the members of the Pularian Rangers Community, which promotes safe riding and confidence, but others were just there to pick up some skills.
"This is the first time I've taken the SRC. It's fun and very valuable because I can get knowledge and skills in safe riding," said Dessy, who rides a Kawasaki Ninja 250.
