Motorcycle Safety Courses

Basic Rider Course (BRC)

Online: Five-hour e-course

Driving Range: Saturdays & Sundays • 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Designed for beginners with little or no riding experience. This multi-day course covers basic riding skills and satisfies MVA requirements for a Class "M" license. Instruction consists of a five-hour online e-course and two full days on the driving range.

Delivering basic riding skills and strategies, this multi-day course is designed for true beginners with little or no riding experience who are seeking a Class "M" Motorcycle license. The course includes an independent online Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) eCourse and two full days of riding instruction covering clutch-throttle control, stopping, turning, shifting, and basic crash avoidance strategies. Instructors evaluate and coach your performance throughout.

Upon successful completion, individuals with a Maryland driver's license will have course completion information submitted directly to the MVA. Allow two business days for the information to appear in an MVA account. An appointment must then be made with a full-service MVA office to update your license within six months of completion.

Basic Rider Course (BRC) Fees

Fees listed below reflect the combined tuition and course fee. A $15.00 one-time-per-year non-refundable Annual Registration Fee may also apply. Out-of-county Maryland residents add $5 per course; non-Maryland residents add $10 per course.

• $334 – Frederick County residents
• $339 – Maryland residents outside Frederick County
• $344 – Non-Maryland residents

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General Information

• A motorcycle learner's permit is not required for participation.
• Course curriculum, approved by the MVA, meets or exceeds Motorcycle Safety Foundation standards.
• All hands-on training takes place at the riding range over two class sessions.
• Participants are not guaranteed to complete the course, pass the test, or obtain a license. Learn more about obtaining your motorcycle license at MVA.Maryland.gov.
• Students arriving late will be dismissed and required to re-register.
• Instruction is provided rain or shine.

Sample Schedule

• Self-paced online five-hour eCourse (completed before class)
• Day 1 (Saturday): 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. • Range riding • Practice basic motorcycle control skills • Written knowledge test
• Day 2 (Sunday): 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. • Range riding • Street skills practice with emphasis on cornering • Riding Skill Test and course wrap-up

Course times, formats, and structures may vary. Check the dates, times, and locations on your registration receipt. Students arriving late will not be permitted to participate per program regulations.

Instructional Materials

A digital Basic Rider Course Rider Handbook is available for purchase (not required). View a book sample on the Motorcycle Safety Foundation website or purchase the BRC Handbook on Amazon.

Training Motorcycles

Training motorcycles are provided to students. Personal motorcycles may be used with prior instructor permission and must be transported legally to the range on the day of the course.

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 Registration Requirements

• You must possess a current driver's license or learner's permit (Class C or M). If holding a permit only, you must have fully completed a driver's education program and be able to provide proof of completion when contacted by the program office.
• If you do not have a driver's license or learner's permit, review Maryland's Graduated Licensing System. A valid license or learner's permit is required before adding a Class M certification.
• Guardians of students under the age of 18 must accompany the student and sign a consent and release form in person at the beginning of the first day of class, or submit an already-signed notarized form.
• Course payment must be received in full at the time of registration.

Completion Requirements

• Printed documentation showing successful completion of the online eCourse portion of training
• Participation in all course sessions
• Passing a written knowledge test
• Passing a riding skills test

Required Riding Gear

You are required to supply your own riding gear. FCC does not have helmets, gloves, or eye protection available to borrow. If you arrive without proper riding gear, you will not be able to participate.

• DOT (Department of Transportation) certified helmet, properly fitted, in good condition with no visible damage, and label intact
• Long-sleeve jacket or long-sleeve shirt of sturdy material (such as cotton, not spandex)
• Sturdy long pants with no holes or rips
• Eye protection (face shield, visor, goggles, sport sunglasses, or eyeglasses including prescription glasses; may be tinted or clear)
• Full-fingered gloves, street-motorcycle specific or durable leather, closed-back with no holes
• Sturdy over-the-ankle boots with low or no heel and a non-slip rubber sole; hiking shoes with reinforced ankle support are acceptable but boots are preferred. Canvas shoes and dress shoes are not acceptable.

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Basic Rider Course 2-License Waiver (BRC2-LW)

Online: Five-hour e-course

Driving Range: Saturdays • 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Designed for riders with on-street riding experience who are seeking a Class "M" license, this advanced training focuses on refining riding skills during a five-hour online e-course and a full day on the driving range. This course is not intended or designed for beginner riders. 

Delivering advanced riding skills and strategies, this one-day course is intended for riders with on-street riding experience who are seeking a Class "M" Motorcycle license. The course includes an independent online MSF eCourse and a full day of riding exercises. Participants are encouraged to use their own motorcycles but may use a training center bike. 

Upon successful completion, individuals with a Maryland driver's license will have course completion information submitted directly to the MVA. Allow two business days for the information to appear in an MVA account. An appointment must then be made with a full-service MVA office to update your license.

Basic Rider Course 2-License Waiver (BRC2-LW) Fees

Fees listed below reflect the combined tuition and course fee. A $15.00 one-time-per-year non-refundable Annual Registration Fee may also apply. Out-of-county Maryland residents add $5 per course; non-Maryland residents add $10 per course.

• $319 – Frederick County residents
• $324 – Maryland residents outside Frederick County
• $329 – Non-Maryland residents

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General Information

• A motorcycle learner's permit is not required for participation.
• Course curriculum, approved by the MVA, meets or exceeds Motorcycle Safety Foundation standards.
• All hands-on learning activities take place at the riding range, including discussions on preparing to ride, practice riding, road management, and advanced riding techniques.
• Participants are not guaranteed to complete the course, pass the test, or obtain a license. Learn more about obtaining your motorcycle license at MVA.Maryland.gov.
• Students arriving late will be dismissed and required to re-register.
• Instruction is provided rain or shine.

Sample Schedule

• Self-paced online five-hour eCourse (completed before class)
• Saturday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. • Range riding

Course times, formats, and structures may vary. Check the dates, times, and locations on your registration receipt. Students arriving late will not be permitted to participate per program regulations.

Instructional Materials

A digital Basic Rider Course Rider Handbook is available for purchase (not required). View a book sample on the Motorcycle Safety Foundation website or purchase the BRC Handbook on Amazon.

Training Motorcycles

Participants are encouraged to use personal motorcycles but may also use one of the college's training bikes. To use a personal motorcycle, you must transport it legally to the training center and show proof of ownership, registration, and insurance. The motorcycle must also pass a TCLOCS Pre-Ride Inspection by a RiderCoach before the start of the program.

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Registration Requirements

• Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Course payment must be received in full at the time of registration.
• Printed documentation showing successful completion of the online eCourse portion of training is required on the first day of class.

Riding Proficiency Prerequisites

During the initial rider activities, instructors will evaluate your ability to operate a motorcycle. Riders who cannot demonstrate minimum riding proficiency will not be permitted to continue and will not receive a refund. These riders may be candidates for the Basic Rider Course. To participate in the BRC2-LW, you must be able to:

• Use the clutch and throttle to get the motorcycle in motion
• Stop the motorcycle properly in a designated area
• Execute gradual and tight turns correctly
• Demonstrate smooth upshifting and downshifting
• Safely achieve a speed of 25 mph

Completion Requirements

• Printed documentation showing successful completion of the online eCourse portion of training
• Participation in all course sessions
• Passing a written skills test
• Passing a riding skills test

Required Riding Gear

• DOT certified open (3/4) or full-face helmet
• Protective clothing and eye protection
• Suitable jacket
• Long sleeves and long pants without holes
• Full-fingered gloves
• Over-the-ankle footwear

For questions about requirements, contact the motorcycle program office at [email protected] or 301.624.2732.

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