Class M & D Permits And Motorcycle Licensing! (Ma)

[amor 112]

Hey guys! I haven't been on here in a while, I apologize but so much has happened and I wanted to share my experience with obtaining my permits and class M license (motorcycle license) in Massachusetts.

Make sure you guys go through the list of acceptable forms of proof of identity, signature and residence when you go to the RMV. They didnt accept my proof of address so I had to go back another day!

If you are getting your class M permit and you do not have a drivers license at all, get ready for the fees. $50 to issue EACH license, $30 for each permit, $15 for each road test... Grand total of $190.

Took both permit tests (you are required to take class D if you want to take class M) and you must get 18 out of 25 questions right on each test. The questions are a mixture of common sense and alcohol, minors, penalties and street signs. It's pretty ridiculous, actually.

Passed both easily! Signed up for a motorcycle course that when completed, you do not have to take the RMV road test as long as you pass. It's a 2-day, 15 hour course... 5 classroom hours, 10 driving hours. The owner sends the RMV your certificate of completion and the RMV mails you your license.

The class I took was at Streetwise Cycle school in Hyde Park and I highly recommend it. The driving test at the end was difficult but I passed! I am seriously addicted to riding and I cannot wait to buy my bike.

The only fun part.... Cause I have the best luck... The owner emailed me saying he tried to issue my license but the RMV said I have "outstanding obligations". I called the RMV and it turns out there is an "incident" in California tied to my name. Considering I've never driven OR been to the west coast, I'm confident it doesn't have anything to do with me but now I have to go in with proof of identity to resolve it LOL

Nothing has come easy but I'm glad it has come at ALL! Tomorrow I will be going into the wonderful world of the RMV to prove I'm not a felon. Well... Not THAT kind, at least ;-)

[JoseG 383]

Congrats. Be safe out there!

[amor 112]

Thanks Jose! I will :-)

...skydiving this Saturday! Starting to check off my bucket list ;-)

[Edwin 11]

Wow, skydiving??! Let me know how that goes, i would love to do that!! And be careful in the motorcycle!!!

[Aled 118]

It's superb knowing things have turned for the better for you and everyone else who shares their life changes as well. If that's you on the motorcycle, you look bad! (in the good sense of the word) Make the best of the opportunities, and have some safe fun out there  

[amor 112]

Wow, skydiving??! Let me know how that goes, i would love to do that!! And be careful in the motorcycle!!!

I will!! It's supposed to rain :-( so I'm hoping they let us jump on Saturday! So excited! And absolutely.... Safety first!!

[amor 112]

It's superb knowing things have turned for the better for you and everyone else who shares their life changes as well. If that's you on the motorcycle, you look bad! (in the good sense of the word) Make the best of the opportunities, and have some safe fun out there

I know!! Every time I read everyone's posts about what they are getting done and the feeling of having licenses, bank accounts, a SSN... It makes me cry tears of happiness!! This has been so surreal and overwhelming but its wonderful. The fight continues but we've made such a huge leap forward! :-)

And yes, that's me!! I have a stone cold face on because that was in the middle of my driving test lol it was tricky! Tight figure 8's where your pegs would scrape against the pavement lol so awesome though, in love with that bike!! Thanks Aled! :-)