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Our basic riding course will teach you the fundamental skills needed to ride a motorcycle and get you on the road

NEW riders

Learn the basics of safe motorcycle riding in a controlled environment and receive the DMV riding skill test waiver after successful course completion. Our basic riding course was designed, based on the Total Control, for people with zero experience on a motorcycle. We provide motorcycles and helmets during the course.
Class schedule consists of 5 hours of classroom instruction and 10 hours of riding practice.

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Beginner Motorcyclist Course

CMSP Motorcyclist Training Course

Learn the basics of riding safely in a controlled environment, designed for the novice rider with zero experience on a motorcycle. The 15-hour course includes both classroom and on-cycle instruction. You will learn fundamental skills required to operate a motorcycle and progress to street riding skills and strategies. Please note, to take the Motorcyclist Training Course, you must be able to ride a bicycle.
We're a California Highway Patrol Authorized Site Partnered with Trusted Industry Companies.
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What to Expect

The friendly, knowledgable instructors at Golden State Moto will lead you through the steps to learn to ride a motorcycle and get you on the road
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Welcoming environment

Designed for novice riders with limited or no street riding experience. Learn fundamental skills required to operate a motorcycle
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Live Online Classroom

This course is a two or three day course depending on the format you choose. Either way, it's a 15 hour course with two Zoom classes, and two in-person riding sessions
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DMV skills test waiver

Upon successful completion, earn a DMV skills test waiver (DL389) which may waive the riding skills test at the California DMV
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Increased Safety Awareness

MTC places a strong emphasis on safety. You'll learn valuable techniques to anticipate and handle potential hazards, making you a safer and more confident rider
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Qualified Instructors

We're part of the California Motorcyclist Safety Program and are certified to teach the Motorcyclist Training Course using the Total Control curriculum 
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on-cycle Riding Practice

Through guided riding exercises and drills, you can enhance you riding abilities, build confidence, and develop important muscle memory for safe riding techniques
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Beginner-Level Course

15 hours of learning with 5 hours of classroom instruction and 10 hours of on-cycle instruction The riding range is at a parking lot, on a closed course free of traffic
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Comprehensive Curriculum

From basic controls and maneuvering techniques to road awareness and defensive riding strategies, MTC ensures you gain a solid foundation of knowledge and skills
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California Motorcyclist Safety Program

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Total Control Curriculum

Training Ethos

Evidence-based

Riding techniques and training methodology are validated by real-world testing and data, not by non-specific abstract research

Simple & Transparent

Riding technology should be simple enough to be explainable, teachable and repeatable, yet comprehensive enough to achieve the desired results. Knowing why something works helps learning what it is and how to do it much more effective

Efficient & Holistic

A biomechanical approach emphasizes economy of movement to reduce rider fatigue and provides more precise control and safety. An integrative approach to rider education includes the physical, mental and mechanical aspects of motorcycling
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CMSP MTC

California Motorcyclist Safety Program
Motorcyclist Training Course
$425
$395 for under 21
Designed for beginner riders with limited or no street riding experience
Upon successful completion, earn a DMV skills test waiver (DL389)
Learn fundamental skills required to operate a motorcycle, including safely accelerating, shifting, braking, and turning
Topics include fear, understanding motorcycle controls, motorcycles turns, proper cornering strategies
We're part of the California Motorcyclist Safety Program and certified to teach Motorcyclist Training Course
We're a California Highway Patrol Authorized Site and are certified to teach the Total Control Training curriculum
Sign Up for CMSP MTC
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CMSP MTC
Most Popular Course

CMSP MTC

California Motorcyclist Safety Program
Motorcyclist Training Course
$425
$395 for under 21
Designed for beginner riders with limited or no street riding experience
Upon successful completion, earn a DMV skills test waiver (DL389)
Learn fundamental skills required to operate a motorcycle, including safely accelerating, shifting, braking, and turning
Topics include fear, understanding motorcycle controls, motorcycles turns, proper cornering strategies
We're part of the California Motorcyclist Safety Program and certified to teach Motorcyclist Training Course
We're a California Highway Patrol Authorized Site and are certified to teach the Total Control Training curriculum
Sign Up for CMSP MTC
Eva
CMSP MTC
Most Popular Course

CMSP MTC

California Motorcyclist Safety Program
Motorcyclist Training Course
$425
$395 for under 21
Designed for beginner riders with limited or no street riding experience
Upon successful completion, earn a DMV skills test waiver (DL389)
Learn fundamental skills required to operate a motorcycle, including safely accelerating, shifting, braking, and turning
Topics include fear, understanding motorcycle controls, motorcycles turns, proper cornering strategies
We're part of the California Motorcyclist Safety Program and certified to teach Motorcyclist Training Course
We're a California Highway Patrol Authorized Site and are certified to teach the Total Control Training curriculum
Sign Up for CMSP MTC
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MTC 3 Day WEEKEND Format

Thursday
Night

Friday

Saturday
Day

Saturday Night

Sunday

Group AM

Both Groups
Classroom 1
6:00 PM
-
9:30 PM

Both Groups
No Class

Range 1
7:00 AM
-
11:45 AM

Both Groups
Classroom 2
6:00 PM
-
8:30 PM

Range 2
7:00 AM
-
11:45 AM

Written Test
12:00 PM
-
1:00 PM

Group PM

Range 1
12:15 PM
-
5:00 PM

Written Test
11:00 AM
-
12:00 PM

Range 2
12:15 PM
-
5:00 PM

MTC 3 Day WEEKEND Format

Thursday
Night

Group AM

Group PM

Both Groups
Classroom 1
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Friday

Both Groups
No Class

Saturday
Day

Range 1
7:00 AM
-
11:45 AM

Range 1
12:15 PM
-
5:00 PM

Saturday
Night

Both Groups
Classroom 2
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Sunday

Range 2
7:00 AM
-
11:45 AM

Written Test
11:00 AM
-
12:00 PM

Written Test
12:00 PM
-
1:00 PM

Range 2
12:15 PM
-
5:00 PM

"Classroom" sessions are currently held through Zoom. The Zoom link is sent out the day before class starts. "Range" sessions are in-person motorcycle training at our site location.

MTC 2 Day WEEKDAY Format

All Students

Day 1

Day 2

Classroom 1
7:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Classroom 2
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Range 1
12:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Written Test
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Range 2
12:15 PM - 5:00 PM