2 Wheel Motorcycle Permit Testing

Washington Motorcycle Safety Training

Motorcycle Permit Knowledge Test

50 Multiple choice questions covering motorcycle safety & rules of the road

Washington Motorcycle Safety Training

Motorcycle Permit Skills Test

A series of maneuvers to test your ability & confidence on a motorcycle

You must add your permit to your own license after successfully completing the required testing.

You will receive a testing session confirmation from Motorcycle@GoWMST.com directly following your registration. This confirmation contains important information regarding your testing session.  Be sure to locate it and review it carefully.

Permit Knowledge Test

2 wheel Motorcycle

$45

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Walk in Knowledge testing in Mukilteo is conducted in the Main Office 

Monday to Friday 10:30am-3:30pm

Auburn, Silverdale and Tacoma during scheduled sessions only

Prices as of 2025

Permit Skills Test

2 wheel Motorcycle

$75

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Motorcycle not included

You must provide your own street legal motorcycle and arrive with a current registration, proof of insurance and all the required riding gear. 

If you need to use one of our training motorcycles, enroll in one of our permit courses

In compliance with DOL requirements, you will not be able to test without the required riding gear.

Prices as of 2025

Required riding gear:

  • A helmet that meets DOT standards
  • Long jeans or heavier material pants with no rips, tears or holes
  • Long sleeve shirt or jacket that is weather appropriate
  • Eye protection such as glasses, sunglasses, safety glasses or goggles
  • Sturdy boots that cover the ankle with no more than a 1-inch heel.  No canvas high tops or boots with an elastic ankle covering.  
  • Gloves that cover the entire hand
 
Failure to arrive with your motorcycle, registration, proof of insurance and required riding gear is a forfeit of your testing fee.  

Washington State requires you to pass a total of four tests to get a two-wheel motorcycle endorsement.  You must pass the permit level Knowledge and Skills tests and then the endorsement level Knowledge and Skills tests.

Motorcycle Permit Knowledge Testing

2 Wheel Motorcycle Permit

  • 50 multiple choice questions
  • Rules of the road
  • Motorcycle safety

The Washington Permit knowledge test is comprised of 50 multiple choice questions on rules of the road and motorcycle safety. 

The permit and endorsement knowledge tests are based on a DOL motorcycle operator manual.  Read and study the manual before taking the test. 

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Motorcycle Skills Testing

2 Wheel Motorcycle Permit

  • Cone Weave & Normal Stop
  • Turn from a Stop & U-turn
  • Obstacle Swerve
  • Quick Stop
  • Cornering

Riders attending skills test only sessions must provide their own motorcycle or scooter.  

permit and endorsement courses include a knowledge and a skills test and the use of a training motorcycle.  If you would like to use one of our motorcycles, please enroll in a safety course.    

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Testing | Cancelation Policies

  • Testing fees are not refunded if you cancel less than 7 days before your test date
  • Prior to 7 days, you may reschedule your test at no additional cost
  • If you do not show for your scheduled test, your fee will not be refunded; however, you may reschedule for an additional 50% of your testing fee.

Getting your motorcycle endorsement in Washington requires you passing a permit Knowledge and Skills test followed by an endorsement level Knowledge and Skills test. Riders must first obtain a motorcycle permit before they can obtain their full endorsement.

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