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The primary goal of this course is to provide an introduction to
the fundamentals of safe, responsible motorcycling. It is not intended
to produce the superb riding skills of the experienced rider; rather,
it provides the basic entry-level skills for a new rider to begin
practicing and developing the mental and motor skills important
for safe street operation.
Curriculum: The course consists of six hours of classroom
instruction and eleven hours of on-motorcycle instruction, inclusive
of break time. A Participant Handbook is provided for the classroom
portion of the curriculum and eleven training aids are used to enhance
learning. The riding portion consists of sixteen-on motorcycle exercises.
Evaluation for the course consists of a written, multiple choice
test and an end-of-course skill test. On-motorcycle training is
conducted in a secure area away from traffic. Motorcycles are provided.
Participants will receive a certificate of completion upon
passing both the knowledge and skills tests.
Enrollment: It is recommended that participants enrolling
in the Basic Riding Course possess either a valid driver’s
license or learner’s permit.
The permit is not required to take the course. Persons who do not
possess a valid driver’s license, must show proof of having
taken a “Driver’s Education” class and proof of
age sixteen or above.
Cost per student: $244.00 plus $5 registration fee for Maryland
State residents
$264.00 plus $5 registration fee for out-of-state residents
Location: Hagerstown
Community College main campus
Class Size: The class is limited to ten persons per class.
Riding Apparel: Participants are required to wear the following
gear in the course: DOT approved helmet, eye protection, long sleeve
shirt or sweater or jacket, full fingered gloves with leather palm,
long pants to the ankle, and over the ankle foot wear such as leather
athletic shoes-flat rubber soles are recommended. Face shields,
goggles, eye-glasses, or sunglasses constitute legal eye protection.
Rider Coaches: Persons certified by the Motorcycle Safety
Foundation and licensed to teach the course by the State of Maryland. |
