Instructors Bruce Scott and Jessie Murphy taught the fundamentals with some novice motorcycle riders during motorcycle training classes on Saturday, Oct. 10 in the north parking lot of South Seattle Community College.

The training was conducted by Evergreen Safety Council, who holds a contract with the state to offer rider courses as part of the Washington Motorcyle Safety program. This was a two-day novice rider course, teaching people how to ride and enabling them to get a waiver for skills testing with the Department of Licensing.

Twelve students attended the Saturday class.

"This class involves learning the basics, riding 40 feet and stopping, just to get familiar with basic operation," said, Jessie Murphy a second instructor.

To learn more about the program you can visit www.esc.org where you can also register. Additional information can also be found at the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Web site www.msf.usa.org.