Motorcycle license road test ? What does it contain ?

[christianbber]

I have one thursday.
At the Lowell RMV, does anyone know what the test consist of?

[LaRNZ]

took me longer to fill out the road test application then to do the test itself, should be fine, i took mine in n. reading tho, not in lowell - the city of lowell is evil

[Hamburgler]

I took my test in north attleboro, but it was do 2 or 3 circles and a figure 8 and pull back into the parking spot without putting my foot down. if your test is anything like that, just do a couple figure 8's in a parking lot before you go and you'll be fine.

[CMG241]

what kind of bike are you taking?

[christianbber]

gixxer 600

[christianbber]

I took my test in north attleboro, but it was do 2 or 3 circles and a figure 8 and pull back into the parking spot without putting my foot down. if your test is anything like that, just do a couple figure 8's in a parking lot before you go and you'll be fine.

Pull back into a parking lot, without putting your feet down ? that is impossible my friend.

[Cheese]

I have one thursday.
At the Lowell RMV, does anyone know what the test consist of?

If it's anything like NH, most new sportbike riders mess up the U-Turn inside the box.

[CMG241]

If it's anything like NH, most new sportbike riders mess up the U-Turn inside the box.

Thats why I asked what kind of bike he had - no I didn't fail but sport bikes aren't the best at low speed turns, borrow a 76 KZ 400!

[christianbber]

I dont have hundreds of dollars to take for that course.

I know howto ride, I am just skepitcal about the figure 8 and u-turn

does anyone know the lengths and size of the area the test is performed?

10ft?

[xrocket21]

Im taking mine at 4 today on my rc51 Its terrible at low speed manuvering!

[KillBill]

I dont have hundreds of dollars to take for that course.

I know howto ride

Then you shouldn't have a problem

[christianbber]

Hey, if I can hit 40 targets during my marksmanship on a beatup m-16 rifle that hasn't been zeroed Im sure I can pass anything

[Josephd14]

I dont have hundreds of dollars to take for that course.

I know howto ride, I am just skepitcal about the figure 8 and u-turn

does anyone know the lengths and size of the area the test is performed?

10ft?

If you know how to ride, then you should not be stressing over a test that people who don't know how to ride can pass..

[Degsy]

I dont have hundreds of dollars to take for that course.

I know howto ride, I am just skepitcal about the figure 8 and u-turn

does anyone know the lengths and size of the area the test is performed?

10ft?

That says it all right there. Good luck.

[KillBill]

this isn't MA but might help you get an idea of what to expect

YouTube - Washington State Motorcycle Driver License Skills Test

[Crash Dummy Denno]

That says it all right there. Good luck.

[ChikkenNoodul]

I took my test in north attleboro, but it was do 2 or 3 circles and a figure 8 and pull back into the parking spot without putting my foot down. if your test is anything like that, just do a couple figure 8's in a parking lot before you go and you'll be fine.

That's all mine was taking it at the Watertown RMV.

[Hamburgler]

Pull back into a parking lot, without putting your feet down ? that is impossible my friend.

Ahh ya got me....cant put your foot down til AFTER you pull into the spot. Close enough.

[Cheese]

I dont have hundreds of dollars to take for that course.

I know howto ride, I am just skepitcal about the figure 8 and u-turn

does anyone know the lengths and size of the area the test is performed?

10ft?

Just make sure you can put your clip-ons all the way to the tank and ride in a circle without putting a foot down. Since you know how to ride I'm sure we don't have to tell you that you'll need to keep your RPMs up, let the clutch all the way out, ride the rear brake and counter lean.

If you can't do it at the test, putting a foot down for a tap is way better than dropping your bike in front of the examiner.

Good luck.

[xrocket21]

I didnt pass

I put my foot down in the box. i didnt realize how tight it was gonna be! The rc51 isnt the best at low speed manuverability. I did two laps one way, then thought, "Shit, how am I gonna switch directions???" And tried to cut it but there was no way i was gonna make it. Put my foot down about 30 seconds into the test. GRRRR

Any advice? I guess ill measure a 60x60 foot box and just practice.

[Cheese]

I didnt pass
The rc51 isn't the best at low speed maneuverability.
Any advice? I guess ill measure a 60x60 foot box and just practice.

A step in the right direction might be to admit to yourself that it wasn't the bike that didn't make the turn inside the box.

[xrocket21]

yea. stop whining about the money & take the MSF. How long have u been riding? I think the ERC is $100 less than the BRC and you can still get your license at the end.

I think you are confusing me with the threadstarter, I kinda hijacked his thread.

I have been riding for about 3 years, I am from maine, and I originally took the safety course in maine, just not the one where you get your license at the end.

[Josephd14]

the RMV road test has nothing to do with whether or not you can ride. A few circles around the cones & a few figure eights. I would be SHOCKED if anyone ever failed the test.

Post #8

[McBiggity]

sign up for an ERC, in MA you can get your license after succesfully completing it. You'll learn more and it's only a one day deal and much cheaper than the BRC

[Awesome]

budget for a bike: $9000.
budget to learn to ride: $0.

learning the hard way: priceless