Requirements and FAQ's
Requirements for Basic
Safety Course (2-day)
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Motorcycle is NOT required. The training site
provides the motorcycle.
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Student must provide protective riding gear.
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Helmet (Helmets will be supplied if you
don't have your own.)
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Long sleeves
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Long pants
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Eye protection (sunglasses or glasses with
shatterproof lenses)
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Boots or leather high tops over the ankles
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Gloves with the fingers in (We have gloves
if you don't have your own)
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Minimum age is 15 years.
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Students under 18 years old who do not have a
driver's license must bring proof of completing the first six
hours of an approved Driver's Education Course.
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Students under 18 years old must have parental
permission.
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Student must already have the balance skills
required to ride a bicycle.
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Enrollment is limited, and classes fill
quickly.
Requirements for the
Precision Riding Class (1-day) (Non MSF)
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Student must be an experienced rider.
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Student must provide his own motorcycle.
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Student must show a valid driver's license
that allows him to operate a motorcycle.
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Student must show proof of insurance for the
motorcycle used in the course.
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Motorcycle must pass a basic safety inspection
in class.
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Student should have ridden several thousand
miles on the motorcycle he uses in class.
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Student must provide protective riding gear.
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Helmet
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Long sleeves
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Long pants
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Eye protection (sunglasses or glasses with
shatterproof lenses)
-
Boots or leather high tops over the ankles
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Gloves with the fingers in
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Minimum age is 15 years.
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Students under 18 years old must have parental
permission.
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This class is for the purpose of skill
development and is not associated with the TX DPS or MSF
Do I Get an Insurance Discount?
Most insurance companies offer a three-year
10% discount for the Basic Safety Course. Check with your insurance
company to see what discounts it offers.
15 Years Old in Texas
Fifteen-year old licensed motorcyclists may now
ride up to 250cc motorcycles. When you turn 16, your license
automatically allows you to ride any size motorcycle you wish.
Prior to September 1, 1999, 15-year old riders could only ride up
to 125cc motorcycles.
You must be at least 15 years old. If 15 but younger than 18,
you must present either a permit or an unrestricted Class
"C" driver's license.
If you are a minor (15 or younger than18), parent or guardian
must sign all documents for class.