How to Get a Florida Motorcycle License
Ready to take your motorcycle on the open road? This article
will guide you through the steps to obtain your Florida motorcycle license with
an additional emphasis on safe driving.
The rules
Per Florida DMV guidelines, anyone who rides a motorcycle must have a Class M motorcycle license or a motorcycle instruction permit.
Applicants must be 16 years of age, pass a motorcycle knowledge test, a hearing test, and an eye exam. The last step is to pass the motorcycle driving test, where you will prove your proficiency in motorcycle driving.
All first-time applicants for a motorcycle endorsement who are under the age of twenty-one must complete a department-approved motorcycle safety education course.
Prepare for the written exam
The Florida DMV requires all applicants to pass a written motorcycle knowledge test on traffic signs, motor vehicle laws, and safe driving techniques.
If you do not pass the exam, some states require you to wait until at least the next day to retake the exam and charge a retest fee.
All motorcyclists are encouraged to study for this written test so they don’t risk standing in line at the DMV office only to go home empty-handed. Online motorcycle sample tests are available that provide actual sample questions from the Florida DMV Motorcycle Exam.
Paperwork
Before heading to the Florida DMV office, make sure you have the following documents required to obtain your motorcycle license. Examples include:
- Birth certificate issued in any state
- Driver’s license or instruction permit issued in another state
- US passport
- US Military ID Card (Active Duty, Retired, Reserve)
- Florida identification card
- Social Security number, if issued,
- Documents from a court of record
- marriage certificate
On the road
Once your license requirements have been met, a Class M endorsement will be added to your driver’s license. Remember… the safe operation of a motorcycle requires practical skill, knowledge and a respectful attitude.
understanding of the limitations imposed by the operator, the machine,
and the environment