Frequently Asked Questions

If you registered for the BASIC SAFETY COURSE you will need to be at the location you selected at 7:50 AM on the start date of your session. Follow the maps on the locations page to the location indicated. Wear long sleeves, denim jeans, boots or shoes that cover the ankle, sunglasses (unless you have a full face helmet and want to keep the visor down) and bring your Driver's License with you. We have helmets and gloves if you don't have your own. Class starts at 08:00 sharp, so be on time, if we start without you, or you don't have the proper attire on, you will forfeit your enrollment. We Ride Rain or Shine!!!! Watch the weather and come prepared.

Our policy states no changes made within 5 days of your start date and we charge a $25 refund processing fee. Once you register and pay for your seat in a class you are locked into that class date and time. If you need to change dates we can usually push you out. However, if you wait until the last minute and we cannot fill your seat with another student we will not transfer you and if you don't show up for class then you forfeit your enrollment/payment.

You must be at least 15 with a class C permit or endorsement.

30% of our riders are brand new. If you can ride a bicycle we can teach you to ride a motorcycle. You must be fit enough to handle the weight of the bike. Knowledge of a manual transmission is helpful but not required.

Boots or shoes that cover the ankle bone, denim jeans, long sleeves, DOT approved helmet, full fingered gloves, eye protection. We have helmets and gloved if you don't have your own.

We ride rain or shine, watch the weather and come prepared. You can purchase rain gear at walmart for a few dollars, we do not provide rain gear. It is up to the instructor to decide if/when the weather creates an unsafe environment.

Not at the last minute. If we have 5 days notice or we are able to fill your seat with another student we will move you out to another class.

Every weekend, Basic Class is Saturday and Sunday 8-5. Usually we are done by 3 on Sunday but it depends on the class so plan on staying until 5pm both days. We also hold classes during the week and those days vary, check the schedule for course dates and times.

Currently the Basic course cost is $180, that's $15 off the state maximum of $195. The advanced class is $90.

Provided you pass the written and road test, you will receive the waiver required by the DMV to issue your M endorsement. You simply take the waiver to your local DMV, take a 20 question computer generated test that we prepare you for, pay $16 and you will have an M endorsement.

Yes, our written test prepares you for the one you take at the DMV.

Yes.

No, if you have a valid class C license from any US state and plan to change to a Texas license, you can take the class and transfer your license at the same time get your M endorsement.

Yes, you can take the waiver back to your home state in most cases. Check with your home state drivers license office to be sure.

Yes.

You must take the Basic class to get your license. No exceptions.

We use 125 and 250cc cruiser style motorcycles like the Honda Rebel 250. We only use Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha.

We have scooters available by request. Honda Ruckus 50cc and Honda Metropolitan 50cc.

We provide basic DOT approved helmets and garden style gloves if you don't have your own.

Please bring your own gear if you have it. Helmets must be DOT approved and gloves must have full fingers.

We provide motorcycles for the Basic Safety Course however, you may be able to ride your own but our insurance will not cover any damages.

Most insurance companies offer a 10% - 20% discount over 3 years. It varies by company so check with yours for their offering.

If you have a group of 4 or more people give us a call and ask about a discount.

Yes, we have gift certificates available and they are good for one year from the purchase date at any location.

Yes, it's $50 an hour with a 2 hour minimum on either our bike or yours. We will do a skill assessment and then spend the time working on problem areas.

Yes, it's $650 for a one day private Basic Course.

Yes, unless the court has specified otherwise.

Basic RiderCourse: Cost varies per location, maximum $195*; motorcycles and helmets provided; course required for all first time class M applicants; if under 25 must show proof of permit or license, proof of identity required if 25 or over; held in 15 hours over 2 or 3 days depending on specific location's schedule; completion certificate (MSB-8) may waive on-road test at DPS if you are 18yrs old or older and have an unrestricted class A, B or C license; completion certificate may offer discount on motorcycle insurance. For more information see The Course for Motorcycle Riders. You can also visit www.msf-usa.org to watch a 5min video named Basic RiderCourse Highlights to give you an idea of what to expect during the course. *Courses listed under Training Locations (Motorcycle Training) are restricted to $195; courses listed under Training Locations (Other Training) do not have a maximum charge.

Cost varies per location, maximum $80*; you must bring your own motorcycle and helmet; must have an unrestricted class M license; held in 6 hours in one day; completion certificate may offer discount on motorcycle insurance; completion certificate (MSB-8) meets defensive driving requirements (with court permission). For more information see The Course for Motorcycle Riders. *Courses listed under Training Locations (Motorcycle Training) are restricted to $80; courses listed under Training Locations (Other Training) do not have a maximum charge.

Motorpro Challenge has been designed to offer training and skill development that is not readily available in mainstream motorcycle education courses. The program is specifically intended for riders of large cruiser and touring class motorcycles; operators of sport bikes, scooters, extended rake custom choppers and trikes will not get the full benefit of this curriculum due to the design limitations of those vehicles.

The goal of this course is to equip the experienced motorcyclist with enhanced collision avoidance training, low speed maneuvering skills and the confinence needed to become a safer motorcyclist.

Motorpro Challenge is intended to be conducted in a 5 to 6 hour time period. The use of protective gear and a well maintained motorcycle is a requirement of this course. All students desiring to take the Motorpro challenge course must hold a current Class M license.

Texas allows residents to add the class M to their existing license while out of state by taking the MSF Basic RiderCourse in any state where it's offered. Here's a link to the Texas DPS website for Driver License for more information. http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverLicense/motorcycleLicense.htm

To find a course near you, visit MSF's website and select your state. http://www.msf-usa.org

If you are visiting Texas, you may ride with an out of state license as long as it has a motorcycle endorsement. Please be sure to familiarize yourself with our state's laws, for motorcycles, riders and passengers by searching the Texas Transportation Code for all motorcycle-related laws.

If you have a license from another country with a motorcycle endorsement, it will depend on the reciprocity the US has with your country. Visit the website below for more information as related to your country. For more information, contact the DPS License Issuance Bureau at 512-424-5089. Texas Administrative Code.

A scooter is not a legal vehicle classification so it will need to be registered as either a moped or motorcycle and you will be required to have a class M license. By legal definition a moped must meet all three of the following criteria and be on our online Certified Moped List (see link below) prior to registration. If the moped in question meets the criteria, but is not on our list it may be added by following the directions on our website for submitting a Moped Affidavit (see link below). If a two-wheeled vehicle does not meet all three criteria it must be registered as a motorcycle.

• cannot attain a speed more than 30 miles per hour
• has a piston displacement of 50 cubic centimeters or less and
• does not require the operator to shift gears

www.txdps.state.tx.us/msb/documents/CurrentMopedList.pdf
www.txdps.state.tx.us/msb/documents/MopedAffidavit.pdf

Yes, but only for three years after date of the course. Contact the training school where you originally took the course to pick up another copy; they may charge a small fee. We charge a $25 replacement fee.

Yes, you may take the MSF Basic or Experienced RiderCourse (see FAQ Qu. #1) with prior court approval.

The law states that a judge may require you to successfully complete a driving safety course approved by the Texas Education Agency or a course under the motorcycle operator training and safety program approved by the designated state agency under Chapter 662, Transportation Code.

Texas Transportation Code
Select "Texas Statues" then "Code of Criminal Procedure"
§45.0511 (Chapter 45 Justice and Municipal Courts, Article 45.0511 Driving Safety or Motorcycle Operator Course Dismissal Procedures)

For more information on the helmet law and exemptions, visit http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/msb/helmet.htm

No, there are no provisions in Texas law that will allow any non-emergency vehicle to bypass a red light. You will need to turn or change lanes legally when safe then find another route. As stated in Texas Transportation Code (TRC) 544.0075 certain traffic-actuated electric traffic-control signals are required to be capable of registering the presence of a motorcycle.

Texas Transportation Code

The law doesn't specifically say one way or the other, but there are several statutes that may come to bear depending upon the circumstances, i.e. right of way, obligation to drive in a single lane, signal intention, passing with safety, etc. Motorcycles are considered equally as cars regarding traffic laws, so the single lane, signal intention and other statutes in the Transportation Code could come in to play.

The main statute that makes "lane splitting" illegal is Transportation Code Section 545.060, entitled "Driving on Roadway Laned for Traffic."

An operator on a roadway divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic:

• shall drive as nearly practical entirely within a single lane; and
• may not move from the lane unless that movement can be made safely.

Texas Transportation Code