All Courses held at Southern Lakes Branch Center - Fenton (SLBC).

Mott Community College sponsors the Motorcycle Safety Program in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Traffic Safety and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.

• $25 non-refundable non-transferable registration fee
• Motorcycles are furnished for all classes

• Registration Form (pdf)

• Those who want to learn to ride safely
• Those who have failed the riding skills test twice
• Those who are under age 18
• You must be at least age 15; be able to ride a 2-wheel bicycle

What materials/supplies are required for this course:

• Valid Michigan Driver’s license
• Course manual
• Waiver Form
• Long sleeve jacket or heavy shirt – arms must be covered while riding. It is best to dress in layers according to the weather. The outermost layer must have long sleeves.
• Long pants – no shorts. We suggest jeans. Man-made materials will melt when exposed to heat from engines or exhaust pipes.
• Helmet – wear a DOT approved helmet. See instructor if you do not own a helmet.
• Eye protection – goggles or glasses. No face shields – they make it harder to hear instructions.
• Gloves – driving gloves are fine. Any gloves will do, as long as they fit your hand and are full-fingered.
• Boots or heavy shoes – your ankles must be covered. A shoe or boot with a six-inch top is fine. No high heels; no high-top tennis shoes are permitted.

The following materials are not required but highly recommended:

• Sunscreen, sunglasses
• Water
• Pen, notebook
• Rain gear – we will ride in light rain

You must be on time for all class sessions. Instructors will wait only 5 minutes. If you do not arrive on time, your place will be given to an alternate. Student's canceling 10 days or more prior to the start of class may register for another session if space is available; but a $25.00 fee will be required. No-shows who wish to sign up for another session must pay an additional $25 registration fee. Availability is limited and classes fill very fast.

Upon successful completion of the State approved Motorcycle Safety course (both the knowledge and skills tests) the Secretary of State will waive the required riding skills test for motorcycle license endorsement. However, a short written test will still be given by the Secretary of State’s Office at the time of license application. In addition, a more extensive written test will be given as part of this course.

Experienced Rider Course

• Registration Form (pdf)

The Experienced RiderCourse is for those who have been riding for some time, and recognize that there's always something new to learn. You will learn to hone your riding skills and fine-tune the mental skills needed for survival in traffic. Some of the topics covered are: how to balance the mental and physical aspects of safe riding, manage risk, increase visibility and optimize your lane position and more. You will need to provide: Motorcycle license/endorsement, proof of insurance, and a road worthy motorcycle. Please Note: bring a Department of Transportation approved helmet for your personal use.

The Motorcycle Safety Education courses offered by this agency are conducted with state funds from a motorcycle safety grant administered by the Michigan Department of State.