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The Basic Rider Course (BRC) provides approximately 20 hours of classroom and on-motorcycle instruction. In this course, you will develop and practice four fundamental riding skills:
- Straight-line riding
- Turning
- Shifting
- Stopping
Once the basic skills are honed, you will expand into street-riding skills, including:
- Advanced turning techniques
- Advanced braking techniques
- Swerving
You will also learn and practice the mental skills needed to develop street-riding strategies and the ability to navigate special situations.
Basic Rider Course Eligibility
Any Illinois resident (16 or older) who holds a valid driver's license or permit is eligible to register. All students must submit a signed Waiver or Release of Liability form at their first class . Students younger than 18 should have a waiver form signed by a parent or guardian and bring it with them to the first class. A parent or guardian must be present when a student younger than 18 checks in for the first class session.
Protective Clothing Requirements
In addition to the waiver mentioned above, participants should bring protective clothing.
The following items are required:
- Sturdy, over-the-ankle footwear (not cloth or canvas; boots suggested)
- Long pants
- Long-sleeve shirt or jacket
- Gloves that cover the entire hands
- Protective eyewear (any type of glasses that can be worn while operating a motorcycle/driving)
Helmets and motorcycles will be provided. Students are welcome to bring their own DOT-approved three-quarter or full-face helmets.
Licensing
A completion card will be mailed to all students who have successfully completed the Basic Rider Course. The BRC completion card will waive the Secretary of State motorcycle written and driving tests for those 18 and older. Students 16–17 years old will be able to apply for an “M” classification but are required to present the BRC completion card and take the written and riding tests at the Secretary of State Driver Services facility. The BRC completion card may also be used for insurance discounts, check with your insurance provider for additional details.
Registering for a Course
If you are interested in registering for the Basic Rider Course or would like more information, please contact your nearest Regional Center for registration instructions.
The BRC2 is designed for riders with previous experience who are returning to motorcycling or who have ridden for some time without a license. These riders may be returning riders who already passed the BRC but don't have their own motorcycle, riders who would like additional training and practice before riding on the street or experienced dirt bike riders who want to start riding on the street.
This course offers an overview of the fundamentals of safe, responsible motorcycling and provides riders the opportunity to renew skills and acquire important knowledge for safe street operation.
The BRC2 is approximately 10 hours of classroom and on-motorcycle instruction. Successful completion of the BRC2 requires passing both a written and riding evaluation.
Basic Rider Course 2 Eligibility
- Illinois residents who are at least 18 years old (on the first day of their course) are eligible to enroll in the BRC2 if they have a valid driver's license or instruction permit and have previous experience operating a motorcycle.
- Prerequisites: All BRC2 students are expected to possess reasonable proficiencies in basic motorcycle control operation, straight-line riding, upshifting, downshifting, turning, braking and stopping. Riders unable to demonstrate these minimum expectations during the first riding sessions will not be allowed to continue the course, nor will they be given preferential enrollment into a basic course.
Protective Clothing Requirements
The following items are required:
- Sturdy, over-the-ankle footwear (not cloth or canvas; boots suggested)
- Long pants
- Long-sleeve shirt or jacket
- Gloves that cover the entire hands
- Protective eyewear (any type of glasses that can be worn while operating a motorcycle/driving)
Helmets and motorcycles will be provided. Students are welcome to bring their own DOT-approved three-quarter or full-face helmets.
Licensing
A completion card will be mailed to all students who successfully complete the Basic Rider Course 2. The BRC2 completion card will waive the Secretary of State motorcycle written and driving tests for riders 18 and older. The BRC2 completion card may also be used for insurance discounts, check with your insurance provider for additional details.
Registering for a Course
If you are interested in registering for the Basic Rider Course 2 or would like more information, please contact your nearest Regional Center for registration instructions.
The 3 Wheel Basic Rider Course (3WBRC) provides approximately 20 hours of classroom and on-motorcycle instruction. In this course, you will develop and practice four fundamental riding skills:
- Three-wheel motorcycle familiarization
- Shifting/stopping
- Adjusting speed and turning
- Stopping quickly
Once the basic skills are honed, you will expand into street-riding skills, including:
- Advanced turning techniques
- Advanced braking techniques
- Swerving
You will also learn and practice the mental skills needed to develop street-riding strategies and the ability to navigate special situations.
3 Wheel Basic Rider Course Eligibility
Any Illinois resident (16 or older) who holds a valid driver's license or permit is eligible to register. All students must submit a signed Waiver or Release of Liability form at their first class. Students younger than 18 should have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian and bring it with them to the first class. A parent or guardian must be present when a student younger than 18 checks in for the first session.
Protective Clothing Requirements
In addition to the waiver mentioned above, participants should bring protective clothing. The following items are required:
- Sturdy, over-the-ankle footwear (not cloth or canvas; boots suggested)
- Long pants
- Long-sleeve shirt or jacket
- Gloves that cover entire hands
- Protective eyewear (any type of glasses that can be worn while operating a motorcycle/driving)
Helmets and motorcycles will be provided. Students are welcome to bring their own DOT-approved three-quarter or full-face helmets.
Licensing
A completion card stamped with J11 Restriction will be mailed to all students who have successfully completed the 3 Wheel Basic Rider Course. The completion card will waive the Secretary of State motorcycle written and driving tests for those 18 and older. Students 16–17 years old will be able to apply for an “M” classification but are required to present the BRC completion card and take the written and riding tests at the Secretary of State Driver Services facility. The 3WBRC completion card may also be used for insurance discounts, check with your insurance provider for additional details.
J11 Restriction
J11 restriction indicates the driver took the riding skill test on a three-wheel motorcycle (Class M) or three-wheel motor-driven cycle (Class L) and is restricted to a three-wheel cycle of the proper class.
Registering for a course
If you are interested in registering for the Three Wheeled Basic Course or would like more information, please contact your nearest Regional Center for registration instructions.
Participants will:
- Increase skills, knowledge, safety awareness and enjoyment
- Become familiar with motorcycle dynamics, survival strategies, emergency braking, countersteering and traction availability
- Practice precise steering techniques and correct braking methods under controlled conditions with Motorcycle Safety Foundation certified instructors
- Gain the knowledge necessary for further development of safe riding skills
Advanced Rider Course (ARC) Eligibility
ARC students must:
- Provide their own street-legal motorcycle or have the owner's written permission to use a borrowed street-legal motorcycle
- Have a motorcycle endorsement to ride the motorcycle used in the ARC
- Complete a waiver form and motorcycle safety inspection checklist (forms provided)
- Show proof of motorcycle insurance at first class meeting
Protective Clothing Requirements
Participants should bring protective clothing.
The following items are required:
- Sturdy, over-the-ankle footwear (not cloth or canvas; boots suggested)
- Long pants
- Long-sleeve shirt or jacket
- Gloves that cover the entire hands
- Protective eyewear (any type of glasses that can be worn while operating a motorcycle/driving)
- DOT-approved helmet (must be at least three-quarter or full-face)
Licensing
A valid motorcycle license is required to take the ARC. Completion of the ARC does not waive the test requirements for obtaining a motorcycle license through the Secretary of State. The ARC completion card may be used for insurance discounts, check with your insurance provider for additional details.
Registering for a Course
If you are interested in registering for the Advanced Rider Course or would like more information, please contact your nearest Regional Center for registration instructions.