Free Motorcycle Courses

The Cycle Rider Safety Training Program (CRSTP) offers courses for riders of all skill and experience levels. These training courses are FREE to any Illinois resident 16 years of age or older who holds a valid automobile or motorcycle driver’s license or permit. Persons under 18 years of age must have written consent of parent or legal guardian.

Benefits of the CRSTP

• Teaches all riders how to safely and confidently operate a motorcycle
• Help riders to manage their risk and increase skills through riding and class room instruction
• Riders sharpen knowledge and riding skills to become a better, safer motorcycle rider
• After successfully completing the BRC or IRC, the riding and written portions of the Illinois motorcycle license test are waived to graduates 18 or older.
• Successfully completing a CRSTP course may qualify you for insurance discounts

 

What We Offer

BRC - Beginner Course

The BRC is designed for the Beginning Rider, but is not limited to only new riders. This course will give riders the skills needed to make their motorcycle perform like an extension of their self and the knowledge to apply those skills appropriately. This course is about seven hours of classroom instruction and thirteen hours of “hands-on” learning.

Training motorcycles and DOT approved helmets are provided for this course!

*Note: Scooters (maximum 350cc) are welcome to participate in the courses to receive their “L” or “M” license.

IRC - Intermediate Course

The IRC is designed for the intermediate rider – for the people who already have some experience as a motorcycle operator. This course is great for those operators who have a valid motorcycle endorsement, but haven’t been on a motorcycle for a while and want to get back into riding. The course is about 10 hours of classroom and “hands-on” instruction.

Training motorcycles and DOT approved helmets are provided for this course!

ERC - Experienced Course

The ERC is designed for riders with at least one year and 1,000 miles of riding experience (or are a graduate with at least six months and 500 riding miles of experience), who can provide a street legal motorcycle that is in good mechanical condition, has a motorcycle license, and provides proof of insurance.

One day course – both classroom and riding instruction

This course is designed for those who have some trike riding experience and have their own trike. This course will aid the rider in increasing their present skill level to avoid crashes and ride safely. Rider must be able to provide proof of insurance and must have a motorcycle license.

Required Gear

• Long-sleeved shirt or jacket
• Long pants (heavy material with straight legs)
• Sturdy over the ankle footwear (not cloth or canvas)
• Full fingered gloves
• Eye protection (Glasses, goggles, or face shield)
 

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