How can I obtain a california motorcycle driver's license?

go to your local dmv and take the california M1 test.its that simple.

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If you're a new rider, it's recommended to take a motorcycle saftey foundation course. They'll teach you the basics and a few emergency stopping procedures. If you pass the course, it'll count toward the riding portion of the test at the DMV and all you'll need to do is take the written test. Plus, taking the course will lower your insurance 10-15% with most companies. http://www.ca-msp.org/ The other way to do it if you're an experienced rider is to pass the written and riding portion at the DMV. The riding test consists of driving around in a few circles in the parking lot. Seems pretty easy until you try it, it's actually deceptively more difficult than it looks. It's easier to do on a smaller bike which you can sit upright on.

These people are complicating what is a simple question. To get a motorcycle license in California, you take and pass a written test at the DMV, and take and pass a riding test a the DMV. Beyond that is up to you. If you want, you can pay for and take a motorcycle safety class, and the DMV will accept their riding instruction instead of a riding test at the DMV.