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Mott
Community College sponsors the Motorcycle Safety Program in conjunction
with the Michigan Department of Traffic Safety and the Motorcycle
Safety Foundation.
Registration will begin February 1, 2009.
For more
information and registration, please contact us at (810)
762-0390.
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- $25 non-refundable
non-transferable registration fee
- Motorcycles are furnished for all classes
Motorcycle Safety Class
Course Descriptions / Schedule
Who should take the Motorcycle Safety Course:
- 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.
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Failure to bring any of the above required materials
may prohibit you from participating in class.
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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
Course Descriptions / Schedule
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.
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