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Can I get a Motorcycle permit if i'm 17?
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 1:37 pm
by ferrari2992
Hi im 17 and would like to get a motorcycle permit instead of a drivers permit. Im currently in CA. i was thinking of taking a Motorcycle Safety Foundation course. would i be able to get the permit n ride a bike to School legally??
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 2:00 pm
by tymanthius
You'll need to check CA laws. I'm sure you can find their Dept. Of Motor Vehicles online.
DEFINITELY take the MSF BRC course. Look here:
http://www.msf-usa.org/
My son, who will be 17 in May, got bit by the bug as I was talking about it. That, and we looked over the fact that even with having to buy the gear, it'll be cheaper to get him a decent used bike & insure that than to do the same for a car.
I made a deal with him. I'd pay for BRC course, and half of any approved safety eqq. Means I did pay half for his helmet already b/c it was one I approved of. Same will go for jacket & pants.
I'll sign him up for the brc course very shortly as well.
Good luck, and read everything on this board - there are lots of interesting things that can help you.
Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 4:38 pm
by Thumper
I'm pretty sure--but not 100%--that in CA you'll have to get a driver's license first (or concurrently.) I do know that when you take your written MC exam, you are also required to take the Class C driver's exam.
Either way, under age 21 riders are required to take the MS safety course ($150.) No way around it if you want to ride legally.