Every Rider should take advantage of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation courses. Whether you have been riding for years, or just beginning, you WILL learn things which COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE! Best of all, the course is free (costs up to $250 in other states) and it will probably provide a discount on your insurance.
BRC (Beginner Rider Course): is designed to teach people who have never ridden or who do not have their license or haven't ridden in a long time. This course takes you through the basics leading up to the knowledge and skills test for licensing. It is recommended that you have a minimum of either a valid automobile license, or have successfully completed a basic driver education program. Other enrollment requirements include: Parental permission for students under the age of eighteen near legal riding age; the ability to ride a bicycle; completion of a waiver form. Motorcycles are provided (Helmets can be provided, if necessary).
A valid Pennsylvania Motorcycle Permit or Class M License, is necessary in order to participate in this program. Upon successful completion of the program, a permit holder will be licensed.
ERC (Experienced Rider Course): to enroll the riders should have a minimum of three months riding experience that includes riding in a variety of situations: residential streets, freeways, rural and congested roadways. A valid motorcycle license or endorsement is required. The rider will also need: a street legal motorcycle that passes the instructor inspection; proof of insurance coverage for the motorcycle used in the training; proof of medical insurance; a completed waiver form and parental permission if under the age of eighteen. The ERC is open for passengers and riders. The passenger must attend all classroom and range sessions, must sign the waiver and as with the riders, come wearing proper riding attire. NOTE: HOG Chapter affiliates should check with their chapter Safety Director before registering independently.
Link to the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program for inforamation and course locations.
Registration begins 60 days prior to the start date of each class. Keep in mind that registration does not begin until 8:00 AM on March 1. Hours for registration are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM until 5:30 PM.
It will be helpful if, when you call to register, you know the site location and the course number you would like to attend. You must complete all the days within the course you have chosen. Course numbers are to the left of the days involved. When you call you should also have a backup course number in case the one you want is full. Also, we cannot register further than 60 days prior to the start of any class.
When calling, please be patient. Have your name, address, telephone number, driver number and birth date ready. They will also be needed for registration during classes. They do get extremely busy and your call will be taken in the order in which it was received. YOU CANNOT REGISTER VIA EMAIL OR FAX.
You will need to furnish the following personal protective gear: long-sleeve shirt or jacket, long pants (non-flare denim pants or material of equivalent durability), over-the-ankle sturdy leather boots, full-finger gloves (preferably leather), D.O.T. approved helmet and eye protection (limited loaners amy be available). In case of inclement weather, bring rain-gear. Bring fluids and snacks, de-hydration is not an exciting experience.