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MOTORCYCLE RIDER TRAINING PROGRAM
The Vermont Rider Education Program was established in direct
response to a bill passed by the General Assembly in 1990, calling for a
motorcycle rider-training program.
The Vermont Rider Education Program (VREP) is a comprehensive
rider-training program. The program is designed to provide the training
necessary to enhance operator safety and reduce injuries that occur in
motorcycle crashes.
VREP encourages people who are interested in riding motorcycles to
take this training. The training provided through VREP is highly
effective for novice as well as the most experienced riders.
The program is voluntary until such time as the Commissioner of Motor
Vehicles determines the program shall be mandatory. After that date, all
applicants for a Motorcycle Learner Permit or Operator License
endorsement for operating a motorcycle shall successfully complete the
training course.
The training program follows nationally recognized safety and training
standards and involves both classroom and on-cycle training. The
maximum tuition per student is set annually by the Department of Motor
Vehicles.
For information on the Vermont Rider Education Program or to locate
the nearest training site, you may call 1-800-529-2535 or check the
Vermont DMV website at: www.dmv.state.vt.us. Four courses are
offered:
1. B
ASIC RIDER COURSE (BRC): This 18-hour course is for novice
riders and those with limited riding experience, as well as riders who
haven’t ridden for some time. The course, which includes a
combination of riding exercises and classroom discussions, teaches
the basic skills needed to operate a motorcycle in traffic.
The course begins by familiarizing students with the location and
operation of controls. Students learn riding skills by practicing on
small motorcycles. Students must demonstrate they have the
strength, balance and coordination to perform straight-line riding,
shifting, turning and stopping exercises.