Failed my MN DMV road test today
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 500
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From: Springfield Ohio
Broken record time: I took the course because I had spent the previous few decades riding just off road and decided I would be well served to consider myself a new rider on the street, learn proper techniques and un-learn bad ones. Hardest one to get past was don't aim for the puddles!
It was a much easier transition than I expected, but I am certain it was money well spent.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,537
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From: The Great River Road, Wisconsin
Got my lic in NY in 72, had to provide a car with a licensed motorcyclist to drive the car ( need that for me to drive with a permit) with the inspector. He told me where to go and when we finished, he just said I'd get the results in the mail. Had to wait two weeks to find out if I passed. I did it on a Honda CB175.
That would sucked being young and waiting 2 weeks.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 702
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From: McHenry, IL
yep yep, class here too.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 1,335
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From: CT
MSF course is very good. No free passes at least with the instructor I had. All business and you learned how to maneuver and stop correctly. I thought I flubbed part of the riding test but ended up with a perfect score. Surprised as hell!
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,187
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From: Ladera Ranch, CA
Yet another vote for the MSF test. Here in CA, if you pass your MSF test, you don't need to do the riding part of the DMV test. Their class counts as that part. I did NOT want to try to throw the King around their course!!
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 3,002
Likes: 86
From: Charlotte Metro
Definitely recommend course it'll help on your insurance too. I've ridden motorcycles since pre-teen. When my state NC started certification I was riding a Street bike and grandfathered in so I never did cones etc. Some of local MC shops in my area for small fee will bring Honda Rebel to state examiners office on trailer and meet you for test. After somemore training u might consider that as lighter bike is naturally going to be easier to maneuver. Good luck!
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