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RE: NEW LAW - 5/11/2008 5:54:19 PM
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Gart
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Interesting. Where did you find this out? And did it only apply to FL or was it something that was going elsewhere also?
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RE: NEW LAW - 5/11/2008 6:04:02 PM
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grimreaper169
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The lady that gave me my test said I was the 20th test that day because every one was trying to beat the deadline. She only said Florida don't know about other states.
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RE: NEW LAW - 5/11/2008 6:28:01 PM
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cdale976
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Pa you need to test now prior to permit which you need to get endorsement. over 35 years i never had one...do now.. less hassle i figure
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RE: NEW LAW - 5/11/2008 6:36:47 PM
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jimmers1817
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I've always felt it was too easy to get a drivers license for either a car or a motorcycle. So in general I think it's a good idea. I would like to see something similar for car drivers. Face it, the typical driving test where you drive at less than 15 miles an hour and spend more time demonstrating your ability to parallel park than anything else is a joke.
They have simulators for pilots which they have to test out on from time to time. Why not have them for drivers so they can be exposed to a variety of driving situations.
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RE: NEW LAW - 5/11/2008 6:46:55 PM
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mustasz
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Need to watch out for the Blue Hairs down here.
What is Blue Hairs down in Fl,I'm going there this June, is it some new beers? Mat
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RE: NEW LAW - 5/11/2008 6:52:37 PM
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eleutheros
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Good law. Now match that with teaching cage drivers to watch for bikes, and we won't have to use stupid colors, reflectors, flashing lights, loud pipes, and loud horns.
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RE: NEW LAW - 5/11/2008 6:56:51 PM
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redman53
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quote:
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ORIGINAL: grimreaper169
Need to watch out for the Blue Hairs down here.
What is Blue Hairs down in Fl,I'm going there this June, is it some new beers? Mat
Blue Hairs also known as Q Tips since the top of their white haired head is all you can see over the steering wheel....avoid at all costs....with the A/C cranked up and the windows sealed tight...and Ole Blue Eyes on the stereo...they neither see nor hear a bike....this speices is not unique to FL, but is found in large quanities in the southern part of the state where I live...you'll need a few beers after your first close encounter with them...lots of luck on your visit....
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RE: NEW LAW - 5/11/2008 6:57:54 PM
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redman53
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Good law. Now match that with teaching cage drivers to watch for bikes, and we won't have to use stupid colors, reflectors, flashing lights, loud pipes, and loud horns.
you forgot 1...erect middle fingers...
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RE: NEW LAW - 5/11/2008 7:03:00 PM
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oldairboater
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Just another form of taxation. It doesn't make better riders.
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RE: NEW LAW - 5/11/2008 7:05:34 PM
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Gart
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There is a lot of validity, whether young or old, bike, car, truck or whatever, to take a skills test.
I know that my reflexes are not as quick as they were 30 years ago, but 30 years of experience is worth a lot.
I really would like to see once someone reaches a certain age, or has had XX amount of moving violations or accidents, to have to take a skills refresher course/test to keep their license. I don't want to single out the octogenarian, but I think you get my point.
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RE: NEW LAW - 5/11/2008 7:21:09 PM
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grimreaper169
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Just another form of taxation. It doesn't make better riders.
No it doesn't but it is a step in the right direction. The only thing that make better riders is seat time.
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RE: NEW LAW - 5/11/2008 7:30:30 PM
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tripwire759
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They told me the same thing back in Dec when I had my Hawaii license transfered over to FL. I already have an MSF course, so no big deal. Got to love those blue hairs driving 30 in a 45 or 50 in a 65.
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RE: NEW LAW - 5/12/2008 6:48:00 AM
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MyFirstHD
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I think we should go one step further. Everyone should be forced to take a reaction / dexterity test on a regular basis to get any kind of driving license. If you can be thrown in jail for 0.08 because of deminished capacity for the safety of the public they should establish a minimum capacity. Don't tell me booze slows reaction time without establishing a minimum or baseline acceptable reaction time.
Test reaction time and ability to turn you head far enough to look. Test ability to multi-task. Test ability to recognize object close/far/close again to make sure the eyes and brain work together. Test judgement under stressful conditions.
I'm not throwing down on older folks. God willing we will all be older some day. Too many Baby Boomers are buying bikes who shouldn't be. Also, billions of dollars worth of MOOD ENHANCERs are being used out there. Tougher motorcycle training is a good start.
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RE: NEW LAW - 5/12/2008 7:06:50 AM
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DMas
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I took the rider's edge class last year and glad I did. I hadn't ridden since before I was married and a father, so my mindset has changed considerably from when I'd just ride and do whatever. I'm a helluva lot more cautious than I was. Still like riding fast, just looking out for the other butthole much more than I used to.
The only thing is there should be the same kind of required course for car drivers too. First lesson being put down the g#ddamn cell phone and pay attention.
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RE: NEW LAW - 5/12/2008 7:11:34 AM
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enzo_f1
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The Florida MSC is also going from a 3 day course to a full week course as of July 1st.
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