As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:

1. (1) "Contracted training provider" means an agency, firm, provider, organization, individual, or other entity performing services as outlined in RCW 46.20.520 and 46.81A.020 and is under contract with the department.
2. (2) "Course cost" means the price charged for a course offering before any taxes, subsidies, discounts, or other price reductions or additional fees.
3. (3) "Department" means the department of licensing.
4. (4) "License or endorsement test" means a test that is required to obtain a personal or commercial driver license or permit or a motorcycle permit or endorsement.
5. (5) "Motorcycle safety course" means any course offered by a contracted training provider and approved by the department of licensing. This also includes approved out-of-state courses.
6. (6) "Student" means persons who receive a pass, fail or incomplete status on a course completion report furnished to the department.
7. (7) "2-wheel novice course" means a 2-wheel motorcycle safety course intended for new riders and approved by the department.
8. (8) "2-wheel advanced course" means a 2-wheel motorcycle safety course intended for experienced riders and approved by the department.
9. (9) "2-wheel permit level knowledge test" is a test created/approved by the department of licensing to determine an acceptable novice knowledge level for operating a two-wheel motorcycle. This test is valid for 365 days.
10. (10) "2-wheel permit level skills test" is a test created/approved by the department of licensing to determine an acceptable novice skill level for operating a two-wheel motorcycle. This test is valid for 365 days.
11. (11) "2-wheel endorsement level knowledge test" is a test created/approved by the department of licensing to determine an acceptable knowledge level for operating a two-wheel motorcycle. This test is valid for 365 days.
12. (12) "2-wheel endorsement level skills test" is a test created/approved by the department of licensing to determine an acceptable skill level for operating a two-wheel motorcycle. This test is valid for 365 days.
13. (13) "3-wheel novice course" means a 3-wheel motorcycle safety course intended for new riders and approved by the department.
14. (14) "3-wheel advanced course" means a 3-wheel motorcycle safety course intended for advanced riders and approved by the department.
15. (15) "3-wheel knowledge test" is a test created/approved by the department of licensing to determine an acceptable knowledge level for operating a three-wheel motorcycle. This test is valid for 365 days.
16. (16) "3-wheel skills test" is a test created/approved by the department of licensing to determine an acceptable skill level for operating a three-wheel motorcycle. This test is valid for 365 days.
17. (17) "2-wheel motorcycle instruction permit" means authorization to ride a two-wheel motorcycle on the roads and highways of Washington. With limitations found in RCW 46.20.510.
18. (18) "3-wheel motorcycle instruction permit" means authorization to ride a three-wheel motorcycle on the roads and highways of Washington. With limitations found in RCW 46.20.510.

[Statutory Authority: 2023 c 445 and RCW 46.01.110. WSR 25-01-054, s 308-109-010, filed 12/11/24, effective 1/11/25. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.20.510. WSR 24-03-114, § 308-109-010, filed 1/19/24, effective 3/1/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 46.81A.020 and 46.01.110. WSR 20-08-039, § 308-109-010, filed 3/24/20, effective 4/24/20.]