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Do I Get My Motorcycle Operator
License?
Yes! Successful
completion of either the Basic or Experienced Rider Courses
will get you a Course Completion Card which the State of
Alaska, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) recognizes as
sufficient proficiency to place a Motorcycle Endorsement on
your license.
What if I'm late for class?
What if you're late for a cruise? The ship sails without
you. Your slot will be given away to a standby person at
5:30PM, no ifs, ands or buts. If you are
late for ANY scheduled session, you will
not be allowed to continue the course.
You will also be charged an additional $25 change fee
to be rescheduled.
Is there a "standby list" if
a class is full?
No, however you may show up at the classroom the
first night of class at 5:15PM. You must be
pre-registered with homework in hand. We will
choose standby names (randomly) at 5:30PM if
there are slots available.
How much does it cost?
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The Basic Rider Course costs $275.00
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The Experienced Rider Course
costs $120.00
($100 for current Juneau ABATE members).
When do I pay?
When you sign up. Paying for the course when you
sign up is your commitment to us that you will show up on
time and prepared for the class.
Do I need a motorcycle
permit?
No. You do not need a motorcycle permit for either
the Basic Rider Course or the
Experienced Rider Course.
Do I need a bike for the class?
If you are
taking the Basic Rider Course
you will
not need a motorcycle.
Juneau ABATE provides a variety of motorcycles under
500cc's for you to learn to ride on.
If you are taking the
Experienced Rider Course
you will need to
bring your own motorcycle. For this course we
recommend that you be somewhat familiar with your
motorcycle.
How long is the Basic Rider
Course?
The Basic Rider Course begins with a
classroom session on Friday night starting at 5:30 PM and
lasting until approximately 9:30 PM. The following morning
class begins out on the range at 8:00 AM and goes until
approximately 5:00 PM, with an hour break for lunch mid-day.
Sunday class also begins at 8:00 AM and goes until
approximately 2:00 PM.
How long is the Experienced
Rider Course?
The Experienced Rider Course takes
approximately 5-6 hours and it goes from 9:00 AM to
approximately 3:00 PM. There is no classroom session for the
Experienced Rider Course; it's all done on
the range.
Are their tests?
The Basic
Rider Course has both a written and a skills
test. The
written test is administered on Friday night at the
conclusion of the classroom session.
This test covers the information presented in the
classroom and provided in the Student Handbook.
Students must successfully pass the written test in
order to proceed to the range sessions.
Upon conclusion of the range sessions on Sunday a
skills test is administered.
This test evaluates the skills learned during the
previous two days and must be successfully completed before
a course completion card is awarded.
The Experienced
Rider Course has only a skills test.
Upon conclusion of the range sessions a skills test
is administered.
This test evaluates the skills learned during that day and
must be successfully completed before a course completion
card is awarded.
What if I don't pass?
We have an
extremely high passing rate. Take it easy and have
some fun. In the event that you do not successfully
complete the riding evaluation you are allowed one re-test
within 30 days. We recommend spending a week or two at home,
studying your course handbook and resting, returning
refreshed to re-test on one of the following weekends.
You must schedule this re-test in advance though.
What if it rains?
Well, what if it rains? Do you stay at home from work or
school when it rains? Do you leave your bike in the garage
if it rains? Will you ever get caught in the rain?
Rain is something you will face as a rider and we
still teach in the rain. Riding in the rain is more fun that
you might think, so don't worry about it.
Besides, this is Southeast Alaska.
What do I need to bring?
From head to toe:
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Helmet.
We have loaner helmets if you don’t have your own.
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Eye
protection. Prescription glasses, safety glasses, or
motorcycle goggles.
Sunglasses are permitted if prescription or
safety glasses are not available.
We like to see your eyes though.
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Long
sleeves in the form of a jacket, sweatshirt or a long
sleeve t-shirt. Think layers. If it is hot you will want
to take your jacket or sweatshirt off, but you will
still be required to have a long sleeve shirt on.
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Gloves. Full-finger leather or riding gloves. Absolutely
NO fingerless gloves allowed.
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Pants
that aren't loose around the ankles. Leave your bell
bottoms at home.
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Over the
ankle footwear. You need ankle support when you are
riding. Sturdy boots, over the ankles and lace-ups are
acceptable. Low heels work best, keep the fashionable
boots at home.
Open toed sandals are expressly PROHIBITED.
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Raingear, just in case. We call it rain insurance.
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Water,
granola bars, etc. There is a portable toilet but no
other facilities. You will be able to leave for lunch
(one hour).
Where are classes held?
The classroom sessions are usually held at the Orca Room of
the Frontier Suites (next to Dominos Pizza), although other
locations may be used.
We will let you know the location when you receive
your workbook.
The range sessions are held at the DOT&PF parking lot at
7-mile Glacier Highway (between Wal-Mart and Fred Meyers).
Please call or email us in advance if you are unsure
of either class location.
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