hey everyone im really interested in bikes and ive always loved them and loved going fast. im 16 and ive bought this motorcycle hand book that teaches you all about the controls and road rules and such and i have read it all like 4 times and i know how to start up a motorcycle and what and not what to do. I am going to be taking a writing test in about 2 weeks and i was wondering if it was all personal choice questions. (this is for my M1 btw,and i was reading and it said that both test take like 22 months to complete is that true? and do you have to be 18 to ride a bike with gears like a sportsbike?
thx b44
new biker (well not yet)
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Scoutmedic
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Where are you?
Let us know where you're at. Different countries and, here in the states, different states have different rules.
You should definitely take the MSF Basic Rider Course. Here in PA, if you pass the MSF-BRC, you receive your license. You can also take the tests without the course but, I've heard that it's more difficult that way since the evaluator hasn't been watching you for 9 hours like in the course. BUT, again, that's Pennsylvania. Also here in PA, the MSF courses are free.
OH, Welcome to TMW! Almost forgot that part.
You should definitely take the MSF Basic Rider Course. Here in PA, if you pass the MSF-BRC, you receive your license. You can also take the tests without the course but, I've heard that it's more difficult that way since the evaluator hasn't been watching you for 9 hours like in the course. BUT, again, that's Pennsylvania. Also here in PA, the MSF courses are free.
OH, Welcome to TMW! Almost forgot that part.
i'd agree with Scoutmedic and take a motorcycle course, thats the way i went and you write your class 6(Motorcycle licence) after the course. but you need your motorcycle learners to take the test. and if you have your car licence then you could take an "onlot test" and if you don't you need to take a road test. thats the way it is in calgary anyways i think its the same there also but not 100%
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I got endorsed just before I turned 17. The safety course is very good not only because it gave me tons of riding knowledge, but also because the DMV waived all tests and gave me the regular endorsement (no learners permit/engine restrictions) since I completed the course. It took 4 days if I remember correctly.
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blues2cruise
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Bryan, I think your enthusiasm is great, but there is a big difference between reading how to ride and actually riding in traffic.
A person can go from zero to licensed in just over a month if they have the skills to handle a bike, but that doesn't necessarily mean they should.
If you have no experience driving, then it would be in your best interest to take your time and get lots of experience before going it on your own.
At 16 you feel like you are invincible, but the car drivers around you who are multi tasking won't cut you any slack just for being young and inexperienced.
Go take a course and take your time learning.
A person can go from zero to licensed in just over a month if they have the skills to handle a bike, but that doesn't necessarily mean they should.
If you have no experience driving, then it would be in your best interest to take your time and get lots of experience before going it on your own.
At 16 you feel like you are invincible, but the car drivers around you who are multi tasking won't cut you any slack just for being young and inexperienced.
Go take a course and take your time learning.