Monroe Community College and Learn 2 Ride, Inc. Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING!

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1 GENERAL INFORMATION PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING! All courses begin at Monroe Community College s Applied Technologies Center, 2485 West Henrietta Road, Rochester, New York Note - This is NOT MCC s main campus. Maximum class size is 12; if enrollment is insufficient to run the class, you will be notified. Cost: , due at time of registration. BE SURE THE COURSE YOU CHOOSE IS THE ONE YOU CAN ATTEND! Our system does not allow you to switch from one course to another. There are no refunds once the course begins. If you have a disability that requires Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations, please call us at You may buy only 1 seat per course in your name. If you want to register an additional person in the course, you must submit a separate registration in that person s name. If you are submitting multiple registrations using the same credit card and see reference to Fraud Alert, please be aware that your credit card company has issued this alert. It is not an alert from the MCC system. Call your credit card company to resolve this matter. As soon as you successfully complete the payment process and submit your registration, your credit card is charged. If an error occurs during the payment process, please call us at for assistance. VISA, DISCOVER and MASTERCARD are accepted for payment. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS You MUST possess and bring to class a current, valid New York State or current, valid out-of-state Driver s License. No license = no participation. A current, valid New York State Motorcycle Learner s Permit is not required to participate in this course; however, it is required to apply for the road test waiver of the NYS DMV road test. If you do not have a permit, you may take the course, but understand that you must obtain a permit from DMV to apply for the Road Test Waiver. You MUST be 16 years of age or older. Ages 16 & 17 must bring a parent to the first session. Minimum height recommendation is 5 feet! If in doubt, contact Learn 2 Ride, Inc. at prior to registering.

2 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (continued) Participation in this course requires physical stamina, motor coordination and mental alertness. There is no guarantee of successful completion You MUST be able to ride a bicycle. Attendance is mandatory for all sessions, classroom and range. Arrive on time and be prepared. Before registering, be sure you can attend all sessions. There is no switching. EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS Please have your riding gear available for all sessions. Not having all required equipment = no participation. Helmet: DOT approved with face shield or approved safety glasses or goggles (Loan helmets are available if necessary.) Gloves: Leather (preferably) or cotton NO FINGERLESS GLOVES Jeans: Denim or other sturdy material NO HOLES & NO FLARE-LEG!! Jacket: Denim or other sturdy material or long sleeved shirt or sweatshirt Boots: Must cover the ankle and have as flat a heel as possible NO SNEAKERS Motorcycles are provided for this combination classroom/hands-on training program. CANCELLATION AND REFUNDS Cancellation Policy Cancellation requests must be sent via to workforcedev@monroecc.edu at least five business days prior to the scheduled start date of your class. Please include your name, address, daytime phone number, order number, course name, course code number and course dates. Incomplete requests cannot be processed for cancellation. You will be refunded the cost of the class minus a $45 processing fee. Refunds will not be granted if Workforce Development is notified less than five business days prior to the scheduled start date of your class. Exceptions cannot be made. Refunds may take up to 3 weeks to process. Need to Reschedule? Please refer to the cancellation policy above. You will be refunded the cost of the course you initially selected minus a $45 processing fee. At that point, you are asked to re-register for the course that better fits your schedule. You will be expected to pay the full $275 registration fee. There is no switching from one course to another, cancellation and rescheduling policies apply.

3 OVERVIEW The Motorcycle Safety Foundation s Basic RiderCourse (BRC-1) is a beginner motorcycle ridertraining program designed for those with very little or no experience in riding a motorcycle. This combination classroom and hands-on motorcycle training program introduces the basic knowledge and physical skills necessary to ride a motorcycle and requires physical stamina, motor coordination, and mental alertness. The ability to ride a bicycle is necessary for this program. Classroom adult learning discussions focus on: Rider Responsibility, Risk Awareness, Risk Acceptance and Management, Riding Preparation, and Street Strategies. At the end of the classroom session, the Knowledge Test is administered. Range activities include Motorcycle Familiarization, Mounting, Friction Zone, Starting, Stopping, Straight Line Riding, Shifting, Turning, Cornering, Stopping Quickly, Limited Space Maneuvers, Leaning, Obstacles, Lane Changes and Avoiding Hazards. Each Range Exercise has a specific objective that must be achieved to continue. At the end of the Range Activities, the Riding Skill Evaluation is conducted. Attendance, participation and achieving the objectives are required throughout the entire program. You need to know that there is no guarantee of successful completion and you might even find that motorcycling is not right for you! Motorcycles are provided for this combination classroom and hands-on motorcycle rider education program. Loan helmets are also available. Successful completion requires passing both a Knowledge Test and a Riding Skill Evaluation and qualifies for the NYS DMV Road Test Waiver Option of the NYS DMV Road Test. The NYS specific MSF Completion Card is presented to a DMV office for the motorcycle license upgrade. Each Course is approximately hours long. Courses are offered in Rochester each year beginning in April and ending in October. Course offerings include: Daytime: Monday, Tuesday OR Wednesday evening, Thursday, Friday OR Thursday, Friday Weekend: Friday evening, Saturday, Sunday OR Saturday, Sunday

4 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS When and where are the Rider Courses offered? Rider Courses typically begin in April. All courses begin at Monroe Community College s Applied Technologies Center, 2485 West Henrietta Road, Rochester NY How can I register for a Rider Course? Go to Click on BRC1-Basic Rider Course. Read all information carefully and follow registration instructions. How much does the course cost? $ payable with credit card at time of online registration. VISA, DISCOVER and MASTERCRAD are accepted. Will I receive a confirmation? If your registration is successful, you will receive multiple confirmation s almost immediately. If you do not see them in your inbox, check your Junk or Spam mail box. If you do not receive any confirmation, please call us at Is there a cancellation list? No Do I need a Driver s License? You MUST possess and bring to class a current, valid New York State or current, valid out-of-state Driver s License. No license = no participation. Do I need a NYS Motorcycle Learner s Permit? A current, valid New York State Motorcycle Learner s Permit is not required to participate in this course; however, it is required to apply for the road test waiver of the NYS DMV road test. If you do not have a permit, you may take the course, but understand that you must obtain a permit from DMV to apply for the Road Test Waiver. If you possess an out-of-nys license, your state of residence may recognize the NYS MSF Completion Card as a Road Test Waiver. Contact your home state DMV to find out. Will I receive my license at the end of the course? No. You must successfully complete the course, receive your Completion Card and visit a NYS DMV office to upgrade your license. Upon successful completion, which requires passing both a Knowledge Test and a Riding Skill Evaluation, the successful participant receives a NYS specific MSF Completion Card. The Completion Card and a Motorcycle Learner s Permit are required to be eligible for the Road Test Waiver Option. Both are presented at a DMV office for the Motorcycle License upgrade. You will receive an interim license and DMV will mail your photo license as is their policy.

5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (continued) To cancel, you must send a request via to workforcedev@monroecc.edu at least five business days prior to the scheduled start date of your class. Please include your name, address, daytime phone number, order number, course name, course code number and course dates. Incomplete requests cannot be processed for cancellation. You will be refunded the cost of the class minus a $45 processing fee. No exceptions. Be sure the class you choose is the one you can attend! Refunds will not be granted if Workforce Development is notified less than five business days prior to the scheduled start date of your class. Exceptions cannot be made. Refunds may take up to 3 weeks to process. To reschedule, please refer to the cancellation policy above. You will be refunded the cost of the course you initially selected minus a $45 processing fee. At that point, you are asked to re-register for the course that better fits your schedule. You will be expected to pay the full $275 registration fee. There is no switching from one course to another, cancellation and rescheduling policies apply. Can I bring and ride my own bike? No. Training motorcycles are provided for this combination classroom/hands-on program. Can I miss any sessions? No, you cannot miss any sessions. You need to arrive on time and prepared. No refunds are issued after the start of a course. Note the start date in your schedule. You must attend ALL of the course sessions or you will forfeit the entire course fee. There can be no switching of classes. Also, you must allow additional time in your schedule (usually Saturday afternoon/evening and/or Sunday, late afternoon/evening) for the possibility of inclement weather conditions for motorcycle riding. Although classes will continue in light rain, there is the possibility that the Rider Coaches may need to reschedule for the safety of all concerned at their discretion. You must attend all this reschedule or risk forfeiture of the entire course fee. You must attend ALL sessions of the course to be eligible for state benefits. What must I do to pass the course? You must attend and participate in all sessions, pass a multiple-choice Knowledge Test and a Riding Skill Evaluation. What if I do NOT pass either the Knowledge Test and/or the Riding Skill Evaluation? If you do not pass the Knowledge Test, you may retest on another day. If you do not pass the Skill Evaluation, you may schedule a retest within 30 days. There is no charge for one retest. For additional questions, please Learn 2 Ride, Inc. Motorcycle Rider Training Learn2Ride.ridertraining@gmail.com