How to Pass the California DMV Motorcycle Skills Test
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- Want to get your motorcycle license in California? You will have to take this Riding Test first at the DMV. It's super easy!
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Respect to you for leaving the drop in the video. There’s two types of riders, those who’ve dropped their bikes, and liars.
Truth.
Props for not cutting the drop
You forgot to mention, if you drop the bike at any point you automatically fail. My friend you failed lol
right 😂😂😂 but thanks for showing us 😀👍🏻
He actually does a very smooth execution of the riders test, which impressed me. Then he dumps the bike turning it around. I had to laugh but I also give him credit for leaving it in.
#CommitToTheUpload
Yeah oddly enough the engine had a hiccup while I was turning. Never happened before or since. Lol
Wow. He could've cut the part when he fell but he actually kept it. Doing that on a video where you explain how to pass a motorcycle driving test takes a lot of courage and self confidence. Thanks for keeping it real (and for the video, of course).
Respect to you for leaving that fall in.
See how easy it is? * stalls and falls
I thought it was the oil stain/puddle that is right there
LMAO man
LOL
Lmfao
Thank you for NOT editing out your minor spill. Very humble and instructive of you to remind us how easy it is to do. Thanks man!
Thank you for keeping that fall in the video. That's the sign of a very humble man.
At many of the DMV's in California. People will hang out in the parking lot with highly maneuverable 125cc older bikes. Rent them to you for $50 so that you can pass the riding test. This configuration was designed 50 years ago when bikes were small and nimble. I practiced for 2 hours one night after DMV closed. On a GSX-r 600. Had to go full left lock on the bars to get through the circle and maintaining a low enough speed was a challenge. Was thrilled to pay dude $50 to borrow his old bike and pass the test with zero effort. Like doing it on a bicycle.
The first time I watched one of these CA license tests, my first thought was how it doesn’t seem THAT easy because these modern bikes are huge. But now I know the test was designed when smaller bikes were in use. Good to know.
@@baronvg i saw a good doing the test on a fuckin huge harley I was like bro even the test admin was sayin this guy is either a fool or a real G
Knucks, Pans and shovels were not small bikes .
I so respect the fact that you left the "crash" in the video, even though you could have easily edited it out! Your video not only was super-informative for my wife as to what she should expect when going to the DMV for her driving test, but you also (with great humility!) showed that little crazy accidents happen to us all on a bike - even very skilled and experienced riders such as yourself. The entire video was a confidence booster, and we both appreciate your posting it here. Thanks!
Glad to help. It was a freak incident where the motor simply quit when least expected. First time that ever happened.
never thought id hear "legendary" and "riverside" in the same sentence
Lol
Nothing wrong with dropping. Learn from your mistakes get back up and keep going. #kudos to leaving it in.
😂😂 is my man here going to the moon or something??
New business idea: Honda Grom rentals next door to the DMV!
As you can see you guys it’s that easy! I just dropped my bike but hey passed the test 😂🤷🏻♂️
For California, at least i can confirm for San Diego, ( I recently went through the process) you start with the written exam and yes they make you take your class c again as well. If you didn't the dmv fucked up, at least in California. You then have your permit for one year and during that year you can come back at any point and do the actual riding test. They start off by having you identifying different components of your bike ie. Blinkers, clutch, both brakes etc. After that they do serpentine there and back while going through the circle once (front tire can't leave circle and can't put your foot down or it's an immediate fail). Then you do straight line, two circles, and other straight line back (all while staying within the lines). Some places will then after that make you go to the street and upshift and downshift 2 gears in both directions. After that congratulations you have passed.
Just took my permit test and they didn’t make me retake my Cdl. Guess things change often
@@donovanmolina5857 Same for me as well, did not have to re-do class C.
Just took mine and had to take the CDL again
I have cdl and i did not have to retake cdl or class c test at all. Only motorcycle test. I think yall being abused by a dmv worker having a bad day.
Just got my permit in north county San Diego (two weeks ago) and did not have to retake class C
Thanks for making a great video and being real about how easy it is to do when you’re ready, and for having the humility to leave the crash clip in! It demonstrates how fast things can go south if your trying to do too many things at the same time, like making a video, flying a drone and taking a test in front of tens of thousands of people. Bien fait!
Thanks Brent. Yeah the fall over was from the engine having a hiccup when I wasn't ready
This video helped me pass on the first try yesterday so thank you sir for making it. You saved me time and money.
Great video man. Thanks for leaving in the drop, I'm sure that made a lot of youngsters feel less stressed out. And being relaxed is important.
love the fact that you left your dropping the bike IN the video! Real. check out at 2;29. Thanks
The moment I heard Riverside Cali I gave you thumbs up!! I'm sure you film this doring the weekend that DMV is usually has a mile long line. Thanks for the vid ride safe
Love how didn't edit falling off your bike. I may take a course instead.
Excellent footage , Thanks for taking the time to share
I was just practicing at this exact dmv yesterday!
Looks like the course is made for little bikes. Not big touring ones.
I hope your bike is ok! I can't believe that's it! Thank you so much for this video.
Oh, Yes, this is the one I was looking for .... thanks for your information. Great job.
LOL! I took that test on the same Riverside course about 50 years ago. Nothing has changed.
Nice video thanks for the info. I took my test 37 years ago and if I remember correctly I just had to do a figure 8 and ride around a few cones and that was it. Oregon test 1979. I also remember driving myself to the DMV with out a licence and about an hour later I had my licence, it was on my 16th birthday. Got my motorcycle endorsement about six months later.
idk why you’re getting so much hate. the video is informative and everyone makes mistakes lol
It's because of his gear, like wtf is that. People get scared and afraid.
it looks stupid@@MorellioBenoir
Dude, I used this video to prep for my test a couple weeks ago and it definitely helped 👍🏻 I went early and practiced and the guy said I did “really really good” ... hah! Nailed it, thanks for making the video much appreciated
Luke B. Hey thats awesome. Happy to help
thank you so much for the demostration. im always curious about the driving course , written test shouldnt be a problem and i cant wait to get my scooter LOL. thank you again!!!!
The restrictions on the California motorcycle permit are still the same as you mentioned. Just got mine in November 2016. It sucks you dropped your bike. Love your channel.
Thanks for the video. I am planning on testing at that exact location.
I think it's cool you didn't edit out the drop! All been there! :) Good video dude!
I heard that once you enter the circle your back wheel can come off the white line no problem it's your front wheel that needs to stay between the 2 white lines right
Yes
That drop was epic
If you drop your bike its a fail of the test
Thanks Bro, great video!
My brother in law just recently got his motorcycle license. He also took the riding course for about a month, said it was really helpful. He also told me that he had to re take the written test for driving. The person at the DMV told him if you haven't taken the written test with in a six month peroid you would have to re take it based on if your trying to renew your license. Anyways, get video mang! Stay safe :)
Thanks DCE. you too, bud. MP
My favorite part of this video is your at my DMV. Wait. no. My favorite part of this video is you fell at the exact same spot at the exact same DMV at the exact same practice key where I did. Coming back from the key and then just down. It's amazing. I wonder if there's a patch of uneven asphalt there or something, just enough to catch a tire.
Good man for posting
lmao kinda funny how you drop your bike during a demonstration on "how easy" it is xD
I just made sure to find a DMV parking lot that wasn't locked on the weekends. Went over it a few times until I was comfortable then scheduled my test. Easy peasy! Or you can pay for the MSF course and get it that way. 🐢☠
Smart man! MP
Hells bells is that it? 😲 Wow, that's it I'm moving Stateside 🤠 Thank you for posting this. I'm a motorcycle instructor in London and you're right, it's a much more complex process here. I have quite a few trainees from the USA and this really helps me to understand why sometimes they can find the UK test so difficult! Thanks man 🤘
Thanks man. Greeting from portugal
Thanks for the video..i just passed my! Very easy test! Just like you said. Work your clutch nice n slow, ride rear brake,
Is dropping the bike on the test?
He wouldve failed lol dropping the bike or stalling is automatic fail
Ha! I took my first California motorcycle test there back in then mid 80's. I think this is the place when I was living in Moreno Valley. Didn't ended up taking the whole skill test. There was so much traffic in the parking lot, so he just let me do one run and passed.
Bro nice vid love the drone set up like how you didn’t edit that drop out the video either dumb mistake but shit we all make them right. What helmet set up are you running that shit is sooo dope.
Just had to subscribe cause of your amazing helmet and helmet setup!
LOL. I remember the circle to be a lot smaller 20 years ago. I remember the lady shouting at me to slow down.
Thanks for posting
The problems I have with this test are that:
1) it does NOT simulate real-world driving conditions. I have never ever seen a road that required me to zigzag or drive in a circle perfectly without putting my foot down. Maybe it simulates driving through an alligator pond?
2) ZERO cars on the road could ever pass that test. A motorcycle has the same traffic laws as cars, but has a MUCH stricter driving test that cars could never pass. Don't we all drive on the same roads?
3) the test is very heavily biased towards smaller and lighter bikes. I'd bet 9/10 people who test on hogs fail, and 9/10 people testing on 150cc dirt bikes pass. It should test driving skill, independent of what type of bike you have.
4) there's zero emphasis on safety. The same stunt riders that will pass most easily are probably the same people I see riding wheelies down the street.
So true 150cc bikes can easily pass this test
@@mortalmeat9963 but if your plan is to ride a 700 lb Harley, why would you buy a 150 cc just for the test? Its cheaper just to take the MSF. That way you'll learn actual safety tips and learn a bit more about safety, even though that won't simulate real world experience either, its better than this, for sure.
It is mainly designed to see if you can handle a bike. It is easier to ride 80 down a highway than make a tight u turn at 10 mph.
Tbf the MSF is also a very basic test, although slightly better. Probably not too hard to learn how to go around a circle in a hog if you practice. Some of the most impressive low-speed riding I've seen is on giant cruiser bikes by police motorcyclists.
@@codea1273 I'm 25 miles east of this DMV. The closest MSF course that I've seen listed is in Lancaster, almost 100 miles away from my home. Or 100mi South West, where you absolutely need to use the freeway to get there.
I'm taking my skills next month on a 625lb cruiser. I just practiced weaving between parking stalls. Practicing u turns in both directions. Also clockwise and counterclockwise circles within 2 and 3 parking space diameter.
I only tried the keyhole once, the weaving is simple, and the circle isn't terribly hard. It's all clutch control really. If I took it that day though, I would've failed.
Awesome thanks for posting!!!!!
Thanks for the upload
In Idaho there is no riders test, just a written test. If you want to go on the interstate you take that STAR course which is free.
Thanks for the video bro
Awesome video! You did make it look easy BTW, I have been riding since age 6 and failed it twice in the same day due to putting my foot down, ( I was on my 2002 Ninja 750 at the time, I called it " THE TANK " lol. Any way I do recommend as You did, go to your local DMV and practice on the actual course. Good luck guys and girls! LAAAAAATE!
Same, I’ve been riding long enough where I consider myself confident. The other day I lost a little momentum and put my foot down. I didn’t know it was a rule and was unprepared
amazing test
I have rarely laughed that hard. Thank you so much for sharing the crash - totally unexpected.
One missing element: accelerate between the straight lines, upshift then downshift, then enter the circle for the left-hand turns. (2021 standards)
Good Video! I passed written and renting a scooter for sixty bucs to take skills test at Hollywood DMV. Its been 30 years since Ive been on a bike and plan on buying a used KLR 650
Michael Riedel where did you rent the scooter I’m planning on doing the same for my drivers test how many CC was it.?
@@ramiros482 Go on Craigs list scooter dmv rentals
Hell yeah man that was great
i'm so glad you're in riverside too. i was crazy worried about it.
Enrique Flores same here
In Texas, the test is basically the same as it is for cars. The difference is that instead of the examiner riding with you, you have to provide a car and driver to follow you and the instructor rides with them. They have you drive through a subdivision and you need to come to a complete stop at the stop signs and signal for the appropriate turns. The examiner will signal for you to turn right or left by way of the number of times he sounds the horn the the "chase car". You don't have to do anything a car wouldn't do and maybe even a little less since there's no parallel parking. The parallel parking portion gets a lot of the kids because they seldom have to parallel park unless they go downtown.
What's the diameter of that circle? Looks like it might be a bit tight if you are on a large Harley.
very helpful, thank you
As far as "super easy" goes, I think it might depend a lot on the bike. My Vulcan 500 has a very laid back geometry and long wheelbase. So far I've done four 1 hour practice sessions at the local DMV (after closing), and I still have a long way to go to KNOW that I won't mess up, especially under the pressure of the test. A friend has offered to lend me his 150cc Vespa for the test, and another friend offered his 650 enduro. But I'm stubbornly determined to do it on my bike, especially after reading a comment on another video that stated something along the lines of: "If you can't pass the test on the bike you ride, then you shouldn't be riding that bike"...LOL!!
im practicing on my cbr500r im not giving any gas just clutch and it going pretty nice i just wanna master it before test time
@@stocktonst3 I looked up your bike and the wheelbase is 55.5” (vs 62.8 on Vulcan 500). Obviously a shorter wheelbase is easier to turn. I am happy to report that I passed the test a couple weeks ago! I practiced a total of 25 hours. For me the hardest part was exiting the circle into the narrow lane. I never felt that I could do it every time, due to the long wheelbase. Just keep practicing until you feel really confident, and you’ll be fine. Good luck!
@@HardmanKnott Saw your comment from 3 months ago and then now I see you have passed the test, congrat
I have been practicing at the dmv in redwood city ca with my Yamaha maxim 400 but still can't handle it, same as you, friends have offered their bikes but i want to do it in mine, so I will report when I pass the test. ( soon I hope 8-)
@@crissy7503 Keep on practicing. Drag the rear brake, it helps a lot! Also try to sit up straight and let the bike do the leaning. At the Corte Madera DMV the course is on a side slope, which made things tricky! Here’s me practicing a couple months ago: th-cam.com/video/aljnFHKu56Q/w-d-xo.html
Good luck!
@@HardmanKnott but isn't this supposed to test whether we're competent to ride on the road? If we need to practice 25 hours, isn't the test flawed?
THANK YOU!
Any new rider, or those who have moved to a larger bike, should watch as many of these types of videos as possible..I've had a bike most of my life. But not a really big one. Now with the 1800cc horse I am riding it's a little different animal than the 1000cc I used to ride..
Cool drone footage!
thanks for the video...!
Taking this on my 750. A little nervous for the circle since this bike is so heavy. Wish me luck
Wow that's simple. Here in the UK and the rest of Europe it's more extensive than that.
From no licence to a licence were you can ride any cc bike takes four different tests, a theory done on computer which is a series of questions on the highway code plus a hazard test, then CBT test(off and on road) theory and practical, then a Mod 1 test (on and off road), and finally Mod 2 test (on road). After passing all that and providing you're over 25 then you can ride any cc bike. The expense and drawn out system is putting alot of youngsters off riding. You're talking the best part of £1000 to get your licence. Big difference to you guys.
It's basically the Slalom into the figure of 8 without the top half of the eight xD this DMV test feels like a mockery
Dude you're in riverside? Dope!
Thanks for the reality!
badass helmet man i like it... looks like something i would wear if i had a bike
Just don't fall at the end. 😁
Best tip is " RENT A SCOOTER" you will pass first time. Go to graigslist , 50 bucks guys will let you practice and take test.tip#2 Also look were you want to be.
I'm 55 got my Motorcycle Endorsement when i was 17 in Texas have always kept the endorsement every re-newal. When I went to get my Cali License when i moved out here all i had to do was the written test for both the car & bike. Have never taken a MSF Course.
Question, for the skill test, what helmet you need to wear for the test? Full cover, 3/4, half helmet?? Even DMV web does not show any information about the skill test. I need someone who has pass the skill test recently to answer the question. Thanks.
Do I lay it down like that? Hahaha, good video man I also live in Riverside and Im about to take my test after a year of riding with a permit, thanks for the heads up.
1) what is the helmet you use? where can i order the same?
2) it is not easy ... i just got yamaha V-star and at low speed i am not stable enough to pass the test ... i will need more practice for sure. thank you for showing the requirements!
Where did u get your helmet/gas mask, looks super cool
This is where I'm taking my test next week lol
Great video..
Lmfao “gaaahhddd damnit!”
Great vid Motopilot... I agree it is easier for a veteran motorcyclist, but slow speed skills are very difficult compared to moving at a faster pace, slow speed needs to be practiced. KUTGW
good job. thank you.
Cool helmet, you look like a fighter jet pilot.... I want one !!!
I just realized how familiar the area looked.
Hi! Thx for your video and your sacrifice for us ! How do you think is it possible to pass the circle on my FJR 1300?
Wow this guy dropped his bike
It's that easy to drop your bike lol
Looks like robocop on a bike yet he dropped it, surprised
Lol even the most experienced riders drop their bikes and it's usually over something dumb. He executed the maneuvers perfectly so nothing to complain about. Props to him for not editing it out lol
Thanks for the video!
That's a cool helmet and accessories. What's the manufacturer of the helmet and breathing mask ?
BIG TIP: If you take the CALIFORNIA MOTORCYCLIST SAFETY PROGRAM (CMSP) (which I highly recommend) and pass then you get a waiver for the drivers test at the DMV. The CMSP classes will supply a bike for you to use for the course. It's 5 hours of classroom and 10 hours of on-the-bike learning and practice.
So to clarify,. You can avoid the driving test if you attend the cmsp program?
@@saintvalleyhappy89 Yes, in California if you take the CMSP program then you get a waiver for the driver test because they were able to review your skills in the course (provided you passed the course). So the next step is to go to the DMV, take the written test, give them the waiver (so no driving test), pay $30 and you get your class M license.
And it cost around $350 to take the cmsp
@@gandroid5381 more like 450
This has to be the dmv in riverside on Brockton
The course by my house is on a section of pavement with a slight downward slope, definitely changes the balance with upward and downward portions of the circle. It was pretty unnerving and I ended up a little shaky adjusting the turns when I did the test without practice.
In illinois is a lot different for the road test. We had to do a break test from 20 mph and a complete stop. Another one is the cone skill, taking corners, going over objects like a stick or something. doing a figure eight and going left or right to avoid something if it was in the road. taking left and right turns and something else that im forgetting lol. usually easy to but some people have trouble with the figure eight bc some dont do the clutch control and the hit the breaks and throttle and its all about clutch control. anyways it seems like cali has a better test in away that i like more.