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General Inquiries:

When and where are the motorcycle classes offered?

• Courses are offered April through October.  A course schedule can be found at www.sctc.edu/training or www.ctectraining.com .  Statewide schedules can be found at www.motorcyclesafety.state.mn.us.  Classroom and range time will be held at the Customized Training and Education Center.  

How long is the class?

• Please see course schedules on our website.

How do I earn my motorcycle endorsement?

• Adults (18 yrs or older), who have a valid Minnesota or Wisconsin driver’s license, there are two ways:
• Take the knowledge (permit) test and the riding (endorsement) test at a state exam station.  
• Take the knowledge (permit) test at a state exam station, and then take our Basic Rider Course. If you pass, you’ll qualify for your motorcycle endorsement without having to take the riding test at the state exam station.
• Minor (younger than 18 years), you must take our basic course first, then take the knowledge (permit) test and the riding (license) test at a state exam station.

 Are motorcycles provided?

• Yes, training motorcycles (125 to 250cc) are provided for the Basic Rider Course only.
• No, training motorcycles are not provided for the Scooter Basic Rider, Scooter Experience Rider or Experienced Rider Course. Participants must provide their own motorcycle. The motorcycle must be street legal, and you must provide current proof of insurance to your instructor.

Can I ride my own motorcycle in the basic rider course?
Yes, you may bring your own bike as long as it is street legal and you have proof of insurance. The engine displacement must be 500cc or less with an unladen weight of 400 pounds or less.

What do I need to bring to class?
Participants must furnish their own protective clothing:  eye protection, long sleeves, long pants, full-fingered gloves, over-the-ankle footwear, and DOT approved helmet.  Rider coaches are required to dismiss participants who do not bring and use the aforementioned protective gear.

Registration Process:

• Registration will only be taken on-line.   View the course listings for times and dates. If you do not have access to a computer; one is available for registration at the Customized Training and Education building.
• Check or cash payment may be made at SCTC’s Registration office.
• Payment must be made within one hour of registering.

Cancellations:

• Cancellations:  Cancel no later than one week before the course date.  After that time, you will be responsible for the course charges.  To cancel call our office at 320-308-0015

Tuition & other financial information:

• Payment is required at the time of registration.  If you do not have access to a computer, one is available for registration at the Customized Training and Education building.
• Rescheduling: Changes must be made no later than 5 business days (one calendar week) prior.
• Withdrawal:  Five business days prior to class to get a refund.
• Exceptions: In case of a medical emergency or other such emergencies, a refund will be considered on a case by case basis.  Written documentation (doctor’s note) will be required for consideration of the refund. No refund issued on or after the first day of class.
• Please note:
• If student shows up for class without having obtained a permit, there will be no refund.
• If student has skills tested twice at DVS or elsewhere and failed both times, there will be no refund. We cannot endorse a third skills test attempt regardless if they pass or fail.
• If student is dismissed from class for behavior issues, there will be no refund.
• If student doesn’t bring the required protective gear to the range (eye protection, long sleeves, long pants, full-fingered gloves, over-the-ankle footwear and DOT approved helmet) there will be no refund.
• Students who are late or miss any portion of the entire course there will be no refund.
  • In short, if student drops the course or is dropped for ANY reason on or after the scheduled start day of the course, there will be no refund. Anyone wishing to attend another class session must pay the regular rate for that seat.

Prerequisites:
Permits needed?

• Yes, if you are over 18 years of age and plan to earn your motorcycle endorsement on your Minnesota driver’s license.
• No, if you are under 18 years of age, you are required to take the Basic Rider Course before taking the motorcycle permit and skill tests. You must have a driver’s license or a driver’s instruction permit to enroll in the course.
• No, if you are over 18 years of age and do not plan to earn your motorcycle endorsement through the course.
• No, if you are a resident of another state with a valid driver’s license or driver’s permit.

Miscellaneous Questions:

• Do you keep a waiting list for a particular class?

No. All registrations are received on a first-come first-served basis.

• How long do I have to wait before taking a course?

The waiting period for the basic and experienced courses is usually two or three weeks.  However, courses fill up fast in April and May, so the wait can be up to two months during that time.  To enroll in a course in April or May, you should register soon.  The wait for moped and scooter courses is usually less than a week.

• Can special times be reserved for a group?

Yes.  Motorcycle clubs and/or groups can reserve an Experienced Rider Course, Seasoned Rider Seminar or Group Rider Seminar.  Call 320-308-0015 to discuss possibilities.

• Do I have to sign a waiver of liability?

Yes. Participation in the course and use of our equipment may result in serious bodily injury; including strains, fractures, partial or total paralysis, other temporary and permanent disabilities and even death.  All students under 18 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian sign the waiver.

• How many times can I take the class?

We can only test a student twice for the skills test (endorsement). We can never give a student a third skills test. If the student has taken the skills test at DVS and failed, we can only test them one additional time. If the student has taken the skills test twice at the DVS and failed, we can test them, as part of the course, to earn their MSF course completion card, but that test cannot be used to stamp their permit. The permit cannot be stamped on a third skills test attempt regardless if they pass or fail.

• What if I can’t attend all of the sessions or I am late for class?

Curriculum standards require 100% attendance at both the Classroom and the Range. Coach/instructors will dismiss anyone who is late or misses any part of the entire course. There is no refund should this happen.

• Can I split the classroom and the range exercises over several weeks?

No. The program is designed for a fluid experience. You cannot take the classroom one week and the range another week.

• What about the weather?

Range exercises for both basic and advanced rider courses will run in all weather conditions. Be prepared for rain, snow, wind, cold or heat. We suggest that you check the forecast for the weekend prior to your arrival at the range. You may wish to dress in layers for warmth during colder periods or bring rain gear. The only time the range will be postponed is if the weather turns severe.  If a course is canceled it will be posted on the web at www.ctectraining.com.  Participants are responsible for checking the web for announcements.  Phone calls will not be made.

Definitions of bike types:

• Moped:

A moped is a motorized bicycle.  For the purpose of this course, it must be street legal, be 50cc or less, have a maximum of two horsepower, and not be capable of speeds exceeding 30 miles per hour on a flat surface.  A moped can be ridden by anyone with a valid driver’s license without taking a moped course or test.  Anyone 15 years of age or older can legally operate a moped once they have completed the moped safety course and passed the knowledge and skills test at the Department of Vehicles Services.

• Scooter:

In Minnesota a scooter can be either a motorcycle or a moped, depending on its engine size, engine power, and top speed.  Most scooters are classified as motorcycles and require a motorcycle license to ride them legally.  The Minnesota Motorcycle Safety Center recommends that all scooter riders take a motorcycle safety course/basic rider course.  A specific class has been created just for scooters, Scooter Basic Rider Course.  In this class the participants with scooters are required to ride their own scooter on the course.