Motorcycle Rider Education Program / Department of Motor Vehicles Vermont

The Department of Motor vehicles in Vermont offers the Motorcycle Training Program to all riders in the state.  The Program includes the Vermont Rider Education Program and the Vermont Motorcycle Awareness Program. According to their official website, the VREP (Vermont Rider Education Program) Course was established in 1990 to offer motorcycle rider training to anyone who wishes to enjoy the sport of motorcycling. The program offers different levels of instructional courses to make motorcycling safer and more enjoyable. The program offers the Basic Rider Course which is intended for novice riders and those with limited riding experienced or riders who haven’t ridden for some time for whom the course will serve as a refresher course. The course is an 18-hour session with a combination of riding exercises and classroom time. Instructors will teach the basic skills needed to operate a motorcycle.  Another course offered by the program is the Intermediate Rider Course which is a one-day course designed for students who have completed the basic Rider Course.  The Experienced Rider Course- License Waiver – is a one-day course also designed for riders who do not possess a driver’s license with a motorcycle endorsement.  The Experienced Rider Course – Skills Plus- is a one-day course for riders who are already licensed and frequently ride.  The focus of the course is on riding exercises and discussions on motorcycle safety.  The VMAP (Vermont Motorcycle Awareness Program) Course is a 4-hour basic motorcycle safety course for individuals who are interested in obtaining a motorcycle learner’s permit or endorsement. The course is designed to introduce new riders to basic information about the complexities of safe motorcycle operation.   For questions and more information about the course please visit their site https://dmv.vermont.gov/driver-education/vermont-rider-education-program-vrep