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re: Is it worth it to take a motorcyclist class? Or just pass the test at the DMV
Posted on 9/11/23 at 10:35 am to Pauvetibete
Posted on 9/11/23 at 10:35 am to Pauvetibete
I had the exact same experience in Arkansas. Guy said, "you rode it here, that's good enough."
When, not if, is not hyperbole, but if you truly ride defensively, you can handle about 98% of what idiot drivers do. You have to plan on that car pulling out, or running the stoplight. You have to plan on them pulling over into your lane without looking or signaling. I would never have another motorcycle if I had to ride in traffic all the time.
When, not if, is not hyperbole, but if you truly ride defensively, you can handle about 98% of what idiot drivers do. You have to plan on that car pulling out, or running the stoplight. You have to plan on them pulling over into your lane without looking or signaling. I would never have another motorcycle if I had to ride in traffic all the time.
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Posted on 9/11/23 at 10:42 am to CeauxPilot
not bad idea.
that being said i always had wanted to be a motorcycle guy for fun drives. As my experience on the road has grown, ive learned the sheer amount of idiots behind the wheel these days is staggering. Has squashed my desire to nothing.
that being said i always had wanted to be a motorcycle guy for fun drives. As my experience on the road has grown, ive learned the sheer amount of idiots behind the wheel these days is staggering. Has squashed my desire to nothing.
Posted on 9/11/23 at 10:43 am to LSUGrad9295
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I will give you a short-course.
1) Don't be the a-hole cyclist who, when traffic is stopped, drives between all the stopped cars to get to the front of the line.
2) Don't be the a-hole cyclist who zig-zags through traffic on the interstate at 90 mph.
3) Make sure your life insurance policy is up to date.
I would love to ride a motorcycle, but not only would I be deathly afraid of bad drivers, i'd be afraid of drivers like me-I look out for motorcycles all the time, but there are times when some nutcase zooms up behind me or worse, in my blind spot right after I just checked and only by the grace of God did I not take him out, or even sometimes a cyclist just gets overlooked due to lighting, background, etc. I think it's a losing lottery ticket.
Posted on 9/11/23 at 11:10 am to CeauxPilot
The course will take care of the riding portion of the DMV exam in most states. I think the classes are a good thing. If you continue to ride, make sure to take the intermediate and advanced classes as well.
Posted on 9/11/23 at 11:11 am to gungho
That is why you need to find a club so you can ride in groups for better safety. Back in the days folks like Elks and Shriners were a good place to start. Not sure about now.
Posted on 9/11/23 at 11:12 am to caro81
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ive learned the sheer amount of idiots behind the wheel these days is staggering. Has squashed my desire to nothing.
Yep, seeing people looking down at phones behind the wheel is why I quit.
Posted on 9/11/23 at 11:15 am to CeauxPilot
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Looking into getting my motorcycle endorsement and wondered if any of you have taken the class or just went to the DMV
Unless you’ve been riding bikes for decades, which I’m guessing you haven’t considering you’re just now considering getting your M endorsement, I highly recommend you take a motorcycle training class.
Posted on 9/11/23 at 11:17 am to LSUGrad9295
You obviously aren’t familiar with the laws
Posted on 9/11/23 at 11:21 am to CeauxPilot
WARNING:
You wear the wrong costume and you'll get Mud Checked.
You wear the wrong costume and you'll get Mud Checked.
Posted on 9/11/23 at 11:23 am to Gorilla Ball
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You obviously aren’t familiar with the laws
Please enlighten me.
Posted on 9/11/23 at 11:26 am to CeauxPilot
I advise you take the course. It helps with insurance and licensing. However, no course that doesn't allow you to ride higher than second gear in a parking lot really teaches you much more than the basics. The instructors generally have LEO demeanor and will piss you off. I did learn some things though. Also, it sometimes takes time to get into a class, if you can help it try not to do it in the summer when it is as hot as balls on blacktop.
Posted on 9/11/23 at 11:45 am to GruntbyAssociation
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Yep, seeing people looking down at phones behind the wheel is why I quit.
Yep, I had a bike years ago but the advent of smartphones killed it for me. It wasn't as bad before that.
Posted on 9/11/23 at 11:58 am to CeauxPilot
I didn’t regret it. There were a couple things that weren’t necessarily immediately intuitive.
Posted on 9/11/23 at 11:59 am to BR92
the first time I took the mc class was in Japan in 1983 to get liscensed for a 50 cc. they drive on the other side of the road. Field work started with learning how to properly sit, and finished with doing figure 8's. Class work was totally in Japanese including written test. Special instruction for non-jap was just sign the paper.
the second time, I took the HD mc school in Corpus Christi in 2014. It was well worth the cost and 3 day time investment. Training bikes were 500 cc Harleys and got some real practice tract experience. Class room instruction was excellent also. Laying down a practice bike was high potential for class failure. Certificate was the preferred document by texas motor vehicle for issuing a license .
The most important tip is to never ever trust a left turning mother f-cker
the second time, I took the HD mc school in Corpus Christi in 2014. It was well worth the cost and 3 day time investment. Training bikes were 500 cc Harleys and got some real practice tract experience. Class room instruction was excellent also. Laying down a practice bike was high potential for class failure. Certificate was the preferred document by texas motor vehicle for issuing a license .
The most important tip is to never ever trust a left turning mother f-cker
Posted on 9/11/23 at 12:05 pm to CeauxPilot
Take the class.
Pro's
- It's easy as you'll ride a small bike, Honda Rebel or some such.
- If your class is like mine was, you'll get a bunch of newby's that don't know how to work a clutch, you are in for some chuckles.
Con's - There aren't any.
Remember:
- Don't ride at night.
- Cars are the enemy.
- Don't ask the OT for MC advice, most don't understand.
Pro's
- It's easy as you'll ride a small bike, Honda Rebel or some such.
- If your class is like mine was, you'll get a bunch of newby's that don't know how to work a clutch, you are in for some chuckles.
Con's - There aren't any.
Remember:
- Don't ride at night.
- Cars are the enemy.
- Don't ask the OT for MC advice, most don't understand.
Posted on 9/11/23 at 12:25 pm to chrome_daddy
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Don't ask the OT for MC advice, most don't understand.
quote:
chrome
Checks out, lol
PJs always had a good shirt for that
eBay tshirt link
Always fun to give the cruiser guys shite.
This post was edited on 9/11/23 at 12:27 pm
Posted on 9/11/23 at 12:35 pm to Pauvetibete
Similar story. Rode my bike to the DMV on an overcast but, non rainy morning. When the lady walked me outside for the test it had started to sprinkle. She said, "Well, if you rode it here in the rain you must know what you're doing."
Lol
Lol
Posted on 9/11/23 at 12:39 pm to LSUGrad9295
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1) Don't be the a-hole cyclist who, when traffic is stopped, drives between all the stopped cars to get to the front of the line.
Some bikes are air cooled and will overheat sitting in traffic
Posted on 9/11/23 at 12:50 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
You still have to stop at the light. Wouldn't driving on the shoulder be safer than between cars if it was a neccessity?
Posted on 9/11/23 at 12:51 pm to madamsquirrel
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ou still have to stop at the light. Wouldn't driving on the shoulder be safer than between cars if it was a neccessity?
The shoulder is where all of the stuff that pops tires accumulates
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