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Beginner's Motorcycle Class

Beginner's Motorcycle Letter and Ground Rules

Intermediate Motorcycle Class

Experienced Motorcycle Class

What our students say...

"I just finished the intermediate course at Midlands Tech today, and I wanted to tell you that I think it is an outstanding course. I really believe that everyone that operates a motorcycle here in SC, would benefit by taking this course.

The two instructors Mark Wishart & Chris Tallent, were experts in motorcycling, and very good at communicating their skills. They were both outstanding. They presented the material in a manner that was easily understood by the students. Incidentally the class was made up of people from all walks of life. Military, retirees, women, business men, and one emergency room doctor, young and old. We all learned things that will make us better and safer cyclists.

I will recommend this course to everyone that I come in contact with."

Sincerely,
Ronald D Dake

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Motorcycle Rider Education

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Beginner's Motorcycle Class

This course is designed for individuals with little or no riding experience who want to learn the basic techniques of riding a motorcycle. The BC (Beginner's Class) consists of 6 hours of classroom theory and 12 hours of practical application (riding). Students will ride small (100-350 cc) training motorcycles provided and must pass both a written and riding assessment to receive a completion certificate. All others will receive a certificate of attendance. Motorcycling requires physical and mental skills that people learn at different rates. Therefore, our measure of success in this course is that you have a good learning experience while having fun. This course meets the standards set by SC law for an insurance discount. Completion of this course may qualify the student for a motorcycle license waiver (SC driver's license and SC motorcycle learner's permit required). This course is not an alternate to the driver education requirement for under 18 year-old drivers. Prerequisite: Must be eligible for a motorcycle driver's license. Must be able to ride a bicycle. Friday class meets 6 PM-10 PM. Saturday & Sunday classes meet 8 AM-4 PM. All classes meet at Beltline Campus. No refunds.

 

Experienced Motorcycle Class

The EC (Experienced Class) is designed as a skills tune-up for the experienced rider who already has a motorcycle license OR as a way to make a license waiver available for riders operating with a learner's permit. To be eligible for the waiver, riders with a learner's permit must show proof of completion of a previous motorcycle rider course. Also, students who have a learner's permit must have had the permit for a minimum of 60 days. The EC course consists of 2 hours of classroom theory and 5 hours of practical application (riding). Fully licensed and insured scooters are permitted, however, mopeds are prohibited. To successfully complete the course, the student must pass both a written and riding assessment. Successful completion of the course makes the rider eligible for an insurance discount. The EC may be used as a way to earn a license waiver for students who have a learner's permit and who have completed a motorcycle rider course previously OR as an annual refresher for riders who already have a motorcycle license. In addition, fully licensed students in the EC may elect to have a passenger ride with them during the course. Both the rider and the passenger must be fully registered students. Pre-requisite: Operators must have a motorcycle license or endorsement or Learner permit. Operators must show proof of a prior course completion. Student must provide a street legal, insured, and fully registered motorcycle. Classes meet at Beltline Campus. No refunds.

 

Intermediate Motorcycle Class

This class is for the rider with a minimum-to-moderate amount of riding experience who is operating a motorcycle with a learner's permit. The IC (Intermediate Class) consists of 5 hours of classroom theory and 7 hours of practical application (riding). Fully licensed and insured scooters are permitted, however, mopeds are prohibited. To successfully complete the IC, the student must pass both a written and riding assessment. Successful completion of the course makes the student eligible for an insurance discount. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be provided with an opportunity to take the state's Motorcycle Driver's License Road Test. If the student achieves a passing score, the DMV may accept this test in lieu of SCDMV's motorcycle driver's license road test. Prerequisite: Must have held a Motorcycle Learner's Permit for a minimum of 60 days. Must provide a street legal, insured, and fully registered motorcycle. Friday class meets 6PM-10PM. Saturday class meets 8AM-5PM. All classes meet at Beltline Campus. No refunds.

 

Motorcycle Advanced Rider Course

A public version of the Military SportBike RiderCourse (MSRC), ARC-ST combines eight riding exercises with classroom topics: risk management, decision-making, riding strategies, and rider behavior and choices. Riders must have a valid motorcycle license and provide a street legal, insured, and fully registered motorcycle or scooter for class; mopeds are prohibited. Insurance companies may provide a premium discount.

 

Motorcycle Repair, Introduction

This course will provide you with the knowledge to do routine preventive maintenance on your motorcycle. It will incorporate how to do pretrip inspections and how to do limited roadside repairs. This course will include minor tune-ups, changing tires, changing oil, and changing lights.

 
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