Motorcycle
Safety
How to get a Louisiana Motorcycle License

Ready to take your motorcycle on the open road? This article will
take you through the steps to get your Louisiana motorcycle
license with an extra emphasis on safe driving.

The Rules
Under Louisiana DMV guidelines, anyone who drives a
motorcycle must have a Class M motorcycle license or
motorcycle instruction permit.

Applicants must be 17 years of age, pass the motorcycle
knowledge test, a sign test and a vision screening. The final step
is to pass the motorcycle skills test where you will demonstrate
your competency in motorcycle operation.

Like most states, Louisiana will waive your skills test and issue
you a license if you complete an approved basic motorcycle rider
safety course. These courses last anywhere from two to six weeks
and include classroom instruction as well as driver training in a
controlled, off-street environment. When you successfully
complete this course, you will be eligible for your motorcycle
driver's license without having to take your Louisiana's road test.

Prepare for the Written Exam
The Louisiana DMV requires that all applicants must pass a
written motorcycle knowledge test on traffic signs, motor vehicle
laws and safe driving techniques.

If you fail the exam, some states require you to wait until at least
until the next day to take the test again and charge a
re-examination fee.

All motorcyclists are encouraged to study for this written test so
you don't take a chance on standing in line at the DMV Office
only to go home empty-handed. Online practice tests are
available that provide real sample questions from the Louisiana
DMV Motorcycle Exam. Take the
Louisiana motorcycle sample
test now and test your driving knowledge.