Motorcycle Safety 

The course teaches basic riding skills and proven techniques which riders need for safe, enjoyable street riding. The course is designed for beginning riders however, experienced will benefit as well. Any person who is 15 years old but is less than 18 years old may not enroll into a basic motorcycle operator training course unless he or she has a Class C instructional permit or an unrestricted Class C, or higher, driver license. Student’s completing the course may waive the states requirement for a motorcycle road test but those students must have some class of a Texas operator’s license. Motorcycles are provided. Students shoud review the Motorcycle Safety Information sheet below before attending class.

Motorcyle Safety Class Information       Motorcycle Safety Course Waiver

Student Requirements:

• Must be a licensed motor vehicle operator

• Wear protective clothing (helmet, eye protection, long sleeves, long pants, full-fingered gloves, and over the ankle footwear)

• Bring your own helmets. Loan helmets are available during the course, if needed. Helmets must be DOT approved and are subject to inspection by the instructors.

• Attend 100% of the course and pass the written knowledge test and range skill test

• Pay the course registration fee to be officially enrolled in the course

• Classes are held at Galveston College on Saturdays from 8:00 am  to 12:30 pm. and Saturday afternoons 1:00 pm to 6 pm, Sundays 8:00 am to 6:00 pm (no late admission).  The driving course is held in the parking lot across the street from Ball High School.  

• For the experience rider please review the Experienced Rider Course information.

• Please call 409-944-1344 for additional information and registration.