Knoxville Rider Education Program

Traffic-safety experts widely acknowledge the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Basic RiderCourse® as the best introduction to motorcycling anywhere in the world. If you're a beginning rider, the Basic RiderCourse® (BRC) will put you on the road to safety, right from the start.

This course is aimed at beginning riders 15 years and older. This is a Tennessee state-certified licensing Motorcycle Rider Education program. The course provides five hours of classroom work and ten hours of practical riding in a controlled, off-street environment. Course materials are provided including Tennessee Motorcycle Handbook, student workbook and training motorcycles (125cc-350cc street legal). Some scooters are also available and the request for a scooter must be indicated on the registration form. A helmet can be provided if needed. A registration form must be completed and students must be registered one week in advance. Classes are taught by certified Motorcycle Safety Foundation instructors who assist participants with proper techniques. Students must pass both a written and a riding evaluation to receive a State Certificate Waiver. A certificate of completion for the course exempts the student from taking the written and riding test when applying for a motorcycle license. Class is limited to 12 students. Cost - $225.00

Whether you haven't ridden for a while and need to re hone your skills, have just purchased a new bike and need to familiarize yourself with it, or you just want to improve control skills and practice life-saving techniques,  the Experienced RiderCourse will leave you feeling more confident with your ride.

This course is designed for people who already know how to ride and want to increase their knowledge and skill on their own motorcycle. Emphasis is placed on advanced riding skills and handling emergency situations. This is an excellent follow-up to the Basic RiderCourse® and graduates are welcome to enroll immediately. This course offers riders an opportunity to become acquainted with a new motorcycle and its handling characteristics and/or to hone their personal riding skills in a controlled, off-street environment. The course is completed in one full day and riders are welcome to bring passengers for all or part of the course. Successful completion of a written and riding skills test will earn the student a State Certificate good for gaining an M endorsement on their TN State Drivers License. Riders must have a street legal motorcycle that passes a safety inspection by the RiderCoach. Extensively modified bikes may not be used. Riders must show proof of insurance and proof of ownership, or have written permission from the owner. Cost -$95.00

If you're an experienced rider whose goal is to learn more advanced techniques designed to push you further than than other classes, this new offering may be for you. The techniques practiced are taken from the racing world though they can successfully be used on any style motorcycle. With a focus on the fine balance between risk taking and skill level, this one day course is sure to teach you new techniques while helping you determine your riding style.

A growing part of the motorcycle community ride 3-wheeled motorcycles. From, customs, to kits, to those straight off the showroom floor 3 wheeled motorcycles come in many styles designed to open the sport to those who would otherwise find motorcycling less appealing. These motorcycles have their own handling characteristics and this course is designed to teach beginning riders how to manage a three-wheeled motorcycle.

The MSF 3-Track Basic  Rider Course is a 12 hour entry level, learn-to-ride training and education course designed to prepare riders for entry into the complex world of traffic. It consists of four hours of classroom instruction and 8 hours of on-vehicle instruction conducted on a paved area away from street traffic.  Participants learn fundamental riding skills and safety strategies similar to what is provided in the MSF Basic Rider Course but on a three-wheel, three-track vehicle. MSF certified Rider Coaches provide a low risk, positive learning environment. A State License Certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course. Participants must be of legal age to operate a three wheel motorcycle on public streets. If a participant is under the age of 18, parental or guardian permission must be obtained in writing. A personal three wheel motorcycle should be used that passes a safety inspection by the Rider Coach. All participants are required to wear personal protective gear. Cost is $225.00

For experienced riders making the transition to a three-wheeled motorcycle this course will give you both the knowledge of differences between two-wheeled an three-wheeled motorcycles and practice time learning the techniques specific to the three-wheeled versions.

The 3-Wheeled ERC Course covers the unique handling characteristics of riding a trike. This course consists of both classroom instruction and range time. GWRRA certified Knoxville Rider Education RiderCoaches teach this course using the GWRRA curriculum. A GWRRA completion card and state certificate are given to riders who successfully complete the course. This certificate can be used to obtain a motorcycle endorsement on your license.

If you have a riding group of 10 or more experienced riders, a 4.5 hour ERC Skills class can be scheduled specifically for your group.  Class would consist of the riding portion of the Experienced Riders Course and will be led by two certified MSF RiderCoaches. Cost is $75.00 per rider and passengers are welcome.

We also have materials for presentations on group riding, and other special safety related seminars that are available. Please call us at 865-687-2986 or email us at info@krep-tn.com for details and scheduling.