Motorcycle rider training and safety courses in Modesto, CA
There is 1 motorcycle training school listed near Modesto, CA: Modesto Junior College Motorcycle and Scooter Training.
Motorcycle Training · Modesto, CA
California Motorcyclist Safety Program beginner course with six hours of classroom and ten hours of riding over two days on college-supplied bikes. Passing earns the DL 389 certificate that waives the DMV riding test.
- Address:
- 435 College Avenue, Modesto, CA 95350
- Phone:
- +1 209 575 6063
- Website:
- https://mjc.edu/cll/motorcycle.html
Last verified Oct 14, 2026
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What to ask a motorcycle training school
- Do you provide the motorcycle and helmet for the course, or do I bring my own? Many beginner courses supply a small bike; most expect your own gloves, boots over the ankle, and a long-sleeved jacket.
- Does finishing the course count toward my motorcycle endorsement, and what paperwork do I take to the licensing office afterward? The rules differ by state, so ask the school rather than a forum.
- How big are the classes, and how many coaches are on the range? Fewer riders per coach means more time riding and less time waiting.
- What happens if it rains, or if I do not pass the riding part? Ask about rescheduling and retake fees before you pay.
- Do you run courses beyond the beginner class, such as an experienced rider or advanced skills course? A refresher after a long break is worth the day.
Worth the ride
Places riders around Modesto, CA point each other toward.
Knights Ferry Covered Bridge
Destination
An easy foothill run east, with a gold rush era town and swimming holes to stop at afterwards.
Louie's Place Saloon and Grill
Food
Burgers and cold drinks right on Highway 132, the classic turnaround for the foothill run east of Modesto.
Turlock Lake State Recreation Area
Viewpoint
The back road in is the point, and the Tuolumne River campground lets you stay on.
50's Road House
Food
Casual enough for a group of bikes pulling in, with a big comfort food menu out by Knights Ferry.
Caffettino
Coffee
Beans roasted on site inside a health food store on Coffee Road, with easy strip parking.
La Grange Historic District
Destination
Highway 132 along the Tuolumne River out to a gold rush town of 166 people, an out and back that is the ride.
New to riding? See how to get your motorcycle license, step by step, with links to the official rules.
Riding around Modesto, CA? Find a route, schedule a group ride, or meet other riders at a Ride-In.
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