{"product_id":"beginning-riding-course","title":"Motorcyclist Training Course","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn to ride and get licensed!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll beginning classes are designed for students that have no experience at all on a motorcycle or any other motor vehicle.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSome insurance companies and motorcycle shops offer discounts to our graduates.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  Most\u003c\/span\u003e of our beginning classes finish within one weekend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will learn fundamental skills required to operate a motorcycle and progress to street riding skills and strategies.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eTopics covered include managing 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou may choose from classes that have in person classroom sessions or online classroom sessions, but \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL beginning classes consist of two IN PERSON riding sessions ON A MOTORCYCLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eBeginning courses with an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eonline classroom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e require completion of a minimum of the first two chapters of eRider, an interactive computer program eRider before attending two IN PERSON riding sessions of about 5 hours each.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eYou will be taking the written test as you progress though the course.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe riding test is given at the end of the second riding session, and eRider must be completed by midnight of that day.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  See\u003c\/span\u003e below for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCourses with \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ein person classroom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e sessions are usually scheduled over a two to four day period and include \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etwo IN PERSON classroom sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of about 3 hours each \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand two IN PERSON riding sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e of about 5 hours each.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eA written test is given at the end of the second classroom session and a riding test is given at the end of the second riding session.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eSee below for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to get into the earliest possible class, you may make \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003earrangements with our office to come for free as a standby student.  You \u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eMUST\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e go through the office in order to use this option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are in a hurry it is usually possible to pick your certificate up at our office on Treasure Island a few days after your class ends, but since the pick up schedule varies quite a lot, you MUST verify with the office to check how soon after your particular class ends that you will be able to pick it up if you are counting on that.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIf you do not verify you will be able to pick it up when you need to and\/or you do not pass, you will not be able to pick the certificate up no matter what arrangements you have made, and a refund or reschedule will not be an option, but we will do our best to accommodate you once you do pass as a standby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo get the most out of your classroom and riding sessions and so be more likely to pass them, study the MTC Handbook and the DMV Handbook, since some of the test questions on our test are from the DMV Driver’s handbook.  Links for both handbooks are provided when you register for the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany students find that the security measures at their workplace prevent their ability to see\/read\/download the handbooks from this Dropbox link. If you are having trouble, try opening your confirmation letter away from your workplace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you pass our class, you will still need to take the DMV's written test, since there is no way out of taking that.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFor that reason we recommend going to the DMV after you receive our certificate, since you will generally only need to make one visit if you wait until you have the DL389.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ePlease consult the DMV for details and requirements that are individual to your situation, since we are not able to speak for the DMV and\/or predict all of the licensing requirements for every student.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you feel you need a translator for Spanish or any other language, please call the office ahead of time to make arrangements to have a friend who can translate for you to attend sessions with you. If you do not make arrangements ahead of time we will not be able to let your friend attend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe purpose of this class is to create safer riders out of the average beginning motorcyclist, not to make it easy to get a license.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWhile most beginning students are riding within the first few exercises and are able to pass this class the first time they take it, since everyone learns at a different pace it is not uncommon for students that need more repetition to be counseled out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are counseled out or are not able to pass the first time through, our school allows students to come back for \u003cem\u003eno additional fee\u003c\/em\u003e as a standby student as many times as they would like in a 6 month period, but \u003cstrong\u003ethere is still no guarantee you will pass this class!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents get what they put into the class!\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  Students\u003c\/span\u003e that are counseled out that make a commitment to studying, listening and coming back often to improve their skills usually pass within a week after their original class ends.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  Refer to\u003c\/span\u003e your follow up email for information about the fastest way to come back.  If you have any questions, call the office any time from 8am-5pm Mon-Fri for clarification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnd times are approximate and your class may go longer than expected, depending upon weather, number of questions, and many other variables. It is unusual to go over the time allotted, but if it does happen we still cannot pass you if you miss any portion of the class, no matter how good the reason for which you must leave or how well you are doing. Do not make appointments that you must leave for that take place immediately after your session is expected to end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will have to pay a standby fee to come back if you are unprepared, unsafe(on purpose or otherwise), unable to follow directions, argumentative and\/or the instructor believes you are impaired\/intoxicated in any manner with any drug, including alcohol or any other legal, illegal, prescription or over- the- counter substance(s) or you choose to leave before class is excused.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperienced riders that are over 21 are eligible to take the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/motorcycleschool.com\/products\/intermediate-riding-course\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1 Day Intermediate Riding Clinic(1DPC)\u003c\/a\u003e to get their license instead, but if you are uncertain which class to take, we highly recommend the beginning class, since even riders with 30-40 years of experience report improving their riding skills considerably.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIf you are still unsure, please call the office to discuss which one is best for you.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  We\u003c\/span\u003e love to help and will do our best to advise you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eREQUIREMENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWAIVER \u003c\/strong\u003e- You will be required to sign our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"general waiver\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/5865\/2621\/files\/23.08.18_CMSP_BAMT_waiver.pdf?v=1692409399\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egeneral waiver\u003c\/a\u003e in order to participate in our class.  It will be sent in your confirmation email as soon as you register.  Please sign it right away.  If you are under 18 both you and your legal guardian MUST come to the first in person session with your IDs even if they have signed the waiver.  We cannot reschedule or refund a minor that arrives unprepared without a legal guardian to sign for them at the first meeting, but they may still return as standby for a reduced fee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBIKE\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- We provide motorcycles or scooters to all beginning students, but scooters are only available in our SF and Alameda locations.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  Since supply is limited, unless you are in the scooter only class, you \u003c\/span\u003emust confirm availability of a scooter with the office two weeks before your class starts or you will not be guaranteed that one will be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eavailable.  If you are in the scooter only class, scooters will be provided automatically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou may not ride your own motorcycle in our beginning classes.  If you would like to ride your own scooter you must get it approved by the office at least two weeks before the class begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIDENTIFICATION \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- You do not need a permit, license or any experience whatsoever riding a motorcycle or any sort of motor vehicle to take our beginning class- you or your parent\/guardian only need to provide a valid, government issued photo ID and be at least 15.5 years of age.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIf you do not have a government- issued photo ID for any reason, please call the office to make sure we are able to let you into class before you sign up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEAR \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- \u003c\/strong\u003eWe are not allowed to let anyone ride without the proper protective clothing.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eProtective street motorcycle gear is always acceptable for taking our class, but gear that is motorcycle style is almost never protective, and so is almost never acceptable.  For a complete guide to gear that is actually \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eprotective\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of merely ‘motorcycle \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estyle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e’ consult the section on gear in the MTC Handbook, which will be provided in a link in your confirmation email when you sign up.  \u003cspan\u003eYour instructors do not want to be decertified or to disappoint you and counsel you out(make you leave the class) any more than you do, so be sure to test that your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/5865\/2621\/files\/22.03.16_MTC_GEAR_REQUIREMENTS_SHEET.pdf?v=1647426669\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHELMETS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Full-coverage and DOT-compliant helmets will be provided.  BAMT does not allow helmets that are not full face or DOT compliant. If you would like to bring your own full face or modular helmet you may, but if the instructor cannot confirm that it meets our requirements, you will be required to use one of ours.  If you bring a modular helmet you will be required to keep the chin bar in the locked position at all when seated on the motorcycle, even if the engine is off.  If you are not able to adhere to this you will have to wear one of our helmets or you will be counseled out of the class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIRT or JACKET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Full-sleeves that allow no skin of your wrists or waist showing when seated on the motorcycle when your arms are outstretched to ride are required at all times.  Many times it is not obvious until the class has been going on for a while that your sleeves or torso of your shirt is too short.  that your shirt will not ride up by sitting on a chair with your arms outstretched to the sky as much as possible, then, keeping your arms outstretched,  bend forward until your torso is parallel to the floor, then bend your elbows in toward your body.  If your shirt does not cover your back or wrist at any point it may not cover you adequately during class.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince temperatures fluctuate quite a bit through out the day all layers should be full sleeved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDURABLE PANTS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Pants must cover all of the leg when seated on the motorcycle with feet up on the foot pegs - no skin\/socks, etc. showing.  Denim jeans or motorcycle pants made out of abrasion resistant material and armor are acceptable.  We will not allow you to ride in off road motorcycle pants, stretch pants or stretch fabric (including jeggings), or ANY pants with rips, tears, or any sort of holes, no matter the material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGLOVES\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Full- fingered, 100% leather work gloves are acceptable and can usually be found at any hardware store. Off-road motorcycle gloves, leather dress gloves, ski gloves, and work gloves of any material other than leather will NOT be accepted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOTWEAR \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Only sturdy, over-the-ankle, snug fitting, reinforced footwear that supports the ankle will be accepted. Most laced and tied hiking boots or high tops will do as long as they fit snugly around the ankle with thick, padded\/reinforced material so that your ankle bone cannot be felt. They must also be laced up so the sides are snug against the foot\/ankle in order to provide ankle support. High tops or boots that merely cover the ankle and\/or are worn in such a way that does not provide \u003cstrong\u003eankle \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003esupport\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e will NOT be accepted(ie: Chuck Taylor high tops, Uggs, cowboy boots, boots with elastic on the ankle, high tops that are loosely tied, etc.).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRAIN GEAR\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eWe do NOT cancel for rain\u003c\/span\u003e. During the winter it can get very cold, especially if you are wet, so it is extremely important to come prepared for any weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBE ON TIME or EARLY! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- This class is for beginners that have never ridden a motorcycle, and is very challenging.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eFor this reason, our curriculum requires that we start on time so everyone in class is alert and so are able to absorb as much of the information as possible. \u003cstrong\u003eYou must arrive PREPARED a MINIMUM of 15 minutes early in order to check in so we may start class at the scheduled time.\u003c\/strong\u003e (Ex: if your start time is 6:30am then you must arrive prepared with your ID, grades and required gear IN HAND (not in your car)by 6:15am AT THE LATEST or you will be 15 minutes late and will not be able to join the class).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eYou will not be allowed into class if you do not arrive prepared and on time according to the above example.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eYou will NOT be rescheduled or refunded if you are late or unprepared, but you will be allowed to come back for a reduced fee as a standby student.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the public transit schedule makes you too late for getting to a session to participate, please contact the office and we will see if we can figure out something that will work for you.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eYou may have to be standby for some sessions, but if you confirm arrangements with the office ahead of time there will be no standby fee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIN PERSON CLASSROOM SESSIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou must attend all classroom and riding sessions in full and in this order:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e1st classroom session, 1st riding session, 2nd classroom session, 2nd riding session.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eYou will be dropped from the class and have to pay $150 to come back as a standby student if you are late for a session, leave early or come back late from a break.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the classroom, we will provide pens and a workbook(not to be confused with the handbook in your Dropbox link) for you to keep and for you to take notes in class, so there is no need to print out or bring the handbook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpanish workbooks are available. Please ask your instructor for one if you do not see it with the English workbooks. We only provide handbooks and workbooks in English and Spanish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe written test is given at the end of the second classroom session and the riding test is given at the end of the second riding session.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile most beginning students will pass the first time through, occasionally students need more practice and must be counseled out for theirs and their classmate’s safety. If you are counseled out you will be emailed directions about how to return to finish your class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you do not pass or do not finish your class for any reason you will receive an email explaining how to come back.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIf you do not pass the written test we are allowed to let you retake it once. We do not charge for a written retest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce you pass the class we will send both a DL389 and a completion card to the address you provided when you registered online; if this address is not current, please call or email the office.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe DL389 is the form that may waive the riding portion of the motorcycle licensing test; it is good for one year after it is issued.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe schedule for most in person classes has a lunch break that is not long enough for getting food, so we recommend bringing a lunch.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIf you are late to the riding session you will not be allowed into class.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eYou will receive an email explaining how to come back as a standby then the roster for your class is processed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose any class code starting with an ‘M’ for an all in person beginning class.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSince these classes are not as popular as our eRider classes we do not schedule them as often, so please let us know if we do not have any on the schedule and we will do our best to add some.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eeRIDER CLASSROOM SESSIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease check that you have access to a computer that meets the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/erider.totalcontroltraining.net\/system_requirements.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esystem requirements for eRider\u003c\/a\u003e before signing up for this option!\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIt is \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e possible to complete eRider with a mobile device such as a phone or tablet or by using Safari.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eYou MUST use a desktop or laptop and a browser that is supported such as Chrome or Explorer.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eYou will not be refunded and\/or rescheduled if you are turned away at the riding session(s) due to not being able to provide a printout of your online classroom grades, but you will get an email explaining how you may come back as a standby student for a fee when the roster is processed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince eRider can be done at your convenience in the comfort of your home, the hours to complete it are not included in the the class schedule. We strongly recommend that you complete all 6 chapters of eRider at least one week before your riding sessions begin so you can get help from the office if you have any trouble. The office is open Mon- Fri from 9am- 5pm.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIf you start eRider late and so cannot finish it in time, you will not be refunded and\/or rescheduled if you are turned away due to not being able to provide a printout, but you will get an email explaining how you may come back as a standby student for a fee when the roster is processed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour personal link to create an eRider account is contained in the confirmation email that is sent immediately by email when you register.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eDo not go to the eRider website until you have set your account up with this link, since you will not be able to log in there until you have set your account up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou must attend all classroom and riding sessions in full and in order.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eeRider must be completed before you come to the riding sessions.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eeRider takes approximately one hour per chapter, consists of 6 chapters and can be done at your own pace, since you can save \u0026amp; exit at any time.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis course is testing your knowledge as you progress, so each student MUST complete their own eRider class in their own account, and all students are expected to present one report card each.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the office cannot verify online that you really did finish eRider in your own account before the riding sessions began when the rosters are processed, all attendance and scores from your riding sessions will be invalid towards your earning a certificate.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eYou will be required to redo eRider and then both riding sessions as a standby student for a fee in order to return, and we will not be able to account your attendance or scores from the sessions that you took out of order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou need an overall grade of 80% in eRider to pass our class. If you do not pass eRider you will still be expected to come to the riding sessions, since you may not retake eRider before the riding sessions begin.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eOnce scores from your roster are processed, you will receive an email when eRider has been reset so you may try again.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eChoose any classcode starting with an ‘E’ for a beginning class that uses eRider.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eREFUND POLICIES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis class is challenging, so our curriculum \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erequires\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e that we start on time so that students are able to gain the most out of their class. You must arrive a MINIMUM of 15 minutes early in order to check in so we may start class at the scheduled time. (Ex: your start time is 6:30am. In this case, you must arrive prepared with your ID, grades and required gear IN HAND (not in your car) by 6:15am AT THE LATEST or you will be 15 minutes late and will not be able to join the class).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is free to reschedule your class 14 days before your first in person session meets.  If you cancel there is a 15% cancellation fee.  We do not reschedule or refund once within 14 days of the riding session- you will have to pay a fee to come back as a standby student if you miss class due to not following our policies, such as being late or prepared, regardless of how good your reason is.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTUDENTS UNDER 18 will be turned away and must come back as a standby student for a fee without a parent or legal guardian physically present and able to present a valid, government issued photo ID at the first riding session.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are in the military, unless you are already certain the curriculum our school offers fulfills your requirements, contact us \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ebefore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e signing up, since each military branch differs in what they will accept, and we may not always offer what you need.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe cannot offer you a refund or to be rescheduled unless it is more than 14 days before your class begins.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e14 days before your first in person class meets, a 15% fee of your registration fee will be charged if you cancel, or you may reschedule for free.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIf it is less than 14 days before the first in- person session meets, refunds or rescheduling will not be an option, but you may come back as a standby for a reduced fee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will be asked to leave if you display threatening, obscene, or inappropriate behavior or messages or intentionally interfering with other students, and you will not be eligible for a refund or to be rescheduled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearning to ride a motorcycle is challenging even under ideal circumstances, so we have a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZERO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e tolerance policy for students taking class under the influence of alcohol and\/or other illegal, legal, over the counter, and\/or prescribed drugs and\/or mind altering substance(s) of any kind whatsoever. If the instructor suspects you are under the influence and\/or impaired due to drugs or anything else (exhaustion, stress, etc.) and you will be asked to leave immediately and you will not be eligible for a refund or to be rescheduled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince there is a lot less demand for classes with in person classroom sessions we do not always have any on the schedule, so please contact us if \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewe do not have any, and we will see if we can schedule one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHY PICK BAY AREA MOTORCYCLE TRAINING?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can often arrange to pick your certificate up at our office on Treasure Island within days of passing the class if you are in a hurry. HOWEVER- pick up is only by appointment, so availability does vary!! 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