CLASS M2 LICENSE TRAINING – MOTORCYCLE RIDING CANADA SAFETY COUNCIL'S "GEARING UP" PROGRAM
This Canada Safety Council Motorcycle Training Program provides classroom instruction, practical motorcycle riding instruction and the M1 Exit riding test. While most of this course is practical, motorcycle maintenance, defensive driving, risk awareness and rules of the road will also be reviewed.
Participants will be required to use the college training motorcycles for this course.
Prerequisite:
- A valid Ontario M1 beginner permit is required to participate in this course.
- Participants must hold a valid M1 license for at least 60 days before becoming eligible to upgrade to an M2 license. However, participants may register for and attend this course before the 60-day waiting period has been completed.
- Please note that even if a participant successfully completes the course and passes the M2 Exit Test, they must continue to comply with all M1 license restrictions until they have held their M1 license for a minimum of 60 days.
- Once the 60-day waiting period has been met, participants can present proof of successful course completion at a DriveTest Centre to have their driver's license upgraded to an M2.
- Course results are valid for 6 months only. If the license is not upgraded within this time, the course results will expire and cannot be used to obtain an M2 license.
- It is the participant's responsibility to upgrade their license at a DriveTest Centre within 6 months of successfully completing the course.
- Participants must be 16 years of age or older to enroll in this course.
- Participants under 18 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian sign a waiver prior to partaking in this course.
- All participants must sign a course waiver in the presence of a Senior course instructor.
The following items are mandatory for participation in this motorcycle training course:
- A sturdy jacket (leather, denim, or other durable material) and long pants (heavy slacks or jeans). Clothing with holes will not be permitted. A waterproof jacket is recommended, as courses run rain or shine.
- Sturdy boots (riding, work, or hiking boots) or motorcycle shoes that fully cover and support the ankles. Only closed-toe, flat-heeled footwear is permitted.
- Full-fingered leather gloves or full-fingered motorcycle riding gloves.
- An approved motorcycle helmet. A full-face helmet with a face shield is recommended. Half helmets and open-faced helmets are acceptable; however, novelty or beanie-style helmets are not permitted. (Exceptions may apply.)
- Eye protection, such as a helmet face shield, goggles, safety glasses, or sunglasses. All eyewear must be impact-resistant.
- A valid Ontario M1 motorcycle license.
Participants must wear all required safety gear and have their valid Ontario M1 beginner permit at all times while participating in the course.
*It is mandatory to complete both consecutive days of this course including the M1 Exit Test to be eligible for M2 certification or the Motorcycle Retest (MOT 115N) course.*