Maryland MVA Motorcycle Skills Test
Victory92C
the Maryland Motorcycle skills test? I have had no luck finding
anything online.
In my youth I rode motorcycles just about every day Dirt, Street, you
name it. For the last 10 years I haven't touched one. I recently got a
wild hair up my 'u know what' and decided to buy a new Victory V92C.
As in any test it's always nice to know what the curriculum is.
Although somewhat of a heavy bike it would be nice to know what type
of space and maneuverability is necessary to pass this test.
Especially any tight turns or U turns. Any insight into the skills
necessary to pass the test would be most helpful.
Thanks!
Mark Olson
Take the MSF basic rider course. You get to use their little 125s
and 250s, and even though you've ridden before, they'll have a lot
of good stuff to teach you. And when you complete the BRC, I am
guessing you won't have to take the state skills test, but SWK will
be along soon to confirm or deny that.
--
'01 SV650S '81 CM400T '99 EX250-F13
Ari Rankum
Yes, if you pass the MSF BRC, are eligible for a class "M" (motorcycle)
license. Then there's just the matter of greasing the palms of the state.
Be advised, the queue to get into the course is often more than 4 months.
Victory92C
> license. Then there's just the matter of greasing the palms of the state.
>
> Be advised, the queue to get into the course is often more than 4 months.
Thanks for the responses!
I agree, I have already signed up for the MSF BRC and find it to be
invaluable. Unfortunately there is a 4 month wait for the class. This
is most unfortunate since it deters riders from taking the course.
I'll have my license long before I take the course. With the exception
of the lower insurance rates I probably wouldn't even take the BRC.
Maryland really needs to review this program.
Again, I am an experienced rider and probably just pre-test jitters,
but it sure would be nice to know the size of the box required for a
Left U-Turn. I know some state provide more spacing for motorcycle
with 1000cc or larger engines but don't know if Maryland abides by
this. Meanwhile, I have a fairly expensive motorcycle sitting in my
garage and like a kid that can't play with his new toy I am growing
impatient.
Thanks,
Mark Olson
> Again, I am an experienced rider and probably just pre-test jitters,
OK, but you said previously you haven't touched a bike for 10 years...
which makes your experience pretty stale.
> but it sure would be nice to know the size of the box required for a
> Left U-Turn. I know some state provide more spacing for motorcycle
Why? If your skills are any good, it won't be any problem at all to
pass the test, so why worry? You really should be worrying about how
well honed your skills are and less about trying to pass a particular
skill test.
> with 1000cc or larger engines but don't know if Maryland abides by
> this. Meanwhile, I have a fairly expensive motorcycle sitting in my
> garage and like a kid that can't play with his new toy I am growing
> impatient.
You have a learner's permit now, correct? Get out there and ride
if you're legal to do so, but only to a deserted parking lot where
you can work on developing your slow speed control skills so you can
pass whatever test the Maryland DMV throws at you. Who cares what the
dimensions of their test box is, if you work on your skills you should
easily be able to beat it on almost any bike including your V92C, the
MSF instructor at my ERC class had that exact bike and he could run
all of the exercises including U-turns without any difficulty at all.
If you don't have a learner's permit I suppose you could have a friend
ride your bike to the lot or haul it over in a truck.
--
Mark '01 SV650S '99 EX250-F13 '81 CM400T
Bob Garrison
"Victory92C" <gbuy...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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I signed up for the MSF BRC at Harford Community College. The earliest
class available was starting Sept. 30. I showed up as a standby. They have a
lottery drawing and I got in the July 16 class. Give it a shot.
Bob
GBuyers
> if you're legal to do so, but only to a deserted parking lot where
> you can work on developing your slow speed control skills so you can
> pass whatever test the Maryland DMV throws at you. Who cares what the
> dimensions of their test box is, if you work on your skills you should
> easily be able to beat it on almost any bike including your V92C, the
> MSF instructor at my ERC class had that exact bike and he could run
> all of the exercises including U-turns without any difficulty at all.
>
I do have a Learners permit and am practicing slow maneuvers. Although it
generally helps to know what to practice. I understand your thoughts here
but from my prospective I would like to know what my requirments are. I have
seen skilled drivers fail this test simply on technicality's alone. Which is
what I am trying to avoid here. The MSF riders have an advantage because
they practice these maneuvers for about 10 hours on the same course they
take the test on. So they are warmed up and so is the bike. On the other
hand, I will be cold and have a cold bike and be clueless as to what tasks
I'll need to perform. I think it is only logical to know what the
requirements are.
GBuyers
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Brian
shot at the test to get an idea of exactly what they're looking for. It will
cost a bit, but you should walk away with you need to know. I have one
friend that took it 3 times, practicing in between each time
Brian
Alex Charles
Here in VA, DMV gave me a little brochure with the basic description of what
the test consisted of (not the measurements), then I went around to the back
parking lot and found the markings and stepped it off and made some notes
and then went and set it up on my own. Short answer drive by your local DMV
and scoured the parking and test areas on foot.
Alex