Do you dream of riding a motorcycle? Completing either of two classes will help you obtain a motorcycle endorsement on your driver’s license.

Program Funding
The motorcycle safety education courses are conducted with State funds from a motorcycle safety grant administered by the Michigan Department of State. Licensing fees paid by Michigan’s motorcyclists fund the grant. There will be no refunds, transfers, or discounts for these courses. If you are tardy, you will not be allowed in class. You must attend all class sessions and pass all written and riding skills tests to successfully complete the class.

There will be no refunds, transfers, or discounts for these courses. Students are required to register and pay for the course. If you are tardy, you will not be allowed in class. You must attend all class sessions and pass all written and riding skills tests to successfully complete the class.

• Driver's License or Certificate

• Basic eCourse Certification (For Basic Rider Course)

• Parental Waiver (for students under 18)

• Sack lunch

• Water bottle

• Pen or pencil

• Highlighter

• Folding chair (optional)

Students must provide their own proper riding attire and gear. The instructor has the final decision on the acceptability of student-provided equipment.

• Face covering

• DOT-certified helmet

• Long-sleeved jacket or heavy shirt

• Heavy-duty long pants

• Eye protection – goggles or glasses (required even with a face shield)

• Full-finger gloves

• Boots – must cover ankle and have a hard sole (high-top tennis shoes and high heels are not permitted)

• Rain and cold weather gear, as needed

• A change of clothing if it’s hot or wet (optional) hat to protect you from sun when not riding (optional).

  
  

If you have never ridden a motorcycle, this class will teach you how. You will learn the mental and physical skills needed to ride on public roads and to become licensed. Two-wheeled, manual-shift-and-clutch motorcycles provided.

The Basic Rider Course is comprised of both an online portion (completed prior to the first night of class) and the in-person class days. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Basic eCourse will provide students with the basic classroom knowledge to begin riding the motorcycle. Designed for beginning riders, ages 16 and up, this course focuses on the development of basic riding skills: clutch and throttle coordination, straight-line riding, braking, turning, and shifting. Successful completion of this course and its knowledge and skills test, which consists of approximately 18 hours of classroom and hands-on riding instruction, will result in a riding test waiver by the Secretary of State. Prerequisite: ability to ride a bicycle.  

Requirements: You must have a valid email address and driver’s license on file with Adult Learning Services. You must complete the online eCourse prior to the course start date and bring the completion certificate to the first class session. The link to the eCourse will be distributed by Adult Learning Services via email. 

All courses will meet Fridays from 5:00-10:00 p.m. and either Saturday or Sunday from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuition is $50.

• April 11-13

• April 18-20

• April 25-27

• May 2-4

• May 16-18

• May 30-June 1

• June 6-8

• June 13-15

• June 20-22

• June 27-39

• July 11-13

• July 18-20

• July 25-27

• August 8-10

The Intermediate Rider License Waiver/Basic Rider Course 2 is for experienced riders to brush up on their riding and maneuvering skills at higher speeds on their own motorcycle in order to apply for their motorcycle (CY) endorsement.

This one-day course is an intermediate-level training that expands on elements of the Basic Rider Course with knowledge (written) and skill (riding) tests. It combines online and in-person instruction, including an informal classroom component for discussing safety concepts based on past riding experiences and current knowledge.

Course Format:

• Approximately eight hours of hands-on instruction.

• One hour of in-class instruction.

• A three- to four-hour online eCourse to be completed prior to your class start date and possibly an hour in the classroom.

Requirements:

• The participant must provide their own motorcycle and it must pass a safety inspection.

  • The motorcycle must be properly insured, titled, registered, and display a valid license plate. Participants whose motorcycles do not meet these requirements will not be allowed to continue.

• Participants must hold a valid Michigan driver's license or be at least 15 years old with a Michigan level one license (learner's permit).

• Must have basic motorcycle riding experience and skills.

  • A required riding exercise will assess the participant's basic operational skills. Participants who do not pass this screening exercise, as assessed by the instructors, will not be allowed to continue.

• Must complete the online eCourse portion of the training prior to the class.

  • eCourse information will be sent to the email address provided during registration.

  • Bring the eCourse certificate to show proof of completion.

Please note: There are no refunds or transfers for those not meeting these requirements.

Participants must provide their own:

• Motorcycle (sharing a motorcycle is not allowed; automatic shift motorcycles and scooters are permitted)

• DOT-compliant or Snell-approved helmet (must wear a helmet during the safety training course)

• Eye protection

• Long-sleeved shirt or jacket

• Long, non-flare pants, made of denim or more durable material

• Full-fingered gloves (preferably leather)

• Over-the-ankle boots (leather preferred over cloth or canvas - high-top sneakers are not allowed)

• eCourse certificate

• Valid Michigan driver's license or level one permit

Please note: There are no refunds or transfers for those not meeting these requirements.

$50 No Discounts
Saturday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
May 10 OR August 2

• At least age 16 with a stage 1 or higher Michigan driver’s license

• Must be able to balance and support a two-wheeled motorcycle and operate manual hand and foot controls for shifting and braking

• Must sign a liability waiver. If under 18, a parent or guardian must sign the liability waiver