Illinois DMV test
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Illinois DMV test
I just can't seem to pass it on my Sportster. Anyone have a small 250 cc bike I could take the test with. I do fine when I practice thru the cones. I can get thru most of the time. But once the test starts I screw it up. Any advice.
Help!!
Naperville area.
Help!!
Naperville area.
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There are a heap or folks here to help...with a acone weave for example, look ahead, don't look down at the cone you are currently going by or around, because you will be late for the next, and the next...and so forth. By the time you near the end, you'll be all outta whack. You really need to succeed at the test on your own bike...you can't borrow the 250cc scoot just before you crash that Sporty can you?? Put down where you are having issues and let us help... or PM me if you don't want it public
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Don't know about where your from, but down here, we have a Honda dealership across the road. For something like $25. they'll "rent" you a small bike, drive it over to the DMV and let you take the test on it.
You could check into that. Also, if you know of anyone with a 150cc scooter, they'll accept those as well.
Good luck!!
You could check into that. Also, if you know of anyone with a 150cc scooter, they'll accept those as well.
Good luck!!
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I run into problems on the cone weaves. I practiced at our church parking lot and did good. Until I go to the test. Then I bomb out. I noticed that a lot of dealers have classes for 350 bucks and then take you for the test. They provide a small bike so it almost guarantee their students will pass. I guess I just need more practice. Thanks for your input guys.
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Hey I took the test on my street bob, my suggestion to you would be to actually go to the DMV and practice on the course, the dots are painted on the ground, that way you have a feel for the actual course. The best advice I got was to go as slow as possible.
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I run into problems on the cone weaves. I practiced at our church parking lot and did good. Until I go to the test. Then I bomb out. I noticed that a lot of dealers have classes for 350 bucks and then take you for the test. They provide a small bike so it almost guarantee their students will pass. I guess I just need more practice. Thanks for your input guys.
How are you at riding slow in general - pretty comfortable or not? Are you concentrating too much on staying upright while going slow? Maybe, rather than practicing weaving around the cones, you need to work on getting more comfortable going slow.
Which DMV have you been going to? (city)
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Thats the funny part. I actually do feel pretty good going slow. I have gone to Naperville/Aurora. Failed once at each location.lol This is getting embarrassing. I am planning on more practice this weekend at the DMV course.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
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Consider taking the MSF class, it is only $20 (and that is refundable). Pry to late to register now, but you can show up and try to get in as a standby. Pass course and you get liscense, no other test required.
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Last edited by Lures; Aug 22, 2008 at 09:54 AM.