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Registration for 2010 classes will be available in early March 2010.
Email questions to MRC@ferris.edu
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Ferris State University's Corporate & Professional Development offers the BRC (Basic Rider Course), ERC-LW (Experienced -License Waiver Rider Course), and the ERC-SP (Experienced-Skills Practice Rider Course). The BRC and ERC-LW courses are conducted with state funds from a motorcycle safety grant administered by the Michigan Department of State. All courses offered are Motorcycle Safety Foundation approved and taught by MSF certified instructors.
Upon successful completion of either the BRC or the ERC-LW class, which includes passing a final written and riding skills test, you will receive a completion card, good for one year that waives the riding skills portion of the state motorcycle endorsement test. A written test will be given at the Secretary of State's (SOS) office at the time of license application.
BRC: Basic RiderCourseŽ is for non-riders or riders with limited experience. $25 Fee - non-refundable
- Open to Michigan residents with valid driver license or permit.
- New riders with little or no experience seeking a license endorsement.
- Required for riders who have twice failed the SOS third party skills test.
- Required for riders under 18 years of age; must be at least 15 years old at time of class.
The BRC focuses on the development of the basic riding skills; turning, shifting, and braking. You will receive approximately 20 hours of instruction, including 6 in the classroom and 14 on the range. You should be able to ride a two-wheel bicycle. Motorcycles are provided.
ERC-LW: License Waiver is for experienced but unlicensed motorcyclists. $25 Fee - non-refundable
- Experienced riders seeking a license endorsement. Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Experienced riders who want to learn advanced riding skills.
- Valid Michigan Driver License.
An advanced level of clutch control, counter-steering, balance and counter-weighting, and braking are skills expected of ERC-LW participants. Participants use their own motorcycle which must pass a safety inspection given prior to class. You must provide proof of insurance and registration for the cycle or if the cycle is not owned by the rider, proof of permission to ride must be presented. This course is approximately 8 hours in length and includes both
classroom and "hands on" instruction.
ERC-SP: Experienced-Skills Practice RiderCourse - Offered on a request basis to groups of 10 or more.
- Designed for the experienced rider who wants to increase knowledge and skill on their own motorcycle.
- Valid Michigan Driver License with a motorcycle endorsement.
- For more information email: mrc@ferris.edu
Visit the Secretary of State website for a listing of other organizations that offer rider safety courses or third party testing:
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