Important Information for Basic Rider Course Registrants
E-COURSE (Required): The MSF Basic eCourse is a 5‑hour online learning program. It is interactive and provides essential motorcycling knowledge for riders of all experience levels.
You must complete this eCourse before attending the Basic Rider Course.
MSF-CERTIFIED RiderCoach:
You will receive 11 hours of hands‑on riding practice with a certified RiderCoach.
Range exercises include:
- Straight‑line riding
- Stopping
- Shifting
- Turning
- Swerving
- Emergency braking
Skills build gradually to support safe learning.
MOTORCYCLES: Provided for all the students enrolled in the Basic Rider Course.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
ATTENDANCE:
You must attend the entire course. If you arrive late, you will be dismissed and your registration fee will not be refunded.
ABILITY & SAFETY:
- You must be able to ride and balance a bicycle.
- You must safely control the motorcycle during all exercises.
- Instructors may dismiss any student who creates a safety risk for themselves or others.
PERMITS - Permit info: Minnesota Motorcycle License Endorsement
Adults (18+)
Adults (18 and older)
- You must show a valid Minnesota motorcycle permit.
- Expired permits are accepted if they expired less than one year ago.
For More information visit the
Minnesota Department of Public Safety Motorcyle Safety Center Website
Minors (16-17)
- You must have a valid driver’s license.
- If you pass the course, you will receive completion cards that allow you to take the motorcycle permit test and the skills test at a DVS exam station.
Please read more detailed instructions for minors by click this link: Basic Rider Course Information for Minors
For More information visit the
Minnesota Department of Public Safety Basic Rider Course website
Important:
If you have failed a state or Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center (MMSC) skills test twice, you are not eligible for a state skills test waiver. You must take the skills test at a DVS exam station.
A.B.A.T.E. of Minnesota — Rider Scholarship 
