The Rider School at Howard Community College

Welcome to the ride of your life! Whether you are a beginner, a rider who needs a Maryland license or an enthusiast who wants to become an expert, the award-winning Rider School has the class for you. Our license-earning courses are MVA approved. Our advanced-level courses, like Total Control, are some of the best in the nation. The Rider School has something for every rider.

Motorcycle Times said The Rider School is “one of the most successful programs.” The Baltimore Examiner called it “only one of a few programs in the country with classes covering beginner skills and licensing to advanced courses.” And Road Racing World said, “The Rider School at Howard Community College is a leading provider of motorcycle instruction in the Mid-Atlantic Region.”

Get safe! Get legal! Get skilled!

Courses

Which course is right for you?

EARN A LICENSE
Basic Rider Course (BRC) (licensing course)
Absolute Beginner Basic Rider (ABC) (licensing course)
Alternate Basic Rider (ABRC) (licensing course)
Total Control Licensing NEW!

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS
Extra Practice in Basic Riding
Experienced Rider
Total Control Licensing NEW!

BECOME AN EXPERT
Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic™ (levels 1 and 2)

VIEW ALL THE COURSES AT A GLANCE
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Class Schedule

Open classes
Closed Classes
(Standby Possibilities) (Standby procedure--see our FAQ page)

Lateness and attendance regulations

Registration

How to Register

Other Important Information

Phone: 443-518-4808

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Last Updated: May 1, 2012