This document is presented in Portable Document Format (PDF). A PDF reader is required for viewing. Download a PDF Reader or learn more about PDFs.Rider's Guide to Operation, Safety and Licensing Motorcycles, Mopeds and Power- Assisted BicyclesSierra College Community Education Clothing Requirements:  “No Skin below the Chin”  •  Full or three-quarter coverage DOT approved helmet (loaner helmets are available)    • Shatter-resistant eye protection  • Long-sleeved shirt or long-sleeved jacket (no bare midriff)  • Sturdy shoes that cover ankles (hi-top non-canvas sneaker or boots)    • Full-fingered, street-motorcycle-specific or leather gloves  • Long non-flare denim pants or equivalent protective material Please note: If you are not properly dressed, you will lose your place in class and will need to reregister and pay for another class.If you are under 18, you must have a parent or guardian accompany you to the first class session to sign a waiver form.  

If your parent or legal guardian is unable to come with you to the first class, their notarized signature on the waiver form will be accepted.  thin 3/4 motorcycle helmetsYou may request that a waiver form be mailed to you in advance of the first class.red wing boots planoYou must bring one of the following valid documents to class:Driver’s License,Learner’s Permit, orGovernment-issued Photo IDPlease Note:  Any potential student who possesses a license that has been suspended or restricted due to one or more convictions for driving while impaired may not participate in any CMSP MTC course until all restrictions to the license have been lifted. motorcycle shop braintree ma

If your license is restricted due to medical reasons, please contact our office prior to enrolling to ensure that you are eligible to participate in the course.o'neal racing clutch boots, Click "Search" and type Course number "1100".  motorcycle brake pads too thickPlease Note:3-Day Schedule Motorcycle Riding in the AM2-Day Schedule Motorcycle Riding in the PMThis class is designed for riders with no prior motorcycle experience; motorcycles for sale bensalemhowever, there may be students with experience in your class.We provide the motorcycles for this class.  You are to bring your own helmet; however, we have helmets to loan if you do not have one already.If you would like to use one of our scooters during the course, please call (916) 781-6280 to reserve one at no additional charge.

Because scooter availability is limited, reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis.Class Fees and Parking Fees:  The cost for the Motorcycle Training course is $250.00. Under 21 is $170.00. (must register on the phone or in person to get the discount)  There is a three-dollar charge for parking on campus except on weekends and school holidays.  The dispensers in the parking lots takes either MC or VISA or dollar bills. Refund Policy:  ​ Please call our office at 916-781-6280 to request to withdraw from a class; the request needs to be seven (7) days prior to the starting date, a refund will be granted, less a $15 transaction fee. Transfers needs to be done 24 hours before class start date.  Please note there is "no refund" for transferred classes and only one transfer available. There is no guarantee of passage or licensure.Classroom Supplies:  You may find a pad of paper and a pencil to be helpful during classroom session.Be Prepared:  Learning to ride a motorcycle safely demands an alert mind and a physically sound body.

Get a good night’s sleep before all class dates.  You may bring a sack lunch if you wish. Link to DMV Motorcycle Handbook http://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/dmvheader2/publications Spectators:  Only the students are allowed in the classroom.  Experience has shown that it is not in your best interest to have family or friends observing during the on-cycle sessions.Attendance:  You are required to show up 15 minutes prior to all class times. You must attend all sessions of the course and pass the written and riding tests to graduate from the course and obtain your completion certificate.  The California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CMSP) has approved Sierra College as a site administrator for the training!Upon successful completion of the riding and written exams, you will receive by mail the DL389 DMV course completion certificate needed to obtain your motorcycle license.  Please allow 10 working days after the last day of class for processing and mailing of this certificate.Click the graphic that says “FOR CLASSES AND MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE”Click FAQThen select the question that says “How do I obtain a DL389 replacement?”

California's temperate climate, long stretches of highway and sunny days make it a motorcyclist's dream. Riders can take to the streets all year long, feeling the wind in their hair and enjoying the freedom that can only be felt on a bike. Of course, as gas prices and temperatures continue to climb, more and more motorcycles will be on the road. Before summer riding season gets in full swing, though, it is important for California motorcyclists to know the rules of the road, including two laws unique to motorcycles. What Is Different for Motorcycles Versus Passenger Vehicles? Motorcycles are more maneuverable than most passenger vehicles due to their smaller size and lower profile. California law recognizes that motorcycles and larger vehicles are handled differently and require different amounts of room to operate, so California law allows motorcyclists to drive in ways that other drivers do not get to do, namely: As the name implies, lane sharing is when there are two vehicles traveling in the same direction at the same time while in the same lane, side-by-side.

It can either be done by two motorcyclists or a motorcyclist and a passenger vehicle. Lane sharing is not allowed on every roadway in the state, however. It is limited to bigger roads where at least two lanes head in the same direction. While it is technically legal, it is considered unsafe by many riders and safety experts - the California Department of Motor Vehicles' (DMV) Motorcycle Handbook discourages the practice, saying that it is "not safe...[and that] riding between rows of stopped or moving cars in the same lane can leave [a rider] vulnerable." In spite of the DMV's dislike of the practice, the legislature has not acted to make it illegal. Lane sharing was initially introduced as a safety measure, designed to keep motorcyclists from being pinned between two vehicles in bumper-to-bumper traffic, giving them more freedom of movement and an opportunity to escape from vehicle exhaust that would be surrounding them. The practice - along with lane splitting - has been extremely beneficial to the California Highway Patrol as well, allowing officers to cut in and out of traffic to reach crime scenes and emergencies sooner.

What Is Lane Splitting? Lane splitting is another motorcycle-specific traffic rule. It allows motorcyclists to essentially ride the barrier between two lanes, cutting in between other vehicles that are stopped or moving at a slow rate of speed. Contrary to popular belief - and some say, to common sense - a study performed by the University of Southern California several years ago proves that evasive action like that seen in lane splitting actually makes the roadways safer for motorcyclists, preventing them from being sandwiched between cars and letting them avoid inhaling copious amounts of toxic exhaust fumes. Of course, lane splitting is also an extreme time-saving measure, allowing many motorcyclists to halve the time they spend on the road. The time saved is particularly beneficial for law enforcement officers on motorcycles. Many motorists strenuously object to the practice, however, defying the research that claims lane splitting and lane sharing are safe. What Happens if a Motorcyclist Is in an Accident?

Even though a motorcyclist is acting perfectly within the law, it is possible for a motorcyclist to be injured while lane sharing, lane splitting or just riding down the street. When an accident involves a motorcycle operator or passenger - especially at highway speeds - injuries can be severe. With severe injuries come mounting medical bills, lost wages, rehabilitation/therapy expenses, and more. California law recognizes the economic and non-economic damages associated with a motorcycle accident, and that is why injured cyclists are allowed to bring personal injury lawsuits to recover compensation. Sections 1431-1431.5 of the California Civil Code provide that comparative fault principles are used to apportion liability for accidental injuries, and that parties will be responsible for paying for the portion of damages that they caused. As an example - if a car crosses the centerline and strikes a motorcyclist who was driving while under the influence of alcohol, both drivers may be partially at fault.