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EntertainmentHow to Ride a Motorcycle

How to Get a Motorcycle License

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Hey Howcasters, this is Joonil Park, with how to get your motorcycle license. Now rules and regulations vary depending on state and even country, on getting your motorcycle endorsement. Here in New York State the test is a two part program. Once you get your motorcycle permit with a quick multiple choice knowledge test at a Department of Motor Vehicles office, you can set up an appointment for a motorcycle skill exam, which involves two parts.

One, is demonstrating control during slow speed maneuvers. You will do slow speed circles and figure eight maneuvers. The second part is a road test. Much like a car licensing test, you are observed riding around in the street, observing right of way, traffic signals, laws and regulations and demonstrating overall control of your motorcycle.

Every state varies. Refer to your local state’s Department of Motor Vehicles for your state’s process on how to get your motorcycle endorsement. There is always a basic rider course or new rider program in your home state. Refer to Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s web site, to find the training site closest to you.


Lessons in this Guide

How to Ride a Motorcycle with Joonil Park

How to Get a Motorcycle License

How to Keep Your Motorcycle Safe

How to Ride a Motorcycle Offensively

How to Ride a Motorcycle Defensively

Hand Signals for Riding a Motorcycle in a Group

Tips on Riding a Motorcycle in a Group

Tips for Long Distance Riding on a Motorcycle

Tips for Riding a Motorcycle on the Highway

Tips for Riding a Motorcycle in the Rain

Tips for Riding a Motorcycle at Night

Tips for Riding a Motorcycle in the City

Steering vs. Countersteering

How to Shift Gears on a Motorcycle without the Clutch

How to Ride a Motorcycle with a Passenger

Cornering Tips & Techniques

How to Lean a Motorcycle

How to Avoid Hazards on a Motorcycle

How to Do a Figure 8 on a Motorcycle

How to Make a U-Turn on a Motorcycle

How to Avoid Stalling on a Motorcycle

How to Use the Clutch on a Motorcycle

How to Shift Gears on a Motorcycle

How to Walk a Motorcycle

How to Start & Stop a Motorcycle

How to Turn on & Shut Off a Motorcycle

How to Mount a Motorcycle

How to Push a Motorcycle

Motorcycle Controls

Understanding the Parts of a Motorcycle

Motorcycle Safety Gear

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