Motorcycle: Basic Rider Course

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Basic Rider Course is a learn-to-ride education and training safety program that consists of the online MSF Basic e-Course to address basic motorcycle knowledge, with approximately 11 hour course Motorcycles are provided for use during the course. Prior to the first day of class you will need to read the Rider Handbook and complete the e-Course online (approx. 5 hr).  Price of the e-Course is included and student will receive when they register.  Riders must be able to balance a bicycle to participate in the riding portion of the course and successfully complete a riding skills test. This course does have a written and a riding skills test. Successful completion of BOTH tests is required to receive a DOT certificate of completion. A course completion card may provide an insurance discount. This course is required by Iowa law to obtain a motorcycle operator’s license for all residents under the age of 18. If you are a minor, you must have a valid driver’s permit and you must have written consent from your parent or guardian at time of registration.  If under age of 18, Parent must register child in person, at Hawkeye’s Cedar Falls Center.

For riders under 18: Iowa law requires this course for a motorcycle license. You must have a valid driver’s permit, completed driver’s ed, and parental consent. A parent must register the student in person at Hawkeye’s Cedar Falls Center.