Motorcycle School - How to Pass a Driver's License Test
The completion of a motorcycle safety class often does away with the requirement to take the driver's license test. The course will teach you to anticipate the movements of other drivers and to keep a safe distance behind them and ride within your skill level.
Classroom instruction and riding time are included in the instruction. Make sure you arrive on time as stragglers can throw off the program.
Classroom Instruction
The MSF Basic Rider Course is the perfect course for anyone who wishes to learn to ride a motorbike or scooter. This course combines classroom instruction with actual motorcycle/scooter operation training in an off-street, controlled setting. The BRC is designed for novice riders and can help avoid the MVC road test. It also teaches street techniques, such as maximising brake effectiveness and maneuvering in tight spaces such as passing, and avoiding dangers.
The 5-hour ePackage I (eP1) can be completed either as a stand-alone application or as a prelude to the BRC's hands-on portion. The eCourse includes interactive lessons, video clips, and graphics to help you experience the fundamentals of motorcycling. Discounts on insurance may be offered to you upon successful completion of the course.
The ePackage 1 must be completed within 30 days from the start date of your BRC course in order to receive a certificate and participate in the riding skill evaluation. No refund will be issued in the event that the eCourse hasn't been completed. Participants must possess a valid driver's licence to take part in the BRC.
The CLASS program is a two-day riding class that lets you further improve your riding skills in the safety and security of a riding setting using a street legal scooter or motorcycle supplied by the school. This class is taught by MSF certified instructors. The emphasis is on developing your confidence as well as your knowledge of the operating system of your scooter or motorcycle. The class includes classroom instruction as well as riding drills, and a riding assessment.
The course is based upon the wisdom of three time AMA Superbike Champ Reg Pridmore and his hand picked team of instructors. Their philosophy is the result of 50 years of riding and racing as well as teaching. These concepts are conveyed in a straightforward way to make them easy to grasp and apply. The result is a more secure, competent and safer rider.
Practice Range
A significant portion of your motorcycle training will take place on a practice area in which you can improve and test your riding skills in a controlled setting. The range is usually closed to traffic so you can practice safely. Your RiderCoach will take you through the basics of controlling of your vehicle and the procedures before sending you on the range. At the end of each session your RiderCoach will evaluate you on five skill evaluation exercises that cover maneuvers with limited space, braking and cornering. If you pass the riding-skill evaluation, you will receive a BRC Road Test Waiver Completion Card (a license waiver).
You should bring your motorcycle safety equipment to class. Your RiderCoach can provide helmets to students who don't already have one. But be sure to wear a DOT approved helmet. Wear long pants made of non-flare fabric, full-fingered gloves and ankle-high boots or shoes and eye protection.
In the course of an instructor-led motorcycle safety class you'll likely spend approximately five hours in the classroom absorbing the basics of your motorcycle and its operation before you head out to ride around the track. Your instructor will teach you the basics of riding a motorcycle, including turning, shifting and straight-line riding. You'll then move on to more complex maneuvers such as emergency braking, swerving, and emergency braking. The course will conclude with a final evaluation of your riding skills. You'll then receive a certificate and possibly qualify for a discount on motorcycles.
In many states, completing an online safety course for motorcycles is the only way for novice riders to be licensed. Check with your local DMV to determine if the course or recommendation is required. You must enroll in a Motorcycle Safety Foundation approved program. This could be used to get a waiver of the road test by the DMV.
The MSF Basic RiderCourse can be taken in a variety locations across the country. It is a combination of five hours of instruction in the classroom with 10 hours on the bike and is the quickest route to obtaining a motorcycle license as well as a potential insurance discount.
Instructor Feedback
"The instructors were very professional and knowledgeable. They genuinely take care of their students and it does show. They will teach you the basics of riding on a motorbike. I highly recommend this class to any rider of any age or experience."
The classroom instruction was insightful and thought-provoking. The riding instruction consisted of theory and practice, but the real highlight was the instructor feedback. They did not just say "OK", they told you exactly what you did wrong,, for example, "You were looking down at the handlebars" or "You put too much gas" or "Your wrists were bent" or "You switched gears too quickly" or "You were not pushing down on the foot peg". They also explained how to fix the problem.
This type of coaching is what you pay for in a quality training course and is what sets this class from many other courses. Some riders might consider this to be harsh, but in my opinion it's necessary to give students the best chance of passing the test and staying safe on the bike.
I've taken other courses in the past, and there was no personal feedback from the instructor. There's no reason that instructors should decide whether a student passes an exam unless they're an obvious threat or obstructing others in the group.
I believe that any school offering moto without personalized coaching is missing an essential element of their curriculum and is not worthy of the high marks they are awarded in student reviews. Beginning with the Basic RiderCourse then continuing with private lessons is the best way to get started and running quickly and safely. This way, you can learn from a pro and avoid making mistakes, and get out on the road with confidence and a set of skills that will last for years of riding pleasure. Students who have completed a RiderCourse are exempt from taking the written and riding endorsement tests in most states. Some insurance companies also offer discounts to those who have completed an instructor-led course.
Final Exam
In the second portion of your course you will be taught road skills like braking or shifting gears, accelerating as well as turning and swerving. This part of the class will last until you are able to pass a riding skills evaluation. This portion of the class is what determines if you will receive your motorcycle license waiver card. The evaluation will include techniques that the DMV driver examiner will look for during your license test. It's okay if it doesn't pass the exam. Be prepared to take it again the next time around and keep working hard.
If you pass the test the instructor will issue you a certificate of completion which can be used to get an insurance reduction for motorcycles. You will also be a certified motorcycle rider and can now legally ride your motorcycle on the streets.
The MSF 3-wheel BRC is a scientifically-based program that is action-oriented, has been designed to teach new 3 wheel motorcyclists (of all age groups) the physical and mental skills they need to safely ride on streets. The 3-WBRC includes classroom instruction and two days of instruction on motorbikes specifically designed for training. The successful completion of this course qualifies for a NYS DMV waiver to operate only a 3-wheeled motorbike.
Students must wear a DOT approved motorcycle helmet and be at least 16 years old. Before the start of class, a parent or guardian must sign a New York State Covid Release Waiver and indemnification form for students who are under 18. egzamin a1 and sturdy riding pants are recommended. Helmets can be borrowed or you can carry them with you.
To receive your certificate of completion of your motorcycle course you must pass the 5-hour ePackage 1 online course. The eCourse must be completed within 30 days of the course's beginning date. The online eCourse has to be completed using a computer or mobile device. If you are enrolled without an active driver's license, NO REFUND will be granted.