Our Class-M license program is tailored for both beginner and experienced riders.

Learn How to Ride Safely

Successful motorcycling is not just a matter of being careful and having good instincts; it requires specialized knowledge, skills, techniques, and strategies. If you have never ridden, are self-taught, or have learned from friends, you will benefit from our professional trainingwhich we've offered for over 35 years.

Our instructors are trained and certified by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.

Program Requirements

The MVA requires all students to complete an online Motorcycle Safety Foundation course as part of the licensing program. Students will receive online course information on the first day of class.

Note: A valid email address is required to register for this course.

Program Information

This program includes classroom and range (on-motorcycle) sessions. A training motorcycle will be reserved when registering for the Basic Rider Course (BRC) or Basic Rider Course 2-LW (BRC2-LW). Students attending weekend sessions should bring a snack or bagged lunch.

What to Wear

Students must come to the range sessions with the following gear:

  • Long-sleeve shirt or jacket
  • Long pants
  • Sturdy low-heeled shoes or boots covering the ankles
  • Full-fingered leather gloves
  • Department of Transportation (DOT)-certified helmet covering the ears
  • Eye protection (e.g., face shield, goggles, or sunglasses)
Weather Policy

Classes are held rain or shine.


Class M Licensing

Students currently licensed in Maryland (with a Class-C license) who have completed the BRC or BRC2-LW courses will receive a Maryland MVA Certificate of Completion. They must also present the certificate to any full-service MVA (in addition to a vision exam and paying a licensing fee) to receive your Class-M (motorcycle) license endorsement. This endorsement is required to ride motorcycles on public roads legally.

Out-of-state residents will only receive a Maryland Motorcycle Safety Program completion card. Out-of-state residents should verify with their hometown MVA to see if the card is ready for licensing.

Students who complete the BRC or BRC2-LW course will receive a Maryland Motorcycle Safety Program completion card. You should present this card to your insurance company for possible premium discounts.

Additional Requirements

To complete the program successfully, participants must do the following:

  • Complete an online Motorcycle Safety Foundation course (Students will receive information on the first day of class).
  • Provide a valid email address at registration.
  • Present a state-issued photo identification to the instructor.
  • Must be at least 16 1/2 years old.
  • Report to all classes on time. Failure to do so will result in dismissal from the program without a refund.
  • If under 18 years old parental permission is required.

Refund Policy

The College doesn’t offer refunds once a class starts. However, students counseled out of the class who wish to retake it can do so at a reduced fee.

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Course Information

MOT 304 Basic Rider Course (BRC)

MOT-304 is a beginner licensing course for those 16 and a half years of age and older. Those under the age of 18 require a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Students must provide their DOT-certified helmet that covers their ears, eye protection, and gloves. The College will provide training motorcycles.

The course objectives are learning clutch and throttle control, starting and stopping the motorcycle, turning, and crash avoidance skills. Riders must complete an MVA-required e-course and pass the riding and knowledge tests to receive their Class M motorcycle licenses. Participants must meet minimum performance standards to continue in the course. Actual class time may vary.

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Three sessions | Cost: $300* (includes $35 lab fee)

Spring 2025

SYN #14498

Monday: March 17, 2025 | 6-9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: March 22-23, 2025 | 7:45 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Continuing Education Building, Room 124 (Largo campus)

SYN #14499

Monday: March 24, 2025 | 6-9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: March 29-30, 2025 | 7:45 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Continuing Education Building, Room 124 (Largo campus)

SYN #14500

Monday: March 31, 2025 | 6-9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: April 5-6, 2025 | 7:45 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Continuing Education Building, Room 124 (Largo campus)

SYN #14501

Monday: April 7, 2025 | 6-9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: April 12-13, 2025 | 7:45 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Continuing Education Building, Room 124 (Largo campus)

SYN #14502

Monday: April 14, 2025 | 6-9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: April 19-20, 2025 | 7:45 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Continuing Education Building, Room 124 (Largo campus)

SYN #14503

Monday: April 21, 2025 | 6-9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: April 27-28, 2025 | 7:45 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Continuing Education Building, Room 124 (Largo campus)

 

MOT-306 Basic Rider Course 2-LW

BRC2U-LW is for riders with current, on-street riding experience who need a motorcycle license. Students must currently own a motorcycle or have had street riding experience within the last year. Students provide their own DOT-certified helmet that covers ears, eye protection, and gloves.

The College can provide training motorcycles, or riders can use their own street-legal motorcycle. Riders must complete an MVA e-course and pass all exams to earn their licenses. Students will receive e-Course information on the first night of class. For ages 18 and over.

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Two sessions | Cost: $225* (includes $35 lab fee)

Spring 2025

SYN #15417

Monday: April 14, 2025 | 6-9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: April 19, 2025 | 7:45 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Continuing Education Building, Room 124 (Largo Campus)

 

MOT-317 Basic Rider Course for Women

MOT-317 is designed for women who want to learn to ride a motorcycle and obtain a license. The course includes classroom and riding instruction to give the female motorcycle rider the basic skills needed to operate a motorcycle. Ample supervised riding time allows for controlling the clutch/throttle, stopping, turning, shifting, and avoiding crashes. Course content is approved by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) and meets or exceeds Motorcycle Safety Foundation standards. Instructors are MVA and MSF certified. To receive their Class M motorcycle license, riders must complete an MVA-required e-Course and pass the riding and knowledge test.

Topics include responsible riding, proper gear, basic skills, defensive riding strategies, and how to handle various riding situations.

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Spring 2025

SYN #14505

Monday: April 28, 2025 | 6-9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: May 3-4, 2025 | 7:45 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Continuing Education Building, Room 124 (Largo Campus)

 

MOT-316 Scooter Basic Rider Course

MOT-316 is ideal for those wanting to learn to ride a motor scooter; it is the best place to start once you've decided to ride. This course teaches the skills and knowledge needed to ride a motor scooter. It also covers operating a motor scooter and safety-oriented mental strategies. Completing this course is your best path to an M-class endorsement for motor scooters 50cc and above. Students must provide their own DOT-certified helmet that covers ears, eye protection, and gloves. (The College will offer motorcycles to use during class sessions.)

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Three sessions | $300 (includes $50 lab fee)

Spring 2025

SYN #14497

Monday: April 21, 2025 | 6-9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: April 26-27, 2025 | 7:45 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Continuing Education Building, Room 124 (Largo Campus)

 

MOT-315 Introduction to Motorcycle Riding

Have you ever wanted to learn to ride a motorcycle? This free class allows you to spend a morning with our experienced motorcycle instructors and learn what it takes to get your license. MOT-315 is for individuals of licensed age who have never ridden a motorcycle or have not ridden one for an extended period.

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Three sessions | Cost: Free

Fall 2024

SYN #11463

Saturday: September 21, 2024 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Continuing Education Building, Room 124 (Largo Campus)

 

MOT-320 Rider Coach

Teaching rider-training courses part-time can be exciting, add a new dimension to your life, expose you to people with similar interests, and keep your motorcycling skills sharp while earning money. If you have a passion for motorcycling, are patient, encouraging, a good communicator, and friendly, you may want to become an MSF RiderCoach. Graduates of the RCP are eligible to become Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA)-approved motorcycle safety instructors for the Motorcycle Safety Program.

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More details will be available at a later date.

Motorcycle Policies

In order to successfully complete the licensing program and receive a Maryland MVA certificate for Class M license endorsement, students must comply with the following Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration’s policies:

  1. Students must report to all classes promptly at the stated time and must attend all sessions.
  2. If a student is not present as required in the classroom or on the range, he/she will not be permitted to participate in the class or continue in the program.
  3. All applicants under 18 years of age, and all new drivers regardless of age, must have satisfactorily completed an approved driver education course. Please see Driver Education course (SKB-600).
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Contact Us

301-546-0062 tdi@pgcc.edu

Barbara McCreary, Program Director

Prince George's Community College
Annex C, Room 002
301 Largo Road
Largo, MD 20785

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