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Texas has some of the strictest motorcycle rider requirements in the country. If you want to ride a motorcycle in Texas, you’ll need to meet the minimum dual sport requirements.
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The Texas Motorcycle Safety Course
Motorcycles are a popular choice of transportation in Texas. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) requires anyone who wants to operate a motorcycle on Texas roads to complete a motorcycle safety course approved by the DPS. The DPS-approved Motorcycle Safety Course (MSC) is designed to provide new and experienced riders with the skills and knowledge necessary to operate a motorcycle safely.
What is the Texas Motorcycle Safety Course?
The Texas Motorcycle Safety Course (TMMSC) is a 15-hour course that covers the basic skills and knowledge required to operate a motorcycle safely. The course is divided into three sections: classroom instruction, range activities, and an on-street riding exercise. Classroom instruction covers topics such as motorcycle anatomy and controls, crash avoidance techniques, road hazards, and traffic laws. Range activities include starting and stopping drills, turning techniques, quick stops, and swerving maneuvers. The on-street riding exercise allows students to apply what they have learned in a real-world setting.
What is the cost of the Texas Motorcycle Safety Course?
The cost of the Texas Motorcycle Safety Course (MMSC) is $250. The MMSC is a four-day course that is offered four times per year. The course includes classroom instruction, on-cycle training, and range riding.
How do I register for the Texas Motorcycle Safety Course?
You can register for the course by visiting the website or by calling the phone number listed on the website. You will need to provide your name, address, and email address, as well as your credit card information to complete the registration process.
The Texas Motorcycle License
You must be at least 15 years old and have completed an approved motorcycle operator training course or have passed a motorcycle skills test to get a motorcycle license in Texas. You must also have a valid Texas driver license. If you are under 18 years of age, you must hold your motorcycle license for six months before you can add a passenger.
What is the Texas Motorcycle License?
The Texas motorcycle license is the credential that the state of Texas issues to riders who have demonstrated the knowledge and skills necessary to operate a motorcycle safely. This credential is also commonly referred to as a Class M license. Individuals who already have a valid driver’s license from Texas or another state may be eligible to upgrade to a motorcycle-only license if they meet certain requirements. New residents to Texas who have a valid out-of-state motorcycle license may also be eligible for a reciprocal credential.
What is the cost of the Texas Motorcycle License?
To get your motorcycle license in Texas, you must be at least 18 years old. You will need to complete a motorcycle safety course approved by the Texas Education Agency or the Department of Public Safety. The cost of the course will vary depending on the provider, but it is generally around $200. After successfully completing the course, you will need to pass a written exam and a skills test. Once you have passed these tests, you will be issued a motorcycle license. The cost of the license itself is $25.
How do I apply for the Texas Motorcycle License?
All new riders must complete an approved Basic RiderCourse (BRC) or Harley-Davidson Rider’s Edge New Rider course prior to applying for their motorcycle license. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and must have held a valid Texas Class C driver license for at least 6 months prior to taking the riding portion of the exam.
To apply for the Texas motorcycle license, visit your local Department of Public Safety office with:
-A completed application for a Texas driver license (DL-14A). You will need to provide identifying information, such as your name, date of birth, Social Security Number, etc.
-Proof that you have completed an approved rider training course, such as the BRC or Harley-Davidson Rider’s Edge New Rider course. A certificate of completion or card from the course provider will suffice.
-Your current Texas Class C driver license. If your driver license has been expired for more than two years, you will need to retake and pass the written and skills tests before you can apply for the motorcycle license.
-If you are under 18 years of age, you must also have a parent or legal guardian sign your application form.
-The required fee for the exam and license.
The Texas Motorcycle Endorsement
In order to operate a motorcycle on Texas roadways, you must have a valid Class C driver license with a motorcycle endorsement. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) offers a motorcycle license as an endorsement to your Class C driver license. You must first pass a written motorcycle knowledge exam and then a motorcycle skills exam.
What is the Texas Motorcycle Endorsement?
In order to operate a motorcycle in Texas, you must have a valid driver license with a motorcycle endorsement or, for some riders, a separate motorcycle license. If you currently have a Texas driver license, you may add a motorcycle endorsement to it by:
– completing an approved Motorcycle Safety Course (see below), or
– passing a motorcycle skills test administered by the Texas DPS
What is the cost of the Texas Motorcycle Endorsement?
The cost of the Texas Motorcycle Endorsement is $25. The test can be taken online or in person at a Texas DMV office.
How do I apply for the Texas Motorcycle Endorsement?
In order to receive your motorcycle license in the state of Texas, you must first complete a rider education course approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Once you have successfully completed the course, you will be issued a certificate of completion which you will then take to a Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) office to have your license issued.
If you are 18 years of age or older, you have the option of taking an approved motorcycle safety course in lieu of completing the rider education course. However, if you elect to take the safety course, you must still visit a DPS office to have your license issued.
If you are under 18 years of age, you are required to hold your permit for at least six months before applying for your license. You must also complete either the rider education course or the motorcycle safety course before a license will be issued.
