Basic Rider Course (BRC) (MVA265)
This 17–hour course is designed for the true beginning rider who has little or no riding experience. It includes classroom and riding instruction on the basic riding skills and strategies necessary for an individual to begin to practice street riding. Courses are taught by Motor Vehicle Administration and Motorcycle Safety Foundation certified instructors. You must be able to ride a bicycle to participate in this course.During the seven hours of classroom activities, you will discuss topics that include responsible riding, selecting proper riding gear and the basic riding skills. Other topics include defensive riding strategies and how to handle a variety of riding situations. You will receive approximately 10-hours of riding on a training motorcycle practicing clutch-throttle control, stopping, turning, shifting and basic crash avoidance skills. Throughout the course the instructors evaluate and coach each rider’s performance. Participants who do not achieve the minimum performance standards will not be allowed to continue in the course. To complete the course, you must pass a knowledge and skill test administered at the end of the course. Riders who pass will receive a Maryland Motorcycle Safety Program Completion Card. There is no guarantee that an individual enrolling in this course will pass, or get their license.
This course is approved by the Motor Vehicle Administration for the Class M licensing waiver. Participants who meet the testing standards for licensing will be eligible to receive their Class M license. The additional licensing fee of $45.00 must to be paid to the MVA upon applying for the Class M license and is not included in the course fees. All Motorcycle Rider Education Classes begin in the GM Room in the Welding/Auto Building.
Class Day, Starting and Ending Dates:
September 7, 8, & 9
Class Time: Friday, 6:00-9:00 PM Saturday, 8:30 AM-6:30 PM Sunday, 8:30 AM-6:30 PM
Class Day, Starting and Ending Dates:
September 14, 15, & 16
Class Time: Friday, 6:00-9:00 PM Saturday, 8:30 AM-6:30 PM Sunday, 8:30 AM-6:30 PM
Class Day, Starting and Ending Dates:
September 21, 22, & 23
Class Time: Friday, 6:00-9:00 PM Saturday, 8:30 AM-6:30 PM Sunday, 8:30 AM-6:30 PM
Total Course Cost: $260
(all fees included)
Fee Discounts or Waivers Do Not Apply
*This is a 17 hour training class. The extra hours built into the published schedule accommodate for uncontrollable events such as weather, mechanical failure, and emergencies. Please reserve all the listed time on your schedule. You may not leave during any class activities.*
