Motorcycle Safety Program
Training Towards Excellence One Rider at a Time
The West Virginia Motorcycle Safety Program is pleased to offer motorcycle rider courses developed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) and taught by MSF-certified, professional instructors. These courses are approved by the state. Graduates are exempt from the requirement to take the state on-cycle riding skills test for motorcycle license endorsement.
Getting Started
To obtain your learner's permit, you must first take a knowledge test at your local DMV office. A Motorcycle Driver Handbook has been prepared to help you pass the test.
Learner's Permit Details
- Valid during daylight hours only.
- Does not permit a passenger.
- Valid for 180 days and cannot be renewed.
- You must retest if your permit expires.
Rider Course Enrollment
- A learner's permit is not required to attend a Basic or Experienced Rider Course.
- You must obtain a learner's permit before the full endorsement can be added to your WV license.
- If taking the on-cycle skills test at a local DMV, you must hold your learner's permit for at least seven (7) days prior.
- Enroll in a Basic or Experienced Rider Course
If you are under the age of 18, you must complete Level II GDL before you can be eligible for a motorcycle instruction permit.
