Texas R.I.D.E.R. - Course Descriptions

TEXAS Riders In DFW Educating Riders	Motorcycle Rider Courses: Basic Rider Course: The basic course is for you if you've never ridden at all or if you haven't had much riding experience. In this 15 hour course we teach you how to operate a motorcycle, the best protective clothing to wear, how to avoid dangerous situations, and most importantly, how to get out of those dangerous situations you can't avoid. You'll learn to make a motorcycle perform like an extension of yourself, and by the end of the course we will be challenging your skills at the two year riding level. The best part is you don't even need a helmet or a motorcycle, we provide them for you. Successful completion of this course will exempt you from the riding portion of the DPS Motorcycle License test (if you are age 16 or older). If you are under the age of 18, you must take this course to be eligible for a motorcycle license. If you are under the age of 18, you must also have the parental authorization formsk completed and signed by your parent or legal guardian, The fee for this course is $190.00. Requirements Class Schedules Register Now Parental Authorization
(Home Page)	Experienced Rider Course: The 8 hour advanced course is for experienced riders only. Even experienced riders may have developed bad riding habits that they aren't aware of. Maybe there was never an opportunity to develop accident avoidance skills, with professional instruction and in a controlled environment. Since advanced students use their own motorcycles, you'll see all types of bikes, from cruisers to sport bikes to touring machines. No matter how long you've been riding, the advanced course is tough enough to challenge your skills. You learn high speed maneuvering, quick swerving and avoidance techniques, countersteering, traction control, emergency braking for curves and slippery surfaces. The fee for the ERC course is $80.00. Requirements Class Schedules Register Now
	Requirements All Courses: The following protective riding gear must be worn when attending any of the rider courses: Long sleeved shirt or jacket, long pants, full fingered gloves, boots or shoes that cover the ankles, eye protection, and a DOT approved helmet. If you do not own a helmet, we have loan helmets available for your use. Due to the demand for these courses, pre-registration is required. Basic Rider Course: All students must possess a valid Driver's License or learners permit. Students under the age of 18 must submit a release form signed by a parent or guardian. Experienced Rider Course: All students must possess a valid Driver's License with a motorcycle endorsement. Students must furnish their own motorcycle and protective gear. Proof of Liability Insurance is required.


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