Scooter-Only Basic Rider Course

$250 per student
If you plan on operating a scooter, this is the class for you. The Scooter Basic Rider Course is taught on 150-cc scooters with smaller class sizes for more individual attention. The course also features exercises designed to help scooter enthusiasts develop the muscle-memory and riding skills needed for safe scooter operation. This 15-hour course takes place in a classroom and closed-course setting and satisfies all Florida State Motorcycle Endorsement requirements.

      
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Classroom:
In the classroom you'll learn about different types of scooters and motorcycles, their characteristics, and how they operate. The Instructors will advise you on what to wear for comfort, visibility and protection. You'll find out how alcohol and other drugs affect your ability to ride safely. A very important segment of the course will show you how to create your own strategy for riding in traffic, and how to deal with critical situations. The course concludes with a knowledge test and skill evaluation.

Closed Motorcycle Course:
Once you’ve gained a better understanding of safe scooter operation the classroom, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test on the range. During your riding sessions you'll learn how to operate a scooter safely with emphasis on the defensive driving strategies and mental attitudes necessary for dealing with traffic. Instructors will start you off with straight-line riding, turning, and stopping. You'll gradually progress to weaving, offset weaving, turning, sharp turns, lane changes, controlling wheel skids, swerving to avoid obstacles, quick stops, cornering, emergency braking and much more.

For safety reasons, all students are required to wear the appropriate riding attire for their riding sessions. You are expected to be prepared to ride to participate in the class.

Click here to see the Basic RiderCourse Video.

What you’ll need for the course:
Helmets* and scooters will be provided but be sure to bring the following items for the riding portion of the class:*

• Long sleeve shirt or jacket
• Denim jeans or heavy pants (not excessively baggy, long or with holes or frayed edges)
• Over the ankle boots covering the ankle bone (not tennis shoes or fashion boots with heels)
• Full-fingered leather gloves
• Shatter resistant sunglasses or safety glasses
• Sunscreen and lip protection

*Helmets are provided, however we encourage you to bring your own DOT-approved FULL SIZE helmet for added comfort.