PennDOT offers motorcycle safety program
The state Department of Transportation is reminding area motorcyclists that PennDOT is offering a free motorcycle safety program to help novice and veteran riders improve their operating skills and safety. “We encourage all motorists to share the road but, due to their size, motorcyclists can be overlooked in the normal flow of traffic,” Kurt Myers, PennDOT’s deputy secretary for safety administration, stated in a press release. “We offer these safety classes to ensure beginning motorcyclists and experienced riders know how to operate their vehicles safely in any situation.”
The safety program includes basic rider and experienced rider courses that offer riders of all skill levels the opportunity to learn basic motorcycle fundamentals to reduce the risk of crashes.
The courses are taught March through October at 69 sites across the state and are free to Pennsylvania residents.
Residents must have either a Class M (motorcycle) learner’s permit or license to enroll.
The basic course is 15 hours long and includes five hours of in-class instruction and 10 hours of practical riding experience. Motorcycles and helmets are available to students taking the course.
The experienced rider course is six hours and offers skilled riders the chance to refresh their safety knowledge and hone their driving skills. Students taking the experienced rider course must provide their own motorcycle and helmet.
Visit online at www.pamsp.com for more information on the motorcycle safety program and to enroll in a course.