Has any one form PA took the motorcycle test at the dmv. I am wondering what all you have to do to pass the test? any help would be great.

Thanks Matt

 

I took my test at the licensing center as part of the MSF program. They basically make you do and "s" turn in a box, do a swerve manuever, a quick stop and a cornering exercise. (I think that was everything!!) They deduct points for things like crossing over the painted lines or putting your foot down while turning("S" turn), locking up the wheel(s) during the quick stop, etc.They time you thru the cornering test to make sure you're travelling at the proper speed thru the turn. They alsoclosely watch that you use allof your fingers when using the levers and they want you to use bothfront and rearbrakes when coming to a stop, etc. Everything on the test was covered and practiced during the course, so it wasn't that big a deal. There were about 7 people in the class on the day of the test and everyone passed. That being said, a few people in the class before us didn't make it thru. If you're interested in becoming legal, sign up for the MSF course locally. They begin in mid-April here in PA. Good luck!!

 

just curious if anyone is around the Uniontown area and a local place I can take the course? I can get one across the border in WV at Triple S HD but I'm liscenced and live in PA[8D]

 

I took the MSF course here in WA because, despite practicing on the test course, I couldn't get the through the slalom course without hitting a cone or putting a foot down. I think they made it intentionally difficult to get more people into the safety classes. Some sort of conspiracy, I think...[sm=alien.gif]

 

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You can find where the MSF rider-courses are offered at their web site: www.msf-usa.org

 

I went through the safety class.One thing I can tell you if you have lights out or a loud exhaust you will fail.Any vehicle being used for a divers test has to be street legal at the time of the test.The safety course is well worth the time imo.

 

Matt there was a 20?
cant miss more than 4
when i did mine had to do figure 8s in a box
no foot down.
shift up and brake thing
also what the other guy said about loud pipe NO/NO (this drill instructor got a hard on for me after asked to start her up)
also did all this in the damned rain
hope this helps and good luck
or do what i did for 25 years no licence

 

Yo dude, I took the MSP at the West Mifflin CCAC campus. It might be a little hike for you, but it is southery from Pgh thus closer. It was cake and got my license afterward. do it.

 

I took the MSF Course in PA. No matter how long you've been riding, you'll learn something, you use their "mini bikes", and at the end of the course you get your license. Oh, and it's free.

- Jerm