Motorcycle Rider Training Program

If you are interested in becoming a motorcyclist or if you are already a rider and want to improve your skills, this is the place for you!

The Motorcycle Rider Training Program trains approximately 3,000 students of all skill levels each year. We offer courses at nine different training locations throughout the state. Our training season runs from approximately early April to the end of October depending on the weather, and includes weekdays, weekends and holidays.

Basic RiderCourse® (BRC)

The Basic RiderCourse® (BRC) is designed for beginner riders with little or no previous motorcycle experience. This course is mandatory for those drivers under the age of 18 who wish to obtain a motorcycle endorsement. Students will learn about different types of motorcycles, their controls, how they operate and will begin developing and practicing the mental and motor skills necessary for safe riding.

The BRC combines classroom instruction with on-cycle riding practice. Class times vary, but students will spend a minimum of five (5) hours in the classroom and ten (10) hours riding. All riding exercises are conducted at slow speeds on a closed range. The skills taught during the course include: rider and motorcycle preparation, defensive riding strategies, riding in a straight line, cornering, braking, shifting, clutch-throttle control, and basic crash avoidance techniques.

Students take a written evaluation and a riding evaluation as part of the course. Students who complete the course and pass both of the evaluations receive a completion card that will allow a motorcycle endorsement to be added to their license. Non-NH residents should confirm that their home state DMV will accept the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic RiderCourse® completion card.
Motorcycles are provided. Students are responsible for providing the following protective clothing: eye protection, full fingered gloves, sturdy footwear that completely covers the ankles, long sturdy pants and a long sleeve top such as a jacket or sturdy shirt. Students may bring their own DOT approved 3/4 or full face helmet or use one of our loaner helmets which are available at each course.

Students who do not arrive on time for any portion of the course will not be allowed to continue, and will not be refunded.

Basic RiderCourse® Highlights

  • Course graduates are exempt from the DMV written and skills tests (non-NH residents should verify this with the DMV in their home state).
  • A motorcycle learner's permit is not required.
  • Motorcycles and helmets are provided.
  • Courses will run, rain or shine.
  • No experience needed.

Enrollment Requirements

All students need the ability to balance on and ride a bicycle. Only individuals under the age of 18 must have a valid driver license and a Motorcycle Safety Course Waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

Register for a BRC Course

To register for a New Hampshire Motorcycle Rider Training Class, please visit our on-line enrollment site Motorcycle Rider Training Classes. If you would prefer to register using a paper application, please contact our office at (603) 227-4025 to have the forms sent to you.

Once I pass the course…

Students will perform a written evaluation and will have a riding evaluation during the course. If the student passes both of these evaluations, he or she will receive a New Hampshire Motorcycle Rider Training Program completion card. The student can take that completion card to the NH DMV within one year and receive their motorcycle endorsement on their driver license. Non-NH residents will receive a Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic RiderCourse® completion card and should verify with their home state DMV if it is accepted. Note: There is no guarantee that an individual enrolling in this course will pass.

If I am unsuccessful…

Although the BRC is designed for beginners, not every rider passes the class on the first try. Students who do not pass the first time may register for a second class and try again. Students who complete the entire class but do not pass the riding evaluation may be eligible to take a Intermediate Rider Course. Students should call the Motorcycle Rider Training Office at (603) 227-4025 for more information.

Intermediate RiderCourse® (IRC)

The Intermediate RiderCourse® (IRC) is a one day refresher course and is a continuation of the Basic RiderCourse® (BRC). The IRC is designed for riders who were unsuccessful in the skills test of the BRC within the past 12 months or anyone who successfully completed the BRC anytime in the past. There is no classroom portion in the IRC, the entire class is spent riding on the motorcycles.

Students take a riding evaluation as part of the course. Students who complete the course and pass the riding evaluation receive a completion card which will allow you to add a motorcycle endorsement to your license with no further testing at the NH DMV. Non-NH residents will receive a Motorcycle Safety Foundation completion card and should verify with their home state DMV if it is accepted.

Motorcycles are provided. Students are responsible for providing the following protective clothing: eye protection, full fingered gloves, sturdy footwear that completely covers the ankles, long sturdy pants and a long sleeve top such as a jacket or sturdy shirt. Students may bring their own DOT approved 3/4 or full face helmet or use one of our loaner helmets which are available at each course.

Students who do not arrive on time for any portion of the course will not be allowed to continue, and will not be refunded.

Intermediate RiderCourse® Highlights

  • Course graduates are exempt from the DMV written and skills tests (Non-NH residents should verify this with their home state DMV).
  • A motorcycle learner's permit is not required.
  • Motorcycles and helmets are provided.
  • Courses will run, rain or shine.

Enrollment Requirements

To enroll in an IRC, students must have either completed a Basic RiderCourse® within the past 12 months but were unsuccessful in the skills test, or successfully completed a BRC at anytime in the past. If you completed the BRC outside of the NH MRT program, proof of course completion is required.

Individuals under the age of 18 must have a valid driver license and a Motorcycle Safety Course Waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

Register for an Intermediate RiderCourse®

To register for a New Hampshire Motorcycle Rider Training Class, please visit our online enrollment site Motorcycle Rider Training Classes. If you would prefer to register using a paper application, please contact our office at (603) 227-4025 to have the forms sent to you.

Once I Pass the Course…

Students will have a riding evaluation during the course. If the student passes this evaluation, he or she will receive a New Hampshire Motorcycle Rider Training Program completion card. The student can take that completion card to the NH DMV within one year and receive a motorcycle endorsement on their driver license. Non-NH residents will receive a Motorcycle Safety Foundation completion card and should verify with their home state DMV if it is accepted.

If I am unsuccessful…

Many students choose to take the IRC multiple times. As long as the student remains eligible for the class and does not present a hazard on the range he or she can repeat the class. Students who require extensive additional practice are recommended to take the Basic Rider Course again.

Experienced RiderCourse® (ERC)

The Experienced RiderCourse® (ERC) is a one-day course designed for riders who already have basic skills and possess a motorcycle license. Students use their own registered, state-inspected motorcycles for range exercises. The ERC provides an intensive hands-on approach to motorcycle rider training. The course focuses on a variety of crash avoidance maneuvers, control at low speed, cornering finesse and limited space maneuvers. This course is a great refresher to start the season.

Students are responsible for providing the following protective clothing: eye protection, full fingered gloves, sturdy footwear that completely covers the ankles, long sturdy pants and a long sleeve top such as a jacket or sturdy shirt. Students may bring their own DOT approved 3/4 or full face helmet or use one of our loaner helmets which are available at each course.

Upon successful completion of the course, including passing a riding evaluation, riders will receive a completion card as proof of attendance in this safety course.

Experienced RiderCourse® Highlights

  • A way to test and improve your riding skills.
  • Ride through the exercises on your own bike!
  • Courses will run, rain or shine.

Enrollment Requirements

Students must have a valid driver license with a motorcycle endorsement. Individuals under the age of 18 must have a Motorcycle Safety Course Waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

Students must provide their own motorcycles. Motorcycles must be street legal, currently registered and inspected. MRT reserves the right to reject any motorcycle that is deemed unsuitable for the course.

Students who do not arrive on time for the course will not be allowed to continue, and will not be refunded.

Register for an Experienced RiderCourse®

To register for a New Hampshire Motorcycle Rider Training Class, please visit our on-line enrollment site Motorcycle Rider Training Classes. If you would prefer to register using a paper application, please contact our office at (603) 227-4025 to have the forms sent to you.

Once I pass the course…

Students will have a riding evaluation during the course. If the student passes this evaluation, he or she will receive a New Hampshire Motorcycle Rider Training Program completion card. The student can check with his or her insurance company to determine if a rate reduction is possible. Note: There is no guarantee an individual enrolling in this course will pass.

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