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MSF Basic RiderCourse®
This course is aimed at beginning riders 15 years and older. This is the Tennessee state-certified licensing Motorcycle Rider Education program. The course provides five hours of classroom work and ten hours of practical riding in a controlled, off-street environment. Course materials are provided including Tennessee Motorcycle Handbook, student workbook and training motorcycles (125cc-350cc street legal). Some scooters are also available and the request for a scooter must be indicated on the registration form. A helmet can be provided if needed. Students must wear DOT approved helmet, eye protection, full-fingered gloves, over-the-ankle footwear with low heels, long pants (denim or sturdy fabric), and a long-sleeved shirt or jacket. A registration form must be completed and students must be registered one week in advance. Classes are taught by certified Motorcycle Safety Foundation instructors who assist participants with proper techniques. Students must pass both a written and a riding evaluation to receive a State Certificate Waiver. A certificate of completion for the course exempts the student from taking the written and riding test when applying for a motorcycle license. Class is limited to 12 students.
$225
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SPE 316P46 & P93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SaSu/Nov 14-15/7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
SPE 316P47 & P94 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SaSu/March 6-7/8 a.m.-5 p.m.
SPE 316P48 & P95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SaSu/March 13-14/8 a.m.-5 p.m.
SPE 316P49 & P96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SaSu/March 20-21/8 a.m.-5 p.m.
SPE 316P50 & P97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SaSu/March 27-28/8 a.m.-5 p.m.
SPE 316P51 & P98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SaSu/April 10-11/8 a.m.-5 p.m.
SPE 316P52 & P99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SaSu/April 17-18/8 a.m.-5 p.m.
SPE 316P53 & P01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SaSu/April 24-25/8 a.m.-5 p.m.
SPE 316P54 & P02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SaSu/May 1-2/8 a.m.-5 p.m.
SPE 316P55 & P03 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SaSu/May 8-9/8 a.m.-5 p.m.
SPE 316P56 & P04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SaSu/May 15-16/8 a.m.-5 p.m.
SPE 316P57 & P05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SaSu/May 22-23/8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Experienced RiderCourse®
The Experienced RiderCourse® is designed for people who already know how to ride and want to increase their knowledge and skill on their own motorcycle. Emphasis is placed on advanced riding skills and handling emergency situations. This is an excellent follow-up to the Basic RiderCourse® and graduates are welcome to enroll immediately. This course offers riders an opportunity to become acquainted with a new motorcycle and its handling characteristics in a controlled, off-street environment. Riders must have a street legal motorcycle that passes a safety inspection by the RiderCoach. Extensively modified bikes may not be used. Riders must show proof of insurance and proof of ownership, or have written permission from the owner.
$95 ($20 discount with current motorcycle license)
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SPE 395P18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/Nov 14/8 a.m.-4 p.m.
SPE 395P15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/March 27/8 a.m.-4 p.m.
SPE 395P16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/April 24/8 a.m.-4 p.m.
SPE 395P17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/May 22/8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Advanced Rider Course—Sport Bike Techniques NEW!
Based on the military Sport Bike Rider Course, this one-day course is for experienced riders who desire to learn and practice more in-depth riding techniques. Classroom activities use small group discussions and interactive activities to address personal risk management strategies; to discuss options for cornering, braking and swerving; and to improve visual perception to identify collision traps. On-cycle range exercises provide practice in cornering, braking and swerving. There is no skill test in this course. The class is open to all licensed riders no matter what type of motorcycle they ride. Riders must have proof of insurance and bikes must pass a pre-course inspection. Riders must wear proper gear and no passengers are allowed. An MSF completion card will be issued which can be used for insurance discounts. Classroom time is three hours with five hours range time. Class is limited to 12.
$95

SPE 587P01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/March 20/8 a.m.-5 p.m.
SPE 587P02 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/May 15/8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Trike Course
The Trike Course covers the unique handling characteristics of riding a trike. This course consists of both classroom instruction and range time. GWRRA certified Knoxville Rider Education RiderCoaches teach this course using the GWRRA curriculum. A GWRRA completion card and state certificate are given to riders who successfully complete the course. This certificate can be used to obtain a motorcycle endorsement on your license.
$95
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SPE 396P18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Su/Nov 8/8 a.m.-5 p.m. NEW DATE!
SPE 396P15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/March 13/8 a.m.-5 p.m.
SPE 396P16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/April 10/8 a.m.-5 p.m.
SPE 396P17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sa/May 8/8 a.m.-5 p.m.

3-Wheel Basic Rider Course NEW!
This MSF 3-Track Basic Rider Course is an entry level, learn-to-ride training and education course designed to prepare riders for entry into the complex world of traffic. It consists of classroom and on-vehicle instruction conducted on a paved area away from street traffic. Participants learn fundamental riding skills and safety strategies similar to what is provided in the MSF Basic Rider Course, but on a three-wheel, three-track vehicle. MSF certified Rider Coaches provide a low risk, positive learning environment. A State License Certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course. Participants must be of legal age to operate a three-wheel motorcycle on public streets. If a participant is under the age of 18, parental or guardian permission must be obtained in writing. A personal three-wheel motorcycle should be used that passes a safety inspection by the Rider Coach. All participants are required to wear personal protective gear.
$250

SPE 588P01 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SaSu/April 17-18/8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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