On The Road Again Motorcycle School

Mar 27th, 2023

took me three month but it was a great experience. if you can pick your instructor, stick with Jerry!
Dec 28th, 2022

I couldn't recommend this place enough the staff are the best. Big shout outs the instructors especially Tom, they are definitely Pro teachers with tons of patience and the way they teach makes it easy for anyone to become a proficient rider. If you can't learn to ride and get licensed through them than motorcycling just isn't for you. I will definitely be returning for the more advanced classes after I've been riding for a while.
Dec 2nd, 2022

great instructors !!! fun time. The days were well timed.
Nov 29th, 2022

To sum up everything in one word, Awesome! Now for more details! I personally took the OTRA course in Nassau at Garden City location. I was very impressed at how much is taught in 2 days, you literally go from not knowing how to make the bike move or having any knowledge about it all the way to having beginner super powers after learning everything from: -Mounting onto a bike -Clutch control while finding its friction zone -Using throttle -Shifting between 1st gear, neutral, and 2nd -Using both brakes -Turning the bike on/off by opening/closing fuel valve (if your bike has it), key, ignition, and using engine kill switch -And finally, using the horn and signaling on the bike The course goes over: -How to turn while keeping your head up and looking into the direction you want to go instead of looking down (very important skill to master) -How to speed up -Emergency swerve scenario -Emergency braking scenario/casual braking scenario -Circuits -Turns/U-turns -Going over small obstacles in the road like a wooden plank -Communicating with other riders -Turning/moving bike with feet (when not having the clutch engaged) -Lane changing (Not done in the street) -Leaning/counter leaning (but not like Moto GP style where knees are touching the ground) -Knowing which gear youre in (even when bikes off) Not sure if I forgot anything else on this list but youll learn it during the course anyways! The first day I was nervous because I didnt know anyone or how my riding skills were compared to anyone else (kinda like the first day of high school.) I started getting to know everyone and students were cool and just as nervous about their skills like me! In my group the age ranged from 19-60! I'm personally 32. We had one student who fell off the bike and the course instructors were very professional in handling that situation as well as the other students with what was instructed! Thankfully that student was okay from the light fall, got back up, and kept going after a bike check by the instructors and even ended up passing the course!! So don't feel discouraged or nervous, just have fun and keep going! I was fortunate to be taught by 3 instructors! First day I had Omar and Tom who were cool and knowledgeable in their own ways with unique personalities and sharing a common hobby (motorcycling). Omar is a good balance of chill and cool and Tom is easygoing. I loved Tom's story of how he started on a Kawasaki 500 when he was 19 and how hes about 30 years into riding! Omar was funny saying congrats you guys popped your cherrys for your first ride! Along with fist bumps when you nail something. Third day I had Omar and Pete (youll know Pete because he has a dope beard). Pete REALLY cares and wants to make sure youre as prepared as possible for the real world and final evaluation! He was super cool to talk to after we finished the course and is very kind and knowledgeable and will let you know where you seem to struggle and what you can do to be better! All of them are honest and give their personal constructive criticism on what they notice and what to improve upon. They were all a perfect balance to make the course fun and knowledgeable overall! Also a big tip, if you are confused on ANYTHING, ask the question in your head! I cant stress this enough that the instructors are very patient! There were multiple times after an explanation and demo we were covering for a specific section where I was still confused about the route to take or where to go and instructors said not to worry and theyll guide you along your riding path for that specific training section. I asked a lot of questions and learned a lot! The instructors even told us on the first day THERE ARE NO STUPID QUESTIONS!! Or at least until the hours of this course are over! Remember just because you finish this course doesnt mean the learning stops there! At the end its up to you to keep improving and learning which is what the instructors stressed and one tip I agree with! Hope this review helped, good luck, and make sure to enjoy the process! -Mark
Nov 16th, 2022