Motorcycle Rider Safety Training Course
The attorneys of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. know that the best way to be safe on a motorcycle is to learn the skills to properly handle your vehicle. We are proud to provide you with information regarding several motorcycle education programs in the state of Illinois. This information was provided by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).
One program is the Motorcycle Rider Safety Training Course. You can visit the IDOT site at http://www.dot.il.gov/cycle2.html. The beginner rider courses and the experienced rider courses are offered to reduce the likelihood and severity of crashes by teaching risk management skills and developing essential riding skills.
The motorcycle rider course is a 20-hour multimedia training program that includes classroom and “hands-on” instruction. It is designed to teach essential street-riding skills and develop riding strategies. The motorcycles, helmets and textbooks are provided for each student's use.
Illinois residents who are at least 16 years of age are eligible to enroll if they have a valid driver's license or permit. Residency is normally established by living within the state. Military personnel, their dependents and students enrolled in Illinois schools are considered residents for the purpose of enrolling in these courses. The ability to balance and ride a two-wheeled vehicle is expected. Persons under 18 years of age need the written consent of a parent or legal guardian.
If you are a licensed rider with at least one year of riding experience (or are a beginner rider course graduate with at least six months of experience) and can provide your own street legal motorcycle that is in good mechanical repair, then the experienced rider course is for you. This 8-hour course will develop advanced braking and steering skills under the supervision of certified instructors while aboard your own motorcycle. The course also presents material on handling dynamics and traction management. Enrollment eligibility requirements are the same as those listed above. Approved Department of Transportation helmets and proof of valid insurance are required without exception.
For motorcycle training course enrollment and information on course starting dates, times and locations, contact a Regional Center by telephone or visit the IDOT website at www.dot.il.gov.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a motorcycle accident caused by the negligence of another motorist, please do not hesitate to call the motorcycle injury lawyers of Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. at 1-877-249-1227, or contact us online for a free and confidential consultation.
We have more than 25 years of committed service to the people of Illinois and we know the laws governing our roadways. If you need a competent and compassionate attorney at your side to help you win the compensation you deserve, contact us now.
