Endorsement Through Testing  


To Obtain Your Learners Permit 

In order to obtain your Learners Permit you must take and pass a written test, as well as a 5 run skills test.  

Once you successfully complete both the permit written and skills, you may have your Learners Permit added online by visiting the Department of Licensing website at dol.wa.gov and clicking on the Renew your License Online link. 

Please keep in mind the Department of Licensing limits the number of Learners Permits to 2 in the last 5 years. If you have had 2 permits in the past 5 years, you may be eligible to add a 3rd permit after you complete a Basic Rider Course. We do not have access to your licensing records and cannot answer any questions about eligibility.

Your test results are good for 180 days. You must go to the Department of Licensing website or visit a Licensing Service Office to have you permit added within 180 days of the completion of your first successful test.
 
If you qualify for a Learners Permit, it will be good for 180 days and may be renewed for an additional 180 days if you meet the eligibility requirements. 


To Obtain your Endorsement

After passing your Permit tests and prior to the expiration of your permit or within 180 days of completing your first permit test, you must complete the additional testing and have added your endorsement to your license. You should complete your endorsement testing and add your endorsemrnt tthrough the DOL at least two weeks prior to your permit or permit scores expiring!

The skills test consists of two runs, one to demonstrate your ability to stop from speeds from 20-25 MPH, and one to demonstrate your ability to negotiate left and right-hand curves.  
 Each run is Pass/Fail. You must meet the standards set by the Department of Licensing and the Washington State Motorcycle Safety Program.  

After successfully completing the endorsement written and skills, you must add your endorsement by using the Online Services on the DOL website or by visiting a Licensing Service Office prior to your permit expiring. If you allow your permit to expire before you comple the entire process, you will have to retake the permit tests! We recommend you take your Endorsement tests at least two weeks prior to your permit expiring to allow for retest, and the 3 business days we have to input your scores.

Both of the skills test must be taken on a motorcycle you provide. You must get your motorcycle to our testing facility legally. You will be riding the test on private property; however, you are not exempt from traffic laws while you are riding to and from our facility. Some options may include transporting your motorcycle in a truck or trailer, or having a friend ride it to our facility for you.  


Remember, you must complete the permit/endorsement process by visiting the DOL, either in person or via their website and pay the appropite fee to the DOL in order to have your license updated. Until you do so, you are not legal to ride!