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QuestionCan I take the permit test online?Community AnswerNo, it needs to be at your local DMV. Fill out an application, pay the fee, take your vision test, then take your permit test.
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QuestionI have a bike license from India, what do I need to do to get a full U.K. license?Community AnswerLook into getting an international driver's license (AAA can help you).
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QuestionHow do I practice riding/shifting before going to get my motorcycle license?Isiah D. DavisCommunity AnswerThe best way to practice shifting would be to do a bit of studying of the concepts online, read articles, watch video tutorials, etc. Afterwards, have an experienced motorcycle driver walk you through the process on an actual motorcycle.
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QuestionDo I need to get a motorcycle permit before I get a motorcycle license?Community AnswerYes, it is mandatory to get a permit before getting a license. The time frame of having a permit to the time of getting your license is based on your state.
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QuestionCan I drive my bike to the DMV to get my license?Community AnswerYes, as long as you have your motorcycle permit and are taking your driving test.
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QuestionHow old do I need to be to get a motorcycle license?Community AnswerIt depends on your state, check online or with your local DMV. In California you need to be 15 1/2 to get your permit, and wait 6 months to get your license.
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QuestionDo I need to purchase a bike before getting my license?Community AnswerNo. You can get your permit and license without owning a bike, as long as you can borrow a legal one for the license test.
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QuestionDo I need to take a vehicle test when I only need a motorcycle license?Community AnswerIn the United States, you must possess a class D (cars) drivers license before you can get a class M (motorcycles) license.
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QuestionHow do I find the age requirements for my state?Community AnswerIf you can't find it on the internet, ask at your local motor vehicle registration.
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QuestionDo I need a driver's license before I get a motorcycle license?CMOsborneCommunity AnswerIn most jurisdictions, you can get just a motorcycle license, or a motorcycle endorsement added to your standard driver's license. Check with the motor vehicle bureau where you live.
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QuestionHow do I get my motorcycle to the DMV to take the test if I don't have a permit?CMOsborneCommunity AnswerTo get a permit, you only need to take a written test, so you don't need to bring a motorcycle to the DMV--just get a ride there if you don't already have a driver's license. For the motorcycle license test, you will need to bring a street-legal, insured motorcycle--you can buy, rent, or borrow one for the test.
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QuestionAre the requirements different for a scooter?Community AnswerIt depends on the engine size and your state laws. In many states, scooters with an engine size of 50cc or below don't require a special license. A scooter with a 50cc engine has a top speed of 35-40mph.
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QuestionDo I need a regular driver's license before I can get a motorcycle license?Community AnswerYes. In the United States, you must possess a class D (car) driver's license before you can get a class M (motorcycle) license.
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QuestionHow long does the license last for?CMOsborneCommunity AnswerThis varies widely based on the jurisdiction in which you are licensed. In many places, licenses are good for 2-3 years--check the expiration date on the license.
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QuestionCalifornia has a Class C license, how does that affect my scooter permit to licenseCMOsborneCommunity AnswerIf you have a Class C license, you need to get an M2 endorsement added to it in order to legally ride a scooter--a full-power motorcycle requires an M1 endorsement. You earn the endorsement through the same testing process described in the article.
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QuestionCan I drive a bike in other states with the same license?CMOsborneCommunity AnswerYes, within the U.S., you can use a license from your home state to legally ride in another state. If you move to a new state, though, you'll probably have to take at least a written test (and possibly a road test) to get a license in the new state--the process varies by state.
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QuestionWhere do I start if I already have a learner's permit?CMOsborneCommunity AnswerIf you have a motorcycle learner's permit, practice your riding skills until you are ready to take the road test and earn your full license. If you have a standard learner's permit (for cars), you'll have to take a written test to get a motorcycle learner's permit, then prepare for the road test.
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QuestionCan I get motorcycle license if I'm wearing eyeglasses?CMOsborneCommunity AnswerYes, but it will be listed on your license that you are required to wear the glasses while operating the motorcycle.
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QuestionDo I get a permit before my safety class or do I take the class first and then get the permit?CMOsborneCommunity AnswerIn most cases, you'll get the permit first, then take the safety class as part of the process of getting your full license. The specific process may vary based on your location, though.
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QuestionHow long does it take to receive my new license?CMOsborneCommunity AnswerYou may be able to pick it up immediately at some locations, or you may have to wait a few days or weeks to have it mailed to you. In the latter case, you'll be given a temporary license to use until you get the permanent one.
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QuestionCan I take the motorcycle license test online?Community AnswerNo, it must be taken at the DMV where it can be administered by a licensed professional.
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QuestionWhat would happen if I am pulled over by the police without a motorcycle license? I do have a regular driver's license.Community AnswerYou get a "no license ticket" and oftentimes the police will make you walk home.
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QuestionWhat do i do if I don’t have a motorcycle but want to get my motorcycle license?Community AnswerTake a motorcycle safety course. Go to you local DMV website or and type into a search engine: "(your state) motorcycle safety training centers" and you should find it. If that doesn't work, then go to your local DMV website and scroll through till you find state approved safety training centers. Try to use Harley Davidson because they will provide you with a bike to use on the driving portion of the course. Some states require you to pass a permit test first before you can get a license so check your DMV first to see what the requirements are. A simple online search can give you all the answers you need to get into riding.
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QuestionIf I live in south Carolina and don't need a motorcycle license to ride my Canam Spyder, am I good in any state to ride it also?Tiffany Walaski-CayceTop AnswererAbsolutely not! In most states you must have a 2 or 3 wheel license to ride a Canam Spyder. You can get more detailed information by going to the Department of motor vehicle website for the state you wish to drive in.
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QuestionHow do I test for a motorcycle license if I don't already have a motorcycle?Tiffany Walaski-CayceTop AnswererIn the US, you will have to take a safety riding course in most states. Alabama is the only state that doesn't require a motorcycle license for riders. The Safety course is book work and practical. And most of them have motorcycles that you can use.
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QuestionWhat courses do I need to take to get a motorcycle license if I already have my CDL?Tiffany Walaski-CayceTop AnswererIt depends on where you're located. In the US, almost all states require you take a motorcycle riding safety course before you can take your written and practical licensing test. Your best bet is to contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles and they can tell you everything you need to know and do to get your motorcycle license.
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QuestionHow much does a motorcycle license cost in Louisiana?Drew Hawkins1Community AnswerIn order to get a motorcycle license in Louisiana, you need to complete the Basic Rider Course. The course covers basic info like the rules of the road and how to handle and maintain a motorcycle. If you use your own bike, it costs $25 USD. If you need to borrow a bike for the course, it costs $100 USD. Once you complete the course, you can go to the DMV and purchase an endorsement for $19, but if you have a valid license that's less than 4 years old, it costs $15 USD. You'll also need to purchase insurance for your motorcycle before you take it out on the road.
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QuestionHow fast can you get a motorcycle license?Drew Hawkins1Community AnswerBefore you receive your license, you'll need to practice with your learner's permit. You’ll always have to wait some period of time before you can test for a full license. In some U.S. states the mandatory waiting period is 20 days, in others it's at least 6 months. In any case, spend this time practicing your skills. As the end of your learner’s permit waiting period draws near, sign up for a privately-operated but government-approved motorcycle training course. In many jurisdictions, successfully completing this fairly brief course means you can skip taking the road test at the motor vehicle bureau and go straight to getting your full license. Once you're eligible for a license, you can head down to your local DMV and get one!
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QuestionHow much is the DMV motorcycle permit test?Drew Hawkins1Community AnswerIt can vary. In the US, you may need to complete a basic safety course before you can even take the permit test. If you have your own motorcycle, the courses usually cost about $25, or about $100 if you need to borrow a bike for the course. As part of the course, you'll also need to take a written exam, which will test your knowledge of driving rules, as well as your knowledge of road signs. Once you pass the test, you can then go down to your local DMV and purchase a license.
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