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Gear and pre-ride checks
How does the T-CLOCS checklist have you check the steering-head bearings?
Practice Gear and pre-ride checks
Preparing to Ride · T-CLOCS Pre-Ride Checklist
- A rule you miss returns in later rounds until you answer it right twice running.
- Seven passed full tests in a row punch every spot on your pass card.
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With the front wheel raised, push and pull the forks to feel for play; the bars should move through full travel with no tight spots.
Practice Gear and pre-ride checks- Arizona motorcycle laws
- Gear and pre-ride checks
- Control and lane position
- Intersections and being seen
- Crash avoidance and hazards
- Passengers and group riding
- Alcohol, drugs and fatigue
- Three-wheel motorcycles
Arizona Motorcycle Operator ManualRevised 03/2026checked This handbook doesn't print page numbers, so page numbers here are the PDF's own (as a PDF viewer shows them); tap one to open the official PDF at that page.
How the Arizona motorcycle test works
Two written tests and a skills test
For a first motorcycle license or endorsement you pass a written motorcycle test on the Motorcycle Operator Manual and a separate driver license test on the Arizona Driver License Manual, then a 10–15 minute skills test on a closed course. Arizona Motorcycle Operator Manual p. 5
Or take an approved course
Riders who complete an MVD-authorized Motorcycle Rider Course get a card that replaces the knowledge and skills tests at MVD; a valid MSF card from another state can qualify too.
Permit at 15½, license at 16
Riders under 18 hold the instruction permit for 6 months and finish an approved education program, or a parent certifies 30 hours of practice or a safety course. Permit riders carry no passengers and stay off freeways and off the road at night. Arizona Motorcycle Operator Manual p. 4
Test bike size matters
Testing on a motorcycle of 100cc / 7 HP or less brings a "2" restriction; bring a bigger motorcycle for an unrestricted license. A three-wheel motorcycle brings a "3" restriction.
Source: ADOT MVD: Motorcycle License
Riding in Arizona
Do you have to wear a helmet on a motorcycle in Arizona?
Riders and passengers under 18 must wear a secured helmet. All riders must wear glasses, goggles or a face shield unless the motorcycle has a protective windshield; a sport bike's windscreen doesn't count. p. 9
What equipment must a motorcycle have in Arizona?
A seat and footrests for the rider; a seat, footrests and handrails for a passenger; at least one mirror, one brake and a horn heard at 200 feet; and handlebars that keep your hands below shoulder height. p. 9
When is the Arizona motorcycle skills test not given?
MVD doesn't test after noon in June, July and August, and may stop testing at 105°F or in other unsafe weather.
Is lane filtering legal in Arizona?
Yes, in limited cases: on a two-wheeled motorcycle you may pass a vehicle stopped in your lane, on a road with at least two lanes in your direction and a speed limit of 45 mph or less, going no faster than 15 mph and only when it’s safe. Passing moving traffic between lanes is not allowed.
Sources: ADOT MVD: Motorcycle License · Arizona Revised Statutes 28-903: Motorcycles; riding and passing
Rules from the Arizona Motorcycle Operator Manual
From the Revised 03/2026 edition.
Arizona motorcycle laws
- p. 3Instruction Permits
At 15 years and 6 months an Arizona rider may get a motorcycle instruction permit.
- p. 3Arizona's Driver License
An Arizona driver license does not expire until age 65, but the photo and vision test must be updated every 16 years; drivers 60 and over get a 5-year license, and temporary residents such as out-of-state students or military members may get a 5-year license at any age.
- p. 4Class M
An Arizona Class M license or motorcycle endorsement is required to operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, and applicants must be at least 16.
- p. 4Class G with an Endorsement
Arizona issues a Class G graduated license with a motorcycle endorsement to applicants 16 to 17 who don't need a commercial license; at 18 or older a Class D operator license with an endorsement lets you drive a car and ride. A commercial license (A, B or C) can also carry the endorsement.
- p. 5Restrictions
Arizona riders who take the skills test on a motorcycle of 100cc / 7 HP or less get a "2" restriction; an unrestricted license needs a test on a motorcycle over 100cc or 7 HP.
- p. 6Exercises for Two Wheel Motorcycles
Arizona's motorcycle skills test is a 10–15 minute demonstration of riding maneuvers on an off-street, 30 by 125 foot closed track. A rider with a current out-of-state motorcycle license from a state with a similar skills test normally won't have to take it, though MVD may still require a test.
- p. 8Protective Gear Required
For the Arizona motorcycle skills test, riders must wear eye protection (face shield, goggles, safety glasses or a protective windshield) and sturdy footwear that covers the ankle, and those under 18 a fastened DOT-approved helmet.
- p. 9Safety Equipment
In Arizona, handlebars must be positioned so that the rider's hands, sitting astride the seat and holding the grips, are not above shoulder height.
Gear and pre-ride checks
- p. 14Eye and Face Protection
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield can protect your whole face in a crash and also shields you from wind, dust, dirt, rain, insects and pebbles thrown up by cars ahead, which would otherwise distract you and take attention from the road.
- p. 82T-CLOCS: Pre-Ride Inspection Checklist
T-CLOCS checklist, tires, wheels and brakes: check tire pressure when cold and adjust it to the load; tap spokes near the top of the wheel (a ring is fine, a 'thud' means a loose spoke); and make sure each brake on its own keeps the motorcycle from rolling.
Alcohol, drugs and fatigue
- p. 66Alcohol and the Law
Arizona's motorcycle manual: in every state an adult with a BAC of 0.08% or more is considered intoxicated, and lower limits apply to riders under 21.
- p. 68Marijuana and Motorcycle Operation
Even where marijuana is legal, it is not legal, safe or wise to ride while impaired by it: it distorts your sense of time, space and speed.
Arizona motorcycle license questions and answers
17 questionsThe knowledge test
Which tests do I need for an Arizona motorcycle license?
A written motorcycle test, a separate driver license knowledge test, and a motorcycle skills test, unless you complete an MVD-authorized rider course, which replaces the knowledge and skills tests. Arizona Motorcycle Operator Manual p. 5
What does this Arizona motorcycle practice test cover?
The Arizona Motorcycle Operator Manual: Arizona licensing and equipment rules, gear and pre-ride checks, control and lane position, intersections and being seen, crash avoidance, passengers and group riding, alcohol, drugs and fatigue, and three-wheel motorcycles. Arizona Motorcycle Operator Manual p. 3
What languages is the Arizona motorcycle knowledge test in?
MVD lists English, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese, with automated, printed and audio options. The skills test is given in English only.
What happens if I fail the Arizona motorcycle written test?
One application fee covers unlimited attempts, and you can test again the following day.
What should I expect at the Arizona motorcycle skills test?
A 10 to 15 minute ride on a closed course, doing the maneuvers in MVD's testing guides (there is a separate guide for three-wheelers). You must bring eye protection and sturdy footwear, and a DOT-approved helmet if you're under 18; gloves, long pants and long sleeves are recommended.
What score do I need to pass the Arizona motorcycle permit test?
You need 25 of the 30 questions right (83%). Always confirm the current test with the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD). Compare every state
How many questions can I miss on the Arizona motorcycle permit test?
You can miss up to 5 of the 30 questions: you need 25 right (83%) to pass.
Getting your endorsement
How old do you have to be to ride a motorcycle in Arizona?
15 years and 6 months for a motorcycle instruction permit and 16 for a license or endorsement. Riders under 18 must hold the permit for at least 6 months first. Arizona Motorcycle Operator Manual p. 3
When does an Arizona motorcycle instruction permit run out?
Seven months. It can be renewed only once in 24 months, and renewing an expired permit means taking the written test again. Arizona Motorcycle Operator Manual p. 3
Do I need a motorcycle endorsement for a moped in Arizona?
No. A moped (pedals and a helper motor of 50cc or less, top speed 25 mph or less) can be ridden with any class of Arizona license, but it must be registered and insured. A Vespa-style scooter is not a moped.
Will I need a motorcycle license to renew my motorcycle registration?
From January 1, 2027, at least one registered owner must have a motorcycle license or endorsement to renew the registration. Business-owned and off-road-only motorcycles are not affected.
Does Arizona accept a motorcycle license from another state?
Usually you won't retake the skills test if your state required a similar one, though MVD may still test you, and a license expired more than 12 months may need testing.
How much does a Arizona motorcycle permit and license cost?
Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD) lists the current fees for the motorcycle permit, tests and license on its official fee page.
What can't I do on an Arizona motorcycle instruction permit?
Carry a passenger, ride on a freeway or interstate, ride between sunset and sunrise, or ride when you can see less than 500 feet ahead. If you've never held an Arizona permit or license, you also take the regular driver license knowledge test along with the motorcycle test to get the permit.
What do riders under 18 need for an Arizona motorcycle license?
Six months on the motorcycle instruction permit, plus either an MVD-approved motorcycle education program or 30 hours of riding practice certified by a parent or guardian. Teens adding motorcycles to a Class G graduated license must have held both the graduated permit and the motorcycle permit for six months, and may keep that license after 18.
Does the motorcycle I test on in Arizona affect my license?
Yes. Only a motorcycle over 100 cc (or 7 horsepower) gives an unrestricted license. Testing on a moped or motorized cart adds restriction 1, on a motorcycle of 100 cc / 7 hp or less restriction 2, and on a three-wheel motorcycle restriction 3.
Does Arizona accept a motorcycle course card from another state?
It can. A valid Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) card issued in another state may let you skip both the written and skills tests, just like a card from an Arizona-approved school. Take the card to an MVD office or Authorized Third Party provider to add the endorsement.
Sources: ADOT MVD: Motorcycle License · ADOT: Motorcycle license needed for registration renewals (news, Sept. 2026) · Arizona MVD: Fees (Driver License)