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The Pacific Safety Center was established in 1953 as a private, non-profit, non-governmental, educational organization. For over
50 years, the Center has been committed to making our communities safer by providing training, education and safety programs.
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6 Hours Behind the Wheel Training
Includes 3 2-hr lessons with a licensed DMV Instructor.
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The Pacific Safety Center was established in 1953 as a private, non-profit, non-governmental, educational organization. For over
50 years, the Center has been committed to making our communities safer by providing training, education and safety programs.
23 verified review(s)
Their website says this class is for beginners. But let me tell you if you have never ridden a motorcycle and have never been around it, this class is not for you. This class is for people who need a DMV waiver and who know how to operate a motorcycle. Most of the students in my class had some experience driving motorcycles. I was in the minority of those who had 000 experience. The structure of the class is very intense and very overwhelming. Instructors move you from one step to the next step and then to the next. Not sure how it is possible to switch from one step to the next when you are not completely familiar with the first one. Honestly, I think 4 hours session on the first day is too much for a complete beginner. Coming here, I thought I would learn how to ride a motorcycle. My goal was not to pass or not to pass the test. Anyway, I ended up falling off a motorcycle 3 times within 3 hours, the motorcycle I rode was very heavy for my light and small frame. I decided to dropoff the class. Which means I threw my money away. My suggestion, if you are a complete beginner like me, take one-on-one classes somewhere else first where you can learn at your own pace versus trying to keep up with the group.
I just took the CMSP course September 23/24, 2024. My instructor was Charli and she was a really great instructor. She was funny but also she could be pretty "mean" (that one is for you Charli). This class definitely isn't for those who are sensitive and not coachable. If you can't take criticism and apply it to your riding then you will not pass. Instructors are 100% lookin out for everyone and our safety. I passed the test feeling confident, although i've been around motorcycles, dirt bikes, and mountain biking growing up, this course is very valuable for when you are a beginner rider. If you really want to ride you should put 100% of your effort and focus into this course if you want to pass. And it's the best $425 i spent this year. Shoutout to Charli for helping me grow and feel confident in my riding.
Charlie was the worst. I think she hates men for some reason. Just kidding. Sorry, still going to have to wait for your bad review Charlie:) my experience was great. Had a blast going thru the beginner course even though I've been riding for 15 years. I took the course because I haven't ridden for over 5 years and needed a refresher plus my waiver for my license. Charlie and Alex were great instructors who were super fun and even though I thought I knew it all, they taught me a lot of valuable stuff I'm definitely going to implement in the future.
Driver Training Escondido, La Jolla, Mira Mesa, Poway, Ramona, San Diego, Scripps Ranch
The California DMV requires anyone under the age of 17 ½ to take drivers ed and a minimum of six hours of behind the wheel training in order to be eligible to receive their driver's license.
The driver training in Escondido, La Jolla, Mira Mesa, Poway, Ramona, San Diego, Scripps Ranch is split into 3 two hour sessions and an instructor will meet you for the instruction. The skills you will learn during the training include:
- Introduction and overview on vehicle components, indicators, and systems.
- Basic driving maneuvers
- Lane position and sharing the road
- Turning and intersections
- Parking and backing maneuvers
- Entering highway traffic
- Exiting highway traffic
- Driving on freeways and multi-lane roads
- Adjusting speed to traffic and road conditions
- Best safety practices
Online Driver Education
If you have not already taken a 30 hour driver education course you can also book and complete that course online.
California Drivers Ed Online course will fulfill your 30 hour mandatory DMV driver’s education requirement.
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