What are the steps to getting your motorcycle license

Motorcycle Learner is Permit: The permit is similar to a driver is permit that u receive before getting ur license. Usually a permit is a restricted motorcycle license that does not allow u to carry a passenger. Additionally, many states do not allow u to drive after dark if u only have a permit. In order to remain legal, u will need to get ur permit before learning to ride on the open road.
Motorcycle Endorsement: In the motorcycle world, an endorsement is the equivalent of a driver is license. You can carry a passenger, & u can drive after dark if u have a motorcycle endorsement.
Getting a motorcycle learner is permit is a simple task. Each state determines its own requirements for obtaining a motorcycle permit, but most states require u to take a written exam to receive a motorcycle permit. This exam is separate from the exam that u take to get a automobile driver is permit. After passing the exam, u will be required to pay a fee before receiving ur motorcycle learner is permit. There r two ways to obtain a motorcycle endorsement:


Written & Skills Exams: You can take both the written exam (to get ur permit) & a skills exam (to get ur license). The written exam is based on material in the driving manual produced by ur state. You can often access these online at ur state department of motor vehicles website. Otherwise, u can stop by the DMV & pick up a paper copy of ur state is driving manual. The skills exam is a simulated road test in which u must demonstrate a variety of skills every motorcyclist must master.

For example, u must demonstrate ur ability to smoothly start, stop & turn. Also, u will be required to perform more advanced maneuvers such as quick stops, S-turns, U-turns, & sharp turns to avoid obstacles. None of these skills is extremely difficult, but each takes time to master.

Motorcycle Rider Safety Course: If u want a different option, u can take an approved motorcycle rider safety course. The MSF or Motorcycle Safety Foundation is the major national organization that promotes motorcycle safety. Besides providing a comprehensive pamphlet on riding a motorcycle (available online & in print), they also offer classes on motorcycle safety & conduct an approved program to obtain ur motorcycle endorsement. You will need to have a motorcycle permit before u attend a motorcycle rider safety course. You can expect most courses to last one or two weekends.

l can only speak for Oregon.
1. Take the DMV written test.
2. Take the DMV riding test.
-or-
1. Take the Motorcycle Safety Foundation course.

l would suggest option 2, costs more, but they teach you how to ride.

You have to take a written test and then a driving test which usually takes place in a parking lot with you driving through cones etc. You should go to the DMV and get the book so you can prepare for the test.

Go to the website below pay $20 and take a class in your area. Pass the class go to the DMV and get your M Class.
http://msf-usa.org/

In Virginia,
Take the DMV written test AND
the DMV riding test.
-or-
Take the Motorcycle Safety Foundation course AND the DMV written test.