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Basic RiderCourseSM
Have you always wanted to learn to ride a motorcycle? Well,
you’ve found the right place. Our basic course is designed for
riders who have never operated a motorcycle, and we supply the
bikes! The Motorcycle Safety Awareness Program through its vendor
has an agreement that allows for the testing of riders for their
endorsements, so you can learn to ride and get your license—all in
one place.
The Basic RiderCourseSM (BRC)
Tuition: $100.00
West Virginia law requires that all motorcycle operators obtain a
motorcycle endorsement. Classes are offered through our vendor the
Motorcycle Safety Foundation are the only approved Rider Training
course available in this state. Common sense dictates the same for
new riders of any age. While no previous motorcycle riding
experience is required, it can be beneficial. We recommend that
students with absolutely no riding experience take a course that
takes place over two to three days.
The BRC is about 15 hours long and combines practice riding on a
closed-off parking lot and valuable classroom discussion. The riding
portions begin with very basic skills, such as mounting the
motorcycle and identifying its controls, and builds steadily upward
from there. The course is divided into two levels. Level I
concentrates on motorcycle familiarization, clutch control, throttle
control, riding posture, and the four basic skills: straight-line
riding, turning, smooth shifting, and stopping quickly. Level II
uses the four basic skills to develop a variety of street skills
including limited-space maneuvers, countersteering, cornering, and
swerving.
The classroom discussions help prepare you for the on-cycle
portions of the course and provide you with critical knowledge
you'll need to ride on the street. Topics include protective gear,
mind and machine preparation, risk management, rider responsibility,
street strategies, special riding situations, alcohol and drug
impairment, and motorcycle laws and equipment requirements. Previous
motorcycle riding experience is not required to enroll in this
course (although it can be very helpful). However, you must be
physically able to balance and ride a bicycle.
Please note that the WVMSP does not guarantee your instant
success. While many students pass on their first try, it is not at
all uncommon to have to take the class more than once.
General Information
 Training motorcycles are provided and include: Honda CM250
Custom, CM200T, Nighthawk 250, CB125S, CB125TT, Rebel 250, NX125;
Suzuki GN125, GN250, GZ250, DR125; Kawasaki KE100, Eliminator 125;
and Yamaha Route 66 250.
The BRC offers complete, quality training. You'll get 15 hours of
instruction: 5 hours classroom and 10 hours of practice riding! To
enhance student learning, class sizes are small: 12 students and two
rider coaches (instructors). The classroom and on-cycle instruction
are integrated for maximum skill development.
Graduates may be eligible for insurance discounts as well as
incentives from motorcycle manufacturers and dealerships.
Eligibility Requirements
Riders must be at least 16 years old. All Applicants under 18
years of age must have a parent or legal guardian present on the
first day of class to register and sign the necessary permission
forms.
Students must possess either a valid driver's license or motor
vehicle instruction permit.
Students must furnish their own protective clothing (eye
protection, long sleeves, long pants, full-fingered gloves, and
over-the-ankle footwear) and DOT-approved helmet.
Students must be able to ride a bicycle, as the skill of
balancing is not taught in this course.
Generally, courses will run rain or shine. However, the
instructor may postpone the course because of weather conditions.
To successfully complete the course, 100 percent attendance is
required. Participants must pass a written knowledge test and the
on-cycle skill test.
All students who possess a valid motorcycle permit and
successfully complete the course may take advantage of the State
Skill Test Waiver and receive their motorcycle endorsement.
Participants must sign up in advance. The course tuition is $100.
Enrollment is limited and courses fill up fast, so register
early.
Courses begin in mid-March and run through October. The schedule
is updated frequently.
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