Northern California Motorcycle Training
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| Frequently Asked Questions |
1. Does the site provide motorcycles, scooters and or helmets?
Yes, Northern California Motorcycle Training provides training motorcycles and
scooters for the basic riding course. We also provide DOT approved helmets.
2. What do I need to bring to the classroom session?
Please bring your drivers licence (or learners permit or proof of successful
completion of Drivers Education), confirmation packet, a pen, and eye glasses if
you wear them because there are videos that you will be viewing.
3. How do refunds and rescheduling work?
In order for Northern California Motorcycle Training to refund you your money
or reschedule your class date you must notify us five (5) business days before
your first day of class. If you do not give us enough notice to reschedule and
can't make it to your class you will be given a stand-by certificate for a future
class. Or you can pay an additional $150.00 dollars for another guaranteed
spot in another class.
4. I have never been on a bike before, is this a problem?
The basic rider course is a motorcycle class designed for people who have
never ridden a motorcycle before but who have ridden a bicycle. Many people
that take this course have been on motorcycles before, but have not ridden in
years. Others have never even touched a motorcycle. The instructors are very
patient and take the time to show all people how to ride. This motorcycle
training will satisfy the riding requirement to obtain your motorcycle licence.
6. Can I request a certain day to of the weekend to do my riding session?
Yes, you may request a certain day to ride. To do this you need to either
request it when you register via phone or pick either the AM or PM of a class
when registering online.
7. Can I ride my own motorcycle/scooter?
Yes, you may ride your own motorcycle or scooter as long as it is no larger than
350cc. Before using your own motorcycle or scooter you must sign a waiver
releasing Northern California Motorcycle Training of all responsibilities for you
motorcycle or scooter.
8. What happens if I am late or I don’t show up?
The California Motorcyclist Safety program will not allow students who are late
to continue with the course they are enrolled in because the course is a building
block process and if you miss a portion of the class, the rest of the class will not
make sense. If you are late or don’t show up to your class then you may be put
on a standby list. Northern California Motorcycle Training provides every
student with a guaranteed spot in a one class. Once you are late or don’t show
you can only be put on standby. Your instructor will provide you with a Stand-
by Certificate. You also have the option to pay an extra $150.00 dollar Re-
registration fee and NCMT will give you a guaranteed spot in the next available
class with openings.
9. How long will it take until I receive the DL389 (DMV certificate) after I
graduate the Basic Rider Course?
You will receive your DL389 (DMV certificate) within 10 business days of class
completion.
10. Do some companies reimburse you for your classes?
Yes, some companies will give incentives for taking CMSP approved motorcycle
classes. Check with your motorcycle dealer or insurance company for details.
11. Where are the classes held?
The Basic Rider Course is currently held in Petaluma, San Mateo and San
Lorenzo. See our site location pages for details.
12. Can I be placed on standby for a class that is already full?
Yes, you may be placed on a standby list for a class that is already full. To do
this you must go through the same registration process as normal except note
that you would like to be placed on standby for an already full class. Please
notify us of an alternate date for you to attend in case there are no openings for
the class you are on standby for.
13. Do I need my parents or legal guardian’s consent to take the Basic
Courses if I am under the age of 18?
Yes, If you are under the age of 18 years old, your parents or legal guardian
must be present the first day of class to sign a waiver that allows you to take the
course.
14. How old do I have to be to take the motorcycle class?
Northern California Motorcycle Training and the State of California require that
you are at least 15 years and 6 months old to attend this motorcycle class.
15. Do I have to have my permit to take the Basic Rider Course ?
For the Basic Rider Course you do not need to have a motorcycle permit to
take the course. You do have to have either a valid drivers license, a learners
permit or proof of successful completion of high school drivers education.
16. What happens if it rains? Do we still ride?
Yes, we will conduct riding session in the rain. We recommend that you bring a
rain suit if you are taking the class during the rainy season. A rain suit will make
your learning and riding experience much more enjoyable. If it rains so hard that
it is unsafe to ride your instructor will reschedule your riding session.
17. Are there any job openings with Northern California Motorcycle
Training?
Yes if you are a CMSP or MSF instructor please contact us at (707) 773-3188
or check out our employment page for more information.
18. There are two or more people that would like to take the class
together. Is there a special way for them to register.
Yes, you can have one person register you both at the same time online or by
phone. You can always call and request to ride with a friend but remember that
if you don't do it near the same time the riding session could be full by the time
your friend registers.
Yes, Northern California Motorcycle Training provides training motorcycles and
scooters for the basic riding course. We also provide DOT approved helmets.
2. What do I need to bring to the classroom session?
Please bring your drivers licence (or learners permit or proof of successful
completion of Drivers Education), confirmation packet, a pen, and eye glasses if
you wear them because there are videos that you will be viewing.
3. How do refunds and rescheduling work?
In order for Northern California Motorcycle Training to refund you your money
or reschedule your class date you must notify us five (5) business days before
your first day of class. If you do not give us enough notice to reschedule and
can't make it to your class you will be given a stand-by certificate for a future
class. Or you can pay an additional $150.00 dollars for another guaranteed
spot in another class.
4. I have never been on a bike before, is this a problem?
The basic rider course is a motorcycle class designed for people who have
never ridden a motorcycle before but who have ridden a bicycle. Many people
that take this course have been on motorcycles before, but have not ridden in
years. Others have never even touched a motorcycle. The instructors are very
patient and take the time to show all people how to ride. This motorcycle
training will satisfy the riding requirement to obtain your motorcycle licence.
6. Can I request a certain day to of the weekend to do my riding session?
Yes, you may request a certain day to ride. To do this you need to either
request it when you register via phone or pick either the AM or PM of a class
when registering online.
7. Can I ride my own motorcycle/scooter?
Yes, you may ride your own motorcycle or scooter as long as it is no larger than
350cc. Before using your own motorcycle or scooter you must sign a waiver
releasing Northern California Motorcycle Training of all responsibilities for you
motorcycle or scooter.
8. What happens if I am late or I don’t show up?
The California Motorcyclist Safety program will not allow students who are late
to continue with the course they are enrolled in because the course is a building
block process and if you miss a portion of the class, the rest of the class will not
make sense. If you are late or don’t show up to your class then you may be put
on a standby list. Northern California Motorcycle Training provides every
student with a guaranteed spot in a one class. Once you are late or don’t show
you can only be put on standby. Your instructor will provide you with a Stand-
by Certificate. You also have the option to pay an extra $150.00 dollar Re-
registration fee and NCMT will give you a guaranteed spot in the next available
class with openings.
9. How long will it take until I receive the DL389 (DMV certificate) after I
graduate the Basic Rider Course?
You will receive your DL389 (DMV certificate) within 10 business days of class
completion.
10. Do some companies reimburse you for your classes?
Yes, some companies will give incentives for taking CMSP approved motorcycle
classes. Check with your motorcycle dealer or insurance company for details.
11. Where are the classes held?
The Basic Rider Course is currently held in Petaluma, San Mateo and San
Lorenzo. See our site location pages for details.
12. Can I be placed on standby for a class that is already full?
Yes, you may be placed on a standby list for a class that is already full. To do
this you must go through the same registration process as normal except note
that you would like to be placed on standby for an already full class. Please
notify us of an alternate date for you to attend in case there are no openings for
the class you are on standby for.
13. Do I need my parents or legal guardian’s consent to take the Basic
Courses if I am under the age of 18?
Yes, If you are under the age of 18 years old, your parents or legal guardian
must be present the first day of class to sign a waiver that allows you to take the
course.
14. How old do I have to be to take the motorcycle class?
Northern California Motorcycle Training and the State of California require that
you are at least 15 years and 6 months old to attend this motorcycle class.
15. Do I have to have my permit to take the Basic Rider Course ?
For the Basic Rider Course you do not need to have a motorcycle permit to
take the course. You do have to have either a valid drivers license, a learners
permit or proof of successful completion of high school drivers education.
16. What happens if it rains? Do we still ride?
Yes, we will conduct riding session in the rain. We recommend that you bring a
rain suit if you are taking the class during the rainy season. A rain suit will make
your learning and riding experience much more enjoyable. If it rains so hard that
it is unsafe to ride your instructor will reschedule your riding session.
17. Are there any job openings with Northern California Motorcycle
Training?
Yes if you are a CMSP or MSF instructor please contact us at (707) 773-3188
or check out our employment page for more information.
18. There are two or more people that would like to take the class
together. Is there a special way for them to register.
Yes, you can have one person register you both at the same time online or by
phone. You can always call and request to ride with a friend but remember that
if you don't do it near the same time the riding session could be full by the time
your friend registers.
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