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Old September 6th 07, 10:48 PM posted to ba.motorcycles,rec.motorcycles,ca.driving,rec.photo.digital,rec.autos.tech
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Default California Motorcycle & Automobile Riding & Driving & Written Tests

In article >,
pinbob > wrote:

> I would like to collect in one place for a friend and all new friends out
> there the very hidden California DMV motorcycle and driving tests,
> completely and fairly.
>
> As you all know, the California Motorcycle Riding Test is nearly impossible
> to pass when done on your own (everyone passes when they are the sole judge
> but almost everyone on a big bike fails because the test is well known to
> be ridiculous and only for the purpose of funneling money to the MSF
> "BasicRider" class which is a scam in and of itself).


Why do you think the MSF BasicRider class is a scam? How do you know?
Have you taken it? Have you observed it? Have you asked people who took
it?

> Worse than being impossible, the California DMV absolutely REFUSES to tell
> you what the test is, even if you fail one of the four parts, they won't
> tell you what the next part is - and you only get three tries overall.
>
> So, the ONLY way to know what the text actually consists of is to get it
> HERE!
> http://www.ducatigirl.com/california/dmv_moto_test.pdf
>
> Since the California DMV forbids you practicing the test,


Hah. They forbid you practicing the test on their course. They cannot
forbid you reproducing the track and practicing on your own.

> you'll need to
> draw this keyhole diagram on your driveway and then go around the lollipop
> with a car on each side which is a realistic rendition of what it's like on
> the DMV course.


Why do you believe there are cars parked on either side?

> If anyone has a PHOTOGRAPH of the California course, please POST it!!!!!!
>
> There are only TWO known California RIDERS exams on the web so if you know
> of any others, please post them also.
>
> Good luck to all you new riders -- you're gonna need it!


They could just take the MSF class...

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