MSF's worth?

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Nalian · #11 Unread post by **Nalian** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 4:48 am

storysunfolding wrote: For the record, I think the MSF is a great way to begin learning how to ride a bike. It gives basic knowledge, starts you learning some skills (those swerves and emergency stops aren't going to help unless you practice them at higher speeds after the course), and prevents alot of bad habits. At the same time I think it's ridiculous that you get a license for it.

Think about your car driving test - its pretty similar. I took mine in WA and it was fairly extensive, but most people here in MA drive down one street, do a 3 point turn, then come back.

Wed Feb 21, 2007 8:25 am

I guess all my licensing has come as I aged. I had to spend 2 weeks in behind the wheel before taking a drivers test that lasted half an hour.

My CDL test had parking lot exercises and then a 30 minute road test.

My motorcycle license took me 4 minutes on the DMV's range with a perfect score and a top speed of 15 mph in a straight line.