California Motorcycle Handbook - Antevia

MINORS’ M1/M2 PERMITREQUIREMENTSTo obtain a Class M1/M2 permit,you must:• Be 15 ½ years of age and bringproof you have finished bothdriver education and drivertraining. (DL 387, DL 388,DL 388A, OL 237, or OL 238).• Complete the applicationrequirements.• Have your parents’ * signatureson the application form.ADULTS’ M1/M2 PERMITREQUIREMENTSTo obtain a Class M1/M2instruction permit, you must:• Complete the applicationrequirements.• Be 18 years of age, or older.LICENSE REQUIREMENTS—ALL DRIVERSTo obtain a Class M1/M2 license,you must:• Complete the application andpermit requirements listedabove.• If you are under 21 years of age,provide a certificate ofCompletion of MotorcycleTraining (DL 389) from a CHPapprovedmotorcycle ridertraining course. Theskill test is waived for anyperson presenting a DL 389.Motorcycle training sites arelocated throughout California.Locate the nearest training siteby calling 1-877-RIDE411.• Pass a DMV skill test or presenta DL 389.• Pass a road test, if you areapplying for a Class M1/M2license only.MINORS’ M1/M2 LICENSEREQUIREMENTSTo obtain a Class M1/M2 license,you must:• Complete the requirementslisted above.• Be at least 16 years old.ADULTS’ M1/M2 LICENSEREQUIREMENTSTo obtain a Class M1/M2 license,you must:• Complete the requirementslisted above.• Be at least 18 years old.ON-CYCLE SKILL TESTBasic vehicle control and crashavoidanceskills are included inon-cycle tests to determine yourability to handle normal andhazardous traffic situations.You may be tested for your abilityto:• Know your motorcycle andyour riding limits.• Accelerate, brake, and turnsafely.• See, be seen, and communicatewith others.• Adjust speed and position tothe traffic situation.• Stop, turn, and swerve quickly.* The term parents means both custodial parents unless only one parent has custody, or all legal guardians unlessonly one legal guardian has custody.5