What's it take to get licensed where you ride?

Hi Folks,
I'm interested in what you have to go through to get and maintain a motorcycle endorsement in your area.
Oregon allows a new resident to transfer their existing endorsement to their Oregon driver's license, for a fee.
If you don't have a valid motorcycle endorsement to transfer you must take and pass either Team Oregon's Basic or Intermediate rider training course. Tuition is in the mid 200s.
The fine for riding un-endorsed is $2,000.00.

What's it like where you ride?
Bill 

To get a motorcycle endorsement (Class M licence) in Ontario Canada, you must be at least 16 years old and complete a three-step graduated licensing system: pass an M1 written test, upgrade to an M2 licence via a road test or approved safety course, and eventually pass a final road test for a full M licence.
Step 1: Get your M1 Licence (Knowledge Test)

• Study the official Ministry of Transportation Ontario Motorcycle Handbook ⁠

• Visit a ⁠ Drive test Center with original identification to pass a vision test and a written multiple-choice knowledge test.

• M1 Restrictions: Zero blood alcohol level, daylight riding only (half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset), no passengers, and no 400-series highways or roads with speed limits over 80 km/h.

• The M1 permit is valid for 90 days

• Step 2: Get your M2 Licence (Practical Skill)
• Wait a minimum of 60 days on your M1 licence. 
• Option A: Take an MTO-approved motorcycle safety course (the M1 Exit course). Passing the course tests your skills on training bikes and automatically upgrades you to an M2 when you register the certificate at a DriveTest centre. 
• Option B: Book and pass the M2 road test at a DriveTest centre using your own motorcycle.
• M2 Privileges: You can now ride at night, carry passengers, and ride on any road, but you must still maintain a zero blood alcohol level. Your M2 licence is valid for 5 years

Step 3: Get your Full M Licence

• Hold your M2 licence for at least 22 months, or 18 months if you completed an approved safety course during your M1 phase.

• Book and pass the full M road test, which tests advanced riding skills on high-speed roads and highways.

Back in 1972 when I got my licence, we wrote the M1 and could literally drive the final M driving test on the same day and we were done. Now it's a graduated system.

KB

 

British Columbia

• =16pxMinimum age: 16 years old (parental consent is required if you are under 19).

• =16pxIdentification: Bring two pieces of acceptable ID (such as a primary ID like a Canadian passport or birth certificate, and a secondary ID like a BC Services Card or bank card).

• =16pxVision screening: Must be passed at your appointment. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]

 Step 1: Motorcycle Learner’s Licence (Class 6L or 8L)

• =16pxStudy: Read the official =16pxLearn to Ride Smart guide provided by ICBC. url=https://enduroparkcanada.com/blogs/news/how-do-i-get-a-motorcycle-permit-in-bc-a-step-by-step-guide]1[/url

• =16pxKnowledge Test: Take the $15 test at an ICBC office (must score at least 80% to pass). If you have no driving experience, you must also pass a basic passenger-vehicle
• • =16pxLearner Restrictions:
    • =16pxMust ride only during daylight hours (sunrise to sunset).
    • =16pxMax speed of 60 km/h.
    • =16pxNo passengers allowed.
    • =16pxMust be within sight of a qualified supervisor (19+ with a full Class 6 licence, or 25+ if you hold a Class 8L).
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   Step 2: Motorcycle Skills Test (MST)
  • =16pxWait time: Eligible after 14 days if you already hold a full Class 1–5 driver’s licence (Class 6L), or after 30 days if you are in the graduated licensing program (Class 8L).
  • =16pxTest: A $50 slow-speed parking lot test checking balance, control, braking, and tight maneuvers.
  • =16pxPerk: Passing the MST removes the supervisor requirement and the 60 km/h speed limit restriction. url=https://enduroparkcanada.com/blogs/news/how-do-i-get-a-motorcycle-permit-in-bc-a-step-by-step-guide]1[/url], [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R78zUS1G8gk&t=15]2[/url
   Step 3: Road Test and Full Licence (Class 6)
  • =16pxExisting Driver’s Licence Holders (Class 5 upgrade): You can take your Class 6 road test after holding your learner's licence for a minimum of 30 days. Passing upgrades you to a full Class 6 licence. url=https://www.partners.icbc.com/assets/1ukm9XAdRBtyPN2wdru82a/mv2023.pdf]1[/url
  • =16pxNew Drivers (Graduated Licensing / Class 8 path): Must hold the learner’s licence for 12 months before taking the Class 8 road test to get a Novice (8N) licence, spend 24 months in the novice stage, and then pass a final road test for a full Class 6 licence. url=https://www.partners.icbc.com/assets/1ukm9XAdRBtyPN2wdru82a/mv2023.pdf]1[/url

Hi Kawboy & Scotch,
Team Oregon's Online Basic Rider Training course, which does include two four hour riding sessions on program bikes, costs $240.00. I'm not sure what costs are involved in obtaining a basic driver's license but to add the Motorcycle endorsement to an existing Oregon driver's license costs $88.00.
Without getting too deep into it what would you say a motorcycle endorsement costs in British Columbia and/or Ontario? Training and fees.
Bill

In Ontario

• M1 Written Test & Licence: $23.75 (includes the 90-day M1 licence)

• M2 Road Test (via DriveTest): $53.75 (skipped if you pass an approved training course)

• Full M Road Test: $91.25

• Optional Official Handbook: $14.95 plus taxes 
• $450 to $700 for professional training course.
• All in CDN dollars

When I got my license (Eons ago).  I was given a simple multiple choice test, passed that and was issued a Learners Permit. I believe I had to wait 30 days before I could get my actual license and a riding "demonstration" was the only thing required.  The Agent directed me to a parking-lot which was several hundred feet long.  From one end to the other as quickly and safely practical - come to a complete stop without hitting the building - Turn around and repeat, this time with a 180 turn without putting my feet down.  Done !