Requirements and FAQ's

 

Requirements for Basic Safety Course (2-day)

  • Motorcycle is NOT required. The training site provides the motorcycle.

  • Student must provide protective riding gear.

    • Helmet (Helmets will be supplied if you don't have your own.)

    • Long sleeves

    • Long pants

    • Eye protection (sunglasses or glasses with shatterproof lenses)

    • Boots or leather high tops over the ankles

    • Gloves with the fingers in (We have gloves if you don't have your own)

  • Minimum age is 15 years.

  • 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.

  • Students under 18 years old must have parental permission.

  • Student must already have the balance skills required to ride a bicycle.

  • Enrollment is limited, and classes fill quickly.

Requirements for the Precision Riding Class (1-day) (Non MSF)

  • Student must be an experienced rider.

  • Student must provide his own motorcycle.

  • Student must show a valid driver's license that allows him to operate a motorcycle.

  • Student must show proof of insurance for the motorcycle used in the course.

  • Motorcycle must pass a basic safety inspection in class.

  • Student should have ridden several thousand miles on the motorcycle he uses in class.

  • Student must provide protective riding gear.

    • Helmet

    • Long sleeves

    • Long pants

    • Eye protection (sunglasses or glasses with shatterproof lenses)

    • Boots or leather high tops over the ankles

    • Gloves with the fingers in

  • Minimum age is 15 years.

  • Students under 18 years old must have parental permission.

  • 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.