Massachusetts Rider Education Program (MREP)

The Massachusetts Rider Education Program (MREP) is a program within the Registry of Motor Vehicles. MREP’s mission is to reduce the number of motorcycle related fatalities and injuries in the Commonwealth through increasing the number of approved rider training courses for motorcycle riders and to increase awareness and education for both riders and other drivers.

MREP provides quality rider education and training to both novice and experienced motorcycle riders. The program is designed to assist riders of all levels and to promote the safe operation of motorcycles. There are 4 courses offered through MREP that waives the motorcycle road test. They are: 

  • Basic Rider Course (BRC) – The Basic Rider Course teaches students basic motorcycling skills through classroom instruction (online or in a classroom setting) and 10 hours of on-cycle training using a school training motorcycle.
  • Returning Rider Basic Rider Course (RRBRC) – The Returning Rider Course is for riders who have not been riding for some time or who have been riding on a permit for a time and wish to renew/refresh their basic skills and/or earn a skill test waiver (endorsement or license) for a motorcycle.  There is a classroom component, either online or in a classroom setting, and 5 hours of on-cycle training using a school training motorcycle.
  • Basic Rider Course 2 (BRC2) – For riders who already have basic skills. Similar to the BRC except speeds are higher and you must be on your own motorcycle.  There is a classroom component, either online or in a classroom setting, and 5 hours of on-cycle training
  • Basic Rider Course 3 Wheel – Successful completion of this course, consisting of 5 hours of classroom activities and 10 hours of on-cycle riding exercises, plus knowledge and skill tests, may waive the license test. The course may also earn you an insurance discount. You may bring your own 3-wheel motorcycle, or one may be provided.