Frequently Asked Questions

Book CMSP MTC at either of our San Jose locations here.

Most likely. Many insurance companies recognize the CMSP courses and offer discounts after proof of successful completion. Many companies also offer discounts on your car insurance. Contact your insurance company for details and their policies.

Book CMSP MTC at either of our San Jose locations here.

A current, valid, government issued photo ID. This may be issued from California, any State or any Country
A signed waiver, emailed when you book your course
Proper riding gear for the range session (see gear question below)
Water in a reusable bottle and snacks
Pens and notepad

Yes, if you are over 15½ and under 18, you must bring a photo ID and a parent or legal guardian to sign a waiver with you. Your parent must provide ID as well. Once the waiver is signed you are ready to participate.

Upon successful completion of the California Motorcyclist Safety Program MTC course, you will receive a DMV riding evaluation waiver, DL389. Successful completion of the course may waive the riding skills test at the California DMV. There is no guarantee of course completion and course completion does not guarantee safety.

If you are under 21 years of age and you want a California motorcycle license, you must successfully complete the course to get licensed.

Yes. While we cover the basics, our instructors also evaluate the riding of more experienced riders. After many years of teaching this course, we have found that even experienced riders gain new knowledge.

The basic class is based on years of motorcycle safety research conducted by Total Control Training. We teach the most updated motorcycle safety information to provide a professional learning environment.

The course consists of two classroom sessions and two riding sessions. These sessions total approximately 15 hours of learning. The typical curriculum is: Classroom 1 - Range 1 - Classroom 2 - Range 2

CMSP requires a durable leather or textile motorcycle-specific jacket, sturdy long pants without rips or holes, full fingered street-specific motorcycle or leather gloves, tough, over-the-ankle shoes or boots and eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, face shield, etc). We can provide a helmet, but if you bring your own, it must be three-quarter, full face or modular and DOT approved.

As you will learn in the CMSP Motorcyclist Training Course, motorcycle riding involves many risks. As such, riding in the class itself also presents risks that must be actively managed. Your instructors will be there to help manage these risks, but your safety—as well as the safety of those around you—is ultimately your responsibility. To help you understand your role in managing the risks involved in taking the class, the following Student Responsibility Statement (SRS) will be read together with your instructors before riding:

You are responsible for the safety of all riders and Instructors on the range with you. You must be in control at all times. Being in control means being able to safely perform each individual skill presented to you by the Instructors. Being in control means you can stop if you need to, control your speed and direction, and make the motorcycle go where you want it to go. Each of these steps is taught to you individually and you must be able to practice each one safely without putting others in danger. If you feel the motorcycle is leading you and you don’t feel that you are in control, do not continue in class. Stop and come back at a later date. You must be able to self-assess. Self-assess means being able to determine whether you are able to control the motorcycle to avoid endangering students and Instructors.

If you have questions or concerns about the SRS, please contact your training site prior to beginning the class. Our goal is for you, your fellow students, and your instructors to have a safe and enjoyable experience.

The motorcycles provided range from 125cc to 250cc.

Yes, with proof of current registration, current insurance and it is under 525cc.

Yes, with a scooter under 525cc.

There are written and riding evaluations to ensure you have competence in the material covered in the basic course. You must attend all sessions in full and pass both evaluations to graduate the course. There is no guarantee of course completion and course completion does not guarantee safety

After successful completion of the basic course, you will be mailed a California DMV form DL389. Receipt of DL389 may waive the DMV skills test. With this form and the passing of the DMV written evaluation, you will be eligible for a M1 motorcycle endorsement. It takes up to 10 business days to receive the DMV waiver in the mail.

Some students are unable to pass the class on the first try. If you do not pass the riding skills evaluation or the writing evaluation, you may schedule a retest.  If you fail both evaluations, you must re-enroll and take the entire course from the start. Please contact us to reschedule.

Retest Fee: $75
Drop in Spot: $165
Guaranteed Spot: $265

The riding range is at a parking lot, on a closed course free of traffic.

After successful completion of the course, you will have been taught the basics of motorcycle operation. We give you the tools, but it is up to you to deepen those skills and continue practicing to become a safe responsible rider. There is no guarantee of course completion and course completion does not guarantee safety.