What Are the Requirements For Taking a Course?

Requirements for the Basic Rider Course (3-day) :

• Driver's license is NOT required.
• Motorcycle is NOT required. The training site provides the motorcycle.
• Student must provide protective riding gear.
  • Helmet (Helmets may be supplied by some training sites.)
  • Long sleeves
  • Long pants
  • Eye protection (sunglasses or glasses with shatterproof lenses)
  • Boots or leather high tops over the ankles
  • Gloves with the fingers in
• Minimum age is 15 years.
• Students under 18 years old who do not have a driver's license must bring proof of completing the first six hours of an approved Driver's Education Course.
• Students under 18 years old must have parental permission.
• This course is strenuous, especially in hot weather.
• Student must already have the balance skills required to ride a bicycle.
• Enrollment is limited, and classes fill quickly.
• Call the training site to register.

Requirements for the Experienced Rider Course (1-day):

• Student must provide his own motorcycle.
• Student must show a valid driver's license that allows him to operate a motorcycle in the state in which he is taking the course.
• Student must show proof of insurance for the motorcycle used in the course.
• Motorcycle must pass a basic safety inspection in class.
• Student should have ridden several thousand miles on the motorcycle he uses in class.
• Student must provide protective riding gear.
  • Helmet (Helmets may be supplied by some training sites.)
  • Long sleeves
  • Long pants
  • Eye protection (sunglasses or glasses with shatterproof lenses)
  • Boots or leather high tops over the ankles
  • Gloves with the fingers in
• Minimum age is 15 years.
• Students under 18 years old must have parental permission.
• Enrollment is limited to twelve students, and classes fill quickly.
• Call the training site to register.

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