This supplement provides information for both novice and experienced drivers of two-wheel vehicles. Portions of this booklet which deal with safe driving practices (rather than traffic laws) were developed initially by the National Public Services Research Institute in cooperation with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF).
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation, California Highway Patrol (CHP), and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) all agree that improved licensing, along with quality motorcycle rider education and increased public awareness, has the potential to reduce the number and severity of motorcycle accidents.

This is the aim of this supplement.

Class M1
You may operate any two-wheel motorcycle or motor-driven cycle and all vehicles listed under Class M2.

Class M2
You may operate any motorized bicycle, or moped, or any bicycle with an attached motor.

Class C
You may operate a motorcycle with a sidecar attached or a three-wheel motorcycle.

The Class M1 or M2 license may be obtained at any DMV office which provides driver license services. Motorcycle law tests and skill tests are required.

NOTE: The permit and license requirements in this supplement pertain to two-wheel vehicles. Refer to the California Driver Handbook for Class C driver license requirements.

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