Earning Your License

Rider Skills Training

If you don't think you have the knowledge or skill to pass the motorcycle operator license tests, or you would like to improve your skills, you should enroll in a motorcycle rider training course. Classes are designed for both beginning riders and experienced riders, and are taught by certified motorcycle safety instructors. Classes will provide you with the opportunity to learn new techniques and practice your skills in a controlled, safe environment.

Administered by the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Virginia Rider Training Program was established by the General Assembly in 1984 to reduce the number and severity of motorcycle crashes. To achieve this goal, DMV has programs in rider training, licensing improvement and public awareness. Three dollars from every Virginia motorcycle registration fee is used to support the program.

Classes are offered at the locations listed below.

Abingdon
Virginia Highlands Community College
(276) 739-2468

Alberta
Southside Virginia Community College
Christanna Campus
(434) 949-1026

Alexandria
Northern Virginia Community College
(703) 845-6110

Charlottesville
Albemarle County Community Education
(434) 975-9451

Chesapeake
Tidewater Community College
Chesapeake Campus
(757) 822-5247

Danville
Danville Community College
(434) 797-2222

Dublin
New River Community College (540) 674-3613

Fairfax
Apex Cycle Education
(571) 201-7661
www.apexcycleeducation.com

Franklin
Paul D. Camp Community College (757) 569-6050

Fredericksburg
Apex Cycle Education
(571) 201-7661
www.apexcycleeducation.com

Fredericksburg
Germanna Community College
(540) 937-2913

Glenns
Rappahannock Community College (804) 758-6750

Hampton
Thomas Nelson Community College
(757) 825-2758

Keysville
Southside Virginia Community College
John H. Daniel Campus
(434) 736-2011

Lexington
Dabney Landcaster Community Colleg (540) 863-2863
(540) 463-6673

Loudoun
Northern Virginia Community College
Loudoun Campus
(703) 450-2551

Lynchburg
Central Virginia Community College
(434) 832-7622

Manassas
Apex Cycle Education (571) 201-7661
www.apexcycleeducation.com

Martinsville
Patrick Henry Community College
(276) 656-0260

Portsmouth
Tidewater Motorcycle Safety
www.tmstrain.com

Prince George
Colonial Harley Davidson (804) 861-4700

Richlands
Southwest VA Community College
(276) 964-7241

Richmond/Petersburg
Motorcycle Safety Center
(804) 368-0989
www.mscv.org

Roanoke
Virginia Western Community College
(540) 857-7375

Staunton
Shenandoah Harley-Davidson/Buell (540) 213-8026

Warsaw
Rappahannock Community College (804) 333-6828

Weyers Cave
Blue Ridge Community College
(540) 453-2284 or (888) 750-2722 ext. 2284

Winchester
Lord Fairfax Community College
(540) 868-7121

For motorcycle training in the Southwest or Eastern Shore regions of Virginia, contact the Motorcycle Safety League of Virginia at 1-888-826-7584 to schedule a visit from the Mobile Motorcycle Training Unit.

Return to top of page
Motorcycle Operator Manual Table of Contents
Previous Page in Manual