Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1340 - Safety and Homeland Security
Subtitle 1340-01 - Driver Control Division
Chapter 1340-01-11 - Tennessee Motorcycle Rider Education Program
Section 1340-01-11-.03 - RIDER TRAINING COURSE

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 1340-01-11-.03

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) The rider training course will include a minimum of 57 hours of classroom instruction and a minimum of 10 hours of on-cycle instruction.

(2) The rider training course shall be taught by a Department certified instructor(s).

(3) The rider training course shall be open to all residents of the State who hold a current valid Tennessee driver license for any classification, or who are eligible for a Tennessee motorcycle learner permit (Class P-M) or motorcycle driver license (Class M).

(4) The rider training course curriculum shall be the same as that used by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation or its equivalent.

(5) The rider training course shall be limited to a class size not to exceed twenty-four (24) students.

(6) There will be a minimum of one (1) Rider Coach per twenty-four (24) students during classroom instruction.

(7) There will be a minimum of two (2) Rider Coaches per twelve (12) students during the driving range on-cycle instruction.

(a) An experienced Rider Coach may teach, alone, a maximum of eight (8) students on the driving range. An experienced instructor is defined as a certified Rider Coach who has taught, as primary instructor, a minimum of five (5) BRC rider courses, and approval documented by the Site Coordinator, prior to teaching alone.

(8) There will be a maximum of twelve (12) students and two (2) Rider Coaches utilizing the driving range while on-cycle instruction is in progress.

(9) Students under the age of fifteen (15) shall be limited to the use of motor-driven cycles with an engine displacement not to exceed one-hundred twenty-five cubic centimeters (125 cc), unless prior approval is given by the Program Coordinator.

(10) Students fifteen (15) years-of-age or older, shall be limited to the use of a motorcycle with an engine displacement not to exceed three- hundred fifty cubic centimeters (350cc) unless prior approval is given by the Program Coordinator.

(11) Students may at the discretion of the Rider Coach, use their own motorcycle, provided the motorcycle passes a safety inspection conducted by the Rider Coach. Proof of ownership and current insurance must be provided.

(12) Each student enrolled in the rider training course shall be provided:

(a) State of Tennessee Driver's Manual.

(13) Each student enrolled in the rider training course shall wear a minimum of the following protective gear while participating in the on-cycle phases of instruction.

(a) Approved helmet.
1. Must meet U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and State standards. Helmets with labels from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), or Snell Memorial Foundation give you added assurance of quality.

2. Must fit snugly, all the way around.

3. Shall be free of obvious defects such as cracks, loose padding, or frayed straps.

(b) Eye and face protection.
1. Goggles, plastic faceshields, windshield or glasses containing impact resistant lenses shall be considered approved eye and face protection.

(c) Approved gloves.
1. Gloves should be made of leather or heavy cloth and shall not be fingerless.

(d) Over-the-ankle footwear.
1. Boots or shoes shall be high enough to cover the anklebone and provide sturdy support and protection from burns and abrasions.

2. Footwear shall have low heels (if any) and have a high traction sole.

(e) Long-sleeved shirt/jacket.
1. Shall be made of leather or denim or a equivalent abrasive resistant material.

(f) Long pants.
1. Shall be non-flared pants, made of leather or denim or a equivalent abrasive resistant material.

Authority: T.C.A. § 55-51-102 and 55-51-103.

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