Utah Tech University

Motorcycle Safety Program

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Improve your riding skills in the Utah Tech Motorcycle Safety Program

The Utah Tech Motorcycle Safety Program is a nationally recognized course created by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Designed for any rider, this course teaches basic operation, handling, and most importantly-Safety!

Prospective students just need a valid general learner’s permit or driver’s license.

Course Highlights

  • Successful completion fulfills DMV riding test
  • Most insurances offer discounts for program graduates
  • Motorcycles and helmets provided (or bring your own)
  • Courses held every weekend
  • Gain valuable knowledge and training to help keep you safe
  • Great for beginner and veteran riders alike
  • Course held at the Utah Tech Hurricane Campus

How to Register

1

Sign up with Utah Tech

Register online with Utah Tech Community Education. Follow link to see dates and times.

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2

Get Your Link to the Online Ecourse

Your Ecourse Invitation Link is included in your Confirmation email. Just click the link to sign up and gain access to the course!

3

Complete Online Course Work

The E-Course price is included in your registration! You will need to complete five hours of online coursework before the first day of class. The student will be required to submit their Online Course completion certificate on the first day of class or they will not be able to participate in the range exercises. Note: There will still be a condensed classroom portion on the first day!

Meet Your Instructors!

Walter Crovo

Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay area and Santa Clara Valley areas of California. I graduated from High School in 1970. I enlisted in the United States Army National Guard while still in high school. At 17 years old the army found that my strong suite was Infantry (11B). After three years of service and while recovering from a serious motorcycle accident I married and had three wonderful children. I ran two successful family businesses in Salt Lake City Utah for many years. One of my greatest rewards in life was the time spent with the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Primary Children’s Hospital through our association with Harley Davidson. I enjoyed Alpine skiing, SCUBA, long camping trips with the kids, and riding my Harley Davidson all over the United States and Canada.

Jane Brennan

Jane has been riding motorcycles for 25 years.  Before becoming a Rider Coach, she had often taken friends on easy training rides to help them get used to riding in traffic after they graduated their MSF courses.  Seeing their progress helped her decide to be trained as a Rider Coach.  She loves to explore, and get lost on motorcycle rides around the West.

Michael Powers

I grew up in Central Illinois with some limited trail bike experience. I first obtained my MC endorsement in 1996 while living in Des Moines, Iowa. In 1999 I became a MSF Rider Coach and taught in the Iowa, Illinois and Indiana programs for ten years. I always enjoyed my time as a Rider Coach as it exposed me to people who are excited about starting their own motorcycling journey. Motorcycles have taken my wife and I on many adventures. In 2024, we relocated to Southern Utah in order to take advantage of the motorcycling, downhill skiing and hiking opportunities.

Laurie Dewey

Laurie first got started on motorcycles when she was 15 years old and has loved them ever since. After living all around the western states from Alaska to California, Colorado and Montana, Laurie now calls southwest Utah home so she can ride her motorcycles year-round. She currently has 4 bikes – and adventure bike, a naked sport bike, a dirtbike and a trials bike. Laurie enjoys helping students learn new skills to attain their riding goals in a safe and fun environment.

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Daniel Strange

Daniel grew up in Virginia and started riding motorcycles after moving to Utah to attend college.  He has been coaching MSF courses for a few years in the northern Utah area, but recently moved back to Cedar City where he first learned to ride. The access to canyons, mountain passes, open roads, and national parks in Southern Utah makes this his favorite area to ride.  Daniel loves to see students grasp the concepts of safe motorcycle riding and gain an increased confidence in riding as they progress through the course.  He also says that being a rider coach can partially be selfish as it constantly helps him improve his own safe riding skills.  Daniel especially enjoys seeing the commitment to safety of current riders when they return to the course to sharpen up their skills every couple of years.

Wolf Schruweck

I got my first motorcycle at 16 and never looked back. I currently own 4 motorcycles – touring, ADV, street and dirt bike. I have ridden all over the country and have seen a lot of great places touring on my motorcycles. Having the opportunity to help new riders has been exciting to watch them develop good riding habits.

FAQ

Can I bring my own bike?

Yes!

What size of bike does the course cover?

The skills test that takes the place of having to test at the Driver License Division covers up to 649cc. If you need an endorsement for a Motorcycle 650cc or larger you will need to bring a bike of that size in for testing on the last day.

What do I need to bring?
  • Long pants
  • Long sleeve shirt or jacket
  • Sturdy over-the-ankle boots
  • Full-finger gloves
  • Eye protection
  • Water

Motorcycles and helmets are provided.

Can I take the course if i have no riding experience?

Yes, but students should be comfortable balancing and riding on a bicycle.