Allegany College of Maryland Center for Continuing Education
an independent training center under contract with the mva presents
THE
BASIC
RIDER
COURSE
Motorcycle Safety Training
Basic Rider Course (BRC) (MVA265)
This 17–hour course is designed for the true beginning rider who has
little or no riding experience. It includes classroom and riding instruction
on the basic riding skills and strategies necessary for an individual to
begin to practice street riding. Courses are taught by Motor Vehicle
Administration and Motorcycle Safety Foundation certified instructors.
You must be able to ride a bicycle to participate in this course.
During the seven hours of classroom activities, you will discuss topics
that include responsible riding, selecting proper riding gear and the basic
riding skills. Other topics include defensive riding strategies and how to
handle a variety of riding situations. You will receive approximately 10hours of riding on a training motorcycle practicing clutch-throttle
control, stopping, turning, shifting and basic crash avoidance skills.
Throughout the course the instructors evaluate and coach each rider’s
performance. (Participants who do not achieve the minimum
performance standards will not be allowed to continue in the course.) To
complete the course, you must pass a knowledge and skill test
administered at the end of the course and complete a pre-course and
homework assignment. Riders who pass will receive a Maryland
Motorcycle Safety Program Completion Card. There is no guarantee that
an individual enrolling in this course will pass, or get their license.
This course is approved by the Motor Vehicle Administration for the
Class M licensing waiver. Participants who meet the testing standards for
licensing will be eligible to receive their Class M license. While a
motorcycle learners permit is NOT required to take the course, it is
advised as a cost saving measure. (The MD motorcycle learner’s permit
fee is $30 while the renewal licensing fee without the permit is currently
$72.) All Motorcycle Rider Education Classes begin in the GM Room in
the Welding/Auto Building.
Course cost: $279.00 (all fees included)
Fee Discounts or Waivers Do Not Apply
ALL CLASSES FOLLOW THE SAME TIME
SCHEDULE:
Friday, 6:00-9:00 PM
Saturday, 8:30 AM-6:30 PM
Sunday, 8:30 AM-6:30 PM
*is is a 17 hour training class. e extra hours built into the published schedule
accommodate for uncontrollable events such as weather, mechanical failure, and emergencies.
Please reserve all the listed time on your schedule. You may not leave during any class activities.*
Class Day, Starting and
Ending Dates:
April 5, 6, & 7ULL
CLASS F
April 12, 13, & 14
April 19, 20, & 21
May 3, 4, & 5
May 17, 18 & 19
May 31, June 1 & 2
June 7, 8, & 9
June 21, 22, & 23
June 28, 29, & 30
July 12, 13, & 14
July 26, 27, & 28
August 2, 3, & 4
August 9, 10, & 11
August 16, 17, & 18
August 23, 24, & 25
September 6, 7, & 8
September 13, 14, & 15
September 27, 28, & 29
Interested in a rider safety
course for an
experienced rider?
Please call 301-784-5336
for more information!
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CHECK TO:
Registration Specialist
Allegany College of Maryland
Center for Continuing Education
12401 Willowbrook Road, SE
Cumberland, MD 21502
or to register by fax, 301-784-5023
(credit cards or PO's, please)
or register by phone, 301-784-5341.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:
Autumn Becker, Director
Workforce Development
(301) 784-5434 • Fax (301) 784-5025
abecker@allegany.edu
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS and
CONTACT HOURS
To receive course completion awards, participants
are required to attend the full course and complete
and submit the course evaluation.
Please Note:
J Riding a motorcycle requires physical strength, excellent
balance, flexibility, coordination, and concentration.
Make sure you are prepared and ready to ride safely!
J e College reserves the right to cancel any course that,
in the judgment of the Center staff, does not have sufficient
enrollment. e decision is usually made one week before
the first scheduled class meeting, and all registrants will be
notified promptly. A full refund is processed automatically.
To help prevent cancellations, please register at least two
weeks before a course is scheduled to begin.
J Because each State may have differing licensing
requirements, if your driver's license was issued in a State
other than Maryland it is your responsibility to verify that
our Maryland State Approved Courses meet your state's
requirements to receive your motorcycle license.
Allegany College of Maryland does not discriminate against
students or prospective students for reasons of race, sex, color,
religion, national or ethnic origin, age, veterans status,
conditions of disability, or sexual orientation in admission,
educational programs and activities, scholarship and loan
programs, or any terms and conditions of enrollment. e
College complies with applicable state and federal laws and
regulations prohibiting discrimination.
DIRECTIONS TO Allegany College of Maryland
• From the Washington/Baltimore areas, take I-70 or
I-270 to Frederick and go west past Hagerstown and
Hancock. Just west of Hancock, take I-68 west to
Cumberland and proceed about 35 miles to exit 44,
Willowbrook Road. Turn left at the bottom of the ramp and
go about one mile to Allegany College of Maryland on the
left. Please allow 2½ – 3 hours travel time.
• From the west, take I-68 east toward Cumberland. Take
exit 44, Willowbrook Road and go right at the bottom of
the ramp. Travel one mile to the campus and follow
Washington directions to the class.
Allegany College of Maryland Center for Continuing Education
an independent training center under contract with the mva presents
THE
BASIC
RIDER
COURSE
Motorcycle Safety Training
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
Center for Continuing Education
12401 Willowbrook Road, SE
Cumberland, MD 21502-2596
Allegany College of Maryland