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Forsyth Tech Motorcycle Safety Basic Rider Course

Motorcycle Training · 1300 Bolton St, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

MSF certified Basic Rider Course at Forsyth Tech's West Campus, mixing an online eCourse with classroom and riding sessions. Passing it exempts riders from the DMV riding test for a motorcycle endorsement.

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 Winston-Salem, NC

  • Lexington Barbecue

    Food

    Plan a lunch run here down US 29 and I-85 from Greensboro for pork shoulder.

  • Snappy Lunch

    Food

    Pork chop sandwiches from a 1923 diner, on the foothills ride toward the Parkway.

  • Pilot Mountain State Park

    Mountain View

    Anchor a Sauratown foothills loop here, about 25 miles northwest of Winston-Salem, and take the park road to the overlook.

All 13 places worth the ride near Winston-Salem, NC →

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New to riding? See how to get your motorcycle license, step by step, with links to the official rules.