Permit Qualifying Course

Beginning 2 Wheel
Motorcycle Riders

Beginning Permit Course

DOL testing included
$ 340*
  • Two Informative Classroom Sessions
  • Permit Knowledge Test
  • Two Skill Building Riding Sessions
  • Permit Skills test
  • Champ U online course
I took the Permit Qualifying Beginner Course this past weekend. I had some experience but not enough to move me out of the beginner category. The instructors were amazing and communicated very well. I felt like I got great immediate feed back and coaching the whole time and left feeling 100% more confident in my skills.
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Nicole M

Beginning | Motorcycle Permit Qualifying Course

Little to No Experience

In an exciting partnership between WMST and Yamaha Champ School the Champ U: New Rider program is included with your beginner course.  Best practices covered in this video and quiz series will enhance your learning experience and are integrated into your WMST motorcycle course.  You’ll receive instructions to access the Champ U: New Rider program immediately following registration.   

Your beginner motorcycle permit qualifying courses provides two in-peerson classroom sessions and two riding sessions designed to help you successfully pass the DOL Approved permit knowledge and permit skills tests included with your WMST course.

Champ U: New Rider:  

This isn’t just extra material—it’s a proven way to improve your learning curve, boost your confidence, and get the most out of your upcoming in-person training.

Access your online training immediately following registration!

🔹 Learn smarter, ride safer—integrated lessons enhance your hands-on experience.
🔹 Engaging—fun video-based training fits your schedule – start immediately after registration.
🔹 Set yourself up for success—students who complete Champ U perform better on the bike!

To register for a beginner permit level course you do not need any prior motorcycle experience but must be able to confidently ride a bicycle.  While for most people this is an appropriate initial course, please review the KickStart course to determine if it may be beneficial for you to become familiar with the very basics of the controls and operation of a motorcycle before taking the beginner course.  The Kickstart provides an introduction to clutch, throttle and brake control to insure you have a foundation for success in the beginner permit course.   It is important that you Understand the Expectation of this course.    

Come prepared to ride with the required riding safety gear:

  • Sturdy boots that cover the ankle with no more than a 1-inch heel.  No canvas high tops or boots with an elastic ankle covering.  Riding boots must provide a high level of abrasion protection for the foot and the entire ankle.  
  • Gloves that are well fitting and cover the entire hand such as mechanic or motorcycle riding gloves that provide abrasion protection, grip and the ability to operate hand controls.  No bulky or snow gloves. 
  • Long jeans or heavier material pants with no rips, tears or holes
  • Long sleeve shirt or jacket that is weather appropriate
  • Eye protection such as glasses, sunglasses, safety glasses, goggles or helmet face shield.  
  • A helmet that meets DOT standards 
In compliance with strict DOL requirements, you will not be able to ride without the above required riding gear.  Arriving without the required riding gear is a forfeit of your tuition.  

 has partnered with Yamaha Champions Riding School to include the Champ U online program with your beginner course.  This is an exciting and convenient opportunity to greatly enhance your upcoming in-person training.  The Champ U online course consists of 40 videos, 32 drills and 43 quizzes designed to provide you with the knowledge and skillset to make riding safer and more fun. The aim is to improve the learning curve of new riders so you can get the absolute most out of your training.  

You will receive a course confirmation from Motorcycle@GoWMST.com directly following your registration. This confirmation contains important information regarding your course. Be sure to locate it and review it carefully.

Motorcycle Beginner Permit Course

We offer this courses multiple times a week and at several different locations across Western Washington!  

Haven't been on a motorcycle in a few years or still learning the controls?

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The KickStart course will give new riders the confidence and foundation they need to attend The Beginner Motorcycle Permit Course

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