Minimum number of 3-wheels students:
2-- if class in scheduled in conjunction with a 2-wheel BRC. plus minimum of 4 BRC students
3-- if scheduled alone
As with 2-wheel classes, if minimum number of students is not met, class may be conducted as a private class with appropriate costs.
Three Wheeled Motorcycles
Call to schedule a class
CLASSES MAY BE CANCELLED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT NUMBER OF STUDENTS in 2-wheel or 3-wheel courses.
Panama City Motorcycle Training/
or 3
Ride 2 Wheels
PCMT/ Ride 2 Wheels will provide:
-DOT approved helmet
-All academic materials
PCMT is no longer able to provide 3-Wheeled motorcycles. Students must provide a motorcycle
* Student provided Motorcycle must be a standard 3-wheeled motorcycle, or 3-wheeled conversion where rider rides astride the vehicle above or slightly behind the engine, must have standard motorcycle controls including handlebars.
Polaris Slingshot(TM), car conversions, Voyager Trike (TM) kits or similar kits which retain original rear wheel resulting in a 4-wheeled motorcycle WILL NOT be allowed.
VOYAGER KITS NOT ALLOWED!!!
Class Schedule
Classroom: Saturday 6-9PM, Sunday after riding
Riding: Sunday 1-6PM
Student must provide:
- A Valid Class E (Car) Drivers License or Learners Permit
- Standard 3-Wheeled motorcycle
-long sleeved shirt or jacket
-Long pants
-Over the ankle footwear
-Full fingered gloves
The 3-Wheeled Basic Riders Course (3W-BRC) or Trike Course consists of:
- 4-5 hours of academics (classroom) with a written (KNOWLEDGE) exam
The classroom portion will cover:
Risks associated with motorcycling
Safety inspections
Controls
Carrying passengers and cargo
Common situations associated with motorcycling
The3-Wheel Basic Riders Handbookcan be downloaded athttp://msf-usa.org/library.aspx
- 8 to 10 hours of Riding (Range) with a riding (SKILLS) test at the end.
The Riding portion will include:
Starting
Stopping
Shifting
Turning
Hazard avoidance
The cost to conduct a 3W-BRC: $200