INTRO TO RIDING (Pre-basic introductory class, not for endorsement)

Intro to Riding is the perfect course for folks who just want to see if motorcycling is for them or those who are especially nervous about learning to ride and would like to ease into it at a slower pace.

Content: motorcycle controls, starting, stopping, and balance. This class takes place on the range only and there is no classroom portion or testing of skills.

Duration: 3 hours

Cost: $60

Provided: Motorcycles are provided.

Requirements: See STAR gear requirements. A motorcycle permit or endorsement is not needed; however, a driver's license or permit is required.

Additional Information: Class sizes are kept low for lots of individual attention (max class size of 5). Completion of this course does not waive any ITD testing requirements towards a motorcycle endorsement.

Learn more about the Intro to Riding course.

Click on the Register Here (Schedule of All Available Intros) to see offerings statewide, or search by location below:

eBRT, Basic Rider Training (BRT) is designed for the novice rider with no (or limited) street-riding experience who wants to study at home for fewer class hours.

Content: online classroom and on-cycle instruction on fundamental skills required to operate the motorcycle and progress to street-strategies and emergency situation skills.

Duration: Average of 4-6 hours to complete the online classroom + approx. 9 hours of hands-on practice on the motorcycle. Course end times are approximate and may vary due to weather or other circumstances. All students MUST complete the eBRT online classroom AND attend both riding sessions to receive a completion card.

Cost: $174

Provided: Motorcycles are provided. For this course, you may choose to ride one of our motorcycles or bring your own with a size restriction of 400cc or less.

Requirements: See STAR gear requirements. A motorcycle permit or endorsement is not needed; however, a driver's license or permit is required.

You must complete BOTH the online classroom and the range sessions (2) to receive a course completion card. Cards WILL NOT BE ISSUED until successful completion of both classroom and on-cycle training is achieved.

Additional Information: Successful completion of this course will waive ITD's skills test requirement, if the endorsement is added within two years of passing the course. More info.

Click here to learn more about the eBRT, Basic Rider Training.

**WASHINGTON RIDERS: Washington DOES NOT accept e-courses for permits or endorsements - please be advised!** Please check availability for our Traditional Basic courses to satisfy Washington's permit training requirements.

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General Information About eBRT

The eBRT classroom uses interactive video, graphics, and other features to build solid mental riding skills. Users should have a modern desktop, laptop, or tablet computer and high-speed Internet connection, in addition to other system requirements.

Smartphones are not recommended for this course.

Basic and Intermediate courses with a traditional classroom environment are also available; see course listings above.

The eBII, Basic II Course is designed for riders who want to develop beginning street riding skills, but who are comfortable with the basics of turning, shifting, stopping, and balancing the motorcycle.

Content: online classroom and on-cycle instruction in street-strategies and emergency situation skills. You will practice cornering, braking, and swerving maneuvers on the riding course.

Duration: Average of 4-6 hours to complete the online classroom + approx. 5 hours of hands-on practice on the motorcycle. Course end times are approximate and may vary due to weather or other circumstances. All students MUST complete the EBRT online classroom to receive a course completion card. 

Cost: $174

Provided: Motorcycles are provided. For this course, you may choose to ride one of our motorcycles or bring your own, no size restriction.

Requirements: See STAR gear requirements. A motorcycle permit or endorsement is not needed; however, a driver's license or permit is required.

You must complete BOTH the online classroom and the range session to receive a course completion card. Cards WILL NOT BE ISSUED until successful completion of both is achieved.

Additional Information: Successful completion of this course will waive ITD's skills test requirement, if the endorsement is added within two years of passing the course. More info.

Click here to learn more about eBII, Basic II Course.

**WASHINGTON RIDERS: Washington DOES NOT accept e-courses for permits or endorsements - please be advised!** Please check availability for our Traditional Basic courses to satisfy Washington's permit training requirements.

Select Your Preferred Location:

General Information About eBRT

The eBRT classroom uses interactive video, graphics, and other features to build solid mental riding skills. Users should have a modern desktop, laptop, or tablet computer and high-speed Internet connection, in addition to other system requirements.

Smartphones are not recommended.

Basic II courses with a traditional classroom environment are also available on a limited basis; see course listings above.

Basic Rider Training (BRT) is designed for the novice rider with no (or limited) street-riding experience who wants the in-person classroom experience.

Content: In-person classroom and on-cycle instruction on fundamental skills required to operate the motorcycle and progress to street-strategies and emergency situation skills.

Duration: Approximately 17 hours over three days of combined classroom instruction and hands-on practice on the motorcycle. Course end times are approximate and may vary due to weather or other circumstances. All students MUST attend the classroom AND attend both riding sessions to receive a completion card.

Cost: $189

Provided: Motorcycles are provided. For this course, you may choose to ride one of our motorcycles or bring your own with a size restriction of 400cc or less.

Requirements: See STAR gear requirements. A motorcycle permit or endorsement is not needed; however, a driver's license or permit is required.

Additional Information: Successful completion of this course will waive ITD's skills test requirement, if the endorsement is added within two years of passing the course. More info.

Click here to learn more about Basic Rider Training.

**WASHINGTON RIDERS: Washington accepts only Traditional Basic courses to satisfy permit training requirements.

 

Select Your Preferred Location (Limited Locations & Availability*):

*If you cannot locate a traditional course that fits your schedule, please check for eRider® courses with online classroom.

Basic II is designed for riders who want to develop beginning street riding skills, but who are comfortable with the basics of turning, shifting, stopping, and balancing the motorcycle.

Content: Classroom and on-cycle instruction in street-strategies and emergency situation skills. You will practice cornering, braking, and swerving maneuvers on the riding course.

Duration: Approximately 9.5 hours combined classroom instruction and hands-on practice on the motorcycle. Course end times are approximate and may vary due to weather or other circumstances. All students MUST attend the classroom AND riding session to receive a completion card.

Cost: $189

Provided: Motorcycles are provided. For this course, you may choose to ride one of our motorcycles or bring your own with no size restrictions.

Requirements: See STAR gear requirements. A motorcycle permit or endorsement is not needed; however, a driver's license or permit is required.

Additional Information: Successful completion of this course will waive ITD's skills test requirement, if the endorsement is added within two years of passing the course. More info.

Click here to learn more about Basic II Rider Training.

**WASHINGTON RIDERS: Washington accepts only Traditional Basic courses to satisfy permit training requirements.

 

Select Your Preferred Location (Limited Locations & Availability*):

*If you cannot locate a traditional course that fits your schedule, please check for eRider® courses with online classroom.

The All-Scooter Basic II Course is designed for scooter riders who want to hone and further develop safer street riding skills. 

Content: classroom and on-scooter instruction in street strategies and emergency situation skills. You will practice cornering, braking, and swerving maneuvers on the riding course.

Duration: Approx. 9 hours. Course end times are approximate and may vary due to weather or other circumstances.

Cost: $148

You must bring your own scooter.

Requirements: See STAR gear requirements. A motorcycle permit or endorsement is not needed; however, a driver's license or permit is required. In order to receive your course completion card, you must attend all classroom and range sessions and pass a knowledge and skill test.

Additional Information: Successful completion of this course will waive ITD's skills test requirement if the endorsement is added within two years of passing the course. More info.

Learn more about the All-Scooter Basic II Rider Training

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