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-.04 - RIDER COACH QUALIFICATIONS

(1) The Rider Coach must meet the qualifications set out in T.C.A. § 55-51-103.

(2) The Rider Coach must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

(3) The Rider Coach must hold a valid Tennessee motorcycle driver license (Class M) or motorcycle endorsement.

(4) The Rider Coach must have at least two (2) years of recent motorcycle road-riding experience, encompassing strategies for dealing with street traffic and advanced turning and braking skills.

(5) The Rider Coach driver's license must not have been suspended, cancelled, or revoked at any time during the preceding two (2) years.

(6) The Rider Coach must not have any convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or violation of the implied consent law during the preceding five (5) years.

(7) The Rider Coach must not have a felony conviction of any type or any misdemeanor conviction for any crime involving fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.

(8) The Rider Coach must have completed the basic rider training course (BRC) at an M.R.E.P. approved site within twelve (12) months prior to beginning a Rider Coach Preparation (R.C.P.) workshop.

(9) The Rider Coach shall demonstrate a knowledge of the course material, knowledge of safe motorcycle operating practices, and the necessary aptitude for instructing students.

(10) When certified, the Rider Coach must have an instructor certificate that has been issued by the department.

(11) The Rider Coach shall maintain and utilize the M.R.E.P. uniform (shirt) during course instruction and whenever representing the M.R.E.P.

(12) The Rider Coach must be registered as a current active instructor by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF).

(13) The Rider Coach shall teach a minimum of one M.R.E.P. approved course each calendar year.

(14) The Rider Coach must attend state sponsored updates or equivalent with approval from the State Coordinator.

(15) A candidate to become a Rider Coach must be interviewed prior to RCP by the state coordinator and rider coach trainer for the RCP.

(16) A candidate to become a Rider Coach must be currently operating a motorcycle on a frequent basis.