Motorcycle Safety Education: Basic Rider Course (BRC) 

Basic Rider Course (BRC1) - Level 1 - Beginner Level

The BRC1 course is a physically demanding beginner-level class designed to teach you the essential motorcycle skills to ride on North Carolina roads.

Course Highlights

  • Designed for new riders; no prior motorcycle experience needed, but basic motorcycle skills are required.
  • Graduates are exempt from the NC DMV motorcycle riding exam.

Course Structure

  1. First Half: Covers motorcycle controls, straight-line riding, shifting, turning, and stopping exercises.
  2. Second Half: Focuses on street riding strategies, emergency braking, swerving, and cornering techniques.

Pre-Course Requirement

  • Complete the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Basic eCourse online before attending the in-person class. Login instructions will be emailed a week before the course. If you have not received a login please email ltwhite@johnstoncc.edu.
  • Submit the eCourse completion certificate by email at least 3 days before the class to secure your spot.

Requirements

  • Must have a valid photo driver’s license.
  • Must be 16 years of age or older to enroll.  
    • If you are under the age of 18 must you must have written consent of a parent or guardian.
    • A parent or guardian must accompany you during the first class and sign a waiver for the rider to operate a motorcycle.
  • Must wear an approved helmet, have sturdy over-the-ankle footwear, long pants, long sleeved shirt or jacket, full-fingered gloves, and approved eye protection (glasses or face shield) during training.
  • Must dress for inclement weather. Generally, instruction will only be cancelled in the event of campus-wide inclement weather.

Basic Rider Course (BRC2) - Level 2 - Skills Practice

The (BRC2) course is designed for riders who have a motorcycle permit and possess basic skills.

This course is not eligible for a refund and transfers may be denied.

Course Highlights 

  • Designed to help riders bond more with their motorcycle
  • Consists of only riding exercises.
  • Does not include classroom instruction
  • You must take the Basic Rider Course (BRC1) - Level 1 - Beginner Level course to receive a License Testing Waiver "Graduate" Card for North Carolina.
    • A skills test is optional and may be provided as a self-assessment opportunity only.

Requirements

  • Must have six months or 3,000 miles experience required.
  • Must possess a valid motorcycle license or motorcycle endorsement.
    • A motorcycle learner's permit is also acceptable.
  • Must be 16 years of age or older.  Students under the age of 18 must have the written consent of a parent or guardian. Parent or guardian must accompany the rider upon entry to the first class and sign a waiver for the rider to operate a motorcycle.
  • Must wear an approved helmet, have sturdy over-the-ankle footwear, long pants, long sleeved shirt or jacket, full-fingered gloves, and approved eye protection (glasses or face shield) during training.
  • Must dress for inclement weather. Generally, instruction will only be cancelled in the event of campus-wide inclement weather.
  • Must have a street legal, properly licensed and inspected motorcycle if you will use your own.
  • Must provide proof of Motorcycle Insurance.
  • Must pass a visual safety inspection on the morning of the class.

Attendance Policy

Attendance at all sessions is mandatory and you must follow the class schedule. Late arrivals cannot join the session or make up missed time. No refunds for absences or late arrivals.

Motorcycles and helmets are available on-site for you to use during the course.

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For more information contact:

Dr. LaShawndra T. White
Director of Workforce Training & Community Programs
(919) 464-2404
ltwhite@johnstoncc.edu

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