{"id":164,"date":"2021-10-27T13:07:43","date_gmt":"2021-10-27T13:07:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stgschoolcraft.wpengine.com\/ppl\/?page_id=164"},"modified":"2026-03-31T14:51:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:51:21","slug":"motorcycle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/ppl\/motorcycle\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorcycle Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Motorcycle Safety<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/ppl\/motorcycle\/road-to-endorsement\/\" class=\"ppl-motorcycle-cta\">\n            <div class=\"ppl-animation-track\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/ppl\/wp-content\/plugins\/sc-customizations\/images\/svg\/motorcycle.svg\" alt=\"Motorcycle\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ppl-animation-content\">\n                <h3>View the 'Step-by-Step Guide: Road to Endorsement' Infographic<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column callout-secondary is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Motorcycle Schedules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration for the 2026&nbsp;season will begin on Monday, February 2 at 8:00 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/ppl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/12\/2026-Regional-Schedule.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/ppl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/12\/2026-Regional-Schedule.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026 Regional Schedule<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/ppl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/12\/2026-Schoolcraft-Schedule.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/ppl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/12\/2026-Schoolcraft-Schedule.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026 Schoolcraft Schedule<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Detroit Metro Motorcycle Safety Consortium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Detroit Metro Motorcycle Safety Consortium&nbsp;offers comprehensive, hands-on motorcycle-safety education and training in a safe and comfortable environment. Our classes are taught by professional, certified instructors who have not only a passion for riding but riding safety. Our primary goal is to improve the safety of motorcyclists on our roads. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our motorcycle-safety courses are conducted with earmarked state funds, funded by motorcyclists, and administered through a motorcycle-safety grant from the Michigan Department of State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;Detroit Metro Motorcycle Safety Consortium&nbsp;currently comprises:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Macomb Community College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monroe County Community College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oakland Community College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schoolcraft College<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Michigan Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">Michigan Rider Education Program (Mi-REP)<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p>Administering the Michigan Rider Education&nbsp;Program (Mi-REP) is an important aspect of the Michigan Department of State&#8217;s traffic-safety mission. Schoolcraft College&#8217;s Motorcycle Safety Program uses safety standards established by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) to ensure consistent and comprehensive training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The curriculum provides both beginning and experienced motorcyclists with a foundation of good judgment, fundamental skills, and hands-on experience. Our motorcycle-safety courses are conducted with earmarked state funds, funded by motorcyclists, and administered through a motorcycle-safety grant from the Michigan Department of State.<br><br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/looktwice\" target=\"_blank\">Look Twice. Save a Life.<\/a><br><br>Students who want to obtain a&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/documents\/SOS_OHSP_Motorcycle_Safety_Brochure_157579_7.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">motorcycle endorsement<\/a>&nbsp;(CY) on their driver&#8217;s license should enroll in one of following courses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/ppl\/motorcycle\/basic-ridercourse-brc\/\">Basic RiderCourse (BRC) |&nbsp;<em>Beginning Riders<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/ppl\/motorcycle\/basic-ridercourse-2-brc2\/\">Basic RiderCourse 2 (BRC2) |&nbsp;<em>Experienced Riders<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3-Wheel Basic RiderCourse (3WBRC) | <strong><em>Check back winter 2027<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Successful completion of the Basic RiderCourse (BRC), Basic RiderCourse 2 (BRC2), or 3-Wheel Basic RiderCourse (3WBRC) results in a certificate that waives the Knowledge Test (K-Test) and Rider Skill Test (RST), which would otherwise be administered by the Secretary of State and a third-party testing agency, respectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong>&nbsp;Successful completion of the 3-Wheel Basic RiderCourse (3WBRC) results in a CY endorsement with 3-wheel restriction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who have a Michigan driver\u2019s license will receive a confirmation email from the Secretary of State that contains instructions for applying the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/-\/media\/Project\/Websites\/sos\/01preston\/SOS_OHSP_Motorcycle_Safety_Brochure.pdf?rev=c74b416877114818929f60aa0918e2b5\">motorcycle endorsement<\/a>&nbsp;(CY) to their driver\u2019s license. Most people have the option of completing the process entirely online; however, students who are under the age of 18 and\/or have an out-of-state driver\u2019s license must schedule an in-person appointment with their local branch office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who are under the age of 18 and\/or have an out-of-state driver\u2019s license must also request from their instructor a MSF-branded completion card before class is dismissed. This completion card must be provided, during an in-person appointment with a local branch office, along with the documentation required to apply for a Michigan driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">Michigan Motorcycle Operator Manual<br><\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Section 1.<\/strong>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"\/ppl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/motorcycle-operator-manual.pdf#page=7\" target=\"_blank\">Motorcycle Rider Licensing<\/a><br><strong>Section 2.<\/strong>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"\/ppl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/motorcycle-operator-manual.pdf#page=17\" target=\"_blank\">Michigan Motorcycle Laws<\/a><br><strong>Section 3.<\/strong>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"\/ppl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/motorcycle-operator-manual.pdf#page=22\" target=\"_blank\">Being in Shape to Ride<\/a><br><strong>Section 4.<\/strong>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"\/ppl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/motorcycle-operator-manual.pdf#page=26\" target=\"_blank\">Before You Ride<\/a><br><strong>Section 5.<\/strong>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"\/ppl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/motorcycle-operator-manual.pdf#page=38\" target=\"_blank\">Basic Motorcycle Operation<\/a><br><strong>Section 6.<\/strong>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"\/ppl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/motorcycle-operator-manual.pdff#page=42\" target=\"_blank\">Street Strategies<\/a><br><strong>Section 7.<\/strong>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"\/ppl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/motorcycle-operator-manual.pdf#page=52\" target=\"_blank\">Roadway Management<\/a><br><strong>Section 8.<\/strong>&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"\/ppl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/motorcycle-operator-manual.pdf#page=55\" target=\"_blank\">Special Riding Situations<\/a><br><strong>Section 9.<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"\/ppl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/motorcycle-operator-manual.pdf#page=59\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Passengers, Cargo, and Groups<\/a><br><strong>Section 10.<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"\/ppl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/motorcycle-operator-manual.pdf#page=68\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Factors Affecting Rider Performance<\/a><br><strong>Section 11.<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"\/ppl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/motorcycle-operator-manual.pdf#page=70\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Three-Wheel Motorcycles<\/a><br><strong>Section 12.<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"\/ppl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/motorcycle-operator-manual.pdf#page=75\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sample Knowledge Test<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"\/ppl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/motorcycle-operator-manual.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"482\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/ppl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/mi-motorcycle-manual.png\" alt=\"Michigan Motorcycle Operator Manual\" class=\"wp-image-187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/ppl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/mi-motorcycle-manual.png 482w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/ppl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/mi-motorcycle-manual-237x300.png 237w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Michigan Motorcycle Operator Manual (PDF)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">Reciprocity for Out-of-State Motorcyclist Training Courses<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p>Individuals who want to obtain a motorcycle (CY) endorsement on their Michigan driver license and have already successfully completed one of the approved out-of-state courses, detailed in the corresponding document, are able to do so by providing the Secretary of State with a valid certificate of completion from the respective course provider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The certificate must include the student&#8217;s name, an authorized signature, and the date of completion (must be one year or less from the date of the endorsement application).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/ppl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/10\/secretary-of-state-reciprocity.pdf\">Michigan Rider Education Program (MI-REP) (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Motorcycle Safety Motorcycle Schedules Registration for the 2026&nbsp;season will begin on Monday, February 2 at 8:00 a.m. Detroit Metro Motorcycle Safety Consortium The&nbsp;Detroit Metro Motorcycle Safety Consortium&nbsp;offers comprehensive, hands-on motorcycle-safety education and training in a safe and comfortable environment. 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