Motorcycle Safety Training
Motorcycle Safety Training Schedules:
Motorcycyle Course Schedule and Registration or Call HTC CTS at 952-995-1330.
Hennepin Technical College (HTC) has partnered with the Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center (MMSC) Driver and Vehicle Service (a division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety) and community and corporate sponsors to provide one of the most comprehensive safety programs in the world. MMSC and HTC are committed to reducing motorcycle crashes, injuries, and fatalities.
Research shows that rider education is the most critical aspect of any motorcycle safety project. The MMSC and HTC offer riders of all experience levels in a Basic Riding Course, Experienced Rider Course, and Moped Training.
Motorcycle Safety Training Schedules:
Basic Rider Course - HBIA5005
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s Basic Rider Course is a 14.5 hour
program designed to teach basic motorcycle operational skills and
advanced skills such as swerving, braking and cornering, and street
riding strategies. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) supplies the
curriculum and materials, and instructors are MSF-certified. The course
includes both classroom and on-cycle instruction, with high-quality
personalized coaching, and several hours of practice riding. There is a
limit of 12 per class. Register early! Classes fill very quickly!!
How do I find a class and register?
Go to the course schedules links listed at the top of this page to
pick a date, time, and location of available classes. You can then
register on-line and pay for the class by clicking at the bottom of the
page on the schedule.
If you are 18 years or older and possess a valid motorcycle permit (from a Minnesota license exam station) you may be able to earn your motorcycle endorsement upon successful completion of the entire course. Note: riders who have already failed a state and/or MMSC skill test twice are not eligible for the State Skill Test Waiver. All subsequent skill tests for a motorcycle endorsement must be taken at a DVS exam station
Important Note:
This course is physically demanding and requires 100% attendance. Participants MUST:
- Be at least 15 years old (Parent/guardian signature is required for participants under 18 years of age)
- Possess a valid automobile instructional permit or license
- Be able to balance and ride a bicycle
Motorcycles are provided.
You must bring the required protective gear for on the range skills including:
- Eye protection
- Long-sleeved shirt/jacket
- Full-fingered gloves
- Long pants with no tears or holes
- Sturdy footwear that covers the ankles
- A D.O.T. approved helmet
- Parent/guardian signature is required for participants under 18 years of age.
Frequently asked motorcycle training questions:
1. Do I need a motorcycle permit before taking the course?
Yes. If you are over 18-years-old, you must bring your permit with
you to class. No. If you are under 18-years-old, you must take the class
before you can get your permit. All students under 18 MUST have a
parent/guardian signature to participate.
2. How is the Basic Rider class structured?
In this 14.5-hour course, the first 4.5-hours of the course are
instructional in a classroom. A written test will be given at the end of
this first class meeting. The remaining 10 hours of the course are
riding. The riding skill test will be given on the last day of class.
3. Where do I go for my class and riding instruction?
The first evening of all courses meet at the either the Brooklyn Park
campus or Eden Prairie campus. Room number will be posted at the front
desk.
4. Are motorcycles provided?
Yes, for basic rider students. All students MUST also bring eye
protection, long-sleeved shirt/jacket, full-fingered gloves, long pants
with no tears or holes, sturdy footwear that covers the ankles, and a
D.O.T. approved helmet for the motorcycle skills practice.
5. What if I need to cancel my registration?
Sorry, we cannot issue refunds for cancellations received within 3
business days of the first class date. Should a class be cancelled due
to insufficient enrollment, you will receive a full refund. Please
include 2 phone numbers and an e-mail address so that we may notify you
of any changes in the status of your class.
6. Does this endorsement transfer to Wisconsin?
Yes.
Other Motorcycle Training Courses:
Experienced Rider Course - HBIA5006
Whether they’ve been riding for one year or twenty, riders need to
keep learning. That’s where the Experienced Rider Course comes in.
Riders hone their mental strategies to a razor-sharp edge in practicing
advanced motorcycle handling skills on their own bikes. Certified
instructors draw from student knowledge and experience to coach riders
to success. Experienced riders MUST also provide proof of valid
insurance and driver ’s license. One companion may accompany the
experienced rider student as a passenger on the bike. (5 hours)
MOPED Training Class - HBIA5000
To ride safely, moped riders need the same mental strategies a
motorcyclist needs. This course is a benefit to anyone who wants to ride
on two wheels. (4 classroom hours)
For more information and questions on HTC motorcycle classes, Call (952) 995-1330.
How do I obtain more information about the motorcycles provided or any other related issues?
For a complete course description and other helpful information visit: www.motorcyclesafety.state.mn.us
Download the current CTS printed schedule! (PDF)
Contact HTC CTS at 952-995-1330 or cts@hennepintech.edu
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