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Motorcyclist Training Course (MTC)
Designed for the novice rider with no (or limited) street-riding experience, this course includes two, classroom sessions coupled with on-cycle skills taught on our outdoor range. You will learn fundamental skills required to operate the motorcycle and progress to street riding skills and strategies. Topics covered include 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. Though designed for new riders, any rider that has not taken a motorcycle course will benefit from this clinic. Upon successful completion of the course students will be mailed a DL-389 DMV certificate within ten business days. Motorcycles are provided, and if needed, the helmet. If you prefer learning on a scooter,
email us 
to reserve one. Please note: riding a two-wheeled bicycle is a prerequisite for taking the MTC.
 
 
Typical Schedule
Friday, 6-9pm (Classroom)
Saturday, 7:30am-12:15pm (Range - K lot)
Saturday, 1:15-4pm (Classroom)
Sunday, 7:30am-1pm (Range - K lot)


We may offer an occasional schedule that differs from the above, please check days of the week and times carefully before registering.


Class consists of five hours of classroom training and ten hours on the motorcycle. View the schedule

Classroom location:
Room V-205 at Sierra College
5100 Sierra College Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95677


Range location:
K parking lot at Sierra College
5100 Sierra College Blvd.
Rocklin, CA 95677

 
Fees
15.5 - 20 years of age: $395*
21 and over: $425


*At checkout, enter the class code: IMUNDER21 and select 'apply class code'. You must be under 21 on the day the training begins to be eligible for the discount. Age will be verified on the day of the class using the student's government-issued I.D. Any student found to have underpaid will not be allowed to continue until full payment has been received or risk a hold on their DL389 certificate.
Registration
To register, you will need to sign-in to or create an account.
  1. Select a class from the schedule
  2. 'Add to Cart'
  3. 'Apply Class Code' if applicable
  4. Checkout with Visa or MasterCard
     
Clothing Requirements
  • Full- or ¾-coverage US Department of Transportation (DOT)-compliant helmet (loaners available)
  • Eye protection (shatter-resistant preferred)
  • Sturdy, over-the-ankle footwear (Motorcycle-specific recommended. High fashion heels not permitted.)
  • Long-sleeved shirt or jacket (motorcycle-specific recommended)
  • Long, non-flared, durable pants without any rips or holes
  • Full-fingered street-motorcycle-specific or leather gloves (mechanics-style gloves, off-road gloves, etc. are NOT allowed)
View the gear document for examples. If you are not properly dressed, you will lose your place in the class and you will need to reregister and repay for another class.
 
Acceptable Forms of I.D.
Students are required to bring a valid, government-issued, photo I.D. with them to class. This includes:
  • State issued Drivers License (California or any other U.S. state)
  • State issued I.D. Card (California or any other U.S. state)
  • Foreign drivers license or I.D. card
  • Passport (U.S. or foreign)
  • U.S. Permanent Resident Card
  • Military I.D.
  • High School I.D. is acceptable for students under 18**.
  • Any potential student who possesses a license that has been restricted due to one or more convictions for driving while impaired may not participate until all restrictions have been lifted.
Attendance Policies
Be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of each session. All sessions will start promptly as scheduled and students are required to attend the full length of the course. If you are late, you will be considered a "no-show" and you need to reregister and repay. In the event of rain (not just the forecast of rain) all students must show up for the sessions as scheduled. The instructor will determine if it is safe to continue with the session. If you do not show and you fail to call in advance, you will be considered a “no-show.”
 
Refunds/Transfers
Please contact our office to request to withdraw from a class or transfer to a new date. A refund will be granted, less $15, provided the request is received by our office at least three (3) business days prior to the start date. Refunds are granted back to the original form of payment if paid by credit card, or electronic voucher on student account if paid by any other form of payment. If original credit card is unable to be credited, an electronic voucher will be issued. We will no longer accept payment via check as of July 1, 2024. If you decide to transfer your class date, we must receive your request at least three (3) business days prior to the start date. Only one transfer is allowed and there are no refunds should you decide to cancel later. There is no guarantee of passage or licensure. Community Education courses are self-supporting. We count on registration fees for our instructors' salaries and to cover supply and equipment costs; therefore, we cannot provide refunds or transfers with less than three (3) business days' notice. A full refund is automatically granted if the class is cancelled by the Community Education Office.
Course Completion
Student who attend all sessions and pass both a written and riding exam will receive a DL389 completion certificate for the DMV. This certificate may waive the skills test on the motorcycle, but ALL students will have to take a written test at the DMV before a license or permit is issued. There is no guarantee that you will successfully complete the course or receive a license. We are committed to doing everything we can to make this an enjoyable, fun and safe learning experience; however, keep in mind that motorcycling is not for everyone. Successful completion of this class does not guarantee your safety as a motorcyclist. If you are unable to safely keep up with the class or safely proceed on to other exercises you will, at the discretion of the instructor, be asked to leave the course. With the instructor’s recommendation, you may reschedule for a later date and you may have to repeat one or more sessions. The instructor's decision is based solely on your safety and the safety of the other students. Their decision is final and you will not receive a refund of your registration fee. Please allow up to 10 business days for the processing of your certificate. Unfortunately, we cannot expedite certificates and they are not available for pickup at this time.
 
Other Important Info
**If you are under 18, you must have a parent or guardian accompany you to the first class session or you may bring a notarized waiver.

Riding a two-wheeled bicycle is a prerequisite for taking the MTC.


Lost your DL389?
Request a replacement from the CMSP. Please note, certificates are valid for one year from date of course completion.

 

Questions? Email us! communityed@sierracollege.edu