Durham Technical Community College Motorcycle Safety (Basic Rider)
Motorcycle Training · 1637 East Lawson Street, Durham, NC 27703
Continuing education Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider course with classroom work plus range riding. Helmet loaners are available and the course targets riders with little or no experience.
What to ask a motorcycle training school
- Do you provide the motorcycle and helmet for the course, or do I bring my own? Many beginner courses supply a small bike; most expect your own gloves, boots over the ankle, and a long-sleeved jacket.
- Does finishing the course count toward my motorcycle endorsement, and what paperwork do I take to the licensing office afterward? The rules differ by state, so ask the school rather than a forum.
- How big are the classes, and how many coaches are on the range? Fewer riders per coach means more time riding and less time waiting.
- What happens if it rains, or if I do not pass the riding part? Ask about rescheduling and retake fees before you pay.
- Do you run courses beyond the beginner class, such as an experienced rider or advanced skills course? A refresher after a long break is worth the day.
Worth the ride from Durham, NC
Cocoa Cinnamon
Coffee
Espresso and sipping chocolate in a refurbished 1940s service station, with the old forecourt for parking, on the way out toward Roxboro Road.
Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
Mountain View
Ride out for the view and take a breather at the top, and the road in is half the reason to go.
Dame's Chicken & Waffles
Food
Chicken and waffles at a well-known Durham local institution that opened in 2010.
Riding here?
Make Durham Technical Community College Motorcycle Safety (Basic Rider) a stop on your next ride. Find a route that passes by, schedule a group ride with it as the stop, or see how 2 Wheels in Common works for riders.
New to riding? See how to get your motorcycle license, step by step, with links to the official rules.