{"id":1750,"date":"2020-03-09T13:36:31","date_gmt":"2020-03-09T20:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/motorcyclists-guide\/"},"modified":"2025-10-21T16:54:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T23:54:51","slug":"motorcyclists-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/driver-education-and-safety\/special-interest-driver-guides\/motorcyclists-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorcyclists Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Before you head out on the road for a ride on your motorcycle, there are several things you should consider. Taking a safety course and wearing protective clothing, helmets, and gear are just a few. Here we have gathered some basic motorcycle information to help you ride safely.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"callout-bock full-width full-width--slant\">\n\n\t<div class=\"container container--wide horiz\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"callout-bock__col-small\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"heading heading-2 txt--bold\">\n\t\t\t\tIn This Guide\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"xmedium\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/uploads\/2022\/12\/motorcycle.svg\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Motorcycle\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"callout-bock__callouts\">\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"callout-bock__callouts-item\">\n\t\t<div class=\"callout-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Sample Tests<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before you take your official motorcycle exam, practice with our online sample tests here.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/portal\/driver-education-and-safety\/educational-materials\/sample-driver-license-dl-knowledge-tests\/\">Go to motorcycle sample tests<\/a><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"callout-bock__callouts-item\">\n\t\t<div class=\"callout-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Motorcycle Licensing<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Find out what is needed to apply for a motorcycle license, <a href=\"\/portal\/driver-licenses-identification-cards\/licensing-fees\/\">how much it will cost<\/a>, and what special instructions you may need.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/portal\/driver-licenses-identification-cards\/motorcycle-licenses\/\">Learn how to get a motorcycle license<\/a><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"callout-bock__callouts-item\">\n\t\t<div class=\"callout-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Register Your Motorcycle<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Learn what qualifies as a &#8220;motorcycle&#8221;, calculate <a href=\"\/portal\/vehicle-registration\/registration-fees\/vehicle-registration-fee-calculator\/\">registration fees<\/a>, and register your bike.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/portal\/vehicle-registration\/new-registration\/register-a-motorcycle\/\">Go to motorcycle registration<\/a><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"callout-bock__callouts-item\">\n\t\t<div class=\"callout-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Special Interest License Plates for Motorcycles<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>From vintage-looking legacy plates to breast cancer awareness plates, you have many options when it comes to plating your bike.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/portal\/special-interest-special-license-plates\/\">Visit special interest license plates<\/a><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"callout-bock__callouts-item\">\n\t\t<div class=\"callout-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>The California Motorcycle Handbook<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>View the latest version of the California\u00a0Motorcycle Handbook, and learn about the rules of the road.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/portal\/file\/motorcycle-driver-handbook-pdf\/\">Visit the Motorcycle Handbook (PDF)<\/a><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"callout-bock__callouts-item\">\n\t\t<div class=\"callout-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Find a Location<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Schedule an appointment for a motorcycle license exam, or find the\u00a0nearest office to apply for a motorcycle license.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/portal\/locations\/?location=&amp;q=&amp;services=take-a-motorcycle-driving-test\">See DMV offices offering motorcycle drive testing<\/a><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-motorcycle-safety\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tMotorcycle Safety\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-17980\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-17980\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1775060513#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg 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The program consists of a 15-hour classroom and on-cycle Basic Rider Course (BRC). The BRC is mandatory for those under the age of 21 but is also recommended to those 21 and older who are seeking to obtain a motorcycle license. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CMSP also offers the Premier Program, which is an extended BRC consisting of 7.5 hours of classroom and 13.5 hours of on-cycle time. Riders can refresh or enhance skills at a Basic RiderCourse2. Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.motorcyclesafetyca.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ca-msp.org<\/a>&nbsp;to sign up for a course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Motorcycle Safety Course<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing the requirements of the motorcycle safety course, you will be issued a Certificate of Completion of Motorcycle Training (DL 389) by the motorcycle training facility. The DL 389 may be used to waive the motorcycle skills test at DMV and must be submitted to DMV within 12 months of the date of issuance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For information about the CHP-approved training course:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Telephone: 1-877-743-3411 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Online:&nbsp;visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.motorcyclesafetyca.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ca-msp.org<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To satisfy safety training requirements for your motorcycle&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wsi2uat.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/driver-licenses-identification-cards\/motorcycle-licenses\/\">Class M1 or M2 license<\/a>, you must do one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are <strong>under 21:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must complete a motorcycle rider training course approved by the CHP, provide a DL 389 form&nbsp;to DMV to be issued your permit. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You must hold the class M1 or M2 permit for six months prior to getting a motorcycle license. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> DMV may waive the skills test for a person presenting a valid DL 389; however, you may be required to perform an observation test for a motorcycle only license.<br> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are <strong>over 21:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You may either choose to complete the motorcycle safety course approved by CHP and provide the DL 389&nbsp;<strong>or<\/strong><span> schedule an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wsi2uat.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/make-an-appointment\/\"><span>appointment online<\/span><\/a><span> with DMV to take the driving test. <\/span> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> You have three chances to pass the test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The above requirements are for motorcycle safety training only; standard licensing requirements (application fee, proof of residency and identity and SSN, having your photo taken and fingerprint scanned, etc.) can be found on our <a href=\"https:\/\/wsi2uat.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/driver-licenses-identification-cards\/motorcycle-licenses\/\">motorcycle licenses page<\/a>. You can also visit the <a href=\"\/portal\/file\/motorcycle-driver-handbook-pdf\/\">California Motorcycle Handbook (PDF)<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-what-is-expected-of-me-when-i-ride\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tWhat is expected of me when I ride?\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-91620\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-91620\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1775060513#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-83552\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-83552\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1775060513#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>Motorcycling is not just recreation. Driving a motorcycle requires you to be familiar with the motorcycle, wear the right clothing, and be a responsible rider. You are expected to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be visible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate your intentions to other drivers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep adequate space for passing and lane splitting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be prepared to act.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-off-highway-information\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tOff-Highway Information\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-33706\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-33706\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1775060513#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-27094\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-27094\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1775060513#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>For areas throughout the state that are designated for off-highway vehicle (OHV) use, check the <a href=\"http:\/\/ohv.parks.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California State Parks Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation<\/a> or call (916) 324-4442.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please visit the following California State Parks link for laws and safety information for off-highway vehicles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ohv.parks.ca.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Off-Highway Laws and Safety Information<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-block js-accordion-block\" id=\"acc-sharing-the-road\">\n\t<button class=\"accordion-block__header\" type=\"button\">\n\t\tSharing the Road\n\t\t<span class=\"accordion-block__icon\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-plus\" height=\"14\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-26811\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-expand-accordion-plus-26811\">Expand Accordion Plus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1775060513#icon-plus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t<svg class=\"icon icon-minus\" height=\"2\" width=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-54660\" role=\"img\">\n\t\t<title id=\"title-collapse-accordion-minus-54660\">Collapse Accordion Minus<\/title>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/svg\/svg-sprite.svg?ver=1775060513#icon-minus\"><\/use>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div class=\"accordion-block__content\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Rules on Sharing the Road with Other Vehicles?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every vehicle on the road has its place on the road, but motorcyclists face additional dangers because motorcycles require exceptional handling ability and are harder to see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Motorcyclists have the same <a href=\"https:\/\/wsi2uat.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/driver-education-and-safety\/educational-materials\/fast-facts\/sharing-the-road-ffdl-37\/\">rights and responsibilities<\/a> as automobile drivers, but California law does not allow or prohibit motorcycles from passing other vehicles proceeding in the same direction within the same lane. This practice often called &#8220;lane splitting,&#8221; &#8220;lane sharing&#8221; or &#8220;filtering.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a safer highway environment is the shared responsibility of drivers and motorcyclists alike. This is achieved by staying alert and using common sense and courtesy while on the road. It is also important for motorcyclists to minimize their risks by riding responsibly, always wearing a helmet and other protective gear and to never ride under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants. Here are other important safety reminders:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch your speed\u2014a motorcycle collision is highly likely to cause injury or death.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assume people in cars do not see you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid blind spots in other vehicles, particularly large trucks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>More on motorcycle safety can be found in the <a href=\"\/portal\/file\/motorcycle-driver-handbook-pdf\/\">California Motorcycle Handbook (PDF)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CHP also strongly encourages all motorcycle riders to sign up for the CMSP, which is administered by the CHP as California&#8217;s official motorcycle safety and training program. The program offers courses for new and experienced riders. For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chp.ca.gov\/Programs-Services\/Programs\/California-Motorcyclist-Safety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit the CHP website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before you head out on the road for a ride on your motorcycle, there are several things you should consider. Taking a safety course and wearing protective clothing, helmets, and gear are just a few. Here we have gathered some basic motorcycle information to help you ride safely. 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