LIVONIA, MI –The steady increase in fatalities in recent years represents is a concern to all drivers utilizing the nation’s roads and highways. In response, the Continuing Education and Professional Development department of Schoolcraft College is continuing to offer its popular motorcycle safety classes through the Detroit Metro Motorcycle Safety Consortium.
The motorcycle safety program offers a variety of courses including: the Basic Rider Course, for those with minimal knowledge/experience who are looking to get their motorcycle endorsement; the Three-Wheel Basic Rider Course for the novice three-wheeler fan; the Returning Rider Basic Rider Course for the experienced but unlicensed rider who wants to get an endorsement; and the Advanced Rider Course for licensed, experienced riders wanting to enhance their basic skills and improve crash avoidance.
“Improving the safety of motorcyclists on the roads is our primary goal,” said Jennifer Bodurka, program coordinator. “Our courses are taught by Motorcycle Safety Foundation-certified, professional RiderCoaches who teach from a nationally proven curriculum.  Our students really get the hands-on training they need to ride safely.”
Upon successful completion of the Basic Rider, Three-Wheel Basic, or Returning Rider course, the Secretary of State will waive the riding skills test required for a cycle endorsement. However, a short written test required for license endorsement will be given at the Secretary of State at the time of endorsement application.
Courses are offered at Schoolcraft College’s main campus in Livonia, at the Radcliff Center in Garden City, and at Milford High School. The fee for each of these courses is only $25, which is made possible through a grant administered by the Michigan Department of State. Since the Detroit Motorcycle Safety Consortium was formed in 1999, the program has trained over 50,000 students. The Consortium includes Schoolcraft College, Henry Ford Community College, Macomb Community College, Monroe County Community College, Oakland Community College, St. Clair County Community College and Wayne County Community College District.
Registration is underway for the 2012 season and courses run now through September.  For more information on the Motorcycle Safety Program visit www.schoolcraft.edu/cepd/motorcycle/ or call 734-462-4448.
Schoolcraft College is a public two-year college, offering classes at the main campus in Livonia, Haggerty Road between Six and Seven Mile Roads; at the Radcliff Center in Garden City; and online at www.schoolcraft.edu.