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United States · Permit test

How many questions are on the motorcycle permit test?

It depends on your state, because each DMV writes its own test. New York has 20 multiple-choice questions and you need 14 right. California asks for 80% but doesn’t publish the number of questions. Texas and Florida lean on a required rider course instead.

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Updated October 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

The biggest states, side by side

StateQuestionsTo pass
New York20 multiple choice14 right, including 2 of the 4 sign questions
CaliforniaNot published80%
TexasKnowledge test waived after the required coursePass the approved course
FloridaNo separate motorcycle test for the endorsementPass the Basic RiderCourse

As of October 2026, from each state’s official DMV or DPS page. Check yours before you go, since other states set different numbers.

New York’s sign rule

In New York, 4 of the 20 questions are about road signs, and you need at least 2 of those right. A total of 14 can still fail if you miss 3 of the 4 sign questions. The test comes in 20 languages.

California: two knowledge tests for some riders

California’s motorcycle test is multiple choice, from the California Motorcycle Handbook, and you need 80%. Its handbook says riders under 21 pass both the regular driver’s knowledge test and the motorcycle knowledge test. Testing aids, like the handbook or a phone, aren’t allowed, and tests aren’t given after 4:30 p.m.

Texas and Florida: the course does the work

Texas requires every applicant to finish a course approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Once you do, DPS can waive the motorcycle knowledge test. Florida requires the Basic RiderCourse before it adds a motorcycle endorsement to your license. Florida’s Motorcycle Only license still needs the regular Class E knowledge test.

What the questions cover

  • Protective gear and helmets
  • Checking your motorcycle and knowing the controls
  • Lane position and following distance
  • Braking, turning and swerving
  • Intersections and being seen
  • Slippery surfaces, tracks and mechanical problems
  • Passengers and group riding

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Sources: NYS DMV, California DMV, California Motorcycle Handbook and 2 more. Checked October 2026.

Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.