New Three-Wheel Motorcycle Safety Class

LIVONIA, MI – There are around 200 million motorcycles (including mopeds, motor scooters and other powered two and three-wheelers) in use worldwide.  While people choose to ride motorcycles for various reasons, those reasons are increasingly practical, with riders opting for a powered two or three-wheeler as a cost-efficient alternative to infrequent and expensive public transport systems, or as a means of avoiding or reducing the effects of urban congestion.

In response, the Continuing Education and Professional Development Department of Schoolcraft College is offering a Three-Wheel Basic Rider Course with curriculum from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.  This class is for those who have minimal experience or are unlicensed operating a three-wheel motorcycle. Students will develop their basic riding skills as they learn proper turning, shifting and braking. The class includes approximately 12 hours of instruction with 4 in the classroom and 8 on the range. Students must furnish their own three-wheel motorcycle and protective gear.  The fee for this class is $25 each.

Upon successful completion of a State-approved Motorcycle Safety Foundation course, the Secretary of State will waive the riding skills test required for a cycle endorse¬ment. However, a short written test required for license endorsement will be given at the Secretary of State at the time of endorsement application. In addition to the short written test, given at the Secretary of State, a more extensive test will be given as part of the motorcycle course.

Registraion is going on now.  Two classes are scheduled for the Radcliff Center in Garden City: July 9-11 and September 10-12.  For more information on the Motorcycle Safety Program visit www.schoolcraft.edu/ces/motorcycle.asp or call 734-462-4448.

Schoolcraft College is a public two-year college, offering classes at the Livonia campus, at the Radcliff Center in Garden City and online at schoolcraft.edu.