"yourunclejim" (yourunclejim)
08/04/2013 at 19:24 • Filed to: None
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"yourunclejim" (yourunclejim)
08/04/2013 at 19:24 • Filed to: None | 0
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The CA dmv is very unclear on the requirements though. I am under 18 and have my provisional car license. However, I have read in some places that you have to complete a rider training course before taking the written test for your permit, but I've also read that you can just take the written test. Anybody know?
daender
> yourunclejim
08/04/2013 at 19:26 |
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It's probably be better to take a motorcycle safety course first. While it's pricey, you can get lower insurance rates by showing you've done a program that makes you a safer rider.
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yourunclejim
> daender
08/04/2013 at 19:31 |
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I will no matter what, I just don't have the money right now, and I don't even have a bike to ride anyways.
KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs
> yourunclejim
08/04/2013 at 19:53 |
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Take the MSF Basic Rider Course. This qualifies as a license waiver in most states.
I just finished my course today, and am going to the DMV for my M license in the morning.
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yourunclejim
> KusabiSensei - Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs
08/04/2013 at 20:00 |
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I'm getting a permit, not license, but I'll look into it.
desertdog5051
> yourunclejim
08/04/2013 at 20:20 |
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Do not know the laws in CA. But a Safety course is a very smart thing to have. Why learn the hard way?
Plus it usually gets you lower insurance rates.
My sister in law took one cause she wanted to ride with my brother. I thought it was stupid that they instructed her to leave her feet on the ground for the first 10 feet.???
50_Steve
> yourunclejim
08/05/2013 at 14:33 |
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You should do the Basic riders course. You will learn a lot and it will help if not waive your license requirement.
trynthink
> yourunclejim
08/05/2013 at 15:09 |
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My understanding is that in CA you have to have completed a car driver's training course, which I believe you had to do to get your license in the first place, to get a motorcycle permit. Once you have that, you should take the CHP riding course, which is probably either MSF approved or equally good. The CHP course is required to move from a permit to a full license/endorsement if you are under 21.
Also, I'm pretty sure you need your parents permission, and I'm not sure if the CHP will provide bikes for the basic training class.
If you end up getting a permit, ride safe! Don't forget to take into account the cost of the right safety gear as part of buying your bike.