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Motorcycle Safety Education

Central Carolina Community College's Emergency Services Training Center is a certified training facility for the North Carolina Motorcycle Safety Education Program.

The ESTC offers both the Basic Rider Course (BRC) and the Experienced Rider Course (ERC).

Basic Rider Course

The Basic Rider Course is for new riders and re-entry riders who have not ridden in a long time. BRC students must be at least 16 years old. Those under 18 or still in high school must have written consent from their parents and school.

BRC students learn on motorcycles provided by the college. The class meets on Friday evening and all day Saturday and Sunday throughout the year, and perfect attendance is required for course completion. Students who successfully complete the BRC receive an exemption from the N.C. Department of Motor Vehicles' riding exam when applying for a motorcycle license. Many insurance companies offer reduced rates for BRC graduates.

Experienced Rider Course

The ERC is for students with at least six months or 3,000 miles of riding experience. Students must have their own motorcycle for class, current motorcycle license, and proof of vehicle insurance. The ERC is a one-day class meeting on Saturday or Sunday. ERC graduates receive a course completion card, which is required by some motorcycle clubs and rider associations.