Help with bike test please?

Question

My husband is taking a motorbike course and theory and practical test in August and would really like any advice or information that anyone could share with him.

Many thanks.

Answer 1

I don't know what state you are from but here in Arizona it is very simple.

The written test is 20 questions with mostly common sense questions and 2 or 3 really motorcycle related questions. I didn't even look at the handbook and scored a 100%.

The skills test was done in a parking lot that they have marked out for the test. It consisted of several little turns, speed up and stops, a swerve and one tight U-turn.

Arizona offers online an exact layout of the test course, if your state does I would find that and try to practice doing everything in a parking lot before you go. Also just study the handbook and you should be good.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Well, it mostly depends on where you're located as I think provinces may differ on their testing system.

The practical for B.C. motorcycle skills assessment (practical) is all slowspeed control (slalom, u-turns, and balance control)...it takes about 4 minutes and is generally quite simple if you practice these procedures ahead of time. It's basically just a test of your knowledge and use of controls and speed I just passed it with no demerits, however i did take a motorcycle course ahead of time(so thats a good idea). The theory is mainly in regards to road rules / lane position / right of way, etc etc.

Answer 3

I would say, just relax and pay attention.

Many of the things that he'll learn are common sense and aren't hard to "memorize".  If he pays attention and tries to get the most out of the class, the testing and everything else should be relatively easy.

Answer 4

You didn't specify what course he's taking. If it's the one from Motorcycle Safety Foundation, they start with the assumption that the student knows nothing and has never touched a motorcycle and they go from there. Actually, the "greener" he is the easier he will be to train. No bad habits to have to "unlearn". By the time he finishes the course, he'll have the skills and knowledge he needs to pass both the written and skills tests. MAKE SURE he shows up with all the required safety equipment. There are no compromises. Whatever they list, he must have to begin the training. Good luck. See ya out there...

Answer 5

please wear a helmet...practically all you need to know.