Road Test Requirements

There is no "motorcycle license" in Michigan. You must obtain a motorcycle endorsement that is added to your Michigan Driver’s License.

There are two ways to obtain a motorcycle endorsement. You can take a basic rider safety course. These are offered throughout Michigan so a rider can obtain skills on how to operate a motorcycle safely.

The other option is to take a road skills test.

MOTORCYCLE ROAD SKILLS TEST:

• A potential rider must obtain a Michigan motorcycle Temporary Instructional Permit (T.I.P) before they can take the road skills test. This allows a new rider to operate a motorcycle with another licensed motorcyclist to practice their skills.
• The road skills test takes about a half hour to complete and the exercises are all conducted in a parking lot. There is no on-road operation of the motorcycle during the skills test.
• When a rider successfully completes the road skills test, they may return to the Secretary of State office to obtain their motorcycle endorsement for their license.

REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN A MOTORCYCLE ENDORSEMENT:
Any person with a valid Michigan driver’s license can obtain a motorcycle endorsement.

• If a person is UNDER 18, they must take a State of Michigan approved motorcycle operators safety course. There is no exception to this.
• If a person is 18 OR OLDER, they have the choice to either take the basic safety course or take the road skills test. In either case, the potential operator must obtain a Michigan motorcycle Temporary Instructional Permit (T.I.P.) from the Secretary of State's Office.

COST:

• <p>The fee for the test is $45.00</p>

Michigan Motorcycle Road Test Locations

We have several locations for you to take your Michigan motorcycle road test. Test must be taken during daylight hours.