General Interest

Courses Include:

Basic Rider Safety Program

This course is designed for the student with little or no motorcycle riding experience. Upon successful completion of this 22 hour safety and street skills course, students will be given cards to take to their local DMV office. Upon successful completion of the written examination at the DMV office, students will receive a motorcycle endorsement on their driver's license. Motorcycles are provided by the college, however the student is responsible for the protective gear required to participate in this course. Classes are held March-November each year.

Alive @ 25! Defensive Driving Course

This program goes hand and hand with the defensive driving program; however, this young driver intervention program zeros in on drivers between the ages of 16 and 24, the group most likely to be involved in fatal collisions. This highly interactive four hour program teaches young drivers how to take control of situation by taking responsibility for their own driving behavior.

Call 828-726-2242 in Caldwell County or 828-263-5370 in Watauga County for registration information and eligibility requirements.

Defensive Driving Course

Those charged with certain traffic violations, such as speeding, unsafe movement, etc., in any county that recognizes the NC Safety and health Council program may have their charges reduced by the District Attorney by taking this 4 hour course. Violations will be reduced to improper equipment and points will not appear on your driver's license or your insurance. The course is offered weekly.

Call 828-726-2242 in Caldwell County or 828-263-5370 in Watauga County for registration information and eligibility requirements.

Experienced Motorcycle Safety Course

Offered on demand, this 8 hour course is designed for students who would like to sharpen their current riding safety skills. Students are required to bring their own motorcycle and protective riding gear.


Caldwell Campus
2855 Hickory Boulevard
Hudson, North Carolina 28638
828.726.2200

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Watauga Campus
294 Community College Drive
Boone, North Carolina 28607
828.297.3811

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Watauga Continuing Education Center
139 Health Center Drive
Boone, North Carolina 28607
828.263.5370

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