Spokane MotorSchool - Motorcycle Training. Education. Safety.

The Basic Rider Class is designed for the entry level rider and is a license waiver course. Students use one of our training bikes for this class and the course is 16 hours (2 days).

This class will provide the rider with knowledge, confidence and riding skills practiced in a safe, controlled environment. No experience is necessary! After successful completion of both the written and riding tests, you will receive a Completion card which waives any further testing at your local Dept. of Licensing for your 2 wheeled endorsement. This class is the second in our series and is designed to be followed by taking either our Additional Riding Class or our Experienced Rider Class.

Classroom sessions present text, lecture and videos along with hands-on activities and group discussions. We discuss protective gear, understanding, identifiying and accepting risk, riding techniques and specific situations. Each classroom session is followed by time spent on the riding range practicing the new skills presented in the classroom.

*Small motorcycles are provided for the Basic Rider Class, as well as DOT approved helmets.

Riding exercises begin with "this is a motorcycle" and progress to more advanced skills and techniques. Each new exercise provides the opportunity to combine a new skill with continued practice of previous skills. We begin with focus on posture, clutch control, proper use of brakes and directional control. Students will also learn limited space maneuvers, proper cornering techniques, quick stops, swerving and more!

Covered Topics:

• Introduction to motorcycling: Risk. How to identify, handle and minimize.
• Protective gear: What to wear.
• Controls. Location and correct operation of each.
• Pre-ride inspection of your motorcycle: TCLOCS
• How to maneuver your motorcycle: Starting/Stopping, Shifting and Cornering
• Lane changes, Passing and Riding at night
• Limited Space Maneuvers
• Collision avoidance skills: Swerving and Quick Stops
• Driving and riding impairments such as use of alcohol and drugs
• Carrying a passenger or cargo
• Dealing with tire failure, other mechanical problems
• Dealing with animals

Materials:

The written test is multiple choice and questions come directly from the MSF Student Handbook used in class. This Basic class will use the Basic RiderCourse Handbook and there are study questions located in the back of the handbook.

To study the handbook before class, visit http://msf-usa.org/index_new.cfm?spl=2&action=display&pagename=Library

Select from the library list: Curriculum Materials: Basic RiderCourse Handbook (Non-printable) or Click Here

The riding test is the same for all the classes and consists of only 4 skills that are practiced during the class. They are the U-Turn (limited space maneuver), Swerve, Quick Stop and a Cornering Exercise.

Passing score for both the written and riding tests is 80% or better.

What it costs: $125 (Subsided Seats) and $199 (Non-Subsidized Seats)

Washington State DOL provides us with some state subsidy funds, but not enough to cover all our classes. You must be a Washington state resident to qualify for a subsidized seat. Students under 18 years of age are only $50 (provided there is a subsidized seat available) and must have parental permission to attend.

Idaho residents: classes are $199 (non-subsidized) and our completion card is accepted by Idaho DOL to waive your riding skills test, but they do require you to take their written test even after testing with us during the class.