[tlwisner]

[quote="stevie c"]Don't you have to take any sort of test to ride a bike over there?
[quote]

Here in Kentucky, there is a 20 question multiple choice written test to get your instruction permit. This test is less than challenging. The restrictions on the permit do not allow you to carry a passenger and you must wear a helmet. No other restriction on bike size, interstate riding, nothin'. The permit is good for one year. Any time after 30 days, you may take a driving test (also less than challenging) on your motorcycle to get the regular motorcycle license or endorsement on your operators license. Taking an MSF course will excuse you from the road test requirement for the license.

Driver licensing in the US is quite a bit more permissive than in the U.K.