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 Motorcycle Ohio Rider Education Program

Ride SMART LogoKent State University Salem will be offering the Basic RiderCourse, beginning April 2012 to promote motorcycle safe riding practices.  Passing this 16-hour program allows successful completers to waive the skills test required for motorcycle endorsement/licensing.  The Workforce Development and Continuing Studies Department at Kent Salem, sponsor of the program, is scheduling the first class to begin at the beginning of April with the last class to be held in early October. 

Kent Salem, 2491 State Route 45 South, Salem, has been a site for this state program for almost 10 years.  This is the first year the state of Ohio has encourage all sites to be managed through a local partnership. As a grantee and sponsor, Kent Salem Workforce Development plans to support the hiring of local, state-certified instructors to teach these classes.  The class consists of 4-hours in the classroom and 12-hours, on the range, learning and practicing riding skills using program-provided motorcycles and helmets. The program also focuses on motorcycle licensing, motorist awareness, impaired riding and protective gear usage.

In addition to the program's training effort, the university plans to participate in a public information and education campaign to promote the rider education program and motorcycle safety.   

Participants pay a $25 fee, which is waived for minors, who are required to take this class to become a licensed motorcycle rider.  Parents or guardians must sign to acknowledge the risks and agreement to have their youth participate. 

The completion of this training, along with a motorcycle temporary permit, will allow the rider to receive their motorcycle endorsement at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.  Some insurance companies offer a reduced rate to those who complete the program.

New riders are encouraged to sign up for this BasicRider Course, which can also act as a refresher for those with some riding experience.

To register for these 2012 classes, go online to http://www.motorcycle.ohio.gov .  Class registration begins early on Monday, February 6, 2012.  If you have any questions about the registration process call 1-800-837-4337.  Last year Motorcycle Ohio enrolled over 2500 students online within the first 12 hours of the opening of enrollment. Register early to get the location and training dates you need.