Course Offerings

Are you ready for adventure? Interested in becoming a motorcyclist? This course is designed for new riders who have never ridden a motorcycle, and for re-entry riders who have not ridden in a long time. This is an MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) course; successful students will receive endorsement cards and will not have to take the riding portion of the DMV test. Please review the General Information page for riding gear needed and other requirements. Motorcycles are provided for training purposes.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course students will acquire skills needed for safe motorcycle riding and will receive an MSF endorsement card, which will allow them to waive the NCDMV riding test.

Outline of instruction

• 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 increasing your motorcycle riding enjoyment and safety.

Contact Hours

19

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

None

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Good bicycle experience

Text and Supplies Needed

Students are responsible to complete e-course and bringing additional supplies for the course as listed online at the time of registration.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Potential Students interested in learning to ride motorcycles and obtaining their motorcycle license from the DMV.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Career & Community Education Staff
919-819-0203
[email protected]