Learn the fundamentals of safe and responsible motorized cycle riding including the knowledge and skills that lead to licensing and successful motorcycle/scooter operation. The course consists of online classwork and on-motorcycle/scooter instruction and is designed primarily for beginners, but experienced riders who want to learn more about safety strategies and tactics will also benefit. Students will receive a waiver that entitles them to a motorcycle license if they pass the skills tests at FVTC and the written test at the DMV.
FVTC’s motorcycle and scooter safety courses run from April to September. Open enrollment dates vary, please check back for additional dates if applicable.
- Classes are offered days, evenings and weekends at Fox Valley Tech's Appleton campus.
- Persons under 18, or those who have had their temps twice already, and are wishing to obtain an instruction permit (temps) at a local DMV Office prior to completing the course, need to contact Enrollment Services for proof of course enrollment. Please stop by campus or call 920-735-5645
- An instruction permit (temps) is not required to take FVTC's Basic Rider Course.
- Fox Valley Technical College provides the following for this training:
- Motorcycles are 300cc; a variety of models are available. Scooters are 125-150cc
- Helmets (bring your own helmet & gloves if you have them)
- All books and materials
- See important additional course information below
After successfully completing the course, students will receive a waiver that entitles them to a motorcycle license if they pass the skills tests at FVTC and the written test at the DMV.
Upcoming 2025 Class Dates:
(All weekend classes are 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Weekday AM classes are 8 a.m. - 12 noon | Weekday PM classes are 5 - 9 p.m.)
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| May 31 & June 1 |
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| June 2 – 4 (AM) |
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| June 2 – 4 (PM) |
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| June 9 – 11 (AM) |
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| June 9 – 11 (PM) |
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| June 14 & 15 |
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| June 16 – 18 (AM) |
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| June 16 – 18 (PM) |
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| June 21 & 22 |
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| June 23 – 25 (AM) |
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| June 23 – 25 (PM) |
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| July 12 & 13 |
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| July 14 – 16 (AM) |
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| July 14 - 16 (PM) |
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| July 19 & 20 |
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| July 26 & 27 |
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| Aug 23 & 24 |
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| Sept 13 & 14 |
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| Sept 20 & 21 |
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