Basic Riding Skills for Returning Riders (BRS-RR) (2024)

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The Basic Riding Skills for Returning Riders (BRS-RR) course is recommended for intermediate riders 18 and over. This one-day, 8-hour course is designed for those who have been riding with a two-wheel temporary permit for more than one year, or a two-wheeled experienced rider returning after an extended time away. Students will participate in two hours of classroom instruction, take an on-cycle evaluation to assess their skill level, and then complete six hours of on-cycle training.

BRS-RR Highlights

8-hour course: 2 hours of in-person classroom and 6 hours of on-cycle instruction.
The student must demonstrate basic motorcycle handling skills at beginning of class to continue in the course.
Requires a valid 2-wheel Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card (TIPIC) or motorcycle license or endorsem*nt.
Designed for those 18 years of age or older who have been riding with a temporary permit for longer than one year and for experienced riders returning to riding after several years of not riding.
Successful completion earns a 60-day BMV skill test waiver for a motorcycle endorsem*nt.

What it’s All About

Returning Riders take this course because they have riding experience. They may be current riders or riders who have not ridden for a while and are returning to the sport after some time away. Although they may be rusty, returning riders are expected to have some experience and demonstrate basic riding skills.

Goals for the BRS-RR include refining basic motorcycle skills, improving techniques, and gaining more knowledge of risk, including how to manage risk while riding. This course includes a 2-hour in-person or virtual classroom component and 6 hours of range session including the license-waiver skill evaluation.

Rider Requirements

Riders under 18 years of age must have a valid motorcycle endorsem*nt and have a parent or guardian sign a release and waiver form before any riding exercises.
Use the 2-wheel motorcycles provided by Motorcycle Ohio. Scooters are not provided.
Students must wear properridinggear along with a DOT certified helmet while astride the motorcycle.Loaner helmets are available. You may bring your own helmet; it will be subject to inspection and approval by the instructors.
The operator of the motorcycle must have a valid Temporary Instruction Permit Identification Card (TIPIC) or motorcycle endorsem*nt or a valid motorcycle-only license.
A non-refundable $75.00 registration fee.
Foul-weather gear and sunblock are optional and not required to take the course, but will increase your comfort and enjoyment.

Classroom Topics

A 2-hour classroom session (in-person or virtual depending on the site you register to take the class). A student workbook, the BasicRidingSkillsCourseGuide(MOP0098), is provided to assist you in the learning process.

Screening BRS-RR Students prior to Riding

The first two on-cycle exercises are to ensure that all riders possess the minimum, basic skills necessary to safely operate the motorcycle. At a minimum, you must demonstrate basic motorcycle control skills including use of the clutch lever and friction zone to move the motorcycle, smooth upshifting and downshifting, smooth stopping at a designated point using both brakes, and turning, as well as overall motorcycle control.

Riders unable to demonstrate these skills will be dismissed from the Returning Riders course before the start of Exercise #3 and rescheduled into a novice-level Basic Riding Skills course.

*No refunds will be provided if you cannot demonstrate basic control skills.

Range Exercises

The Range session utilizes specific exercises from the BRS. Returning riders may initially need some time to refresh their skills and get comfortable with the training motorcycles, but they should progress relatively quickly and not need too much remedial coaching. As a result, exercise times for most BRS-RR exercises are somewhat shorter than their BRS equivalents. The BRS-RR is not a novice course.

Your riding sessions will be broken down into the following sequence:

Motorcycle Introduction
Basic Motorcycle Control Skills
Stopping in Shorter Distances
Stopping Quickly in a Curve
Cornering
Cornering with Confidence
Control in Limited Spaces
Swerving
Controls Practice
Traffic Interaction and U-turns
Rider Skill Evaluations

Students will then take a skill evaluation if the student is seeking a BMV skill waiver. Upon successful completion, the student will be issued a Motorcycle Ohio BRS-RR course completion card via email valid for 60 calendar days and be eligible for the BMV skill test waiver for a motorcycle endorsem*nt.

Passing the Course

The following is required to pass the course:

100% attendance
10 or fewer points deducted on the Riding Skill Evaluation at the end of the course. You will be evaluated on the riding skills you have been practicing during the course and are necessary to reduce the risk of riding a motorcycle. The Riding Skill Evaluation is like the On-Cycle Endorsem*nt Test given by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
If the rider scores 11-19 points on the Riding Skill Evaluation, they are eligible for one retest. Depending on the training site, the retest may be done at the end of the course or a date scheduled by the training site.
No errant behavior, as this is a safety course!

If you are 18 years of age or older, you are not required to pass this course to take the on-cycle endorsem*nt test given by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and get your motorcycle endorsem*nt added to your license.

Medical Considerations & Reasonable Accommodations

Do you have a medical consideration or want to request reasonable accommodations?

Riders should inform Motorcycle Ohio of any medical condition which may affect their ability to safely participate in the course. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following:

Neck or back injuries that may affect your strength or mobility
Recent injury(s) or surgery
Pregnancy
Mental illness
Vision or hearing problems
Physical disabilities, especially those affecting the hands, legs, or neck
Ability to learn or take tests such as but not limited to dyslexia, ADD, or developmental disability

Riders with medical or other special considerations, please visit ourDisabilityInclusionAccesspage to learn how to request an accommodation.