learners permit

sv650s · #1 10-23-2005, 11:15 PM

man this sucks, for about a year i've been confident that i could get a motorcycle learners permit next year. till i found out just a few minutes ago that the damn thing doesn't exist in florida (its in maryland or somewhere). and i was really excited about the thing because i don't get out much because i never have a ride. now i have to wait for 2 more freakin years!

2.2 Straight six · #2 10-23-2005, 11:24 PM

that sucks, in england you can ride a 50cc scooter ar 15, then a 125cc at 17, a 250 at 18. you gotta be over 21 to ride anything over 250cc. but if you have the power restricted to under 36bhp or something you can have what you want. all this requires training an various licences

fredjacksonsan · #3 10-24-2005, 10:56 AM

IMO the system in the UK makes a whole lot more sense.

Schister66 · #4 10-24-2005, 12:22 PM

yeah the UK has things figured out....ND you can get a permit at 16 for a bike, you just can't have passengers and you have to wear a helmet...

and there isnt a size restriction!

2.2 Straight six · #5 10-24-2005, 02:27 PM

there's a power restriction, you can have a 1,000cc bike at 16, but power must be limited, usually people work by the scale of engine size, because cant really "detune" engines too safely, and insurance is cheaper if you just get a bike with a smaller engine.

you're right about passenger, i forgot that pit. my sister's 19 an she's just got the licence an insurance to carry passengers, she has a 250cc. im not sure if its 18 or 19 to carry passengers.

if you got more questions ask me, my dad an sister are all into bike an can give you the lowdown on rules an regulations.

motorbikes.......

milton666 · #6 10-25-2005, 12:30 PM

why dont you bitch a little more you 15 year old sack riding cock sucker, eat a dick then end your worthless life, you peice of shit

fredjacksonsan · #7 10-25-2005, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by milton666

why dont you bitch a little more you 15 year old sack riding cock sucker, eat a dick then end your worthless life, you peice of shit

Hey Milton ease up, or I'd bet on seeing a ban in your future. No cause for that at all.

We were all 15 and looking forward to our licenses at one time or another.

2.2 Straight six · #8 10-25-2005, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by milton666

why dont you bitch a little more you 15 year old sack riding cock sucker, eat a dick then end your worthless life, you peice of shit

one, we have a thing called a joke. i actually know quite a lot about motorbike since having a father an sister who are very interested, two i am not 15, check my profile, i'm 16.

three, what the hell is your problem ? you got some issues to work out.

fredjacksonsan · #9 10-25-2005, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 2.2 Straight six

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three, what the hell is your problem ? you got some issues to work out.

That is for sure...unless he's decided to just troll a bit.

2.2 Straight six · #10 10-25-2005, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by fredjacksonsan

That is for sure...unless he's decided to just troll a bit.

well, i cant think of anything that would even begin to justify the laguage and content he's using, have you seen what he said in other threads ?

fredjacksonsan · #11 10-25-2005, 01:27 PM

No, I haven't. Same stuff?

2.2 Straight six · #12 10-25-2005, 01:28 PM

yep, an im not in the mood for it.

fredjacksonsan · #13 10-25-2005, 01:36 PM

Well he's not online, so hopefully will chill a bit if he comes back. An apology is owed, I think.

Anyway back to the licensing. Each state in the US has its own laws as to when you get your license; some have learners at 15, or 15 and 8 months, limitations, etc until 18. Motorcycle licenses are another story, some states have basically the same restrictions as cars, others have a completely different deal for cycles.

So in the UK if I wanted an auto license, what would have to be done?

2.2 Straight six · #14 10-25-2005, 01:49 PM

if you wanted to drive a car ?

well, first you'd have to be over 17. you'd need lessons, although these aren't essential if you have road experience.

for the test there is a practical; on the road with a guy that test you, tells you to parallel park, 3-point turns etc... an marks you according to how you did it. there's more stuff too though.

you'll also need a theory test, this is testing your knowledge of road signs/markings etc.. this is a written test.

and the other is hazard percetion, you are shown a video on a computer, a bonnet/hood cam of a car driving through a city or whatever. this is on a computer, you click the mouse everytime you see what you think is a hazard, like a pedestrian crossing the road, car driving too wide on a bend, those kind of things.

if you do well in the three areas then you get a license (criminal record etc.. allowing)

ToyTundra · #15 10-25-2005, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 2.2 Straight six

and the other is hazard percetion, you are shown a video on a computer, a bonnet/hood cam of a car driving through a city or whatever. this is on a computer, you click the mouse everytime you see what you think is a hazard, like a pedestrian crossing the road, car driving too wide on a bend, those kind of things.

That's cool, we should do that here [US]

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