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Transportation & Engineering Technologies Department

Lansing Community College's

Motorcycle Safety Program

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s BASIC RIDER COURSE is sponsored by Lansing Community College and the State of Michigan.  This course offers 14 hours of instruction by Motorcycle Safety Foundation Certified Instructors on the fundamentals of good motorcycle riding. Upon completion of the course and passing grades of the written and riding evaluation, you will be able to waive the State of Michigan riding test to receive your motorcycle endorsement with the State of Michigan. The State written test, taken at the Secretary of State’s office, must still be passed to receive your driver’s license endorsement.  The course cost is $25 (nonrefundable).

Our instruction is done in a controlled off-street environment located at LCC’s West Campus (click this link for a map). Our goal is to make your experience fun, safe and rewarding. No experience is necessary. A good sense of balance is required (you must be able to ride a bike).  Our rider coaches are certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and have years of instruction experience.

What you will learn:

·         To have more fun riding safely.

·         The basics, what to wear, how to start and stop the motorcycle, and motorcycle controls.

·         Street strategies to avoid trouble and stay safe.

·         How to maneuver your motorcycle in tough situations--swerving, proper braking, avoiding collisions, special situations, lane changes, passing, avoiding hazards, negotiating curves.

What we supply:

Our instruction program includes 4 hours of classroom instruction (Friday night, 6pm - 10pm) and 10 hours of on the range riding instruction (Saturday AND Sunday - AM range 7:45am - 12:45pm OR PM range 1:00pm - 6:00pm). All training materials, porta-john, and motorcycles are included.

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Thirteen weekend sessions  and one weekday will be offered on a first come first serve basis by registration with Lansing Community College. We ride rain or shine.

 Who can participate:

·         Anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of good motorcycle riding.

·         Persons interested in getting their motorcycle endorsement without taking the MOST (motorcycle operator’s state test).

·          You must be age 15 or older. If you are under 18 years old, you must have a parent or legal guardian sign the liability waiver form for you.

REGISTER:
Trisha Blowers, Lead Support
4100W - Transportation & Engineering Technologies
Lansing Community College - West Campus
PO Box 40010
Lansing MI 48901-7210
Ph. 517-267-6406
Email:  fritzst@lcc.edu




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