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Motorcycle rider classes

Motorcycle class studentsPCC motorcycle courses are offered in cooperation with Team Oregon, a nationally recognized leader in motorcycle rider safety and skills training. Team Oregon offers training for entry-level riders that will help you ride safer, smarter, and more skillfully.

All motorcycle riders are required to have a valid motorcycle endorsement on their license in the state of Oregon. The 2009 Oregon Legislature passed a law that requires all new motorcycle riders to complete an approved motorcycle safety training course to get their endorsement.

Register for a course

To register, view course schedules, or see more detailed information, visit the Team Oregon website or call them at 1-800-545-9944, ext. 0.

You cannot register through the normal PCC registration system, and registration must be received prior to the first day of class. Onā€site registrations will not be accepted.

Cancel or drop a course

You must formally drop your course at least three days prior to the course start date. To drop a course, contact Team Oregon on the Team Oregon website or call them at 1-800-545-9944, x 0.

Basic Motorcycle Rider Training (BRT)

Basic Motorcycle Rider Training (BRT) is a great beginning class for new riders and is the required training for those under 21 years of age. BRT is a 15-hour course that includes 6 hours of classroom instruction and 9 hours of on-cycle riding experience. (Motorcycles and helmets are provided.) It begins with the basics, such as turning, shifting, and braking, and then moves on to more advanced street riding skills and emergency maneuvers. In order to receive your course completion card, you must attend all classroom and riding sessions and pass a knowledge and skills test. If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign the required waiver form before the first class.

Enrollment eligibility
  • If you are under 21, the State of Oregon requires you to take and successfully pass BRT in order to obtain your endorsement.
  • Students must possess either a valid driver’s license or instruction permit for the operation of a motor vehicle and the ability to sustain moderate physical activity.
  • Out-of-state licenses or permits are accepted by Team Oregon.
  • Available to riders 16 and older; mandatory for new riders under 21.

Intermediate Motorcycle Rider Training (IRT)

Riders returning to motorcycling or those who have limited riding experience are encouraged to enroll in the 8-hour Intermediate Motorcycle Rider Training (IRT) course. This one-day training program builds fundamental street riding skills and strategies. Students can ride their own motorcycles or use one of Team Oregon’s training bikes. In order to receive your course completion card, you must attend all classroom and riding sessions and pass a skills test. The DMV will waive skills testing for IRT graduates seeking their motorcycle endorsement. IRT graduates will be required to take the knowledge test at the DMV in order to obtain their endorsement. Taking the knowledge test at the DMV is not required prior to attending the IRT.

Enrollment eligibility
  • Students must be age 21 or older.
  • Students must possess either a valid driver’s license or instruction permit for the operation of a motor vehicle.
  • Out-of-state licenses or permits are accepted by Team Oregon.
  • Previous riding experience is required.