New Virginia DMV program makes it easier to get motorcycle endorsement
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The pilot program is part of an effort to reduce the number of unendorsed riders on the state's roads. According to the DMV, approximately one in four motorcyclists involved in a crash in Virginia do not have a motorcycle endorsement.
"It's our hope that by accepting the BRC2 certificate of completion we can cut down on the number of unendorsed riders," said DMV Commissioner Gerald Lackey, the governor's Highway Safety Representative. "But most importantly we believe that getting motorcyclists the training they need will reduce motorcycle crashes, saving lives."
The Basic RiderCourse 2 program is designed for riders who are already familiar with motorcycle riding. It can be completed with a licensed training site in almost half the time as the Basic RiderCourse.
The course consists of a three-hour online training module paired with one eight-hour day of practical riding and safety training and evaluation at a local training facility.
Upon completion of the program, riders will only need to pass a vision screening test when applying for a motorcycle endorsement.
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