The Certified Motorcycle Examiner (CME) program is one of three core model programs within the International Driver Examiner Certification (IDEC) program. The program was developed to recognize and certify examiners in the area of motorcycle testing. The program was developed in cooperation with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF).
A downloadable version of the 2007 Certified Motorcycle Examiner (CME) Program Overview is now available.
Jurisdictional requirements for accreditation:
- Must be a member jurisdiction in good standing with AAMVA;
- Must successfully complete all accreditation requirements;
- Must conduct MSF training or equivalent and provide statement;
- Must provide refresher training.
Please enclose the following information when applying for accreditation:
- Cover letter;
- Contact person for the program;
- Application Form;
- Course syllabus (outlining all topics covered and hours of instruction);
- Copy of training manual if different from the AAMVA/MSF model;
- Description or outline of all refresher training conducted over a 4-year period (includes any training that applies to testing, i.e., update sessions, dealing with the public, sensitivity training, monitoring, etc.)
Requirements for examiner certification:
- Examiners must complete a minimum of one (1) year of full-time on-the-job performing as a driver examiner actively conducting skills/road tests;
- Examiner must complete the application and pass the required exam;
Requirements for recertification:
- Examiners must successfully complete twenty (20) hours of refresher training over the four (4) year certification period;
- Examiners must conduct a minimum of ten (10) skills/road tests per year.
Accreditation can be coordinated through the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF).
The written test is a 50-question exam with 30 general motorcycle knowledge questions and 20 questions specific to the skill test administered by your jurisdiction. A passing grade requires 40 correct answers for a score of 80 percent.
Motorcycle Training Verification
To verify that an applicant has successfully completed motorcycle rider education, please call the appropriate state administrator. They can either verify, or direct you to someone else in their state that might have the applicable records. Please click on the link below which will help you in selecting the desired state, and call or e mail the administrator: http://www.smsa.org/membership/state_listing/
Applicants do not need to be CDE-certified to qualify for accreditation in the CME and CCE program areas. Applicants will need to take an additional ten question exam in order to complete their certification.
Jurisdictions interested in becoming accredited in any of the program areas may contact Denise Hanchulak.