Washington Motorcycle Permit and Endorsement Practice Test

What the Washington Motorcycle Operator Manual says about Washington permit and endorsement

• Permit / Endorsement Fees

  Washington's motorcycle permit and endorsement fees pay to subsidize safety training classes, promote motorcycle safety across the state and run the program. p. 1-2

• Instruction Permits

  A Washington motorcycle instruction permit expires after 180 days and may be renewed once before it expires; a rider who lets it lapse must retest for a second permit, and only two permits are allowed in a 5-year period. p. 1-3

• Rider Training and Education

  Washington's Motorcycle Safety Program encourages initial and ongoing training: DOL-approved novice, intermediate and advanced courses for two and three wheels are offered statewide, and finishing a course may qualify you for an insurance discount. p. 1-3

• Intermediate Rider Courses

  Washington's intermediate course, usually one day, is for returning riders or those with basic knowledge; advanced courses are for experienced riders on their own motorcycles, practice advanced braking, cornering and swerving, and may include the endorsement test. p. 1-4

• Endorsement Testing

  Washington's two- and three-wheel knowledge and skills tests are given by DOL-contracted training schools; training isn't required to take them (riders under 18 aside), and after finishing the required tests you wait three business days before visiting a licensing office to add the endorsement. p. 1-5

• Transferring from Out-of-State

  When moving to Washington with a valid motorcycle endorsement, tell DOL staff you want to transfer it; a three-wheel endorsement transfers only with proof you passed a separate three-wheel test in the other state, or you're offered a two-wheel endorsement only. p. 1-6

Where it is in the Washington Motorcycle Operator Manual

• p. 1-1–1-6Chapter 1 · Washington permits, endorsements, training and tests

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