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| Not sure if you want to ride a motorcycle? Want to get an idea of what the controls are and how they work? Want to sit on a bike and see how it feels? | Introductory Motorcycle Experience (IME) | A two-hour, first-touch experience with a motorcycle and not designed to teach a person how to ride. As a familiarization program that points out the primary parts and controls of a typical motorcycle, it helps a potential rider determine whether motorcycling is a good personal choice. | 2 hours of motorcycle familiarization
Motorcycles furnished by ASRME. |
| Ready to begin riding, no personal experience necesesary, graduates are exempt from the ASP skills test portion of the licensing exam, the most popular learn-to-ride choice | Basic Rider Course (BRC) | The best place for a new rider to start once they've made the decision to ride. In Arkansas, the successful completion of this course and its knowledge and skill tests, which consists of approximately five hours of classroom and 10 hours of on-cycle instruction (conducted over two or three sessions), serves as a state licensing riding test waiver. Motorcycles and helmets are provided for your use during the course. Also, a course completion card may provide the rider with an insurance discount. | Approximately 5 hours of classroom and 10 hours of riding
Motorcycles are supplied by ASRME. |
| 3 Wheeled Motorcycles only: Ready to begin riding, no experience necessary, graduates are exempt from the ASP skills test portion of the licensing exam. Students must have at least a Motorcycle Learner's Permit. | 3-Wheel Basic RiderCourse (3WBRC) | The best place for a new rider to start once they've made the decision to ride a 3-wheel motorcycle. This course includes about five hours of classroom activities and up to nine hours of on-cycle riding exercises conducted over two or three days. In Arkansas, the successful completion of this course and its knowledge and skill tests serves as a state license riding test waiver. | 14 hours, 9 hours hands on. 3 Wheeled motorcycle either furnished by ASRME or student can use their own. |
| Ready to begin riding, no experience necessary, graduates are exempt from the ASP skills test portion of the licensing exam, the most popular learn-to-ride choice | Scooter Basic RiderCourse (SBRC) | Best place for a new rider to start once they've made the decision to ride a scooter. This course includes five hours of classroom activities and up to 10 hours of on-scooter riding exercises. Successful completion may lead to an insurance discount. A person must pass a knowledge and skill test for successful completion. May lead to license waiver. Students must provide their own scooters for the class | Approximately 5
hours classroom and
10 hours of riding
Scooters furnished by the STUDENT. |
| For licensed riders with at least 1000 miles of recent riding experience. A good general riding skill and safety awareness refresher or tune-up | Basic RiderCourse 2 (formerly ERC Suite) (BRC2) | For riders who already have basic skills. It is similar to the BRC except the speeds are higher and riders should be riding their own motorcycle. Course requires that the rider have a current motorcycle endorsement, motorcycle registration, and the motorcycle pass a basic safety inspection. It is an excellent refresher course for practicing and renewing basic riding skills. Range exercises enhance both basic skills and crash avoidance skills. Improving braking and cornering finesse is emphasized. The course is beneficial for riders on any type of street motorcycle.l | Approximately 7
hours of discussions
and riding with the
emphasis on riding
Student rides own motorcycle |
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