The New Rider License Class

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What are some of the benefits of taking the New Rider Course?

Georgia State License Exam Waiver Successful 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 (Contact Georgia DDS for details).

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 online self-paced classroom training followed by two days of 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
• Avoiding obstacles
• Lane changes
• Passing
• Riding at night
• Collision avoidance skills
• Swerving
• Special situations
• Carrying a passenger or cargo
• Dealing with tire failure
• Dealing with animals
• And other topics, all included to increase your motorcycle riding enjoyment and safety.

About the class You can expect to have 5 or so hours of self-paced online classroom instruction and 10 or so hours of on-motorcycle instructions.  The New Rider Class – Online Self-paced Classroom Training is a prerequisite for the New Rider Two-day Riding Portion of the New Rider Licensing Class.  It can be taken independently but must be completed no more than 25 days in advance of the two-day riding portion of New Rider Licensing Class.  Bring your completion certificate with you to the first day of the Riding Portion.

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 will be furnish.  Students will need to furnish sturdy over-the-ankle footwear, a long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and full fingered gloves to participate in the riding portion of the class. We encourage you to bring your own DOT approved helmet but can furnish a used loaner helmet up to size 2x if needed.

Tuition Fee The tuition covers the use of a training motorcycle and a DOT helmet, and 10 or so hours of instruction on the riding range) during a the class period. It also includes your Self-Paced online classroom portion which must successfully completed no more than 25 days before this riding portion. There are no refunds for failing to complete the online portion before the riding portion and you will not be allowed to participate in the riding portion of the class. You must provide proof of successful completion at the start of the two day riding portion and will be given a pre-ride quiz, and a written evaluation prior to begining the two day riding portion.