Ride Chicago: Motorcycle Riding and Driving School
Basic Motorcycle Licensing Class
Basic Motorcycle Licensing Class - $265-$329
Our most popular class! This course kicks off with a classroom and covers a wide array of motorcycling skills over two days of instruction. We have Chicago Motorcycle Riding , West Suburbs Motorcycle Riding Insurance Discounts: Many insurance companies offer discounts if you have completed our class!
No experience or motorcycle necessary! Motorcycle and Helmet are provided. Ride Chicago has the largest training site in the city and we have free street parking at all locations.
Helmet, Gloves, and Motorcycle Provided for all training sessions.
- 14 to 16 hours of training
- Class size 6-12 students
You provide Permit, Long denim pants. Long sleeve shirt/jacket. Over the ankle boots/shoes. Food and water!
What You Will Learn:
- Controls
- Shifting
- Braking Techniques
- Swerving and other Quick Maneuvers
- Advanced Turning Techniques
- Counter-steering
- U-Turns
- Lane Changes
- Avoiding Road Hazards
- Handling Weather Conditions
- Practicing for the State Test
- And Much More
All students must obtain a Motorcycle Permit from the Secretary of State by passing a 15 question written test before taking a class.
Our City Motorcycle training serves all of Chicagoland and surrounding suburbs!
Our West Motorcycle training serves Bridgeview, Oak Lawn, Bolingbrook, Tinley Park, Naperville, Downers Grove, Joliet and many more!
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Ride Chicago has three locations and offers classes seven days a week.
Select a location and the two consecutive days you wish to ride.
Attend your classroom session.
Classroom is typically held one evening before the riding sessions.
We also offer a Tuesday morning and occasional Saturday morning classroom sessions.
Enjoy two consecutive days of riding at our course!
Licensing tests for our graduates are held at our sites Wednesdays and select Thursday mornings.
SCHEDULE CONFLICTS?
If you cannot attend an assigned classroom session, feel free to sign up for the class. Then notify us one week in advance to discuss your options. Classroom sessions are held either Tuesday mornings, Wednesday or Thursday evenings. (Varies seasonally)