Motorcycle Rider Course

Basic RiderCourse

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Basic Rider Course (BRC) is a Beginner / Novice motorcycle rider-training program designed for those with very little or no experience in riding a motorcycle.  The program consists of classroom and hands-on motorcycle training.  The ability to ride a bicycle is necessary for this program. 

Classroom adult learning discussions focus on: Rider Responsibility, Risk Awareness, Acceptance and Management, Riding Preparation, and Street Strategies.  At the end of the classroom session, the Knowledge Test is administered. 

Range activities include Motorcycle Familiarization, Mounting, Friction Zone, Starting, Stopping, Straight Line Riding, Shifting, Turning, Cornering, Stopping Quickly, Limited Space Maneuvers, Leaning, Obstacles, Lane Changes and Avoiding Hazards.  Each Range Exercise has a specific objective that must be achieved to continue.  At the end of the Range Activities, the Riding Skill Evaluation is conducted.  

You will be introduced to the basic knowledge and physical skills to ride a motorcycle.  Attendance, participation and achieving the objectives of each exercise is required throughout the entire program.  You need to know that there is no guarantee of successful completion!  

Motorcycles are provided for this combination classroom (6 hours) and hands-on (12 hours) motorcycle rider education program. Loan helmets are also available.

Successful completion requires passing both a Knowledge Test and a Skill Evaluation and qualifies for the NYS DMV Road Test Waiver Option to receive the motorcycle endorsement to the Driver's License without taking the NYS DMV Road Test.  

Rochester Basic RiderCourse Schedule

Syracuse Basic RiderCourse Schedule