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THE BASIC RIDER COURSE Motorcycle Safety Training Allegany College of Maryland Center for Continuing Education an independent training center under contract with the mva presents
THE
BASICRIDERCOURSEMotorcycle Safety Training
Allegany College of Maryland Center for Continuing Educationan independent training center under contract with the mva presents
Basic Rider Course (BRC) (MVA265)
This 17–hour course is designed for the true beginning rider who haslittle or no riding experience. It includes classroom and riding instructionon the basic riding skills and strategies necessary for an individual tobegin to practice street riding. Courses are taught by Motor VehicleAdministration and Motorcycle Safety Foundation certified instructors.You must be able to ride a bicycle to participate in this course.
During the seven hours of classroom activities, you will discuss topicsthat include responsible riding, selecting proper riding gear and the basicriding skills. Other topics include defensive riding strategies and how tohandle a variety of riding situations. You will receive approximately 10-hours of riding on a training motorcycle practicing clutch-throttlecontrol, stopping, turning, shifting and basic crash avoidance skills.Throughout the course the instructors evaluate and coach each rider’sperformance. (Participants who do not achieve the minimumperformance standards will not be allowed to continue in the course.) Tocomplete the course, you must pass a knowledge and skill testadministered at the end of the course and complete a pre-course andhomework assignment. Riders who pass will receive a MarylandMotorcycle Safety Program Completion Card. There is no guarantee thatan individual enrolling in this course will pass, or get their license.
This course is approved by the Motor Vehicle Administration for theClass M licensing waiver. Participants who meet the testing standards forlicensing will be eligible to receive their Class M license. While amotorcycle learners permit is NOT required to take the course, it isadvised as a cost saving measure. (The MD motorcycle learner’s permitfee is $30 while the renewal licensing fee without the permit is currently$72.) All Motorcycle Rider Education Classes begin in the GM Room inthe Welding/Auto Building.
Course cost: $279.00 (all fees included)Fee Discounts or Waivers Do Not Apply
ALL CLASSES FOLLOW THE SAME TIME
SCHEDULE:
Friday, 6:00-9:00 PMSaturday, 8:30 AM-6:30 PMSunday, 8:30 AM-6:30 PM
*is is a 17 hour training class. e extra hours built into the published scheduleaccommodate for uncontrollable events such as weather, mechanical failure, and emergencies.Please reserve all the listed time on your schedule. You may not leave during any class activities.*
Class Day, Starting andEnding Dates:
April 5, 6, & 7
April 12, 13, & 14
April 19, 20, & 21
May 3, 4, & 5
May 17, 18 & 19
May 31, June 1 & 2
June 7, 8, & 9
June 21, 22, & 23
June 28, 29, & 30
July 12, 13, & 14
July 26, 27, & 28
August 2, 3, & 4
August 9, 10, & 11
August 16, 17, & 18
August 23, 24, & 25
September 6, 7, & 8
September 13, 14, & 15
September 27, 28, & 29
Interested in a rider safetycourse for an
experienced rider?
Please call 301-784-5336 for more information!
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SEND REGISTRATION FORM andCHECK TO:
Registration SpecialistAllegany College of MarylandCenter for Continuing Education12401 Willowbrook Road, SECumberland, MD 21502or to register by fax, 301-784-5023 (credit cards or PO's, please)or register by phone, 301-784-5341.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:
Autumn Becker, DirectorWorkforce Development(301) 784-5434 • Fax (301) [email protected]
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS andCONTACT HOURS
To receive course completion awards, participantsare required to attend the full course and completeand submit the course evaluation.
Please Note:J Riding a motorcycle requires physical strength, excellentbalance, flexibility, coordination, and concentration.Make sure you are prepared and ready to ride safely!
J e College reserves the right to cancel any course that,in the judgment of the Center staff, does not have sufficientenrollment. e decision is usually made one week beforethe first scheduled class meeting, and all registrants will benotified promptly. A full refund is processed automatically.To help prevent cancellations, please register at least twoweeks before a course is scheduled to begin.
J Because each State may have differing licensing requirements, if your driver's license was issued in a Stateother than Maryland it is your responsibility to verify thatour Maryland State Approved Courses meet your state'srequirements to receive your motorcycle license.
Allegany College of Maryland does not discriminate againststudents or prospective students for reasons of race, sex, color,religion, national or ethnic origin, age, veterans status,conditions of disability, or sexual orientation in admission,educational programs and activities, scholarship and loanprograms, or any terms and conditions of enrollment. eCollege complies with applicable state and federal laws andregulations prohibiting discrimination.
DIRECTIONS TO Allegany College of Maryland
• From the Washington/Baltimore areas, take I-70 or I-270 to Frederick and go west past Hagerstown andHancock. Just west of Hancock, take I-68 west toCumberland and proceed about 35 miles to exit 44,Willowbrook Road. Turn left at the bottom of the ramp andgo about one mile to Allegany College of Maryland on theleft. Please allow 2½ – 3 hours travel time.
• From the west, take I-68 east toward Cumberland. Take exit 44, Willowbrook Road and go right at the bottom ofthe ramp. Travel one mile to the campus and followWashington directions to the class.
THE
BASICRIDERCOURSEMotorcycle Safety Training
Allegany College of MarylandCenter for Continuing Education12401 Willowbrook Road, SECumberland, MD 21502-2596
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