1.  I'm not from Arizona.  Can I still take the class?

2. If I complete a RiderCourse successfully, do I have to take a test at the MVD?

3. What happens if I cannot successfully complete the course?

4. What do I need to bring with me?

5. What if there is bad weather on the day of the class?

6. Can I take the course if I am under 18?

7. What type of license/permit do I have to have in order to take a RiderCourse?

8. Do you offer private lessons?

9. I'm registered for a course, but I have to cancel.  Can I get a refund?

If you are from another state, check with your home state to see if they will honor the completion certificate from the State of Arizona.   If so, you can take the course and then take the certificate back to your home state to have the endorsement added to your license.

If your home state will not accept the Arizona completion card, take the course and get an Arizona Drivers License after class.  Then go back to your home state and get another license.  The endorsement should remain.

If you are from another country, check with your country's requirements around motorcycle education.  Many countries have extensive training requirements that are different from those here in the US.

Just take your completion certificate to the MVD and pay a small fee to have a new license issued with the Class M endorsement..

3. What happens if I cannot successfully complete the course?

If you cannot complete the course, you have a couple of options. 

1. For six months after your class date, as long as you complete the classroom portion of the class, you can come and re-ride the range portion of the course on any weekend with available space for the cost of the insurance.

2. If you want private lessons, we can arrange them.  The first half-hour of private instruction is considered to be an evaluation period and is free of charge.  After the first hour, the charge is $50 per hour.

3. If you failed the skills test and want us to re-test you, we will do so at the end of any regular BRC within 6 months of your class date.

Registration and payment for the class secures your place in class and is not refundable within 24 hours of class start.  Registration for a class does not guarantee that you will complete it successfully.  For tips and suggestions on how to better your chances of course completion, please review all of these FAQs and the course Tips.

4. What do I need to bring with me?

You MUST bring with you:

1. Eye protection (sunglasses, glasses, goggles or face shield on a full full faced helmet)
2. Sturdy, over the ankle footwear (no canvas). Low heels with non-slip soles are recommended, and no loose laces or strings are permitted.
3. Long sleeved shirt
4. Long pants

For the BRC, we will provide you with a helmet and gloves if you do not have the.  For IRC/ERC, you should provide your own; however we can provide newer riders with loaners if necessary.

4. Can I ride my own bike during class? What about someone else's?

For BRC Students, it is strongly recommended that you do not ride your own bike.  If you opt to ride your own motorcycle for the course and are not able to complete the exercises on it due to size or weight of the bike, you will not be allowed to switch to a school motorcycle mid-course.

For IRC/ERC, you are required to bring your own bike.  If you do not have a motorcycle, one can be made available for rental.   You must be the registered owner of the motorcycle or have written permission from the owner in the event you wish to use someone else's motorcycle.

5. What if there is bad weather on the day of the class?

In the event of bad weather, it is likely we will ride anyway.  Only in extreme cases will we cancel a class due to weather, and it is at the RiderCoach discretion to determine the safety of the environment for riding.

If rain is expected, bring some rain gear to prevent the discomfort  or distraction of soaked clothes.

6. Can I take the course if I am under 18?

If your are under age 18, the state of Arizona will require that you either (1) you ride with a motorcycle permit for 5 months or (2) or until you are 18.

To obtain a permit, go to a driver's license testing office and take the Arizona Motorcycle written test. You do not have to wait until you begin our course to obtain your permit, you can take the Arizona test at any time. The sooner that you complete the permit requirement, the shorter your wait after class before you can apply for your license endorsement.
 

Once you have completed the riding class, the licensing certificate which you will receive will be valid for 6 months. After 5 months passes, take the permit and the class certificate to MVD for your motorcycle endorsement.

7. What type of license/permit do I have to have in order to take a RiderCourse?

For the Intermediate course you need to have at least a permit

For the Experienced course you should have a license, but a permit is acceptable.
 

8. Do you offer private lessons?

Yes! We offer both private individual and private group classes.  Call the office for details.

9. I'm registered for a course, but I have to cancel.  Can I get a refund?

Registering for a class is a little like buying tickets to a concert.  There are only so many seats, and once a seat has been confirmed by you it cannot be given to someone else.  If you have to cancel or reschedule, contact the office as soon as you can.  We do reserve the right to charge a $45 rescheduling/cancellation fee if it's less than 10 days before your course start date, and if you cancel within 24 hours of your course start time you may forfeit your entire registration fee.