What are the Benifits of taking the Beginning Rider Class?Georgia State License Exam WaiverSuccessful completion of a course earns the graduate a MSF Completion Card and State of Georgia waiver card. The waiver card grants a waiver from the Department of Driver Services’ motorcycle licensing written test and on-cycle riding test. It does not waive the vision test or any fees. The card is only valid for 90 days from the day the course ends. Students under the age of 18 who successfully complete the Basic Course MUST be at least 17 years of age BEFORE the 90-day waiver period expires to get their license. They must also meet the requirements of Joshua’s Law.
In the Basic RiderCourse, you will learn: To have more fun by riding your motorcycle safely.
The basics: what to wear, how to start and stop your motorcycle, and motorcycle controls.
Street strategies to avoid trouble and stay safe.
Learn how to maneuver your motorcycle in tough situations.
Learn swerving, avoiding collisions, special situations, lane changes, passing, and avoiding hazards.
More about the BRC The Basic RiderCourse is a 14 to 15 hour program, which provides classroom and actual motorcycle operator training in a controlled, off-street environment. No experience is necessary; a good sense of balance is required (you must be able to ride a bicycle).
Here's a short list of some of the topics covered in the course. Introduction to motorcycling Protective gear / What to wear Controls such as the clutch and brakes Pre-ride inspection of your motorcycle Preparing to ride your motorcycle on the class range Street strategies to avoid trouble and stay safe Driving and riding impairments such as use of alcohol and drugs How to maneuver your motorcycle Collision avoidance skills Carrying a passenger or cargo Dealing with tire failure And other topics, all included to increase your motorcycle riding enjoyment and safety.
About the class Our classes are currently offered weekends only. The class schedule is Friday night 6-10, Saturday and Sunday 8:00 to 4:30. You can expect to have 5 hours of classroom instruction and 10 hours of on-motorcycle instructions. A Rider Handbook will be provided and is yours to keep as a valuable reference after your class. After the classroom and range exercises you will be given a written exam and a riding skills exam. After passing your exams you will be given a MSF Completion Card and State of Georgia waiver card. the training motorcycle and a DOT approved helment will be furnish . Students will need to furnish sturdy over-the-ankle footware, a long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and full fingered gloves to particpate in the riding portion of the class.
Class Registration Seats are limited so schedule early. Call Eric at 678.488.0021 for details or register by pressing the registration button. If a student is under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian MUST accompany the student to the first class meeting to sign a waiver form. Students under the age of 18 will NOT be allowed to attend unless a parent or legal guardian is present at the first classroom session (NO EXCEPTIONS).
Refund Policy There are NO refunds. By registering for a class you are reserving a seat in a particular class for a particular day and time. When you register and pay for your class, it means you have reserved a seat in a specific class. You are expected to be at your class for those dates and times. Your registration and course fee does not give you a seat in future classes, it does not add your name to a new roster nor does it reschedule you into another date if you should miss or be late for any part of your original course. It is your responsibility to make sure you arrive where you need to be, before class begins. Due to variables beyond our control, such as weather, some course times may need to be extended. Allow additional time in your course schedule in case a session runs later than scheduled. Class hours may be extended or adjusted during any session. We ask that you do not commit to any other appointments on the days or evenings of your scheduled classes. Attendance/Lateness Policy You must attend all sessions at all times. Failure to attend any portion of a course session will result in you being dropped from the course. There are no make-up classes, nor is there time to review missed material. Classes start promptly, it is your responsibility to be on time. Being late to the start of any portion of the course, may result in being dropped from the course without refund. Counseling out policy Motorcycling is not for everyone. The course is conducted at a pace that results in successful completion for most novice riders. The Coaches will help you learn to the best of your ability. However, if you have significant difficulty or become a risk to yourself or others, as determined by you or your coach, you will not be permitted to continue to ride. Some students may discover this for themselves during the course. At other times, struggling or uncertain students may be counseled out and unable to continue in the riding sessions. Our trained coaches are required to maintain the safety of all participants. Any student creating an unsafe condition, as determined by the coaches, will not be allowed to continue in the course. There are NO refunds or reschedules available for non-completion of the course. Cancellation Policy GeorgiaMotorcycleRiders.com reserves the right to cancel any and all classes. In rare cases it may be necessary for us to cancel a class. In these cases, we will make a reasonable attempt to find alternative meeting times, dates and/or locations for affected students but cannot guarantee we will be able to accommodate everyone. If GeorgiaMotorcycleRiders.com cancels or reschedules a course, you may choose to reschedule or receive a refund as long as a class has not begun. If GeorgiaMotorcycleRiders.com has to reschedule after a class has begun, the student will only be allowed to reschedule. We will not pay for or reimburse students for any incidental or consequential expenses or damages related to the cancellation or rescheduling of their class. Rescheduling procedures You may reschedule your class up to 14 calendar days before your class starts without having to purchase a new registration. Rescheduling after the grace period requires you to purchase a new registration in a future class. There are no refunds. |