License/Permit Info for Virginia
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Re: License/Permit Info for Virginia
Here is a blurb from the VA DMV site:
Originally Posted by VA DMV
A motorcycle learner's permit allows you to learn to operate a motorcycle.
You must pass the motorcycle knowledge exam.
If you do not currently hold a valid learner's permit or driver's license, you must also pass the two-part driver's license knowledge exam.
If you are under age 19, you must hold a Virginia motorcycle learner's permit for at least nine months.
You must wear an approved safety helmet.
You must wear eye and face protection.
You must be supervised by a person at least 21 years of age who is licensed to operate a motorcycle, who is alert and able to assist you and is supervising from a separate accompanying motor vehicle.
You cannot carry passengers with a motorcycle learner's permit.
You must pass the motorcycle knowledge exam.
If you do not currently hold a valid learner's permit or driver's license, you must also pass the two-part driver's license knowledge exam.
If you are under age 19, you must hold a Virginia motorcycle learner's permit for at least nine months.
You must wear an approved safety helmet.
You must wear eye and face protection.
You must be supervised by a person at least 21 years of age who is licensed to operate a motorcycle, who is alert and able to assist you and is supervising from a separate accompanying motor vehicle.
You cannot carry passengers with a motorcycle learner's permit.
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Re: License/Permit Info for Virginia
I found this in a PDF on the DOE website relating to Virginia:
What is a limited access highway?
Originally Posted by VA DOE
Virginia began offering a motorcycle learner's permit on January 1, 1999. This learner's
permit allows the student to operate a motorcycle:
• one-half hour after sunrise to one-half hour before sunset; and
• under the immediate supervision of a person licensed to operate a motorcycle who is
21 years of age or older, or by his/her parent or legal guardian, or by a brother, halfbrother,
half-sister, stepbrother, or stepsister 18 years of age or older.
Motorcycle learner permit holders may not:
• operate on limited access highways; and
• carry a passenger.
permit allows the student to operate a motorcycle:
• one-half hour after sunrise to one-half hour before sunset; and
• under the immediate supervision of a person licensed to operate a motorcycle who is
21 years of age or older, or by his/her parent or legal guardian, or by a brother, halfbrother,
half-sister, stepbrother, or stepsister 18 years of age or older.
Motorcycle learner permit holders may not:
• operate on limited access highways; and
• carry a passenger.
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Re: License/Permit Info for Virginia
Sorry to make 3 consecutive posts, but I thought this information might be useful to others thinking about taking the permit written test or who want to supplement the DMV written book with more info. Here is the VA DMV practice test website: http://www.dmv.state.va.us/dmvweb/kats/sne_intro.asp
You select the "Motorcycle License" Practice Test and it runs you through 10 mock questions that are all very similar if not the exact same questions that appear on the actual test at the DMV.
I did the practice test 6 times for a total of 60 questions. Yes, alot of the questions repeate from test to test, but I probably saw a total of 25 new/different questions out of those 60.
I also read the book and highlighted briefly, but felt like I already knew where to look in the book and from which sections the questions would be coming from.
This helped me get a 24/25 on my test and got me my permit. The guy behind me wasnt so lucky.
You select the "Motorcycle License" Practice Test and it runs you through 10 mock questions that are all very similar if not the exact same questions that appear on the actual test at the DMV.
I did the practice test 6 times for a total of 60 questions. Yes, alot of the questions repeate from test to test, but I probably saw a total of 25 new/different questions out of those 60.
I also read the book and highlighted briefly, but felt like I already knew where to look in the book and from which sections the questions would be coming from.
This helped me get a 24/25 on my test and got me my permit. The guy behind me wasnt so lucky.
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Re: License/Permit Info for Virginia
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Re: License/Permit Info for Virginia
I tried to search this thread, but has anyone with an out of state MC License tried to get a Va License? Do i need to start over from the beginning? I'm 25, my MC/ Drivers license is from Louisiana. I was previously drivers licensed only in Va, but had to switch to Louisiana to get the MC on it because i was stationed there. I've taken the BRC and ERC through the MSF, and i'm considering becoming an instructor since i can do it free of charge where i'm stationed. Can i ride motorcycles in Va with an out of state license, i've heard mixed stories since i've been in the military. Thanks!
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Re: License/Permit Info for Virginia
As far as the process for switching an out-of-state "M" designation to a VA license..I dont know the answer there.
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Re: License/Permit Info for Virginia
I tried to search this thread, but has anyone with an out of state MC License tried to get a Va License? Do i need to start over from the beginning? I'm 25, my MC/ Drivers license is from Louisiana. I was previously drivers licensed only in Va, but had to switch to Louisiana to get the MC on it because i was stationed there. I've taken the BRC and ERC through the MSF, and i'm considering becoming an instructor since i can do it free of charge where i'm stationed. Can i ride motorcycles in Va with an out of state license, i've heard mixed stories since i've been in the military. Thanks!
Regardless, if you have an out of state DL AND and active mil ID don't worry about it.
My Texas DL is > anything from VA DMV
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Re: License/Permit Info for Virginia
I'm going to study up and go take the tests at the dmv this week depending on my schedule, things tend to always pop up. waiting for the study manual to print off right now.
