Basic Riding Courses in Fullerton, CA

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We are part of the California Motorcyclist Safety Program and we are certified to teach the CMSP Motorcyclist Training Course (MTC). The MTC is mandatory for those under the age of 21, but is also recommended to those 21 and older who are seeking to obtain a motorcycle endorsement on their California driver license.

The Motorcyclist Training Course is designed for the novice rider with no (or limited) street-riding experience. A typical class schedule consists of 5 hours of classroom instruction and 10 hours of riding practice. During this motorcycle riding course, you will learn fundamental skills required to operate the motorcycle and progress to street riding skills and strategies. Even though the Motorcyclist Training Course was designed with new riders in mind, most experienced riders that have taken the course have reported improving their riding skills considerably with it!

Topics covered include managing fear, understanding how motorcycles turn, proper cornering strategies, and emergency crash avoidance skills. The course is based on the most current research in rider safety and utilizes modern training methods.

Motorcycles, helmets and gloves are provided to all our students for the riding practice portion of the course, as needed.

Completion of our course may waive the DMV riding skills test

Upon successful completion of the Motorcyclist Training Course, you will receive a DMV riding test waiver. There are written and riding evaluations after the course to ensure you have competence in the material covered in the basic course—you must pass both evaluations to graduate. Per California regulations, you will still need to complete the DMV written test.

$425 for 21 and older
$395 for under 21

IMPORTANT: Do not enroll in this class if you are not able to balance and comfortably ride a two-wheeled bicycle.

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Prerequisites

You need to be able to ride and balance a bicycle proficiently. We do not teach you how to balance on 2 wheels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I have to wear?

CMSP requires a long-sleeve shirt or jacket, sturdy long pants without rips or holes, full fingered street-specific motorcycle or leather gloves (we have loaner gloves if you need them), 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.

What kind of bikes will we ride? Can I use my own bike?

We offer a wide variety of makes and models that are 125-250cc's. You may use your own motorcycle in the class, but it must meet two of three criteria set by the state program: 525cc or less, 425 lbs or less, and a seat height of 32" or less. Your motorcycle will be inspected for approval and you must also show proper registration and insurance documents.

What if I only want to ride a scooter?

California requires an M1 license for all motorcycles and scooters. You can use your own scooter in class as long as it meets the same criteria as training motorcycles (525cc or less, 425 lbs or less, and a seat height of 32" or less). Your scooter will be inspected for approval and you must also show proper registration and insurance documents.

Do I need to get my motorcycle permit first?

No. To enroll in the class, you only need a valid driver's license, DMV issued ID card or other ID issued by a government agency.

Am I guaranteed to pass?

No. You must first attend all classroom and riding sessions and successfully complete a written test and skill test to pass. We will do our best to help you develop your skills but not all students are successful.

What if I don't pass?

Your Instructors can help you make the decision to return for more practice. Sometimes students just need more time to increase their skill level by repeating a portion of the class. In other cases, people decide that riding is not for them. Either way you will have gained the knowledge of what it takes to become a motorcyclist.

What if I can't show up for a part of my class?

You must complete the entire class to pass it. If you miss a part, it is your responsibility to make up the rest on stand-by. You may be allowed to return if space is available, but you cannot get a second reserved spot. You may also be subject to reschedule fees and restrictions depending on how much notice you give OCMT. The decision to allow students to return on a standby basis is made by the administration.

Course Policies

Safety First

Safety is our number one priority. The Motorcyclist Training Course (MTC) is designed to provide an enjoyable learning experience for all students.

Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner. We have a ZERO tolerance policy for alcohol and other drugs. Students who fail to respond to coaching or intentionally interfere with other students learning may be asked to leave.

Site Policies

All attendees must be pre-registered and pre-paid to secure their place in class. This is your only reserved seat.

Refunds and Rescheduling

Refunds

There are no refunds for this course.

Payment of additional fees

All fees mentioned below must be paid before any status change occurs. Proof of payment via receipt must be presented to an Instructor before class begins.

Rescheduling

You may change class dates one time prior to the first day of your class. The fee for this one-time service is $50.

Attendance and Late Attendees

You must attend ALL class sessions on time and in the order in which they are offered. You cannot continue to the next class session if you do not attend or successfully complete the previous class session. If you are late or fail to show up for any portion of the course, you will be dropped from the course. To return to complete in another course you may return as a standby. The fee for stand by eligibility is $100.

Failure to Complete

Your Instructors are required to ensure the safety of all students. Unsafe conditions cannot be tolerated. Instructors may drop any student who, in their opinion, presents a safety hazard to themselves or to others, or who repeatedly fails to respond to instructions. Refunds will not be given to a student who is dropped or self-drops from a course. There is no guarantee of successful completion. Students dropped from their course may repeat as a stand by. The fee for this service is $100. The decision to return will be discussed between the student and the Instructor. OCMT Administration will make the final decision in these situations.

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"I'm over sixty years of age and hold several college degrees and have been through many courses in my life, this is one learning experience that stands out from the rest and will stick with me forever. The incredible amount of knowledge and information I got in this impossible short amount of time is absolutely stunning. This team of instructors, Ryan, Bobby and Taylor are top notch to say the least. Their diligence, dedication and persistence for teaching us the A to Z of SAFE biking in such an impossibly short time is worthy of a standing ovation. In my humble opinion they make a great team working together with Ryan and his vast theoretical knowledge, Bobby with his excellent practical knowledge and Taylor the brain behind the entire process, they make a complete and indivisible team that is an asset to any establishment. To those complaining that it's not for first time learners, you're probably right since Motorcycling is such a vast experience requiring a wide range of techniques and skills that are impossible to acquire in such a short period of time, that's why they give you several chances to repeat the course until you reach the acceptable skill level to earn you a passing grade, I personally, being with minimal riding experience, did not make it the first time around and I took Taylor's advice of repeating the course to improve my practical and theoretical knowledge which I took to heart and it worked as I passed the second time around. One word of advice, do not take the terms "Pass" and "Fail" to heart. They're simply referring to your level of competence and riding skills. read the material, listen to the instructions and follow them to the best of your ability and keep repeating the two day riding course until you reach the acceptable SAFE riding skill level and never forget it's for your own good. Motorcycles are a lot of fun but they're also very dangerous if not handled with care and experience. The last thing these guys want to see is one of their students on a stretcher. Last but not least, Thank you Ryan for your heartfelt persistence and dedication. Thank you Bobby for some top notch field instructions and for helping me on my feet after dropping my bike (twice) and Taylor for your great advice on repeating the course. As for the admin, thank you Christie for helping me get the right course and for helping me get the right time to fit my schedule and for helping with getting my standby for the second time repeat. Best money I ever spent."

― Sadik Haidary

"I had such a great time! It was so much fun and I learned a wealth of valuable riding information. Thank you so much to my instructors, you did a great job!"

― Will K

"Great school, learned a lot. The instructors really care to make sure you're ready to ride and have all the fundamentals down. If this is the 1st time you're riding a motorcycle ever, its a very good intro course. But keep in mind that this class moves fast since they need to teach a lot of material....if your main goal is to pass the course at the end so you can skip the DMV test, you might want to consider learning to ride a bit before doing this course. Overall, highly recommend this course. The guys know what they're doing."

― Neel Parekh

"Best experience. Signed up for a 1 day course just for the license purpose, but learned a lots of new skills. If you are a new rider, just take a 1 day intermediate course and will definitely improve your riding skills. Instructor was awesome and completely helpful."

― sarthak dhekar

"I highly appreciate the extensive knowledge, experience, extraordinary efforts (and patience :) invested by OC Motorcycle Training staff to get me trained and be safe while riding a motorcycle. They are experience, dedicated, hard workers and friendly (but strict!) in their approach. The training program is comprehensive and thorough in order to give you the tools needed for a better and safer rider. Special thanks to the dedicated instructors Chris and Ryan, along with Bobby, who is my Rockstar! Based on my experience, I highly recommend this motorcycle training with the Orange County Motorcycle Training firm in Fullerton!"

― Shimi Tzobery

"Took the 1 day premiere course. Ofir was a great instructor. Super helpful at coaching everyone on things they need to improve on."

― Jesse De Leon

"Just finished this course today. Super fun class. As long as you pay attention, ask questions, and truly build on the skills they teach you ... your on the right path to pass. I passed but even if I hadn’t I thought it was run very very great by the two instructors Chris and Bob. But most importantly ... I had a lot of fun and learned a lot of valuable & life saving skills. Thank you!!!"

― Em Leal