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Basic Rider Course
The Motorcycle Rider Course: Riding and Street Skills consists of 15 hours of instruction (5 hours in the classroom and 10 hours on-cycle. Come to the classroom session prepared to ride.)
Cost: $75.00
Who should take this course
Release forms
What you MUST BRING
What we recommend you also bring
Requirements for successful completion
Benefits of completion
Who should take this course
- Anyone who is at least 14 years old
- People who have never ridden before
- People who are considering riding, but aren't sure
- People who have started riding
- Experienced riders
Release forms
All students must sign releases to participate in riding activities. Minors are required to have a parent or guardian sign course release forms. The student cannot participate in riding activities without this release.
What you MUST BRING
- Minors (participants under 18) must bring a release signed by a parent or guardian. The student cannot participate in riding activities without this release.
- DOT approved motorcycling helmet. Helmets must fit correctly.
- Over the ankle boots, with rubber soles. Please do not wear boots with high heels such as cowboy boots or fashion boots. Please avoid leather soles.
- Full-fingered leather gloves. Work gloves are acceptable. Cotton gloves are not acceptable.
- Eye protection, including non-tinted face shields, glasses, sunglasses, safety glasses, goggles or motorcycling glasses. We recommend that you bring both tinted and clear lenses. Tinted lenses don't work as dusk approaches.
- Long, sturdy pants such as jeans or leather.
- Long sleeved shirt, coat or jacket.
What we recommend you also bring
- Rain Gear - Even the least expensive type will provide crucial protection in the event of rain.
- Warm clothes - Please dress in layers so that you can adjust as the temperature changes.
- Snacks or drinks for yourself during course breaks. Water is recommended.
- Sunscreen.
Requirements for successful completion
- Attend all sessions. You must be on time and stay for the entire session. If you are late or miss part of an exercise, you will be dropped from the course with no refund or free rescheduling.
- Achieve a minimum score on a knowledge test covering course material. Test questions are based on the material presented in your Rider Course Handbook that you will receive in the mail after you pay your tuition. Students must correctly answer at least 40 of 50 multiple choice questions.
- Achieve a passing score on a riding-skill evaluation. The riding-skill evaluation consists of four exercises that assess limited-space maneuvering skill as well as braking, cornering, and swerving competencies. The evaluation is based on exercises that you will perform during Range Instruction.
Benefits of completion
A waiver for the South Dakota Riding and Written tests for your Motorcycling Endorsement on your Driver's License. You will still have to pay, possibly have an eye test and have your picture taken again. If you are from another state, please check with your local licensing bureau.
Some insurance companies offer a discount on your insurance.
Knowledge, skills and experience that could be the difference between avoiding or being part of an accident.
Additional Pages
Experienced Rider Course
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