Motorcycle Rider Education

Motorcycle training courses require a different registration form than other Workforce Development/Continuing Education courses. Please see the registration section above for more information.

Courses are enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis; therefore, you should select three possible classes – a primary class and two alternates in case your first preference is full. Make sure all dates fit your schedule. Confirmation of the course you can enroll in will be emailed to you. If registering with a friend, all registrations must be requested to be grouped together, including the full name, email address and contact number of all additional participants.

All motorcycle courses require a valid CT driver's license and the ability to balance a two-wheeled vehicle (bicycle). Specific admission requirements vary based on the course and can be seen on each course’s program page.

Courses generally include in-person riding and training, and a self-paced online eCourse that must be completed any time in the month before class. Class dates and times may be split in different ways depending on when and where they're offered.

Basic Rider Course (BRC) Sample Schedule:

• 5-hour mandatory eCourse at home
• Classroom and On-cycle: Saturday, 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.
• Classroom and On-cycle: Sunday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Instructional time: 5 hours of online self-guided eCourse and 11 hours of range training

Successful completion of the BRC course requires: (1) completing all course assignments, (2) attending all sessions, (3) passing a knowledge test and (4) passing an on-motorcycle skill test that consists of exercises from the course.

Basic Rider Course 2 Licence Waiver (BRC2-LW) Sample Schedule:

• 4-hour eCourse requirement to be completed before class
• On-cycle: In-person, 8 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Instructional time: 4 hours online eCourse, 6 hours range training

Successful completion of the BRC2-LW course requires taking part in all BRC2-LW activities and skill assessments.

Each course has different rules about this that are included on the program pages and must be followed. For the Basic Riding course, students must ride a state-issued motorcycle unless otherwise noted. Motorcycles are provided for student use during this course. Students enrolled in the Intermediate Rider course may be required to use their own fully insured and registered street-legal motorcycle with a capacity of 50cc to 500cc. Some courses may give you the option to use either your own motorcycle or use one of the provided bikes. If you do use your own motorcycle, proof of registration and insurance must be provided, and the motorcycle must be in good operating condition. If any of these conditions are not met, you will be required to ride the school's motorcycle.

The online eCourse is a key component for all courses and must be completed before the first in-person class. Graphics and videos illustrate the lessons to help you understand the principles of motorcycling. Students cannot complete the class and earn their motorcycle endorsement without completing the eCourse. There is a Spanish language option.

To complete the online eCourse requirements in each of these courses, you must have internet access via a computer or mobile device. The link for the mandatory eCourse will be in your confirmation email shortly after registration and payment are completed.

You do not have to complete the entire course in one sitting. You can leave and come back as often as you wish. The program will pick up where you left off.

For the Basic Rider course, no, our trained instructors will guide you through the entire process. You will be introduced to the motorcycle and all its controls, learn basic skills and enjoy the thrill of the ride to come. Other courses have requirements as to how much experience you need to participate.

Riding a motorcycle requires a sense of balance and coordination. Students who can ride a bicycle have demonstrated the minimum ability necessary to balance a motorcycle.

No. Attendance in the classroom and at riding sessions are tightly scheduled. If a class or riding session is missed, you must re-register for another class and pay the full fee again.

To complete a motorcycling course, you must complete the online eCourse, the classroom sessions, the riding sessions, and pass a riding skills test and a written knowledge test.

Yes, however, you will need to register for another class and pay the full fee again.

No. Classes are held rain or shine. If rain is in the forecast, please be sure to bring appropriate rain gear.