Washington Motorcycle Safety Training & Testing. DOL Approved

Fantastic experience: Seth was a fantastic instructor, well informed, great humor! Patient.

Fantastic experience: I did my permit with James in Auburn and endorsement in Silverdale. I had a blast learning both the theory and practical skills for riders. The instructors' main focus was on giving us the skills and knowledge to be safe riders, and that is what they did. They knew the class was just a brief interaction, so they gave us the basic rules and, most importantly, the resources to practice in our everyday riding. I have been on the road for a year, and the skills I have learned have saved me from what would have been a bad accident. If you have a passion for riding or want to try it out as a new hobby, start with this school to learn the basics.

Fantastic experience: Dan was very helpful, informative and patient. Very well spoken and instructions were very clear and concise will recommend him to anyone.

Fantastic experience: Went from riding a bicycle 10 year ago to feeling comfortable on a motorcycle. Dan was incredibly knowledgeable and so was Andrew.

Fantastic experience: I took this course and had a lot of fun learning about how to safly ride a motorcycle. If anyone is looking to learn the basics of riding a motorcycle I would highly recomend taking this class.

Fantastic experience: I really enjoyed the class and feel that my knowledge and skills are greatly improved. Thanks to Jim Winston, who was a fun and patient instructor.

Fantastic experience: Excellent advice from an excellent instructor.

Fantastic experience: Took both the permit and endorsement course. Both were valuable in my opinion.

Fantastic experience: Instructors are super nice and made the experience enjoyable.

Positive experience: Not a great training resource. Nothing in the classroom time helps with the written test. You either know it coming into the course, or you will fail the written test. The course time was 5 hours consisting of 45 minutes of useful training.time. Not all the company problem. The state passed all testing off to the training companies.

Fantastic experience: James was a great instructor, learned a different approach to what I was taught learning on dirt bikes, road and asphalt is a bit different, braking in corners was new instead of throttling through, thank you for the experience.

Fantastic experience: Great instructor his name is James, overall great course

Fantastic experience: Best experience I have ever had with a class. Will definitely be coming back to learn more! Totally recommend coming here to learn!

Fantastic experience: On August 5, 2024, I took my Endorsement Retest in Silverdale with Seth, my instructor / Examiner. Please pass on to him that he was excellent. He was so patient, respectful and polite. And, we shared some motorcycle history stories. It was a fun day and he made it a very enjoyable day. Please give him a raise. Blessings to you all for your commitment and advancement of motorcycle knowledge and safety. Thank you again, Seth, and stay safe and healthy. Blessings, Charlie Brown....Gig Harbor, WA

Fantastic experience: Seth is a great instructor! I loved their 3-wheel course. Definitely recommend, but choose instructors wisely. I did 3 different courses with them. All the male instructors there were awesome, but avoid the female instructor (Misha); I still have PTSD after her. I’ve heard similar experiences from other girls, so I’m surprised she is still there.

Fantastic experience: Dan, Bret, and Cassie are fantastic instructors. They are passionate about riding, teaching, and making sure everyone has the tools they need to be successful and safe. I took the beginners permit course which includes the written and riding tests, and I would highly recommend it.

Fantastic experience: Jim was awesome! Super friendly and has funny stories to tell about his many experiences on the road, which helped a what could have been boring class more fun. He is patient and kind, especially with beginners such as myself. Several practice runs of various skills before the final test helped a lot. Thanks, Jim!

Fantastic experience: James is a great instructor. The course offers great fundamentals for riders of any experience level.

Fantastic experience: Got my permit here and it was a great experience. I had no experience with motorcycles or manual cars and still passed on the first try. If you pay attention, take their comments, and instruction seriously you will learn a lot and pass. Saw one comment stating class let out early so wanted to address that. The first day let out an hour early, but it was like 90 degrees so that wasn’t an issue. On the second day we ran over by 30-40 minutes so it roughly balanced out.

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience in the Kickstart class with Bret! 2 weeks later I took the permit course with Seth and Bret, they made the class fun, I learned a lot from them, they helped calm my nerves, and made me feel more comfortable on the bike then I thought I would be!! I highly recommend these courses for beginner riders!

Fantastic experience: This is an amazing training course. From the classroom to the awesome range, this really helps build a ton of confidence. Cyndi, my instructor, was so helpful, calm, and amazing. I appreciate the heck out of this course. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Took the endorsement program at Silverdale location. Gregory was absolutely fantastic! Extremely knowledgeable and informative and fun. The instructors from my permit class prior to this were equally fantastic! It's a great environment to learn within. They are all very positive and they want you to succeed. Unfortunately, I didn't make my endorsement this time... But I will be back! Just a great group of knowledgeable people to learn from. Thank you:)

Negative experience: They don't ever answer their phones

Fantastic experience: Years ago I took the 2 and then years later took the 3 wheel course and loved everything they teach and so much information. I rode with my husband for years then bought my own harley and I rode dirt bikes and quads for years.

Fantastic experience: Amazing instructors! Did my permit and endorsement here at Silverdale. Dan did a great job teaching the endorsement class

Positive experience: The class was pretty good. My expectation going into the class was that we would be learning a lot of Washington state driving regulations for motorcycles and I assumed that's what was going to be on the test. There were a handful of questions about regulations for motorcycles but it seemed more like a written test on best practices for motorcyclists. I'm docking one star because we were let out of riding class multiple times, that was about 2 hours of riding time I didn't get to take advantage of. The course was $325 and I would have loved to ride for two more hours. I think the riding courses shouldn't let out early, or the cost of the program should decrease.

Fantastic experience: The instructor (James Winston) is very knowledgeable, and extremely patient with young new riders. Instructions were explained clearly, shown clearly, and at time explained again in detail so there was zero misunderstanding. He is a pleasure to work with, and I wish him and you all the best. I will definitely be sending every to your company..

Fantastic experience: Had the pleasure of taking the endorsement course yesterday and the best part was our instructor, James Winston. I thought he was a very good instructor who was able to very clearly communicate the class material and was incredibly patient with newer and maybe even difficult students. He has tons of personal experience and was able to relate that to us in terms applicable to our experience level. If you're going to take a class, make sure he is listed as one of the instructors!

Fantastic experience: I just took the WMST Endorsement Class lead by James Winston. What a phenomenal experience! He clearly has a passion to share his experience and knowledge to help promote generations of safe riders on the road. He did a great job explaining principles, helped us visualize them on a dry board as well as execute the right (and wrong) way out on the range. He was nice, funny and respectful to all. I’m excited to take what I learned and continue to grow as a safe knowledgeable motorcycle rider. Thanks Jim!

Fantastic experience: I just completed my intermediate 2 wheel permit class, with James and cyndi as instructors.. and they were amazing. James made sure we were all having fun while learning to not die. And cyndi was just awesome. Can't wait to take my endorsement class through you guys

Fantastic experience: Instructor gym was amazing, and Cyndi was as well, treated everyone with respects and was very kind to everyone! Excellent experience

Fantastic experience: Had a blast taking the beginner permit course with Cindy! I've been dirt biking a few times prior but needed help with drills focused on slow speed clutch/throttle control as well as counter steering and counter balancing. I learned so much over two day course and feel like a much more confident rider. Cindy is a very knowledgeable and approachable instructor! Highly recommend to anyone interested in learning to ride and gain confidence on the road.

Fantastic experience: Great experience, instructor was awesome at focusing on safety and encouraging fun. He gave small adjustment advice when needed. After 15 years away feel much more confident in getting back on two wheels!

Fantastic experience: Dan and Herb were both incredibly patient and knowledgeable instructors. I hadn't rode bikes in number of years before the course, and needed a little extra practice with clutch control. They were able to work with me one on one to get the control smoothed out. Can't recommend them enough.

Fantastic experience: Dan, Cindy, and Brett made this experience educational and fun..it was great to be able to be close to home to take the class and test. HIGHLY RECOMMEND J. Anderson

Fantastic experience: Awesome learning experience that has given me more confidence while riding and more knowledge to ride safely. Great range and riding area in Silverdale, it was cool to see the airplanes take off. Greg was great and passionate about both motorcycles and teaching/coaching. Had a lot of fun and was able to learn what I needed to receive my permit. Really exceptional instructor.

Fantastic experience: Mr. Winston's motorcycle endorsement class was truly exceptional. His expertise and patience made the learning experience enjoyable. His clear instructions and hands-on approach instilled confidence, ensuring everyone grasped essential skills. Winston's passion for riding and commitment to safety created an environment where questions were encouraged. Overall, a stellar instructor who elevated the endorsement class with his awesomeness and invaluable guidance.

Fantastic experience: Very kind, awesome and funny instructor named Jim Winston, had a blast and passed my endorsment test, thanks!

Fantastic experience: I know that the class options are kind of expensive compared to just taking the tests, but it's worth every penny. I did my permit class with Eric and Cindy, and my endorsement with Greg and Cindy. Each instructor is knowledgeable, patient, and has great character that keeps you fully engaged in the coursework. Make sure you listen to what they tell you, because it is life saving information. I look forward to taking the advanced class next spring.

Fantastic experience: This was a really great class to take. I learned a lot, and the instructor - Herb- was really responsive and helpful throughout the training class - the class started promptly at 8 am, so be sure to be a little early /on time each day. The bikes that they had provided were nice and modern. The site was easy to find as long as you followed the directions, and all in all it was a really good experience. Make sure you listen to the lecture portion of the class, and read the book during the time provided, and you will do great!!! Also if you have any questions feel free to ask them no question is too dumb, and the instructor answered all of my questions, and they helped coach me during the practice rides to improve my riding ability. I feel like I am a better and safer rider due to this class.

Negative experience: Called a few weeks back to figure out a scheduling issue with a motorcycle class. The manager Stacy that I talked to was extremely rude and defensive and I ended up with no resolution to the issue. Lost $325 because I didn’t get to attend the class

Fantastic experience: Took the course this weekend with Cyndi and Eric. It was such a fun and pleasant learning experience! I took knowledge away from this class that I don’t think I’d of ever learned riding out there without it. Thank you guys for the awesome class, the knowledge and most importantly the experience! ❤️

Fantastic experience: Mischa and Cindi are phenomenal! The class was very fun and informative. Can't wait to go back for my endorsement class

Fantastic experience: I took this course last weekend and had a great experience. The instructors were kind and very thorough. I appreciated that they took the time to coach us one on one as needed. I opted to use one of their practice scooters for the course, rather than a motorcycle, as I intend to buy a Vespa and I loved that they could accommodate that. I would recommend to others looking for a beginner permit course!!

Fantastic experience: Got the endorsement done with Dan who’s a great instructor and knows what he’s talking about. Good teacher willing to help those that needed the extra guidance on what needed to be done

Fantastic experience: I took the Intermediate motorcycle safety course, and the instructor (Cynthia) was great. Very patient, utilizes a positive reinforcement approach to teaching, and when I struggled on the u-turn portion of the class, she worked it out so I could get a bit of extra practice without taking away from the other people in the class. I feel like I learned a lot, and and I did pass the written and skills tests. I also feel like I'm very aware what techniques I need to practice before I attempt the endorsement test, how to go about practicing. Definitely plan to finish up with the Endorsement-level class with WMST, and hopefully with Cynthia. Classes fill up fast, so we'll see how the scheduling works out.

Fantastic experience: I took the BRC 2-day course with testing. I had not ridden in 25 years and lost my endorsement while moving around different states. On-line registration was easy and provided good info. The class was taught by Heather and Cynthia, and they were great instructors - communicated clearly, checked with everyone to see if they had questions, demonstrated everything first, and injected some humor as well. When I told them I was having problems with one move (u-turn) they took the time to give me personal advice which enabled to me to only miss 2 points on the skills test overall. They also did everything they could with those who did have problems with the test, so that they can still try again and be successful in the near future. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: No stress, great class.

Fantastic experience: 1st day down and it was great! Ken is a great instructor and the training has given me confidence in my riding skills. Can't wait for tomorrow!

Fantastic experience: Excellent class, knowledgeable instructor, will be sending my daughter through their classes next.

Fantastic experience: Great teachers! So fun and informative!

Negative experience: Money grab

Negative experience: The phone number doesn't work, " due to high call volumes" no messadge option, directed to website, that does not work, the closest thing I found was in Everitt (spelling) and all spots were open, So how is th as t high volume? If the state contracts trading for the purpose of "Safety" then this iui s a fail as they need more staff

Negative experience: I never got any log in information for the zoom part of the class. I emailed and I tried to call many times, but no one ever answered the phone. I’m very disappointed. I paid $199 each for my husband and myself to take this class. We are still young to go to the riding portion of the class. I will update if we get any of this sorted out.

Fantastic experience: Great instructors!!

Fantastic experience: Took the intro motorcycle rider course two-day training and the permit tests. The instruction was great, and at a good pace. Instructors were very good, helpful, and you could tell wanted us to succeed. For a beginner course, I also thought the variety of motorcycles available for me to choose from as a student was quite good. If you are wanting to get your motorcycle endorsement I'd highly recommend WMST!

Fantastic experience: Excellent staff, wide assortment of bikes to learn on, very thoroughly taught and complete course.

Negative experience: If you pay to take their classAnd it's within 10 days of the class date you need to rescheduleYou will lose your money

Fantastic experience: I took the BRC (Basic Riders Course) at the end of January, and it was amazing (see an earlier review I left)! I went back at the end of March for the IRT (Intermediate Rider Training), and it was also a great experience. Below is my review, therefore, of the IRT. Why the IRT? I decided to do the IRT because, even though it is a permit-qualifying course and I already earned that two months ago, I wanted additional training to boost my confidence before returning for the endorsement test. The Pros: The Instructor: Just as expected, the instructor (Dan) was very patient, student-focused, and knowledgeable. Getting feedback from him was also encouraging. For example, in a quick stop practice run, I did multiple things wrong. At our debrief, he asked, “So, tell me what went wrong.” I stated something about not downshifting properly, and he smiled and said, “That may be true, but you also locked up your rear wheel. However, you did a great job with it as you just rode it out and didn’t crash. Well done!” I actually laughed and smiled because, even though I had done everything wrong, I learned from my mistake and realized I had overcome my fear of my rear wheel locking up in one fell swoop. On to the next positive item! Efficiency: I found the IRT course to be run efficiently and conscientiously. Case in point, the motorcycles were already pulled out and ready to go by the time we students arrived. Pacing: There was only one exercise where I would have wanted a bit more time. Otherwise, each exercise was sufficient in length to give me more confidence and build my skills. In fact, the instructor went over time quite a bit to make sure we had as much practice as he felt we needed. I really appreciated that! It made me feel like he was truly there for us and not just there to earn a paycheck. Community: Finally, one of the things that I really appreciated was that, even though I was the only girl in my course, I never felt like an outsider. The instructor included me in group conversations and even took the time to chat with me separately while he set up cones. The other class members also included me in their conversations, and it was great learning about and from each other. The Cons: I always think the best reviews are ones that do not ignore the cons just because the experience is great and worthwhile. I feel this course was well worth the money, but below are some things that I think could be improved. My primary critique is limited weekend office hours and limited communication. Due to COVID, the classroom portion of the courses are on Zoom. Long story short, I logged in 10 minutes early and 30 minutes went by before being let into the class due to technical difficulties. The instructor apologized and explained the issue, but I thought it odd that there had been no communication via email, text, etc. to let us know about the technical difficulties. After all, the registration form requires both email and phone number. The only other con was not something I experienced myself and, in all fairness, was something the instructor dealt with quickly. One of the other students was on a nice bike, but it was acting up a bit. The instructor, knowing this, kept in touch with the student, and shortly into the riding portion, intentionally used it to demonstrate a skill we were going to do. The instructor quickly realized the bike was not running properly enough for the student to be successful and swapped it out for a different bike. Overview: In the end, I highly recommend WMST and the IRT. My experiences have made me want to return to take even more classes from them in future.

Fantastic experience: I am taking their 3 day course and I'm half way done and the teacher is a great guy.

Fantastic experience: Very good attentive professionals and very responsible wonderful people

Fantastic experience: If you're parked outside the gate wondering if this is the right place, it is. You'll improve over two days if you listen and practice. Got mine, had fun, and appreciated the experience

Fantastic experience: I just took the BRC over the weekend and had an awesome time here! I had taken the BRC last month with a different company and didn't have the best experience. So I decided to retake the class with WMST in Silverdale since both my parents had taken the class with them several years back and enjoyed it. My instructors, Steve and Joe, were really supportive and truly wanted their students to succeed. They provided constructive criticisms as we did each exercise. They taught class throughly while providing insights on their own experience as riders. The range portion can be a little tough at first but with confidence and remembering to relax a little and have fun, anyone can do it! I'm looking forward to coming back and getting my endorsement with them!

Fantastic experience: Great beginner course, informative and several opportunities to practice. Awesome and knowledgeable instructors. Nobody is good the first time, do not be a baby about it. Thanks wmst!

Negative experience: Prepare for a challenging experience when trying to book anything with this outfit. Their idea of customer service is to answer the phone as if you've already bothered them and refer you to their website that doesn't help you book/schedule anything. Sorry, wait, if you don't see the class you need you just have to keep checking back?? Don't have a schedule to fill or a date to make or anything else going on in your life if you ever expect to complete the process to become A LEGAL RIDER!!!!

Fantastic experience: I took the MSF 2 day course to obtain my motercycle permit, I absolutely recommend this class to any new rider or someone getting back into it after a while. It was thorough, the instructors were very professional as well as engaging and fun. They gave tons of priceless information and helpful tips and do everything they can to ensure you pass. It's a little expensive but honestly as a new rider myself I feel better having done it and more confident on my own bike. Worth every penny.

Positive experience: I passed the written part no problem, the class was fun overall and the instructors were good, although I am a little frustrated, I have been trying to schedule a riding retest for about a month now and I still have no retest date.

Fantastic experience: Great Instructors and very professional

Fantastic experience: Good place I passed the drive but failed the writing it was because of doing test to fast and not taking my time when I got done I realized the answer I failed was everything I was taught in the class my mistake so for some advice take your time and read the answers

Fantastic experience: TL,DR: Chuck and Herb are the instructors I had, and they are awesome. The course I took was very helpful and will make me less of the "carefree and careless" young man I would have started riding as. Definitely worth every penny of $125. (Also, the two tests themselves cost $85-ish together, so it's really only $40) If this is read by someone in the organization, please extend my sincerest gratitude to Chuck and Herb. I'm sure I didn't express it as I would have liked. I want to preface this by saying that I don't know much about Pacific NW Motorcycle Safety itself. What I do know is the quality of the instruction at this particular location. My class was taught by an instructor named Chuck Swesey, and he was aided by another instructor named Herb. Chuck was informal, and at times, entertaining. However, what really struck me about him was the seriousness with which he spoke. I know it's really a matter of personal choice, but his seriousness helped me to think about the risky adventure I hoped to embark upon after completing the course. I believe that I have taken away more through his own insight than the course material (the course material was vital to understand as well), and certainly more than the Operator's Manual issued by the State. Herb was entertaining and lighthearted, but he also took instructing seriously. He spoke loudly, but only because he is hard of hearing. I believe that he made my time on the range much more enjoyable, and helped me to relax and let go of my anxiety. There were two other instructors at this location, but I didn't have the pleasure of interacting with them. On the topic of instructors, the instructors here are much more like mentors. Instead of "here's the right way, and I (the superior) will teach you (the imbeciles) how to do it," it's "I (the old and experienced rider), will pass on to you (the class) my combined knowledge and experience, that you may have the tools to ride safe and live to my age." I believe that the classes themselves are structured well. I did have several years experience (on the dirt, and not very far or fast), so that might have been a factor in my success with this course. Regardless, after the two (full) days I spent there, I felt confident and sure (which is a first for me) that I could and would pass the skills and written tests. I just needed to calm down and let myself believe that I could do it, and the course was structured in a way that allowed me to do that. Overall, the instruction is good, the days are exhausting, and the results are fantastic. *NOTE: I have currently only taken the Basic Rider Course.

Fantastic experience: The instructors here care about you as a person, and their primary concern really is your safety during class AND after you are on the road. I unfortunately failed my first skills assessment, but their strict adherence to the rules set by Washington state let me know that I really had chosen the best school. In addition to teaching the basics needed to safely ride, my instructor took the time to teach us and answer questions about the different type of gear out there, things that would make long rides more comfortable, fuel treatment to get keep the bike healthy. These guys really are amazing at what they do.

Fantastic experience: Knowledgeable staff with lots of riding experience learned a lot

Negative experience: My grand daughter paid 125 dollars to attend this course, she had to drive from kirkland. She worked until 2 am then drove to silverdale, she arrived 15 minutes late because she couldn't find the place. She tried calling the office but there was no answer. She had to be in class at 8 but their offices don't open until 9 therefore she could not make contract with anyone. Finally at 930 she finally reached the manager and tried to explain the situation. He told her it was too bad, she asked for a refund he flatly said no. These people are a collection of thieves. But i suppose this is the new era of living in a sludge pit like puget sound, nothing but cinacism and thievery. She had no signed contract and was totally entitled to a refund. Stay away from this place go some where else. Do not use these idiots. I think this case is worthy of a law suit.

Positive experience: Great time! Learned a lot of things and useful tips and tricks at BRC; instructors were friendly and precise, I highly recommend it to new riders.

Negative experience: I enrolled for Basic Rider Course 7/18 for their 7/22 class. Unfortunately, late in the afternoon of 7/21 they bumped me from the class because according to them there was a computer glitch and they overbooked the class. They said since i was the last to enroll,  so i got bumped. Took them 3 days to find that out. I suspect that that there is no computer error and i was bumped to accommodate a customer of dealer. I was informed by a dealer near their school, while i was looking for a motorcycle, that pacific northwest can accomodate students as long as i told them that i was going to buy a motorcycle from that dealer. I suspect that's what happened to me. Just my suspicion. Can't prove it definitely.

Negative experience: The review of Ricky Boardman below was spot on! From the over heated rooms to the ridiculous amount of work done before the test. Then they barely tell you when you are testing. Then somehow even if you have passed all the test items before the test, you can still fail?? Anyway just go to Tacoma you can do the written test get a permit and practice before taking the actual riding test. The fact these jokes wont let you do that, just shows they're ripping you off! Great instructors though, however, they teach everywhere so do not think that's the only place you can find the same instructors. Again just go over the bridge its much easier.

Fantastic experience: Took the basic rider course to get my motorcycle endorsement. I had never driven a motorcycle or manual transmission vehicle before but with their instruction I passed and feel much more confident about my skills on a motorcycle. Dan and Lee were both great and very helpful. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to get a motorcycle endorsement for their license.

Fantastic experience: Went into this school to get my endorsement with a "Let's get this over" attitude-- I had a blast. The instructors are friendly and knowledgeable. They made a 2 day waste of time into a great experience that I encourage all my friends to check out. Overall great experience, and I feel like a chump now for being a negative-Nancy.

Fantastic experience: This class was great. Friendly instructors, very competent and know what they're doing. I would recommend this class to anyone who is looking to get their endorsement.

Fantastic experience: It was pretty fun. I learned a lot of skills that i didnt know were necessary while riding. Thank you:)

Negative experience: This is my experience and i know others had the same issues. If someone was to ask me would you go here again i would say hell no! this is step by step how it went in my opinion! Took awile to find Found the location on an airfield you walk up and their is no tresspass signs (cuz of the airport) you feel like your gunna get introuble for walking on the airfield the classroom is very well Air Conditioned (it was like 50 degrees outside) get to know others alot of un need talking here lots of the stories the instructor has been thru go outside and listen to the instructor talk about his motorcycle take a 10 min brake that was cut to like 3 minutes the classroom chairs are uncomfortable the next day you get to ride learn the controls push the motorcycle up a slight incline and down but playing red light green light (stop when he puts his hands up) then get to start the motorcycle then ride up and down then start to ride lines and (the lines are VERY BADLY PAINTED AS YOU CANT SEE THEM) if you do something wrong you would get told if you arent catching quick they will let you know you might get kicked out the lines make it very confusing watched a guy drop a motorcycle and was told no biggy overheard them talk about kicking him out cuz of it. took a lunch brake for an hour then another class was in and they got to use our motorcycles they never were caring about the rider its if you dont catch they want you gone so they dont have to deal with you watched a man beg to stay ha never saw a man beg before lol after 5-7 hrs of riding you had to take a written test. thought that was weird cuz everyone was bombing cuz they were tired. didnt show up for the next day cuz i figured it was dumb and stupid cuz i could never focus on riding when i felt that im being watched and felt like i was always gunna get kicked out. this is my personal opinon and i know when we left others were saying its bs also go for the experience thow :__)

Fantastic experience: This is motorcycle safety, not a motorcycle shop.