Get a motorcycle license [1] 
A New York State resident must have a Class M or Class MJ driver license or learner permit to drive a motorcycle. To get a motorcycle license , you must first get a motorcycle learner permit. IMPORTANT : DMV offers 3 types of documents. Learn about Enhanced, REAL ID and Standard documents [2]. 

How to get a motorcycle license 


Step 1: Apply for a motorcycle permit at a DMV office 
Here is what do study the NY State Motorcycle Operator's Manual [3] MV-21MC to prepare for the written test you have the documents and proofs of identification you need complete the DMV Document Guide to make sure Find your proofs [4 ] if you already have a New York State learner permit or driver license , bring the document bring payment for the $10.00 application fee and the motorcycle license fee 1 

Step 2: Prepare for the motorcycle road test 
Before you schedule your road test , we recommend that you have at least 30 hours of practice on a motorcycle, with or without formal instruction. We also recommend that you have at least 10 hours of practice in medium to high volume traffic consider taking the New York State Motorcycle Safety Program Basic Rider Course [5] or instruction from a commercial driving school When you practice driving with a motorcycle learner permit you must be supervised by a driver age 21 or older who has a valid motorcycle license from any state the motorcycle driver who supervises you must be within 1/4 mile of you at all times you must obey the general restrictions [6] for permit holders [6 ] if you have a Class MJ permit , you must obey the restrictions and requirements for drivers under age 18 [7 ] 

Step 3: Schedule and take a motorcycle road test 
See Schedule and take a road test [8]. if you do not already have another class of New York State driver license , you must complete a pre - licensing course or a Driver Education course before you can schedule a road test 2 if you already have another class of New York State lic

user: Hello, I recently moved from Texas, and I already read a few stuff about how to change my license. But I need additional information regarding my road test , could you help me out?

assistant: You need to know if you can get the road test waived?

user: Yes. I don't want to go through a motorcycle road test again. I already own a motorcycle license. 

assistant: We can waive the test if you are qualified and you complete an approved course.

assistant: Do you want more information? 

user: Yes, I'd like to get more information.

assistant: To get more information please visit the New York State Motorcycle Safety Program website, or call at 1 - 800 - 446 - 9227

user: Thanks! BTW, I'm planning to stay here for a few months so I'd like to become a resident of New  York. In that scenario, would I be able to exchange my out of state motorcyclel license for a New York one?

assistant: Yes, when you become a NY resident, you can exchange your license for a NY license.

user: In the meantime would I be able to drive a motorcycle with my out of state license?

assistant: Yes! You can drive normally as long as you have a valid motorcycle license issued by another state where you are resident. 

user: How can I know if I have a valid motorcycle license from another state?

user: One more quesiton, I personally know that here in New York safety guidelines are different, I want to learn more about that, what can I do?

assistant: Motorcycle safety information is available from the New York State Governor s Traffic Safety Committee.