licensing process?

[camthepyro]

I don't think I'd ride on the back either, it would scare the hell out of me, I'd constantly feel like I was going to fall off the back.

[BubbaGump]

The process one must endure to get a piece of paper that says you can ride is very frustrating.
Here, we must a) ride two-up with someone that has a motorcycle license, or b) have someone on a bike or in a car ride with you in close proximity.

I can see the learning that can happen with choice B. I see choice A as a little scary. I'd like to hear what some other places have in place. Is there a standard? Major differences?

Luckily for me, rider do believe in "paying it forward" and a friend who had friends help her is very willing to ride with me. This means my riding practice depends on her.

So what did you have to do?

First I had to lookup Anzac - never heard of it but wow are you guys in the middle of no where. How come you aren't taking the MSF course? Here in Edmonton, several places offer it - including NAIT and the Alberta Safety Council. ASC for sure (and NAIT I think) will let you use their bikes to take the riding test at the end of the course. So after a couple days of practice, you can test. If you haven't read one of my other posts, you can read the information about the testing - as you can do a parking lot test instead of a road test. It might be a bit easier on your nerves. Check out the links below:

http://www.infratrans.gov.ab.ca/INFTRA_ ... ok2005.pdf

http://www.safetycouncil.ab.ca/gearing_up.html

http://www.nait.ca/motorcycles

Good Luck!

[Kal]

I did a days training, much like the MSF only with additonal roadtime. A group of eight and two insturctors cruising around on 125's. All the trainees have radios and ear pieces - the instuctors have micorphones as well.

That gave me my CBT. After that I had to tackle the theory test. This is something like 30 questions followed by 15 two minute videos that tested our awareness of 'Developing hazards'

Having the CBT and my theory under my belt meant that I could then take the Direct Access course, which was in my case 18 hours one on one instruction with radio link. This was followed by a test by the Driving Standards Agency.

[northnewbie]

I will be taking a safety course, of course. It's probably the best way to get the license! I just have to figure where. ASC does one here but at $600+ ouch!

NAIT seems much more reasonable! But then I pay for Hotel and food etc.

And Anzac is not so detached!l 1/2 from Fort Mac. Quiet, friendly.

[biker_rach]

wow, that's a lot of rules!

I just wrote the test (80% to pass) then took the road course test (figure 8 and pylons) then I was free to ride where/whenever I wanted with whomever I want or alone! You guys have it rough!