Frequently Asked Questions
Gear, Equipment, Rentals and Safety
In order to operate the motorcycle in a safe manner students who have a small inseam or any physical issue that may prevent them from having both feet on the ground while sitting on the motorcycle need to pre-visit the course site before booking into a course.
In order to take any of our motorcycle training courses you MUST be able to ride a bicycle with proficiency . We are unable to teach someone how to balance on 2 wheels. The learner is required to possess this skill before learning to ride a motorcycle.
We are not able to refund any individual that cannot continue with their course due to any medical or physical issue that occurs during the course. If you have any medial or physical conditions it is imperative that you ensure that you stop by the site to check if you can sit on the motorcycle and have the physical strength to operate it.
Yes. You must wear:
Full Face Helmet – DOT approved
Jacket – leather, denim, Kevlar, heavy rip-stop nylon
Pants – jeans, motorcycle pants, chaps
Boots – leather or heavy nylon, hiking boots, motorcycle riding boots, must cover your ankles. No high top running shoes or fashion boots
Gloves – leather, full-fingered
Rental gear payment can be made at the course site when you show up. We accept e-transfer or cash. If you are above/below the average persons height or size you must confirm we have the size that you require for gear.
No, we provide the training motorcycles for all of our Rider Elements courses. For Rider Tactics students may ride their own bikes or use our training motorcycle. All other courses students must provide their own motorcycle. Please see Courses for more detail.
We only use quality motorcycles – Honda’s and Suzuki’s. We believe that our students serve the best training motorcycles to learn on.
If the Instructor deems the student is a hazard to themselves and or other learners they will be required to leave the course with no refunds.
Anyone who is abusive or disruptive will be required to leave with no refunds.
If you have never been on a motorcycle or you are worried about the seat height or weight of the motorcycle then Introduction to Motorcycling is an inexpensive way to check it out.
Testing and Online Learning
Under Provincial Law all class 6 motorcycle testing must be done at an Alberta Registries Office.
Effective January 1 2026 we will be referring all class 6 road testing to WEST End Registries to answer all motorcycle rental and testing options.
No. West End Registries provides a rental motorcycle and class 6 examiner. There are multiple registries around the area that offer the motorcycle rental and class 6 testing.
We strongly advise completing the Class 6 Knowledge Test before doing our courses to improve your learning and course experience.
Yes. You must have either:
- a valid Alberta Class 5 Operator’s License (Or equivalent from other Province/Territory)
- a valid Alberta Class 7 Learner’s Permit and be over 16 years old.
Yes. Students must be a minimum of 16 years old and have a parent or legal guardian sign the Parental Waiver.
Our theory modules are computer based and completed before the course. We have 2 hours of classroom theory during the course and questions are encouraged during our on site Tip Talks. Come prepared to ride and feel free to ask your questions during any of our exercises!
Unsuccessful students that have completed all course requirements but have not passed the course can book into 2 – 1 hour sessions within 30 days of the course date for no additional charges. These practice sessions will enable the student to work on the issues they have. In the case that they are still not able to show the required skills they can rebook into a full course at a discounted rate.
Booking, Payments, Changes and Cancellations
Full payment is required at time of booking.
Payment can be made online using VISA or Mastercard. Cash is accepted in our office via appointment only.
Please contact us by email: info@tntmotorcycling.com or phone 780-447-3264 to cancel or reschedule.
Our cancellation policy is 3 business days prior to your course start date. If you provide notice 3 business days prior to your course start date you will receive a refund less an administration fee within 30 days.
You may change your course date 3 business days prior to your course start date at no extra charge. If you provide less than 3 business days’ notice there will be no refund.
Yes. You can join any wait lists for the course. If an opening happens you will automatically be notified and given a short period of time to take the spot before our system goes to the next person in line.
Start times are mandatory – showing up late will be cause for dismissal with no refund.
Yes, if you are interested in registering 12 or more people please call our office.
No. Practice is available 12:00PM-1:00PM when we are running training courses. Please remember to bring your TNT Rider Elements Certificate and your riding gear with you.
Yes, our system will automatically apply a discount at time of booking when you use your military email address.