Before You Ride
A pre-ride check on the beach path covering tire pressure, brakes and lights, finding your bike's class sticker, and fitting and buckling a helmet so it actually protects you.
The free Ebike safety course for kids and teens
Riders work through four modules and four short films shot on real streets, then take the final exam. Everyone who passes gets a certificate with a QR code that parents and schools can scan to confirm it's genuine.
- Free, with no credit card and no ads
- About 90 minutes, self-paced on any device
- Parents can sign up riders under 13
Ebikes are faster and heavier than the bikes most kids learned on
- 300%
- Rise in pediatric Ebike trauma cases at Rady Children's Hospital San Diego between 2019 and 2023.
- 28 mph
- Top assisted speed of a Class 3 Ebike. In California, riders must be 16 or older to operate one.
- 36 ft
- Roughly how far an Ebike travels before stopping from 20 mph on dry pavement. On wet pavement it can take 60 to 70 feet.
- Under 18
- Every Ebike rider under 18 in California must wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet (CVC § 21212).
Injury figure from Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, presented at the AAOS 2026 Annual Meeting. Speeds and stopping distances are covered in Modules 1 and 2.
Four short films, shot on real streets with real riders
Each module opens with a film between one and two minutes long. Riders watch other teens run a pre-ride check, signal turns, stay out of the door zone and deal with a damaged battery. The film has to play all the way through before the next slide unlocks.
Rules of the Road
Riding through a neighborhood with the hand signals for turns and stops, full stops at stop signs, eye contact with drivers, and why headphones stay out of both ears.
Hazard Awareness
How parked cars create the door zone, why drivers often don't check their mirrors for bikes, how to leave room to be seen, and how to handle sand and debris on the road.
Security and Care
Charging on a safe surface, the warning signs of a cracked, swollen or hot battery, what to do if one catches fire, and how to lock an Ebike properly.
What riders learn in the Ebike safety course
The course has four modules and eleven chapters, and every chapter ends with a knowledge check. Lessons cover California Ebike law, including the helmet rule for riders under 18 and the age limit for Class 3 bikes, alongside riding skills that apply anywhere.
Module 1
Before You Ride
What an Ebike is, how to gear up, the three Ebike classes, and the laws that apply to riders under 18.
- How an Ebike differs from a regular bicycle and a moped
- Choosing a CPSC-certified helmet and fitting it correctly
- Class 1, 2 and 3 Ebikes and how to find your bike's class
- Helmet and passenger laws, and what to do if police stop you
Module 2
Rules of the Road
Where you can ride, hand signals, right of way, distracted riding, speed and intersections.
- Bike lanes, multi-use paths, sidewalks and roads
- Road signs, traffic signals and right turn on red
- Hand signals, four-way stops, roundabouts and yielding to pedestrians
- Phones and headphones, safe passing, stopping distance and emergency braking
Module 3
Hazard Awareness
The road interactions and conditions that cause the most crashes.
- The door zone and right-hook crashes with turning cars
- Truck and bus blind spots and dangerous intersections
- Wet roads, loose surfaces, railroad tracks and night riding
- Riding in a group and what to do after a crash
Module 4
Security and Care
Lithium battery safety, locking and theft prevention, and sticking with safe decisions under peer pressure.
- Using approved chargers and never charging unattended
- Warning signs of a failing battery
- Locking and parking correctly and recording your serial number
- Handling friends who push you to ride unsafely
The final exam
The exam opens with a road-sign round: riders match 18 common signs to their meanings, and every sign has to be matched correctly before the questions begin. Then come 40 multiple-choice questions from all four modules. Riders need 32 correct (80%) to pass, with up to five attempts and a 30-minute wait between tries.
How to get your Ebike safety certificate
Step 1: Sign Up
Create your free account. Under 13? A parent can sign up for you.
Step 2: Learn
Complete interactive modules at your own pace. Videos, quizzes, and real scenarios.
Step 3: Pass the Exam
Match every road sign correctly, then score 80% or higher on the 40 questions. You get up to 5 attempts.
Step 4: Get Certified
Download your certificate with a scannable QR code that verifies your certification instantly.
Step 5: Add to your phone's wallet
Keep your certificate in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet so it's always with you.
A certificate anyone can check in seconds
Riders who pass get a numbered certificate as a PDF and on the web, and can add it to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. Each one carries a QR code linked to their certification record.
QR-verified certificate
Every certificate has a unique, tamper-proof QR code that opens the rider's certification record on EbikeCertification.com.
Quick to verify
Anyone who scans the QR code sees whether the certificate is valid, with the rider's first name, last initial and birth year so it can be matched to the rider. The full name is never shown.
Always on hand
Riders can open the certificate on the web, download it as a PDF, or keep it in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet.
How EbikeCertification.com compares with other Ebike safety courses
Free online Ebike courses are a useful introduction, but most are written for riders of every age and end with a certificate nobody can check. EbikeCertification.com was built specifically for riders under 18, and paid courses charge up to $119 for similar material.
EbikeCertification.comOther online courses
CostFreeFree, or up to $119
LanguagesEnglish and Spanish, including the examOften English only
Written forRiders under 18, with parent sign-up for under-13sUsually riders of all ages
VideosEach film must play to the end before the next slide unlocksVideos can often be skipped
Final examEvery road sign matched correctly, then 40 questions with 80% to pass and no answers revealedShort quizzes, sometimes with unlimited retries that show the answers
CertificateIssued in the rider's name only after passing, with a unique certificate numberOften a downloadable file that can be edited
VerificationQR code opens a live record, no login neededUsually no way to verify a certificate
Parent toolsParent dashboard, COPPA consent, Apple and Google Wallet passesRarely offered
Based on free and paid online Ebike safety courses we reviewed in September 2026.
Information for parents
Most kids get an Ebike before anyone teaches them the rules of the road. This course gives them that lesson and gives you a way to follow their progress.
Your own parent dashboard
Sign up as a parent, add your child, and see which modules they've finished, their exam score and their certificate.
Built for COPPA
Riders under 13 need a parent's verified consent before their account works. A certificate scan shows only the rider's first name, last initial and birth year, never the full name. We don't run ads or tracking pixels, and we never sell or share personal data.
Free, with no upsells
The course, exam, certificate and wallet passes cost nothing, and there is no paid tier.
No skipping ahead
Each film has to play all the way through before the next slide unlocks, and the exam opens only after every module is finished.
Ebike safety course FAQ
Answers for riders, parents and schools. The full FAQ also covers account deletion and email problems.
Is EbikeCertification.com free?
Yes, 100% free. There are no ads, no upsells, and no hidden fees. Our mission is to make Ebike safety education accessible to every young rider.
What age is the course for?
The course is written for riders under 18. Riders 13 and older can create their own account. Riders under 13 need a parent or guardian to approve their account, or a parent can create a parent account and add them.
What does the course cover?
The course has four modules: Before You Ride, Rules of the Road, Hazard Awareness, and Security and Care. Together they cover California Ebike laws and classifications, road signs and traffic signals, spotting and avoiding hazards, right-of-way rules, emergency procedures, and safety equipment.
How long does the course take?
Most riders finish the course in about 90 minutes. It's entirely self-paced, so you can take breaks and pick up where you left off.
What score do I need to pass the exam?
The exam has two parts. First you match 18 road signs to their meanings, and every sign has to be matched correctly before you can continue. Then you answer 40 multiple-choice questions and need 80%, which is at least 32 correct, to pass.
How many times can I retake the exam?
You can take the exam up to 5 times. After an attempt that doesn't pass, there is a 30-minute wait before you can try again, which gives you time to review the modules your results point you to.
What are the three classes of Ebike?
Class 1 Ebikes have pedal assist only, up to 20 mph. Class 2 Ebikes add a throttle and also top out at 20 mph. Class 3 Ebikes have pedal assist up to 28 mph. In California, riders must be at least 16 to operate a Class 3, and every Class 3 rider must wear a helmet (CVC § 21213).
Is this an official government certification?
No. EbikeCertification.com is a free, not-for-profit public safety initiative. This platform is not affiliated with or endorsed by the State of California, the DMV, or any government agency. Our certification demonstrates that a rider has completed a comprehensive safety course covering California Ebike laws, road rules, and hazard awareness.
How is a certificate verified?
Each certificate includes a unique QR code. Anyone can scan it with a phone camera to see whether the certificate is valid, along with the rider's first name, last initial, birth year and certificate number. The rider's full name is not shown. No app or login is required.
Can schools use the certificate?
Yes. Schools can scan a student's QR code to confirm the certificate is real and matches the student, using the first name, last initial and birth year it shows. If you're a school administrator with questions, reach us through the contact page.
Is my child's data safe?
Yes. We are fully COPPA compliant. We do not serve ads, do not use tracking pixels, and never sell or share personal data with third parties. Users under 13 require verified parental consent before they can create an account.