Basic Motorcycle Rider Course BRC

This 18 hour course is designed for beginning or experienced motorcycle riders. During this class you will
learn the following basic skills on motorcycles that we provide:

Straight line riding --- Turning --- Shifting --- Braking

You will also learn mental skills for:

Street riding strategies --- Special riding situations --- Proper riding attitude

In addition, you will learn more complex physical skills, including:

Advanced turning techniques --- Maximum braking techniques --- Swerving

NEW IN 2009! Take the Basic Rider Course on a Scooter!

In response to the increasing popularity of scooters, ABATE of Indiana is pleased to introduce scooter training as part of their nationally recognized Basic Rider Course. This segment of motorcycling continues to grow in popularity so it just makes sense to offer safety courses to those riders. With past studies indicating that 90% of accident-involved riders were self-taught, attending an approved rider education course is a key element of developing into a safer rider.

Scooters will be provided for a limited number of students to ride in the Basic Rider Course. These scooters will be step through motorcycles with an automatic transmission, and will have similar engine size to the training motorcycles provided in the Basic Rider Course. Except that scooters do not require shifting, the classroom and riding skills training for students taking the course on a scooter will be the same as it is for students taking the course on a motorcycle.

If you want to take the Basic Rider Course on a scooter, be sure to check the box that indicates you want to take this class on a scooter on the registration form since the number of scooters available in each course is limited.

ALL STUDENTS: You will need to have a helmet, eye protection, long sleeves, long pants, gloves, and sturdy over-the-ankle footwear. Note: This class is on a pass or fail basis. ABATE of Indiana assumes no responsibility for any student completion of these rider education courses. To complete the course you must attend all sessions, pass a written and riding exam.

IMPORTANT: You must be at least 15 years of age to take this class. Under 18 requires a signed parental waiver. You are not required to obtain a Motorcycle Learners Permit before taking this class, however, the State of Indiana requires you hold a permit for at least 30 days before you can obtain your license.