2 Wheel Motorcycle
Permit & Endorsement
Washington Motorcycle Safety Training
Very Little or No Motorcycle Experience
Washington Motorcycle Safety Training
Very Little or No Experience
You have never ridden a motorcycle or had any experience riding a scooter, ATV or off-road vehicle.
Motorcycle Knowledge
You have little or no knowledge of motorcycle controls & operations.
Motorcycle Safety Training Courses
Welcome to the motorcycle world!
Getting your motorcycle endorsement requires passing a permit Knowledge and Skills test followed by an endorsement level Knowledge and Skills test. Riders must have a valid motorcycle permit to obtain a full endorsement.
Permit level and endorsement level safety courses include a DOL Knowledge test and Skills test that corresponds with the course level.
Never Ridden
KickStart
Introduction to the very basics of 2 wheel motorcycle controls and operation
- 3 hour range only motorcycle course
- Low stress hands on training
- Motorcycle controls & operation
- No testing
- Training motorcycle included
Little to No Riding Experience
Permit Course
Designed to help you successfully pass the permit Knowledge and permit Skills tests
- 16 hour motorcycle course
- Two | 3 hour classroom sessions
- Two | 5 hour range sessions
- Permit Knowledge and Skills Test
- Training motorcycle included
Have a Motorcycle Permit
Endorsement Course
designed to help you successfully pass the endorsement Knowledge and Skills tests
- 8 hour 1 day motorcycle course
- 3 hour classroom session
- 5 hour range session
- Endorsement Knowledge and Skills Test
- Training motorcycle included
Little to No Experience
- 3 hour 2 wheel motorcycle introduction course
- Training motorcycle or scooter available
- Low stress & hands on
- Motorcycle controls and operation basics
If you have never ridden a motorcycle or had little experience riding a scooter, ATV or off road vehicle the KickStart is an introductory, hands on motorcycle course that will give you the very basics of motorcycle controls and operation. This low stress 3 hour course will get you ready to advance to the beginner permit course with confidence. There is no classroom portion or testing in this pre-permit/introduction to motorcycles course.
This 3 hour introductory course is designed for the true novice and introduces the basics of motorcycle controls and operation in a low stress environment. 
provides the motorcycles and class sizes are kept low for more personal attention. This class can be completed using a provided scooter instead of motorcycle by requesting a scooter during registration. The KickStart course will give new riders the confidence and foundation they need to attend The Beginner Motorcycle Permit Course.
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Little to No Experience
- 16 hour two day motorcycle permit course
- Two | 3 hour classroom sessions
- Two | 5 hour range sessions
- Training motorcycle Included
- Basics of motorcycling and rider safety
- Motorcycle controls and operation basics
- Cover the permit Knowledge test topics
- DOL permit Knowledge & Skills test included
’s beginner motorcycle permit qualifying courses provide two 3 hour classroom sessions and two 5 hour range sessions designed to help you successfully pass the permit knowledge and permit skills tests included with your course, preparing you to become an educated and responsible rider. Endorsement qualifying 8 hour courses include a 3 hour classroom session and a 5 hour range session designed to help you successfully pass the motorcycle endorsement Knowledge and endorsement Skills tests included with your course, preparing you to become an educated and responsible rider.
Now you are starting to become comfortable on a motorcycle and understand the operation of a clutch. You are ready for the beginner motorcycle Permit Qualifying course. ’s 16 hour two wheel motorcycle course is designed for beginning riders. To register you do not need any prior motorcycle experience but should be able to comfortably ride a bicycle.
This course offer the basics of motorcycling and rider safety skills at a pace that is appropriate for new riders, or riders returning to motorcycling. Classroom sessions cover important topics for novice riders and information to help you pass the Washington motorcycle permit Knowledge test. Range exercises include starting, stopping, shifting, riding in a straight line, cornering, swerving, and quick stops.
Once you have passed the permit Knowledge and Skills tests and are a confident rider, you are ready for an endorsement qualifying course. You must have a valid Washington motorcycle permit to take the endorsement course.
You Have A Fair Amount of Motorcycle Experience and Have A Valid Motorcycle Permit
- 8 hour 1 day motorcycle endorsement course
- 3 hour classroom session
- 5 hour range session
- Training motorcycle included
- Advanced street riding skills
- Advanced motorcycle controls and techniques
- Cover the endorsement Knowledge test topics
- DOL endorsement Knowledge and Skills tests
Motorcycle endorsement qualifying courses are for riders that have a current Washington motorcycle permit and are ready to earn their full motorcycle endorsement. ‘s endorsement qualifying classroom session covers advanced street riding skills, improving your perception of hazards and hazardous situations, allowing you to self-evaluate your level of risk taking. Range exercises will practice advanced braking, cornering, hazard avoidance and handling techniques.
Endorsement qualifying 8 hour courses include a 3 hour classroom session and a 5 hour range session designed to help you successfully pass the endorsement knowledge and endorsement skills tests included with your course.
Are you ready to sign up for a course?
Washington Motorcycle Safety Training
To check availability by location and sign up for a 2 wheel motorcycle course click the register button below.
Motorcycle Endorsement
Riders must have a valid motorcycle permit to obtain their endorsement.
Department of Licensing
WMST is an approved provider of Washington's Department of Licensing 2 wheel and 3 wheel motorcycle training courses as well as permit and endorsement Skills and Knowledge testing.
KickStart
Permit prep class1 day course
- Basics on motorcycle controls
- Understanding motorcycle operation
- Motorcycle handling
- Confidence for the Permit class
Prices as of 2022
Permit
DOL testing included2 or 3 day course
- 6 hours in the classroom
- Permit Knowledge test
- 10 hours riding on the range
- Permit Skills test
Prices as of 2022
Endorsement
DOL testing included1 day course
- 3 hours in the classroom
- Endorsement Knowledge test
- 5 hours riding on the range
- Endorsement Skills test
Prices as of 2022
Getting your motorcycle endorsement in Washington requires you passing a permit Knowledge and Skills test followed by an endorsement level Knowledge and Skills test. Riders must first obtain a motorcycle permit before they can obtain their full endorsement.
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