Scott Loveless wrote:
Perhaps the training process is at fault, rather than the test, though. Here in the US most States don't require a motorcycle training program. Tests vary from ridiculous (come to a complete stop without putting your foot down and then go again) to worthless (maneuver your bike around an obstacle course that's too tight for anything other than the smallest street legal dirt bikes) to just silly (accelerate to 15mph and then stop in the box).
Motorcycle training in the UK is possibly the toughest in the world. The novice rider has to firstly undertake a five-element session of training (where this new part is introduced and therefore the fuss) on basic machine handling, including a two-hour on-road ride. This allows you onto the road on a limited capapcity and HP machine.
Within two years, you have to take the full test, which involves a theory test and a pursued ride over about 20 minutes riding. If you do not take and pass the test within the limit, you forfeit your licence and must begin again. After you take and pass the second phase test, you are limited to a machine within certain power (and power/weight ratio) range for two years. The first test has to be taken under the supervision of an accredited trainer at an approved centre. The second is pretty much impossible to pass without professional training.
If you pass your bike test in the UK, you are undoubtedly an excellent rider. Or at least able to demonstrate that you can be. Plus, you are not poor....
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