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frmdusk2dawn

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Hello Everyone,

I am new to this site and I'm interested in Spyders. Does anyone know which states have trike training courses that will provide a certificate and waive the DMV test?
 
frmdusk2dawn said:
Hello Everyone,

I am new to this site and I'm interested in Spyders. Does anyone know which states have trike training courses that will provide a certificate and waive the DMV test?
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:welcome: Which state are you wanting to take the test in? That could narrow it down a bit.

Here, the DMV test was drive around a painted area, do a right turn, do a left turn, and two quick stops. Not much to worry about to pass. A trike course will help you if you can find one in your area.
 
Ohio trike test is kind of a joke. The two wheel is not much better.
Trike courses by the state are few and far between. I have heard they have them, but never seen one.
If you know any Gold wingers, ask them about the GWRRA course. It is great. Even if you have to join for a year, $55, it is well worth it. You might decide to stay with the club. I ride with a GWRRA club a lot. Nice bunch of people
i would also suggest, where you really are. It might help some of your questions and maybe even personal interaction
Oldmanzues
 
Arizona does, specifically Sierra Vista and Tucson. I'm sure there may be other cities that I don't know about. Cindy
 
frmdusk2dawn said:
Hello Everyone,

I am new to this site and I'm interested in Spyders. Does anyone know which states have trike training courses that will provide a certificate and waive the DMV test?
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Florida is one. While I have a regular motorcycle endorsement, my wife took the Florida three-wheel course (trikes, reverse trikes, side cars) and now has a three-wheel endorsement.

In Florida one can either use one's own vehicle or the school's.
 
North Carolina has a trike course. You can use your Spyder if you want. They provide a card if you successfully complete the course. You only have to take the written part of the DMV test. You will get a trike endorsement.
 
I think here in West Virginia, there is no trike endorsement. You can take the motorcycle test on the Spyder though.

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Thanks

Thanks for your response. Is there a course I can take and have the test done there instead of the DMV? I am looking into RI, CT, SC, GA, and MS.


akspyderman said:
:welcome: Which state are you wanting to take the test in? That could narrow it down a bit.

Here, the DMV test was drive around a painted area, do a right turn, do a left turn, and two quick stops. Not much to worry about to pass. A trike course will help you if you can find one in your area.
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Thanks for your response. Does NC offer a motorcycle only license or an endorsement?




bruiser said:
North Carolina has a trike course. You can use your Spyder if you want. They provide a card if you successfully complete the course. You only have to take the written part of the DMV test. You will get a trike endorsement.
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Training

akspyderman said:
:welcome: Which state are you wanting to take the test in? That could narrow it down a bit.

Here, the DMV test was drive around a painted area, do a right turn, do a left turn, and two quick stops. Not much to worry about to pass. A trike course will help you if you can find one in your area.
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I am looking at SC, NC, RI, CT, and MS. I would prefer to take a couse and receive a certificate that would waive the test at a dmv.
 
If you are just looking to take a motorcycle safety course on your Spyder check out Goldwing Riders of America, they often hold a safety class at their rallys.
 
frmdusk2dawn said:
Does Arizona offer a motorcycle only license or is it an endorsement?
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Arizona has the endorsement. You do have a choice of taking the training course or going to the DMV and taking the written and road/skills test. If you take the training course you will receive a certificate at the end of the course. Then you take that to the DMV and get your license endorsement.
 
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flaggerphil said:
Florida is one. While I have a regular motorcycle endorsement, my wife took the Florida three-wheel course (trikes, reverse trikes, side cars) and now has a three-wheel endorsement.

In Florida one can either use one's own vehicle or the school's.
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Does FL offer a motorcycle license only or an endorsement on a driver's license?
 
Thanks

Oldmanzues said:
Ohio trike test is kind of a joke. The two wheel is not much better.
Trike courses by the state are few and far between. I have heard they have them, but never seen one.
If you know any Gold wingers, ask them about the GWRRA course. It is great. Even if you have to join for a year, $55, it is well worth it. You might decide to stay with the club. I ride with a GWRRA club a lot. Nice bunch of people
i would also suggest, where you really are. It might help some of your questions and maybe even personal interaction
Oldmanzues
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I will look into that.
 
Yes , Virginia does have Trike Training

Virginia has an excellent trike course. You can use your own Can Am , a Honda with a side car on it , or one of their specially prepared Honda "trikes". After you have taken the course, they provide a waiver card that you can take to the DMV.
I thought that a motorcycle safe driver course would help on my insurance. It did. I save $1.84 per six months.
On a more positive note, the class and the instructors helped me ride much more safely and helped me to find, trust, and be thankful for the "Nannie".
 
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