• The same equipment is needed for the riding sessions in all three levels of class. 

• DOT approved full or open-face helmet (half helmets are prohibited)

• Eye protection

• Full-fingered gloves

• Long sleeves or jacket

• Long pants (non-flair denim or equivalent material)

• Footwear that covers the ankles (low heel)

• For classroom sessions, students need a pen or pencil and notepad

All classes:  Riding equipment is not needed Friday evening.  It is required for all riding sessions Saturday/Sunday.

Do I need to bring a motorcycle to class?

Beginning Class:  Training motorcycles are provided.

Intermediate and Experienced:  Students must provide a street legal, insured and fully registered motorcycle.  The motorcycle will be inspected prior to class and must meet minimum safety requirements to be used in class.

Can I ride another person’s motorcycle in the IC or EC?

IC and EC:  A borrowed motorcycle may be used but the student must have written, notarized permission from the owner, and produce the registration form and proof of insurance.

Yes. Scooters in SC are classified and registered as motorcycles. Therefore, the operator required a motorcycle license to operate a scooter on the highway. However, please do not confuse a moped with a scooter. A moped by law cannot travel faster than 35 MPH on flat land, are not registerd through DMV, can be operated with a Class "D" car license or a special Class "G" moped license and are not insured. Mopeds are not motorcycles and are not authorized for use in any of our motorcycle classes.

Beginner Class:  No license is needed; however, for the student to be eligible for a road test waiver, they must have a valid learner’s permit.  Students must meet the eligibility standards required to apply for a license to ride on the street. 

Intermediate Class:  Students must have a motorcycle learner’s permit (for a minimum of 60 days) or a valid motorcycle license. 

Experienced Class:  Students must have a valid motorcycle license or a motorcycle learner’s permit (for a minimum of 60 days) plus proof of successful completion of a previous motorcycle course. 

• Perfect attendance is required.

• Achieve at least an 80% or higher on a written assessment.

• Be assessed not more than 20 points on the riding assessment.

• You must be able to ride a bicycle.

The law in SC is that insurance companies may give a discount for persons completing a rider education course.  Students who successfully complete any of the three courses are eligible for the insurance discount. 

Students with a valid learner’s permit who successfully pass the SC DMV motorcycle license road test during a Beginner, Intermediate or Experienced Motorcycle class will be eligible for a road test waiver. 

Passengers are permitted in the Experienced class only.  Both the rider and passenger must be fully registered students.  Passengers must be able to place their feet on the motorcycle’s foot pegs. 

Students must attend all scheduled sessions of the course for successful course completion. 

Forms needed for classes

Ground rules acknowledgement form for Beginning Riders

Permission to operate a borrowed motorcycle pre-class

Ground Rules Acknowledgement for Intermediate Riders

Ground Rule Acknowledgement for Experienced Riders

T-CLOCK Inspection form

How can I get some additional information before taking the course?

Call John Petrush at the Rider Education office 803-896-5266.  Information is also available via e-mail at scridered@sctechsystem.com or on-line at www.scridered.org.