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What should I be aware of for the PA Skills Test at the DMV?
I currently have my PA MC permit but want to take my 3-wheel driver's skill test on my Spyder at my local DMV (Chippewa, PA).
I am not able to go to the free testing facility that is in Pittsburgh. So, I am just wanting to take my test at the DMV, similar to taking the test in a vehicle. I understand that taking the course will get me the three wheel endorsement but again, not interested in that.
Has anyone done this? I am looking to find out what I should be aware of that is on the driving test? What should I be testing?
Figure 8's. Sudden stop? Location of turn signals, horn, etc.
Thanks in advance!
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![Quote](images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by Scottncol
I currently have my PA MC permit but want to take my 3-wheel driver's skill test on my Spyder at my local DMV (Chippewa, PA).
I am not able to go to the free testing facility that is in Pittsburgh. So, I am just wanting to take my test at the DMV, similar to taking the test in a vehicle. I understand that taking the course will get me the three wheel endorsement but again, not interested in that.
Has anyone done this? I am looking to find out what I should be aware of that is on the driving test? What should I be testing?
Figure 8's. Sudden stop? Location of turn signals, horn, etc.
Thanks in advance!
Hi Scottncol:
If you can take the Pa. motorcycle safety course (it's free in Pa.) when you graduate you get a motorcycle license. Great class - you learn a lot and get the license.
Jim
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I took the course in Arizona and Washington would not honor it, so just took the Washington course and walking in a couple days later and they had received my info from the class an put the endorsement on my DL. Az gives you a card, and you can go straight to the DMV and have the endorsement add. Last year at the time I became an Arizona Resident and they carried my endorsement over to my DL here. I thought both course were good, and Washington's included side car. One is never to old to learn!
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![Quote](images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by Scottncol
I currently have my PA MC permit but want to take my 3-wheel driver's skill test on my Spyder at my local DMV (Chippewa, PA).
I am not able to go to the free testing facility that is in Pittsburgh. So, I am just wanting to take my test at the DMV, similar to taking the test in a vehicle. I understand that taking the course will get me the three wheel endorsement but again, not interested in that.
Has anyone done this? I am looking to find out what I should be aware of that is on the driving test? What should I be testing?
Figure 8's. Sudden stop? Location of turn signals, horn, etc.
Thanks in advance!
Check the local DDS/DMV website. There is probably an online copy of the study material. That should give you an idea of what to prepare for.
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Why not go to the skills test location and observe the testing procedures.
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Thanks everyone... I guess I am looking for someone with experience taking the test in PA who can tell me what it was like.
Appreciate all of your suggestions.
Scott
![Quote](images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by JohnRuckus
Check the local DDS/DMV website. There is probably an online copy of the study material. That should give you an idea of what to prepare for.
![Quote](images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by LongIsland
Why not go to the skills test location and observe the testing procedures.
Good ideas. However, they RARELY do 3-wheel bikes and the test is much different for these.
Last edited by Peter Aawen; 04-03-2024 at 12:53 PM.
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Scottncol,
I'm taking the 3 wheel test soon so I can provide some feed back then. But I did find this video on YouTube from Purple On 3 they live in PA, hopefully this helps out some. It's a few years old, but should still be relevant.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR8xlSToDDM
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The topic and replies seem a bit confusing.
Seems the person that created the topic stated he already has a motorcycle license endorsement for PA.
Does PA. require a three wheel endorsement also?
If they do not require a three wheel endorsement, why even bother attending the class or taking the test, seems a bit silly to do.
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It is a bit confusing. So in PA you have a "M" license that allows you to operate 2/3 wheel motorcycles, and then you have a "M9" license that will only allow you to operate a 3 wheel motorcycle.
But as the OP stated in the post they only have their PA Motorcycle Permit, which currently allows them to operate both 2 and 3 wheel motorcycles. But by taking the 3 wheel motorcycle test either at the DMV or via a course, it will add a "M9" restriction to your license that will only allow you to operate a 3 wheel motorcycle.
DMV site for anyone who is interested in seeing additional information.
https://www.dmv.pa.gov/pages/faq%20p...questions.aspx
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![Quote](images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by Scottncol
I currently have my PA MC permit but want to take my 3-wheel driver's skill test on my Spyder at my local DMV (Chippewa, PA).
I am not able to go to the free testing facility that is in Pittsburgh. So, I am just wanting to take my test at the DMV, similar to taking the test in a vehicle. I understand that taking the course will get me the three wheel endorsement but again, not interested in that.
Has anyone done this? I am looking to find out what I should be aware of that is on the driving test? What should I be testing?
Figure 8's. Sudden stop? Location of turn signals, horn, etc.
Thanks in advance!
Here is another video I found on Youtube posted a few years back, of someone taking the DMV 3 Wheel Endorsement Test.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43vLaEmnfsA
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![Quote](images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by PMK
The topic and replies seem a bit confusing.
Seems the person that created the topic stated he already has a motorcycle license endorsement for PA.
As stated in my first comment, "I currently have my PA MC permit "
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![Quote](images/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by Scottncol
As stated in my first comment, "I currently have my PA MC permit "
My bad for believing that your PA motorcycle permit held similar status as here in Florida.
All the best with your tests and getting whatever endorsement it is you desire.
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Passed my skills test... no problem.
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