The Two-Day BRC Permit/License Course

This 15-hour hands on course gives you the opportunity to get your license in one weekend. Perfect for beginners and people with limited experience, this course will teach you the basics in a safe environment.

Cost: The BRC fee is $300 per student. Fees include instruction, course materials, and use of our motorcycles.

Location: The course is located at Nokomis High in Newport, ME.

Schedule: All courses run on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00AM to approximately 5:00PM.  We currently have classes scheduled for the following dates:
June 1 - June 2
June 8 - June 9
June 15 - June 16
June 29 - June 30

Our school's rider coaches and our course are certified through the State of Maine and the internationally recognized Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF).  Additional information about MSF is available online at www.msf-usa.org.

The course is designed for those people who have never ridden a motorcycle before, or those people who have limited riding experience. The goal of the course is to prepare you, through the practice and repetition of these 17 exercises, to meet the challenges that come with riding a motorcycle. The final portion of the two-day course is to demonstrate that you understand the fundamentals of motorcycle riding by completing a written test and an on-motorcycle skills evaluation. Following the successful completion of these two evaluations, you will receive a completion certificate which you will need to present to your local Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles' office where they will issue you your motorcycle license.

What does a two-day course cover?

-An introduction to motorcycle operation
-Protective Gear/What to Wear while riding
-Controls such as clutch and brakes
-Preparing to ride your motorcycle/pre-ride inspection of your motorcycle
-Street driving strategies from experienced professionals to avoid trouble and stay safe
-Straight-line riding, turning, shifting and stopping
-Cornering, maximum braking, and swerving
-Starting your motorcycle engine and shutting it down
-Slowing and braking to a stop
-Basic maneuvering of your motorcycle
-Riding in a straight line and turning, including lane changes and passing
-Shifting
-Avoiding objects by swerving correctly
-Riding safely, enjoy your motorcycle and avoid becoming impaired

Think you're interested?

If you are, make sure you check out this list of things you'll need to provide when you take the course (remember, we provide the motorcycles):

-Helmet, DOT or Snell approved
-Eye Protection (glasses, goggles or your helmet face shield)
-Long-sleeved shirt or jacket
-Long pants made of sturdy material (jeans are acceptable)
-Over-the-ankle footwear that has traction (leather boots are preferred - Please, no dress boots or stiletto heels)
-Full-fingered gloves (leather is preferred)
-Rain gear (please, no ponchos - pants and jacket only)
-Most importantly, please bring a willingness to learn and a positive attitude for a safe and fun riding experience!