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inertia_drift · 07-09-2005, 01:22 PM

I'm trying to get my motorcycle license and I'm located in VA. I'm about to apply for the Virginia Rider Training Program course and if I pass this program, do I still need to take the permit/road skill test?? BTW, I'm 25 and have a valid driver's license. I tried doing a search but my findings are inaccurate. I'm hopeful that someone from VA can help me out with this.

jaydog19833 · 07-09-2005, 03:25 PM

I honestly am not sure but I bet if you pass the course you get your license.

C50 Limited · 07-09-2005, 04:37 PM

I don't know how it works in Va. but here in NC, if you take the course, you do not have to take the skills riding test at the DMV. You only have to take a short written test and then they give you an "M" endorcement on your license. Hopefully a fellow Virginian will come along to let you know how it works in your state. I guess you could also try calling the DMV. Good luck.

md2lgyk · 07-09-2005, 05:28 PM

Google is your friend:

http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/c...motorcycle.asp

DocBooty · 07-09-2005, 08:09 PM

I got mine (MC endorsement) in VA and after you take the MSF course all you have to do is sit for the written and you are good to go (providing you pass both the MSF and the written exam that is...)

inertia_drift · 07-09-2005, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by md2lgyk

Google is your friend:

http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/c...motorcycle.asp

I looked thru this website but it still confuses me, it states that:
IF YOU ARE 19 OR OLDER and you have never held a license issued by any state, U.S. territory or foreign country, you must also: Hold a motorcycle learner's permit for at least 30 DAYS
OR
Provide DMV with a certificate from the Virginia Rider Training Program indicating that you have successfully completed the state-approved motorcycle safety course.

NOTE: If you provide DMV with a valid motorcycle safety course certificate, you will be exempt from holding the motorcycle learner's permit for 30 days and from taking the motorcycle road skills test at DMV.

I've talked to a couple of people and they said that they took the permet test first and then took the SMF class, and they went back to DMV and they told them that they are still required to take the driving course...

doblerj14 · 07-12-2005, 01:30 AM

All you have to do is take the written test and have past the msf coruse and they will give you your endorsement. That is how i did it

07-09-2005, 01:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
inertia_drift Newbie Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 8	newbie question I'm trying to get my motorcycle license and I'm located in VA. I'm about to apply for the Virginia Rider Training Program course and if I pass this program, do I still need to take the permit/road skill test?? BTW, I'm 25 and have a valid driver's license. I tried doing a search but my findings are inaccurate. I'm hopeful that someone from VA can help me out with this.

07-09-2005, 03:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
jaydog19833 U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: 04 GSXR 600 Location: Lake George, NY Posts: 1,288	I honestly am not sure but I bet if you pass the course you get your license. __________________ Anyone can fire a bullet. Only the good ones can steer one. Bend your elbow, move your arse, and stick the knee out.

07-09-2005, 05:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
md2lgyk Wants Better Weather Joined: May 2004 Bike: '03 Marauder 800 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 665	Google is your friend: http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/c...motorcycle.asp __________________ "The great object is, that every man be armed. Everyone who is able may have a gun." - Thomas Jefferson

07-09-2005, 08:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
DocBooty Clunked into first gear Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: 1125R Location: Fort Irwin Posts: 239	I got mine (MC endorsement) in VA and after you take the MSF course all you have to do is sit for the written and you are good to go (providing you pass both the MSF and the written exam that is...) __________________ Typical day at work-->

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07-09-2005, 04:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
C50 Limited In Training Joined: May 2005 Bike: 2005 Limited Edition C50 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 101	I don't know how it works in Va. but here in NC, if you take the course, you do not have to take the skills riding test at the DMV. You only have to take a short written test and then they give you an "M" endorcement on your license. Hopefully a fellow Virginian will come along to let you know how it works in your state. I guess you could also try calling the DMV. Good luck.

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doblerj14 Seat Tester Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: 05 Kat 600 Location: northern, va Posts: 95	All you have to do is take the written test and have past the msf coruse and they will give you your endorsement. That is how i did it

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