Basic RiderCourse – 3-Wheel

The MSF Basic RiderCourse for 3-wheel motorcycles teaches core skills and can be a major step towards earning your license.
The best place to start once you’ve made the decision to ride a 3-wheel motorcycle, whether the two wheels are in the back or the front. Successful completion of this course, consisting of five hours of classroom activities and ten hours of on-cycle riding exercises, plus knowledge and skill tests, may waive the license test in your state (It does in Virginia!). The course may also earn you an insurance discount. You may bring your own 3-wheel motorcycle, or one may be provided.

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Online classroom
This is completed at home on a student’s own time. If a student were to take the eCourse all at once, it takes approximately 5 hours to complete. However, all courses can be completed in segments, and the system automatically picks up where the student left off. There is no time limit to complete the eCourse, and attempts don’t expire. The course is mobile-friendly and can be accessed on smartphones and tablets, however a computer or laptop is highly recommended for viewing ease. The knowledge test is included in the eCourse. This course must be completed by every student regardless of any previous DMV testing.

In-person riding
You will be paired with a group of up to 8 riders. Divided between two days, the course will consist of about 10 hours total of range exercises on a motorcycle (motorcycle provided OR bring your own! Contact us prior to class if you plan to bring your own motorcycle to be sure yours meets our specifications). Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be issued a temporary, 30-day M3 (three-wheel motorcycle) license to be carried with a valid VA driver’s license; simply show this completion card to the DMV so they can add the M3 designation to your VA driver’s license. Successful completion of this course waives the Virginia DMV knowledge and road skills tests for most students.

You will be outside in the elements for 2 days; prepare accordingly.

Completing the 3-Wheel Basic RiderCourse may also reduce your motorcycle insurance premiums! Check with your insurance provider.

The 3-Wheel Basic RiderCourse is taught at a pace that results in successful completion for most novice riders, and our coaches will assist you to learn to the best of your ability. That said, if you have significant difficulty or become a risk to yourself or others, as determined by you or your coach, you will not be permitted to continue to ride.

To successfully complete the course, you must:

  1. Attend and participate in all sessions.
  2. Achieve a minimum score on a knowledge test covering course materials.
  3. Achieve a passing score on a riding-skill evaluation.

Successful completion of the 3-Wheel Basic RiderCourse does not guarantee your safety on the road. Only you can choose the level of safety that you wish to maintain. The course will supply you with opportunities to acquire a baseline knowledge and skill set enabling you to continue to practice and develop safe riding habits. Safe riding is also a mindset, and only you can provide that.

Motorcycles will be provided for the course.

Required Riding Gear

We are passionate about student safety: students will NOT be permitted to ride without the required safety gear! Visit out Gear Requirements page to review all the required items you will need for your class.

Gear Requirements Page