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ambitions20 · 08-13-2006, 11:02 PM

Ok, when I go riding I am always trying to practice everything on the test (well what I think is on the test). Can anyone exactly tell me what is on the test for your motorcycle license? Thanks.

**Clint** · 08-13-2006, 11:06 PM

Umm, where are you?

DrBob · 08-14-2006, 12:00 AM

I don't know what state you live in, but this test guide from Idaho is pretty typical of the skills test in the three different states I've taken it in.

On Cycle Skills Test Study Guide

**inspiron** · 08-14-2006, 05:50 AM

Look here

ambitions20 · 08-14-2006, 09:18 AM

My bad, I live in New York

Rockhead · 08-14-2006, 09:32 AM

One of the members here reported the DMV followed him around the block a couple of times for the test.

ambitions20 · 08-14-2006, 01:33 PM

yeah? I heard you have the figure 8 (which I would like to know how big) and I think you have to do a circle also. Other than that I don't know what else I have to do.

DrBob · 08-14-2006, 01:41 PM

Did you follow the link in my other post? It shows diagrams of the 9 manouvers and how to practice for them.

Apertureguy · 08-14-2006, 02:03 PM

I also live in NY. But I got my waiver from taking the MSF course. It looked to be too difficult to just "take" a test. It seems as if they really want you to take the course....which is, IMO, a great idea.

I've been teaching the wife to ride so she can take the test from DMV. According to the local DMV here...the only place you can request a bike road test is on the web.

However, there are no appointments available. It looks like my wife will have to learn how to shift anyway....via the MSF class.

I have 1 friend who did manage to get a road test (3 years ago). He had been riding with just a permit for nearly a decade before.

They had him do 1 set of figure eights...which I think was in a 20' box when I was at the MSF. A fast stop, u-turn and then a "go as slow as you can go" manuever.

You typically go over a bit more with the MSF course...but with the DMV, it always depends on the person giving you the test. They either care that you'll be a rider (and put forther the extra effort to make sure you're skilled)...or care that they have one more to do before lunch (meaning...all you gotta do is show up and you can get passed).

I'd rather have an honest test of my abilities.

08-13-2006, 11:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
ambitions20 Newbie Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 9	Motorcycle Test??? Ok, when I go riding I am always trying to practice everything on the test (well what I think is on the test). Can anyone exactly tell me what is on the test for your motorcycle license? Thanks.

08-14-2006, 12:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,765	I don't know what state you live in, but this test guide from Idaho is pretty typical of the skills test in the three different states I've taken it in. On Cycle Skills Test Study Guide __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

08-14-2006, 05:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	Look here __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

08-14-2006, 01:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,765	Did you follow the link in my other post? It shows diagrams of the 9 manouvers and how to practice for them. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog!

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08-14-2006, 09:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
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08-14-2006, 01:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
ambitions20 Newbie Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 9	yeah? I heard you have the figure 8 (which I would like to know how big) and I think you have to do a circle also. Other than that I don't know what else I have to do.

08-14-2006, 02:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Apertureguy Throttle Jockey Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 2006 Blue M50 Location: New York Posts: 3,267	I also live in NY. But I got my waiver from taking the MSF course. It looked to be too difficult to just "take" a test. It seems as if they really want you to take the course....which is, IMO, a great idea. I've been teaching the wife to ride so she can take the test from DMV. According to the local DMV here...the only place you can request a bike road test is on the web. However, there are no appointments available. It looks like my wife will have to learn how to shift anyway....via the MSF class. I have 1 friend who did manage to get a road test (3 years ago). He had been riding with just a permit for nearly a decade before. They had him do 1 set of figure eights...which I think was in a 20' box when I was at the MSF. A fast stop, u-turn and then a "go as slow as you can go" manuever. You typically go over a bit more with the MSF course...but with the DMV, it always depends on the person giving you the test. They either care that you'll be a rider (and put forther the extra effort to make sure you're skilled)...or care that they have one more to do before lunch (meaning...all you gotta do is show up and you can get passed). I'd rather have an honest test of my abilities.

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