BRC provides the rider with basic, introductory, formal instruction about how to ride a motorcycle. This weekend course is composed of approximately 5 hours of classroom and 10 hours of range instruction. Successful completion of the course qualifies the Participant for the motorcycle Endorsement "M" on their Operator's License. Motorcycles are provided for use during the course.
Topics covered include:
- Risk management
- Street riding techniques
- The motorcycle environment
- Motorcycle controls and operation
- Fundamental riding skills of shifting, braking, and cornering
Course Policies:
- MUST be at least 16 years of age, with a valid Provisional Operator’s Permit (POP) or Operator’s Permit. However, you must be at least 18 to obtain a class “M” endorsement on your license.
- Participants are not required to have previous motorcycle riding experience but must have the ability to ride a bicycle.
- The eCourse is required by MSF and DMV and must successfully completed with a score of 80% or better and will take approximately 3 hours. The eCourse requires the student to have access to high-speed Internet with JavaScript enabled on your browser. The online eCourse must be successfully completed prior to the hands-on training component. Each student must have their own unique email address.
Participant must have:
- A good sense of balance
- The ability to ride a bicycle
- A valid Operator’s License or Provisional Operator’s Permit
- Completed eCourse certificate/certificate number
- For the riding portion of the course, Participants MUST provide their own protective gear, including:
- Over-the-ankle footwear
- Long non-flare pants (jeans preferred)
- Full-fingered gloves (preferably leather)
- Long-sleeved shirt or jacket
- Eye protection (glasses/sunglasses are permitted)
- DOT approved motorcycle helmet
- Participants will NOT be permitted to ride without this protective gear!
Participants should be prepared to ride in adverse weather conditions and dress accordingly.
The Instructor has the final authority in determining if a Participant shall be permitted to participate in the riding portion of the course.
Successful completion of the Basic Rider Course waives the requirement to take the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) written examination and road test, which qualifies the Participant for the motorcycle class “M” endorsement on their Operator's License.
View the BRC Course Schedule
Begin the BRC online Registration
For questions about the Nebraska Safety Center Motorcycle Safety Training?
Email - motorcycle@unk.edu or phone: (308) 865-8256
Rescheduling Fee – A $50.00 rescheduling fee will be required after two course reschedules.
Cancellation Policy – Participant: To receive a refund, notification must be made more than 5 calendar days prior to the start of the course. No refunds will be made to participants that cancel with less than 5 days’ notice, are late to a class, dismissed, voluntarily leave, do not pass a written or riding evaluation, have previously rescheduled, or missed a segment of either course.
Cancellation Policy – Nebraska Safety Center: Classes may be canceled without notice due to inclement weather, lack of registrations, or other unforeseen problems. In such cases, participants will receive a full refund or may reschedule for a new class date.
If you have any health concerns that you want us to be aware of or have special needs relating to the classroom and/or riding, please contact us immediately. Special arrangements may be made to accommodate these needs.
The Nebraska Safety Center has partnered with CHI Good Samaritan and is now offering an online educational ATV video. This 10-minute video focuses on basic control, turning, navigating obstacles, and hills.
No registrations fees apply.
Register with this link to gain access to the video.
https://unk.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6hE3F15bDbFoP6C
For more information, please contact:
Phone (308) 865-8256
