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2010 Course Schedule now posted!

Registration for Motorcycle Safety classes begins February 1, 2010.

To assure you have all the information required to make a decision about registration, please review and print the 2010 Student Information Sheet before registering.

Riding a motorcycle requires special skills and concentration. The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) offers motorcycle rider training courses for new and experienced riders. The courses teach the participants the special skills and mental strategies necessary for responsible motorcycle operation. Statistics show that more than 90 percent of riders involved in crashes had no formal training, were self-taught or learned from family and friends.

For more information about how to register for the motorcycle safety program courses, please view the ways to register for courses at CSM. Registration begins Monday February 1, 2010 with courses running continuously until all sections are filled. The first class starts March 1st and the last class is November 16th, 2010. Sign up early to obtain a seat in the class of your desired date.

Note:  All classes meet directly at 5825 Radio Station Road La Plata MD 20646 (Industrial Training Center). Show up 30 minutes before the scheduled start time to handle administrative matters. For Basic Rider Course II participants, ensure that you show up prepared to ride in the proper riding gear as described in the 2010 Student Information Sheet or you will not be allowed to participate.

The following Motorcycle Safety Classes are offered:

• OCC-5080 Basic Rider Course
  This 17-hour course is approved by the MVA for obtaining the Class “M” license endorsement.
• OCC-5820 Basic Rider Course II
  This seven-hour course is approved by the MVA for obtaining the Class “M” license endorsement.
• OCC-5830 Experienced Rider Course
  This six-hour course is for the licensed motorcyclist who wants to improve and/or refresh their riding skills.
• OCC-5890 Personalized Basic Rider Course
  This 17-hour course is offered in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Transportation and is intended for persons that may need more personalized instruction.

Minimum age requirement to participate in the Basic Rider Course and Basic Rider Course II:

New for 2010: The MVA has changed the age requirement for teenagers, "A Class M license will not be issued to anyone under 16 years and 6 months of age and if a "first" license proof of satisfactory completion of a driver education course must also be presented". A Motorcycle permit can be issued at 15 years 9 months. The Rider Course Completion Certificate is valid for 6-months from issue. Teenagers should not participate in the Rider Course until they are 16 years old due to, if taken earlier than that, the issued certificate will expire before being able to obtain a license.

The MVA requires that the person participating in the BRC/BRC II be eligible for a Learner's Permit (don't necessarily have to have one). The earliest one could obtain a permit is 15 years 9 months and the earliest one could obtain their license with a Class “M” endorsement is 16 years 6 months. The certificate issued after successful completion of the BRC/BRC II is valid for 6-months from completion of the course. Persons under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign a “Motorcycle Rider Course FERPA Waiver, Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement” form allowing them to participate in the range activities.
 

Costs:
Basic Rider Course - $295
Basic Rider Course II - $295
Personalized Basic Rider Course - $350
Experienced Rider Course - $150

Interested in becoming an instructor

Share your knowledge, skill and experience in helping others learn to ride a motorcycle safely.  If you have lots of energy and patience, possess good communication skills, and are willing to work in an outside environment in a variety of weather conditions, then you may have what it takes to become an instructor.  Select  this link for complete eligibility requirements.  For more information, contact Ken Bonek (kpbonek@csmd.edu), Motorcycle Safety Training Center Manager, at 301-934-2251 ext 7209.

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