Students will be required to complete the three (3) hour online MSF eCourse which includes topics on selecting proper riding gear, defensive riding strategies and how to handle a variety of riding situations.

The five (5) hours of classroom will help reinforce topics learned during the eCourse and will help students provide their own Rider Self-Assessment. In addition, the student will discuss various topics including: situational awareness, risk reduction, traffic “traps”, driving tendencies, perception, visual acuity and reaction time. During the course a student will learn the “SEE” principle which will be helpful when identifying traffic controls / roadway features, highway users, surface conditions and escape paths.

During the ten (10) hours of riding the student will become familiar with the motorcycle and will start off learning the friction zone, straight-line riding, clutch-throttle control, turning, shifting and stopping. The student will gradually progress to cornering, swerving and emergency braking with additional training on cornering judgment, swerving and stopping quickly. Throughout the course the instructors will evaluate and coach each rider’s performance.

The course concludes with a skill test, knowledge test, course evaluation and overall course wrap-up.

There is no guarantee that an individual enrolling in this course will pass, or get their license.

• A motorcycle and helmet are available for use at no additional cost.
• Maryland will waive both the written and riding tests for your M endorsement.
• Graduates may qualify for insurance premium discounts with some motorcycle insurers.
• Completion of the Basic RiderCourse satisfies the requirements of the Department of Defense regulations regarding motorcycle training for active duty military members and civilians operating a motorcycle on and off military installations.