wow. . they actually make you take a test? When I got my permit. . I walked in with a money order. Said "I want a motorcycle permit" . . handed over the money order. . they gave me a permit. . yay
Definitely check out the PA Motorcycle Safety Course. . it's free. And fun, even if you have experience. And at the end of the course you take the written test and the "road" test. Did I mention its free?
http://www.pamsp.com/