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Motorcycle & Scooter Rider Course Requirements

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INTRODUCTION TO MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCE

Explore the aspects of motorcycling through this first-touch experience. Focusing on the primary parts, controls, and safety to help determine if motorcycling is a good personal choice. Those who decide that they would like to pursue a motorcycle license will be encouraged to sign up for the Basic Rider Course.

  • You do not need a motorcycle instruction permit to take the class
  • Fox Valley Technical College provides the following for this training:
    • Motorcycles are 250cc; a variety of models are available. Scooters are 125-150cc
    • Helmets (bring your own helmet & gloves if you have them)
    • All books and materials
  • See important additional course information below


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Motorcycle & Scooter Rider Course (Basic Rider Course)

FVTC’s motorcycle and scooter safety courses run from April to August. Open enrollment dates vary, please check back for additional dates if applicable. 

  • You do not need a motorcycle instruction permit to take the class.
  • The first day is classroom only, and the second day begins on-cycle instruction. 
  • Classes are offered days, evenings and weekends at Fox Valley Tech's Appleton campus.
  • Persons wishing to obtain an instruction permit (temps) at your local DMV Office prior to completing the course need to obtain a MV3575 form available in-person only at any FVTC location. This is your proof of enrollment required by the DMV.
  • An instruction permit (temps) is not required to take FVTC's Basic Rider Course.
  • Fox Valley Technical College provides the following for this training:
    • Motorcycles are 250cc; a variety of models are available. Scooters are 125-150cc
    • Helmets (bring your own helmet & gloves if you have them)
    • All books and materials
  • See important additional course information below

After successfully completing the course, you will receive a signed MV3575 Motorcycle Skills Test Waiver to take to the DMV for your Class M endorsement. 

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** Important: Before you begin, required eCourse below **

Basic Rider Course 2

Designed for riders who already possess basic riding skills and are either returning to riding or are seeking a refresher course to practice and renew riding skills.  Students provide their own bike. Classes run June and July. Students will receive a waiver that entitles them to a motorcycle license if they pass the skills tests at FVTC and the written test at the DMV.

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** Important: Before you begin, required eCourse below **

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IMPORTANT: Before You Begin

Basic eCourse Required for:

  • Motorcycle & Scooter Rider Course (Basic Rider Course)
  • Basic Rider Course 2

No earlier than 30 days prior to the start of your FVTC Motorcycle & Scooter Rider Course [Basic Rider Course Catalog #42816401] and Basic Rider Course 2, you must complete the mandatory online Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic eCourse.

IMPORTANT: To participate in the FVTC Motorcycle Rider Course, you must print and present your Basic eCourse completion certificate to the instructor at the beginning of the class. If you don't have your certificate, you cannot participate in the class and will not be issued a refund. 

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION BASIC ECOURSE

MSF Course Fee: $19.99
Estimated Completion Time: 3 hrs.
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