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Posted by chief
- April 08, 2013, 10:46:03 AMthanks for the interesting info. I remember the first MOD I took my American Triumph GT6 sports car through... geez. I bought my first car in Alabama... no inspections and the vehicle had to have at least one headlight and a windshield... nothing else required.
In the USA, everything is State controlled. Each State has its own rules, but all licenses are recognized in all States. In TN, you can get a learner's permit (cars) at 15. That means a registered driver over 21 has to be in the car with you when you are driving... and you can't drive between 10pm and 6am.
For Motorcycles... If you have a valid drivers license, you show up at the DOT testing center... take a written test (computer). If you pass that, an examiner will watch you make a circuit on your bike. If you can keep it upright, you're granted an endorsement on your DL.
MOTORCYCLE ONLY (Class-M) (126 cc or more) Any two- or three-wheel vehicle of more than 125 cubic centimeters (125 cc). A motorcycle license allows the holder 16 years of age or older the privilege of operating a motorcycle. The driver examination will include a vision screening, knowledge test and an on-cycle ability skills test.& (See Identification and Application Requirements for additional details). Note: if the applicant does not already have a valid driver license for a passenger vehicle, the knowledge test for Class D is also required.
MOTORCYCLE-SECONDARY (Class-M) Motorcycle is added in the secondary position on a valid type or class of license. The addition of a motorcycle license allows the holder 16 years of age or older, the privilege of operating a motorcycle in addition to the other vehicles. The driver examination will include a vision screening, written test and an on-cycle ability skills test. The motorcycle license expires when the primary license expires.
For example, if a driver wishes to be able to operate both a motorcycle and a Class D vehicle, he or she should apply for a Class DM license or XDM license.
MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLE (SCOOTER) (Class M-Limited) (from 51-125cc) Any two or three wheel vehicle of no more than 125 cubic centimeters. The license issued to a person 15 years of age will be valid only between the hours of 4:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. and within a seven (7) mile radius of the motor-driven cycle driver's home. The license issued to a person over 16 will only be restricted as deemed necessary by the Department of Safety.
Minors, 15 years of age, may apply for a restricted license to operate a motorized bicycle that is 50 cc or less, just as they would to operate a motor-driven cycle. The applicant must take a written test, vision test and demonstrate the ability to operate the motorized bicycle. The license issued will be restricted to a motorized bicycle only.
MOTORCYCLE LEARNER PERMIT (Class P-M) A special permit allowing minors fifteen (15) years of age to operate a motorcycle after completing the requirement established for a motorcycle license with the following restrictions:
- Must be limited to a motorcycle with a maximum cylinder size of 650 cubic centimeters (650cc).
- Must not carry passengers.
- Must be restricted from use on interstate highways or roadways otherwise marked.
- Operation during daylight hours only.
- Must be limited to a twenty (20) mile radius of the driver's home.
- At the age of sixteen (16), the holder of a motorcycle learner permit (Class P-M) may return to a Driver Service Center and exchange their permit for a motorcycle license to retain the privilege to operate a motorcycle. Note: No tests are required for exchange. After exchange all restriction and size limits are removed.
- Permits are valid for one (1) year from date of issuance. The learner permit will be valid only between the hours of 4:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. and within a seven (7) mile radius of the motorized bicycle driver's home.
Posted by Troll
- April 08, 2013, 10:41:31 AMOur state DOT estimates that about 66% of Wisconsin motorcycle operators are licensed, the rest are faking it...is there any estimate in the U.K.
Posted by John Hopkins
- April 08, 2013, 10:05:45 AMIf you want a British motorcycle licence to ride any motorcycle you have to pass a driving test the test consists of several stages and has several rules..
First you have to pass a CBT test, this consists of watching a video then answering safety questions about riding, then riding a 125cc bike around an enclosed test course until the tester is satisfied that you can control the bike, the next and final stage is a ride around town with the instructor until you are safe on the road...There is no Fail everyone who can sit on a bike passes and on payment of about $320 you get a certificate which allows you to ride a 125cc bike or scooter for two years..or until you pass your driving licence..You can take this test at 17 years old.
The next stage is the two part theory/hazard perception test which is done on a laptop at a test centre, you have about 60 questions to answer on each subject and the theory is multiple choice the hazard is watching pixels on the screen and pressing a button when they turn into threats, this is difficult because if you press to soon you get zero points, exactly the right time is three points, half a second later is two points, and then one point..half a second later and it's back to zero..If you fail one part of the test you, you have to retake both parts on repayment of another fee. The cost of the test is about $48.
The final stage is the practical test..You have to be at least 24 years old to take the test to allow you to ride evry bike. The bike you take the test on has to be on the approved list and must conform to the following rules.
Category A (unrestricted)
Category A unrestricted motorcycles used for tests must:
be a solo motorcycle
be at least 595cc
be at least 40kW engine power.
The test consists of two parts, off road and on road.
If you pass on this bike you can ride any bike in the UK.
The cost of this test is about $100.
You can pass other tests when you are younger but will be restricted to smaller bikes and will have to retake the tests when you are 24 if you want to ride larger bikes..
So how much freedom do you think we have in the uk?
If I want to drive a car in Britain I can take my driving test in a 500cc Fiat at 17 and if I pass I can go out and buy the most powerful sports car available and drive it anywhere in the UK.Maybe this is why only 1% of the licences in Britain cover motorcycles.
John.