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SECTION : MOTORCYCLE RIDER LICENSING

1.4 – Motorcycle Rider for beginning riders with no previous riding street motorcycle. For details and a list of facts
Education, Training, experience. We also recommend this course for including required riding gear, visit http://dds.
and License Test Waivers riders who have not been on a motorcycle for a georgia.gov/advanced-riders-course.
while. It combines practice riding on a closed To register, go to: dds.georgia.gov, or call:
The Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program course with classroom discussion. 678-413-8400.
(GMSP) offers rider education programs for GMSP provides training motorcycles and hel-
every level of rider. GMSP also promotes motor- mets at our DDS locations (there are additional Scooter Riders
ist awareness programs, Share the Road cam- riding gear requirements for students). If you Scooters have become a popular and sensible
paigns, and focuses on highway safety issues own a scooter, you may ride your own scooter, transportation option. Many people perceive
affecting Georgia motorcyclists. The DDS 51-500cc, in the course. Scooter students must them to be safer and easier to handle than a
directly operates 14 training sites throughout call GMSP at 678-413-8400 after registering and motorcycle. The reality is that any two-wheel
the state of Georgia. Rider training is popular inform staff of their intention to use a scooter vehicle takes a different skill set to maneuver
and potentially life-saving. Without proper so we can notify your Coach. on the street.

training, new riders are more likely to be The Basic RiderCourse offers complete and With that in mind, the GMSP welcomes
involved in a crash. Experienced riders also professional training. You will learn how to scooter owners to participate in our License
can benefit from additional training to hone operate a motorcycle safely, with emphasis on Waiver Basic and Basic 2 rider education
their crash-avoidance skills. the special skills and mental attitudes necessary courses. Scooter owners can now use their
for dealing with traffic. GMSP Coaches will start
Three-Wheel Waiver Program off with straight-line riding, turning, shifting machine in a rider education program, and if
successful, earn a license test waiver.
and stopping.
DDS is pleased to announce that the License Of course, there are a few rules.
Test Waiver Program has been expanded to You’ll gradually progress to cornering,
include the Three Wheel Training Course. swerving and stopping in shorter distances. In • Students use their own scooters. No scooters
Since July 1, 2017, certified Motorcycle Train- the classroom, you’ll learn about the different are provided.
ing Schools that offer this training have the types of motorcycles, their characteristics, how • The scooter must be owned, registered, and
ability to issue a 90-day license test waiver upon they operate, and mental processes for riding. insured by the student.
successful completion of the course. This expan- The GMSP Coaches, all experienced motor-
sion is being implemented to enhance customer cyclists, will advise you on what to wear for • The scooter must be street-legal and be 500cc
service, expand the Motorcycle Safety Program comfort, visibility and protection. You’ll find out or less.
and to foster consistency. how alcohol and other drugs affect your ability • If the scooter is going to be ridden to and from
to ride safely. A very important segment of the class, a Class M Instructional Permit (MP) is
Rider Education course will introduce a strategy for riding in required. (NOTE: Some classes are held after
traffic, and how to deal with critical situations. dark, and permit holders cannot ride after
When you take a Georgia Motorcycle Safety The course concludes with a knowledge test dark.) Students can trailer the scooter to the
Program Course, you will receive professional and an on-cycle skills evaluation. training location.
training in risk management, motorcycle opera- Once you successfully complete the course,
tion, and skilled riding techniques as well as you will receive a 90-day motorcycle license • Scooter students must call GMSP at 678-413-
earning a License Test Waiver (when you suc- test waiver. To register, go to: dds.georgia.gov, 8400 after registering and inform staff of their
cessfully complete a license test waiver course). or call 678-413-8400. intention to use a scooter, so we can notify
The License Test Waiver will allow you to your Coach.
bypass the knowledge test and the on-cycle Basic RiderCourse 2
skills test at a DDS Customer Service Center. – License Waiver Military Waiver
You may earn a License Test Waiver for If you are an experienced rider without a A military member or dependent will not be
your Motorcycle License in the Basic motorcycle license or have been riding on a subject to taking a knowledge test or skills test
RiderCourse and Basic RiderCourse 2 permit, earn your license now. as if he/she has completed a class offered by
License Waiver Course. A 90-day license the Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program and/
test waiver is furnished to successful • 1-day Training or recognized private sites.
graduates. Courses are low-cost and provide • Ride your own bike
professional training to assist riders in Military members and dependents will be
improving their skills in: • Earn a Motorcycle License Test Waiver with eligible to obtain a 90 day license waiver by
• Turning a Basic RiderCourse 2 - License Waiver submitting the following documents to the
(BRC2LW) course (some classroom) Motorcycle Safety Program:
• Traffic strategies
• $100.00 Enrollment fee (BRC2LW) (at GMSP/ • Motorcycle Safety Program Military Waiver
• Braking
DDS Training Centers). NOTE: The enroll- application
• Evasive techniques ment fee is $150.00 for out-of-state residents. • copy of a Motorcycle Safety Foundation,
• And more! To register, go to: dds.georgia.gov, or call Basic RiderCourse, or Basic RiderCourse 2
Basic RiderCourse 678-413-8400. completion card
• 2-day Classroom and On-Cycle Training Advanced RiderCourse (ARC) • copy of your current Georgia driver’s license
• copy of your active, retired or dependent
• For new & experienced riders The ARC is a one-day course that comple-
ments a rider’s basic skills and helps with per- military I.D. and/or a copy of your DD214.
• Motorcycle & helmet provided (at GMSP/ sonal risk assessment. It focuses on the complex Once the documentation has been verified,
DDS Training Centers)
skills of self-assessment, personal risk manage- a 90 day license waiver will be updated to
• Earn a Motorcycle License Test Waiver ment, and riding strategies. his/her driving record. After receiving the
The ARC includes a fast-paced classroom waiver, the military member/dependent must
• $250.00: Enrollment fee (at GMSP/DDS Train- segment with several interactive activities to visit their local DDS Customer Service Center
ing Centers; see website for non-resident improve perception and hazard awareness. within 90 days to obtain their Class M license.
enrollment fee) Range exercises enhance both basic skills A military member or dependent that is not
The Basic RiderCourse is the best way to and crash avoidance skills. Improving brak- currently in the State of Georgia can go to dds.
prepare to obtain your motorcycle license. ing and cornering finesse is emphasized. The georgia.gov for information on renewing a
With no experience necessary, it is designed course is beneficial for riders on any type of license by mail.

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