[54122]

First Post! As a PA rider I approve.

 

[46196]

I "2nd" that!

 

[32093]

Me Three!!!!!

 

[The_AirHawk]

Uh, perhaps I've led too sheltered a life, or maybe I'm just behind the times or something, but I thought this was already a requirement in most states? MO (as in Missouri), AR, and I *think* KS and OK have required this for as long as I can remember.



Mind, I'm all for it, have no doubt.



-Scott

 

[wwalkersd]

In California, I had to take the MC-specific written test to get a permit back in 1974. I'm shocked to discover that other states didn't require this until now!

 

[36284]

I hope they do it better than the California test. I took it back in the 70's, when I had already been riding for a while. They were all obsessed with gearing down and using the rear brake fijrst, stuff like that. The only way to pass it was to memorize the ridiculous crap that they thought was important.

Too bad, because I think a well thought out test could be a useful learning tool for beginners.

 

[holleta]

I second the motion! Every little bit helps our new (PA) riders.

 

[ofreen]

Another really slow news day....

 

[svo68]

I think it's a great move.



Wish the good people of SC would do the same for cage drivers. The tests now are a joke that a third grader could pass. Beware if you venture forth to this great state.



What's the middle lane for on an interstate?........obviously for going five miles an hour under the speed limit.



Didn't remember that question on the test, but it must be there somewhere. Guess it's in the drivers ed classes also.

 

[Haird]

Yeah, my foggy recollection is that I had to take the "knowledge test" in Illinois before getting a learner's permit lo these many years ago.



It was followed the same morning by the road test and a motorcycle endorsement. The entire process (minus a two-hour wait in line at the always-crowded Secretary of State office) took about 45 minutes.



Some test, but I guess it's better than nothing.

 

[Buzglyd]

Geez if KP had to pass a test on motorcycle knowledge he'd wear out his shoes from all the walking he'd be doing.

 

[45324]

there's a test in ny as well. i support the spirit of the idea (mandatory education = good) but these tests are so easy to pass that they're pretty pointless. a step in the right direction (graduated licensing, anyone?) at least.

 

[23063]

Same in Caleefornia. You need to take the written test to get a permit. However, if you take the MSF course you can get your license in one weekend.

 

[03zx12r]

I support this. Always ways to get around. Take a motor cycle safty foundation riding test and you will have to due nothing with the state other than smile for the picutre.

 

[3522]

Actually, in California, you have to pass the written test first to get a permit, and then you can take the MSF course to bypass the riding test.

 

[12er]

Or you can take the MSF course, pass the written and get your license the same day. Several of my friends did just that here in CA. Luckily they had rode dirt bikes most of their lives.