Transportation Safety Training

• Complete the 5 hour e-course & bring proof of completion to the 1st day of class. 

• Be at least 18 years old by the 1st day of class. If you are under 18, you must be at least 16 years old and are required to have a valid driver’s license and bring a parent or guardian to class to sign the student waiver form. If you pass the course, you will receive course completion cards to allow you to take the motorcycle permit and skills at a state exam station.  
• If you are 18 years or older, you must bring a valid motorcycle permit to class each day. Expired permits are accepted if they have been expired for less than one year. 
•  You must attend the entire course. If you are late, you will be dismissed and forfeit your registration fee. 
• You must be able to safely control the motorcycle during every exercise. The instructor may dismiss you from the course if at any time, they feel you are a danger to your own safety or the safety of others.  
• You are responsible for your own safety and learning. Discuss all questions or concerns with your instructors. Notify them immediately of any hazards that you become aware of during the course. If at any time during the course you experience fatigue, dizziness, disorientation, excessive physical or mental stress or have continued difficulty performing any exercise, stop immediately and notify your instructor. 

Students MUST provide their own protective gear:

• DOT approved helmet 
• Eye protection (sun glasses, eye glasses or if your helmet has a full face shield) 
• Full-fingered gloves 

• Long sleeve shirt or jacket 
• Long pants with no tears or holes 
• Boots that cover the ankles 
• Rain gear is highly recommended. Class will be held rain or shine. 
• Bring your own snacks and beverages. There will be breaks during the course. Bring beverages to stay hydrated and snacks to keep your energy up. Food or beverages are not available at the training site. 

$259.00  

2025 Dates Now Available

Basic Motorcycle Rider Course  

May 10-11, 2025  7:30 AM-1:00 PM

May 10-11, 2025 2:00 PM-7:30 PM

August 9-10, 2025 7:30AM-1:00PM

August 11-12, 2025 7:30AM-1:00PM

September 6-7, 2025 10:00AM-3:30PM

For students requesting a cancelation, a full refund will be granted 5 working days before the start of a class. No refund will be made after that. A full refund will be given on all classes canceled by the school.

Anyone from another state who is age 16 and has a valid driver’s license may take a Basic Rider Course from another state.

Our neighboring states of North Dakota and Wisconsin (check with your state) office reciprocity in that they recognize the BRC taught in Minnesota for motorcycle licensure. These states may still require the student to pass a permit test administered by their state’s licensing authority, but waive the riding skills test for successful passing of the entire course (MSF eCourse and riding skills). The MSF BRC Course Completion Card is issued to students who successfully complete the MSF eCourse and BRC riding skills test. The BRC completion card is valid for three years.

• Cornering 
• Counter steering 
• Maximum braking 

• Riding strategy 
• Risk management 
• Swerving 
• Tight turns 
• Traction management 

• U-turns 

$55.00 per person. Passengers may participate for free. 

 2025 Dates Now Available

Intermediate Rider Course

June 1, 2025 2:00PM-7:00 PM

July 13, 2025 2:00PM- 7:00 PM

August 10, 2025 2:00 PM-7:00PM

For students requesting a cancelation, a full refund will be granted 5 working days before the start of a class. No refund will be made after that. A full refund will be given on all classes canceled by the school.

Please note, class size is limited to 12 participants. If you have more than 12, your group must be split into more than one class.

For example, 24 participants will be split into two classes and 36 participants will be split into three classes, etc.

Training cannot run in the winter or when there is snow on the ground for safety reasons. Training can take place April – October each year, weather permitting.

• Driving record review

• A Motorcycle Road Guard Certificate application must be completed and sent to Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS).  The application must be received 3 weeks before the training session the applicant wants to attend. The application allows DVS to review applicants’ driving records. Applicants will receive a response letter from DVS telling them if they are approve or not approved to attend training. Applicants must bring the letter to the training in order to participate.  

• No more than two petty misdemeanor convictions for any Minnesota moving violation, or equivalent violation from another state, for 24 months preceding date of application.  

• No impaired driving incident for five years preceding date of application.  
• No convictions under Minnesota Statutes, sections 169.13, 609.21, or equivalent violations from another state.  
• Must be able to hear and speak will enough to conduct a normal conversation at a distance of five feet, as well as meet the vision requirements to obtain a class D license.  
• Participants are required to bring a completed waiver form to participate in this course. 

Road equipment, including a stop/slow paddle, ANSI reflective vests and two-way radios, will be provided for the training 

Open Enrollment at Pine Technical & Community College:

• $30/student
• There must be a minimum of 8 students to run the class

 2025 Dates Now Available

March 15, 2025 9:00AM-12:00 (location TBD)

March 22, 2025 9:00AM-12:00PM (location TBD)

April 5, 2025 9:00AM-12:00 PM (location TBD)

June 7, 2025 9:00AM -12:00PM (location TBD)

June 28, 2025 9:00AM-12:00PM (location TBD)

• For more information regarding course schedule, please contact Dawn Sandberg at 320-629-5184 or dawn.sandberg@pine.edu. 

REGISTER 

We can bring the Road Guard Course to your Group at your site:

• $300 Group Rate for up to 12 students per three hour course being offered.
• $250 traveling fee per day.
• Training must be done during daylight hours at a location that will accommodate the classroom training portion. Groups must supply a classroom space, a computer with Microsoft Powerpoint and a projector. The group must also make arrangements with their local law enforcement and a traffic engineer for a training intersection that conforms to the Field Guide standards in their area. 
• When choosing a training intersection, follow these tips:
  • Select an intersection near to a classroom space with room to legally park up to ten vehicles where they do not block the visibility of oncoming drivers.
  • The intersection needs to be a single-lane approach. Turn lanes are okay and traffic control devices are optional.
  • The intersection will need to have steady, but not heavy, traffic flow, so the practical portion of the course can move along without students waiting for traffic to show up.
  • The speed limit should be 45 mph or slower.
  • Schedule training to avoid rush hour or select an intersection that does not experience rush-hour congestion.
• Contact Dawn Sandberg at 320-629-5184 or Dawn.Sandberg@pine.edu for more information.  

For students requesting a cancelation, a full refund will be granted 5 working days before the start of a class. No refund will be made after that. A full refund will be given on all classes canceled by the school.