just got back from the DMV im practicing the course for the M1 skills test. I think ill be ready to take the test later this week or the beginning of next week. :D
Go you!
I wish they required some form of this testing in the USA. Would keep a lot of squid off of the road.
Quote from: xunedeinx on December 08, 2012, 09:25:18 PM
Go you!
I wish they required some form of this testing in the USA. Would keep a lot of squid off of the road.
I don't see how any kind of testing would keep the squid off the road.
Quote from: dam on December 08, 2012, 10:40:08 PM
Quote from: xunedeinx on December 08, 2012, 09:25:18 PM
Go you!
I wish they required some form of this testing in the USA. Would keep a lot of squid off of the road.
I don't see how any kind of testing would keep the squid off the road.
Easy, if you can't ride, you can't get a license. Than, all it takes is for a cop to have reasonable suspicion of an idiot rider, pull them over, and impound the vehicle.
Well it's been a long time but I'm sure Ohio has some sort of driving test to get a motorcycle endorsement on you driver license. That will not stop crazies from taking to the road clad in shorts, flip-flops, tank top, and doing wheelies down the highway. Just gotta be good while they're watching :o
Quote from: dam on December 09, 2012, 08:19:44 AM
Well it's been a long time but I'm sure Ohio has some sort of driving test to get a motorcycle endorsement on you driver license. That will not stop crazies from taking to the road clad in shorts, flip-flops, tank top, and doing wheelies down the highway. Just gotta be good while they're watching :o
A blindfolded 12 year old on a road king could pass these tests.
I did the MSF course and it was well worth it. I had fun AND learned
I was going to take the course but i don't have the $250 to pay for it
Quote from: wes2001gs on December 09, 2012, 11:40:37 PM
I was going to take the course but i don't have the $250 to pay for it
What?! MSF cost $250?
... In my area, the course costs $20 to hold your seat, and you can choose to donate it at the end, or have it returned to you... so it can potentially be 'free'
- Bboy
$250 is what I had to pay, granted I took it at the Harley Dealership due to ALL classes being full 6 months in advance. Everywhere else is $150. Not only was it a waste of money, but now I get stupid ass mailings and emails from HOG.
Where i live $250 is the cheapest and they are always booked.
Wow, I guess the areas around me are well funded.
The one I took at the U of I, was the $20 dollar deposit with optional refund or donate I mentioned. But there are others around my area... another that costs $25 with a similar refund or donate option.
The one I took is linked below.
http://www.mrp.uiuc.edu/default.aspx
- Bboy
Quote from: BockinBboy on December 10, 2012, 07:36:43 AM
Quote from: wes2001gs on December 09, 2012, 11:40:37 PM
I was going to take the course but i don't have the $250 to pay for it
What?! MSF cost $250?
... In my area, the course costs $20 to hold your seat, and you can choose to donate it at the end, or have it returned to you... so it can potentially be 'free'
- Bboy
Not in Florida. Is required and cost $250!
Mary
For once I'm glad to say I live in Pennsylvania! MSF course is FREE! The only requirement is you need to have a valid permit!
I took the course and am glad I did!
Cheers! :D
illinois' is sponsored by the illinois department of transportation, thats why its so cheap/free to take. Other states don't receive state funding for the course.
Whwtever you decide. I can't say enough times "Stay away from a dealership". They add in a day that you get to learn the inner working of a dealership (sounds good) but is just a poor sales ploy.
You guys in the states have it easy, cheapest Ontario equivalent to the MSF within 2 hours of me is $450!
But that does take you from your M1 (written) to M2(full license but zero alcohol) without having to go to the DMV and do a roadtest.
anyone ever taken the Advance Riders Course?
Is that a course local to you, or is it in most states? If PA has it, my son will be thrilled to learn he's doing it. :icon_twisted:
BRC is $250 here and 2 days
ARC is $150 here and 1 day
Thanks, I'll have to see if PA has the advanced course. I was serious about my son taking it if it's available -- there too many yahoo's on the road here, on 2 wheels as well as 4, to ignore the opportunity.
https://online.dds.ga.gov/motorcycle/index.aspx
Thanks. Braking, evasive maneuvers etc... sounds like good things to know around here. Or, anywhere.
The advance course I took was actually much cheaper but it really was just the same course only you are on you own bike instead of their's. Not bad to go through except if you put it down you have to pay for it. On top of that, I took my basic course on a Buell Blast (piece of junk, no good, crotch pounding, poor clutched shaZam!) that was actually harder than going through on the GS. The more information you can have about riding is always a good thing, but many of these things can be accomplished with an experienced rider to help out and a quick google search on setting up a course in a parking lot.
Got my endorsement last year. OR, requires anyone under 30 to take a course (that's only offered like 4 times a year) by 2016 or something it'll be everyone has to take a brc or irc. 250 big ones.......that suk'd, but was worth it. I've only been street riding for a year and I've got plenty to learn. I took the brc, which really taught me a lot. I got 100% on the field but I got an 89 on paper. Damn tests. I'd take it again. I don't think I have to pay to take it again, as a refresher. Might just give em a call to find out.