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Motorcycle Licensing

Do you dream of riding a motorcycle on Michigan’s roadways? Completing either of two classes will help you obtain a motorcycle endorsement on your driver’s license.

Motorcycle Safety: Basic Rider Course is for non-riders or riders with limited experience.
Motorcycle Safety: Performance Based is for experienced but unlicensed motorcyclists.

The classes use the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Basic Rider Course curriculum.

You’ll get to skip the state riding skills test if you successfully complete either class, which includes passing final written and riding skills tests. To obtain your motorcycle endorsement, you’ll just have to pass a knowledge test at a Secretary of State office after successfully completing your WCC class.

Attendance and required equipment

If you’re tardy, you will not be allowed in class. You must attend all class sessions and pass all written and riding skills tests to successfully complete the class.

Students in both classes must provide the following equipment:

A long-sleeved shirt and long pants
Sturdy over-the-ankle boots
Full-fingered gloves
Eye protection
A motorcycle helmet approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Some loaner helmets are available for the basic rider class.

The instructor’s decision on the acceptability of student-provided equipment is final.

The Basic Rider Course textbook can be viewed online. Basic Rider Course students will receive a hard copy of the text at their first class session.

Special registration instructions

If the class you want is full, you have two options beyond those normally available:

Add your name to the notification list by clicking the "email me" button in the section listing. Come early to WCC on the day of the class. If a registered student does not show up, you may be allowed to register. Precedence is determined by position on the notification list.
Register for a motorcycle licensing class at another school or agency.

Program funding

The motorcycle safety education classes offered by WCC are conducted with state funds from a motorcycle safety grant administered by the Michigan Department of State. Licensing fees paid by Michigan’s motorcyclists fund the grant.

Questions

Email if you have questions. Please put Motorcycle in the subject line.

3 classes currently available (ordered alphabetically by class name)

Motorcycle Safety: Basic Rider Course One-Weekend Version — WCC Provides Motorcycles

Prerequisite(s): At least 15 and have a stage 1 or higher Michigan driver's license. Students ride motorcycles provided by WCC.

If you have never ridden a motorcycle, this class will teach you how. You'll learn the mental and physical skills needed to ride on public roads and become licensed. You'll ride two-wheeled manual-shift-and-clutch motorcycles provided by WCC on our riding range.

You must be able to balance and support a two-wheeled motorcycle and operate manual hand and foot controls for shifting and braking. You must sign a liability waiver. If you're under 18, a parent or guardian must sign the liability waiver at the start of the class. You must furnish your own riding gear including sturdy over the ankle boots. See our website for a complete list of required riding gear.

You must pass the Basic Rider Course knowledge and riding skills tests to successfully complete this class. The Michigan Secretary of State's office waives its requirement for a rider skills test if you successfully complete this class.
For more information, visit Motorcycle Licensing.

Motorcycle Safety: Basic Rider Course Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
01G	No space available	Apr 13, 2012 to Apr 15, 2012	Fri 5:00pm to 9:25pm Sat 7:30am to 7:25pm Sun 7:30am to 7:25pm	WCC Main Campus Gunder Myran Building Room 332	15030	State of Michigan	Tuition $25 Fees $0 Total $25	Email Me if a space becomes available in Motorcycle Safety: Basic Rider Course Section 01G
02G	Space available	Apr 20, 2012 to Apr 22, 2012	Fri 5:00pm to 9:25pm Sat 7:30am to 7:25pm Sun 7:30am to 7:25pm	WCC Main Campus Gunder Myran Building Room 332	15032	State of Michigan	Tuition $25 Fees $0 Total $25
03G	Space available	Apr 27, 2012 to Apr 29, 2012	Fri 5:00pm to 9:25pm Sat 7:30am to 7:25pm Sun 7:30am to 7:25pm	WCC Main Campus Gunder Myran Building Room 332	15033	State of Michigan	Tuition $25 Fees $0 Total $25
04G	Space available	May 4, 2012 to May 6, 2012	Fri 5:00pm to 9:25pm Sat 7:30am to 7:25pm Sun 7:30am to 7:25pm	WCC Main Campus Gunder Myran Building Room 332	15034	State of Michigan	Tuition $25 Fees $0 Total $25

Motorcycle Safety: Experienced Rider Course

Prerequisite(s): You must be at least 15 and have a stage 1 or higher Michigan driver's license and have a current motorcycle operator endorsement on your license. Students provide and ride their own motorcycle or scooter in this class.

The Experienced Rider Course is for motorcyclists with current riding experience and a motorcycle endorsement on their driver's license. Students ride a series of low-speed and higher-speed exercises designed to help them explore and expand their riding skills.

You must provide your own street legal, licensed two-wheeled motorcycle and show registration and proof of motorcycle insurance. Two-wheeled scooters that are licensed by the State of Michigan as motorcycles may be ridden in the Experienced Rider Course. If the motorcycle isn't registered in your name, you must have the owner's written permission to ride the motorcycle in class. Motorcycles/scooters that are not in good condition will not be allowed to be ridden in this class. No refunds will be given if motorcycle/scooter is determined by the instructor to not be in good condition, or if it becomes unsafe or non-functional during class.

You must sign a liability waiver. If you're under 18, a parent or guardian must sign the liability waiver at the start of class. Riders are required to show their motorcycle endorsement at the start of class. You must furnish and wear your own riding gear, including sturdy over-the-ankle boots. See our website for a complete list of required riding gear.
For more information, visit Motorcycle Licensing.

Motorcycle Safety: Experienced Rider Course Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
01G	No space available	May 5, 2012	Sat 7:45am to 12:45pm	WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 130	15037	State of Michigan	Tuition $25 Fees $0 Total $25	Email Me if a space becomes available in Motorcycle Safety: Experienced Rider Course Section 01G
02G	No space available	May 5, 2012	Sat 1:00pm to 5:55pm	WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 130	15038	State of Michigan	Tuition $25 Fees $0 Total $25	Email Me if a space becomes available in Motorcycle Safety: Experienced Rider Course Section 02G

Motorcycle Safety: Performance Based — Licensing Course

Prerequisite(s): At least 15 with a stage 1 or higher Michigan Driver's License. Students provide and ride their own motorcycle or scooter in this class.

If you're an experienced but unlicensed motorcycle rider, this class is for you. You'll improve your riding skills and this one-day class will help you get a motorcycle endorsement on your Michigan driver license.

You must provide your own street legal, licensed, two-wheeled motorcycle and show registration and proof of motorcycle insurance. Two-wheeled scooters that are licensed by the State of Michigan as motorcycles may be ridden in the Performance Based class. If the motorcycle isn't registered in your name, you must have the owner's written permission to ride the motorcycle in class. You must pass a basic riding skills test that includes starting, stopping, shifting, and turning to be allowed to participate in the range portion of this class. Motorcycles/scooters that are not in good condition will not be allowed to be ridden in this class. No refunds will be given if motorcycle/scooter is determined by the instructor to not be in good condition, or if it becomes unsafe or non-functional during class. You must sign a liability waiver. If you're under 18, a parent or guardian must sign the liability waiver at the start of the class. You must furnish your own riding gear including sturdy over-the-ankle boots. See our website for a complete list of required riding gear.

You must pass the Performance Based knowledge test and final riding skills test to successfully complete this class. The Michigan Secretary of State's office waives its requirement for a rider skills test if you successfully complete this class.
For more information, visit Motorcycle Licensing.

Motorcycle Safety: Performance Based — Licensing Course Schedule Information
Section	Space	Date	Day & Time	Location	CRN	Instructor	Cost	Cart
01G	Space available	Apr 8, 2012	Sun 7:45am to 5:45pm	WCC Main Campus Gunder Myran Building Room 332	15039	State of Michigan	Tuition $25 Fees $0 Total $25
02G	Space available	May 6, 2012	Sun 7:45am to 5:45pm	WCC Main Campus Gunder Myran Building Room 320	15040	State of Michigan	Tuition $25 Fees $0 Total $25

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