Do I need a special driver's license to ride a motorcycle in US?

Question

Im 21, and i hav a regular valid drivers license, I was wondering if i need a special license to ride a motorcycle here in Louisiana,USA?

Answer 1

I would think most states require a motorcycle certification these days. In Texas you have to pass the motorcycle drivers safety course before you can be legally certified to ride a motorcycle unless it is under a 50cc engine.

Answer 2

Yep its called a motorcycle endorsement in my state. You have to pass the written and driving test specifically for a motorcycle.

Answer 3

Most states make you get a validation on your regular license to say you have passed a test to ride a motorcycle.  You need to go to your local DMV  to see what is required.

Answer 4

i think its just a waste of time if your a good driver

if cops really enforced that law

almost half of the people that drive motorcycles would be off the streets

but there is a special drivers lisence

Answer 5

It varies from state to state some require a class m  endorsement  and some just a drivers license . I wish we had a stystem like they have in other countries where you have to start small and prove the you can ride before getting a bigger bike. Some are so tuff even GP riders would have a hard time passing. That would get all of the squid stunters and their wrecks off the road  

Answer 6

Call the local DMV. Some states do and some stats don't. Here in Illinois you need one. There is 2 types a class L for bikes up to 150cc And a class m for 175 and up.

Answer 7

From the DMV  http://www.dmv.org/la-louisiana/motorcyc...