Motorcycle Theory Test

[Darth Knox]

Keep it up, Knox, you'll be riding in no time!

I think you mean "I'll be licence to ride something bigger than a 125cc in no time". But, thank you.

Beautiful bikes, Infinite!

Agreed.

[neocaster]

Congrats!

Here in Pennsylvania, USA, 28 and older are not required to wear a helmet. Our instructor (theory and license center low speed exam) broke it down nicely.
“You’re already on a motorcycle. You are clearly willing to accept a higher level of risk than most drivers. It’s up to you, as adults, to decide what your tolerance for risk is.”

Here in PA, you can ride up to 49cc with a standard driver’s license (hence the popularity of the 49cc Honda Metro with inner city commuters)

As far as engine displacement goes, it’s still really easy on a 125cc bike to come into a turn what too hot. There are no replacements for training and experience.

“Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.”
- Douglas Adams


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[Cyclops942]

“Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.”
- Douglas Adams

This bears repeating over and over again, on many, many topics.  I should probably have it tattooed on the inside of my eyelids, figuratively speaking, to remind me to pay attention to my own behavior.

[Infinit01]

Agreed.

Thank you, Knox! 

[Darth Knox]

Mod 1 Test passed, with 0 minors. Next up is the Mod 2.

Mod 2 consists of:

a sight test (make sure you can read a number plate at a distance of 20/25  yards)

Show me/Tell me questions regarding the bike (https://www.lightningpass.com/motorcycle-test-questions)

This is then followed by a 30 min ride out on the road with an instructor giving you directions through an earpiece. He is observing to make sure your decision making is good and that you are always safe when on the road. There will then be a 10 min "free ride" where you are just riding without instruction, but still being observed. You are allowed a total of 9 minors.

Minors can be for such things as:

Not indicating before changing lanes
Not doing a life-saver before doing a manoeuvre
Not leaving sufficient distance from the vehicle in front
Not observing the speed limit

After 2 years of riding, I think I will pass this part without a hitch also, but obviously am taking nothing for granted.

New bike should (hopefully) be delivered beginning of Feb too. I may post pictures once it arrives.

[Infinit01]

Congrats, Knox!

[Ultra]

May the Force be with you!

[Darth Knox]

Here's the official Government info vid regarding the Mod 2 test

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIUw46kkEzk" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIUw46kkEzk</a>

Congrats, Knox!

May the Force be with you!

Thanks guys.

[Ultra]

Wow, yall are really serious about your motorcycle safety. At age 16 I was riding an 1100cc Goldwing and only had to complete a weekend course to get my M license. I was driving bikes way before I was driving cars. 

[Darth Knox]

Wow, yall are really serious about your motorcycle safety. At age 16 I was riding an 1100cc Goldwing and only had to complete a weekend course to get my M license. I was driving bikes way before I was driving cars. 

Yeah. if you read my first post on this thread you will see the breakdown of age group and who can ride what CC and what you need to do in order to get a full licence.

Personally, I think it's sensible limiting younger riders to a lower CC. Helps prevent inexperienced riders getting a bike too powerful for their experience level, which makes the roads (a little) safer.

Ironically, there's a statistic that shows that a high percentage of motorcycle accidents in the UK happen at low speed. Which is why they place so much emphassi on slow control manoeuvres.

[Cyclops942]

Good luck, Knox!

[Darth Knox]

Just paid the deposit for my new bike. The dealer is going to do the MOT, safety checks, fluid and brake replacement etc and then arrange free delivery for sometime next week.

I'm currently at work so will post photos later

[Infinit01]

Wow, yall are really serious about your motorcycle safety. At age 16 I was riding an 1100cc Goldwing and only had to complete a weekend course to get my M license. I was driving bikes way before I was driving cars. 

I started out on dirt bikes and got my first 250cc bike at 21, later in the game but I love it. 1100cc Goldwing at 16, huh? That's a pretty sweet bike

[neocaster]

I started out on dirt bikes and got my first 250cc bike at 21, later in the game but I love it. 1100cc Goldwing at 16, huh? That's a pretty sweet bike

That’s a lot of bike at slow speeds. Curb weight is probably close to a VW Beetle. Gorgeous bikes though. Practically an RV on two wheels.


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[Ultra]

Yeah, I loved my '82 Goldwing. She was really old, but after a little work by my Dad and me, she looked and ran like new. Never got into dirt bikes, though. I always had a pillion rider to consider and they are pretty demanding about comfort.  Even my GSA is still a tourer; it's just a bit more off roadable than a Goldwing.