Motorcycle Safety Classes

Important things to know:

• Students seeking a CY endorsement will receive a certificate of completion by email from the Michigan Rider Education Program upon successful completion of the Basic Rider Course or Experienced – Basic Rider Course 2. The certificate will provide further instructions to add the endorsement to the driver’s license.
• All courses are $50, fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
• A few days after your course registration you’ll receive an email from lifelong@lcc.edu with a link and instructions to access your eCourse. Successful eCourse completion is required to pass the class.

Prepare for Your Class:

Get ready to ace your class, review some of the course information before you arrive!

Michigan Motorcycle Operator Manual
Michigan Motorcycle Laws Guide

Motorcycle Safety Course Info

Requirements: Participants must have the ability to ride a bicycle.

Instructors: Your class will be taught by Rider Coaches who are certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and have years of experience.

What We Supply: Motorcycles used in endorsement training and classroom materials

What You Will Need To Bring:

• Face covering that covers nose and mouth
• Valid Michigan Driver's License (minimum Level 1)
• DOT-compliant or Snell-approved helmet (Required for all students to wear during the safety training course)
• Eye protection
• Long-sleeved shirt or jacket
• Long, non-flare pants made of denim or equivalent or more durable material
• Full fingered gloves (preferably leather)
• Over the ankle boots (leather preferred over cloth or canvas – high-top sneakers are not allowed)
• eCourse Certificate

Important Information

• You will be dismissed from the course if you present a danger to your safety or the safety of others during any exercise or evaluation in the course.
• You must have no medical conditions or mental or physical limitations that would affect your learning or your safety or the learning or safety of others.
• You must have not used, or be under the influence of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs or any other substance that could impair your performance in the course.
• Sessions will be offered on a first come, first serve basis by registration with Lansing Community College. (We ride rain or shine)

Interested in Becoming a Motorcycle Safety Foundation Certified Rider Coach?

If you are an experienced rider with good riding and communication skills, you may qualify to become a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) certified Rider Coach. Becoming an MSF Rider Coach is a great way to improve your own abilities while helping others to learn or enhance their riding skills.

To become an MSF certified Rider Coach you must, at a minimum:

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Have a valid driver's license with a motorcycle (CY) endorsement.
• Successfully complete a Rider Coach Preparation Course.
• Have no more than six points on your driving record for moving violations during the 12 months before applying for approval as a Rider Coach.
• Be sponsored by a Michigan Department of State approved public or private organization that offers rider safety training courses.

If you are interested in becoming a Rider Coach for Lansing Community College send an email of inquiry to Christina Lawrence at lawrenc7@lcc.edu explaining your interest and qualifications.