WMST · Washington Motorist & Motorcycle Safety Training
Motorcycle Training · DOL Approved

Permit, endorsement, & advanced motorcycle training.

2 & 3-wheel courses across six Western Washington ranges. From "I've never ridden" to fully endorsed, taught by experienced instructors.

Drivers Education · Teen & Adult

DOL-approved drivers ed for Washington teens and adults.

30 hours of classroom, 6 hours behind-the-wheel, and the final test, all in one program. Plus private lessons for adults and stick-shift training.

Walk-In DOL Testing · No appointment

Walk in. Test. Walk out with your scores.

WMST is an approved DOL knowledge & skills examiner. Take both the WA knowledge test and the driving skills test on the same day at our Express Office in Everett.

Motorcycle Courses

2 & 3-wheel permit, endorsement & advanced training across six Western Washington ranges.

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Motorcycle Testing

Permit and endorsement skills tests on-site. Approved DOL examiner, no DOL appointment needed.

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Drivers Education

Teen drivers ed, adult driving lessons, manual transmission, and refreshers for new-American drivers.

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Walk-In

Driver License Testing

WA knowledge & skills tests on-site, Mon–Fri 9–5. Approved DOL examiner, no appointment needed.

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Our mission

Connecting communities to inspire safer roads.

DOL-approved driver and motorcycle training and on-site knowledge & skills testing, serving Western Washington since 2009.

  • 16+ Years Western Washington
  • Washington Department of Licensing Approved School & Examiner
  • 5-star rated
  • Local experts
Chris Johnson, WMST founder, on the motorcycle range
Chris Johnson Founder, WMST
Welcome to WMST

Your local home for driving, riding & testing.

Washington Motorist & Motorcycle Safety Training has helped Western Washington get licensed since 2009. Whether it's a teen's first permit, an adult getting back behind the wheel, or a rider going for their endorsement, there's a program here built for it.

Three programs, one team of patient, experienced instructors. And because WMST is a DOL-approved examiner, you can train and take your test in the same place you learned.

  • MotorcyclePermit, endorsement & advanced training
  • Drivers EdTeen & adult driving lessons
  • TestingWalk-in DOL knowledge & skills
A WMST Drive student smiling behind the wheel of the training car
WMST Drive Student vehicle
Drivers Education · Teen & Adult

From permit to license, without the white-knuckle drama.

Most teens fail their first skills test because they've practiced the wrong things. We sequence six behind-the-wheel drives so the test isn't the first time you've encountered the maneuver.

  • 30 hours classroom + 6 named drives + 1 hour observation
  • Private adult lessons, 1, 3, 5, or 9-hour packages
  • Manual transmission training available on request
  • WA-required for licensing under 18
$625 Teen Drivers Ed · full package
WMST instructor with a student during a DOL skills test
Mon–Fri Walk-in testing
DOL Walk-In Testing · No appointment

Skip the licensing-office line. Test with us.

We're an approved DOL knowledge & skills examiner, so we can give you both tests, score them, and report directly to the DOL. No waiting weeks for a state appointment.

  • Knowledge test, walk-in sessions at 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm
  • Skills test, walk-in Mon–Fri 9 am to 5 pm (last test 3:30)
  • Test in the same place you trained, familiar route, same instructor
  • Results to DOL within 24 hours, faster than the state office
DOL fee only · No appointment fee
WMST motorcycle students with their bikes after course completion
Permit + Endorsement 2 & 3-Wheel
Motorcycle · Permit & Endorsement

Permit, endorsement, and the confidence between.

From KickStart for never-touched-a-clutch beginners to one-day 2-wheel endorsement for permit holders. Our Beginner Permit Qualifying course includes Champ U: New Rider from Yamaha Champions Riding School at no extra cost, a $99.95 value built into your tuition.

  • KickStart 3-hour pre-permit intro, no experience required
  • Permit qualifying, beginner & intermediate tracks with permit test included
  • 2 & 3-wheel endorsement, one-day course with skills test
  • Six ranges, Mukilteo, Everett, Monroe, Auburn, Tacoma, Lynnwood
Champ U included · $99.95 value, free with the Beginner course
Reviews

What our students are saying.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"When I registered for nine 1-hour private lessons, I didn't know how to start a car. I just passed the driving skills test on my first try. WMST was kind, patient, calm, and professional."

Adult learner, Lynnwood Drive Program
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"My son took the WMST course at Kamiak. He passed both the knowledge and skills tests on the first attempt, we credit Kyle's instruction."

Parent of Kamiak HS student Drive Program · Kyle
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Honestly the best experience. I was so nervous the first time I touched the wheel, they gave me the tools and the calm to actually drive."

Teen, Everett Drive Program
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We're excited to talk with you. Connect with classmates, share your wins, and join group rides through our private Facebook alumni group.

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Where to find us

From Mukilteo to Tacoma.

All locations
Drive Motorcycle

Mukilteo Main Office & Classroom

8227 44th Ave W, Suite F, Mukilteo, WA 98275

Corporate office and primary classroom.

Drive

Everett, Express Office & Classroom

4929 Evergreen Way, Everett, WA 98203

Walk-in knowledge & skills testing, Mon–Fri 9–5.

Motorcycle

Everett, Motorcycle Range

Closed-circuit motorcycle training range. Tap View map for the exact location.

Motorcycle

Monroe, Evergreen Speedway Range

14405 179th Ave SE, Monroe, WA 98272

Range housed at Evergreen Speedway.

Motorcycle

Auburn, Classroom & Range

1101 Outlet Collection Way, Auburn, WA 98001

Classroom inside the mall by Johnny Rockets; range behind Discount Tire.

Motorcycle

Tacoma, Classroom & Range

111 112th St E, Tacoma, WA 98445

Inside Church For All Nations (rear entrance); range in the SE parking lot.

Ready to begin?

Pick your starting line.

Whether you're chasing a first license or a motorcycle endorsement, the next step starts here. One register page, every program.

Teamwork is the fuel that allows the individual to unlock their full potential.

The WMST team