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morgcl

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I went to the dmv for the driving test this morning.

the dmv guy looked at the spyder and just shook his head.

it was way too wide for most of the tests. I only had to do an emergency stop from 20 mph and then a collision avoidance move from 20 mph. the spyder did it all in fine fashion.
got the license in my pocket now.

everyone wanted to sit on it.
 
morgcl said:
I went to the dmv for the driving test this morning.

the dmv guy looked at the spyder and just shook his head.

it was way too wide for most of the tests. I only had to do an emergency stop from 20 mph and then a collision avoidance move from 20 mph. the spyder did it all in fine fashion.
got the license in my pocket now.

everyone wanted to sit on it.
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That is very interesting. I am a motorcycle instructor and examiner for the Province of Ontario, and I will be curious to see how we handle the first Spyder test here too. It is licensed as a motorcycle, but it will be far too wide for a number of our test manouevres as well.
Congratulations on getting your license. :bigthumbsup:
Cheers,
Bruce
 
here in good old California it is insured as a mc but you only need a class c license which you need to operate a car. :congrats: on passing your test.....

Diggittt
 
I was wondering how the dmv was going to handle their testing here in Fla with the Spyder. Some dmv offices are set up to handle conventional trikes but not all of them, I suppose that course would be suitable for the Spyder. Also when I was checking on base with the guys teaching the MSF course they told me there was a trike (conventional and Spyder) in the works, they did some pilot courses back last fall at Herlong airport so that course is in the works. He says those of us that already have MSF certs and previous owners will probably be "grandfathered"......I'm thinkin for funsies I wanna go do the course since I've been going to NAS and playing on the current course layout made for 2-wheelers....kinda fun. ;D :spyder:
 
Hey, I'm curious.....How did you get the Spyder to the DMV? I have an "Instruction Permit" for the state of Illinios. Are we allowed to actually drive the Spyder to the DMV with only a permit? If so, this is fantastic!

Derwin
 
Derwin said:
Hey, I'm curious.....How did you get the Spyder to the DMV? I have an "Instruction Permit" for the state of Illinios. Are we allowed to actually drive the Spyder to the DMV with only a permit? If so, this is fantastic!

Derwin
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Here in Michigan, they call it a "Learner's Permit." You can ride your bike to the road test, but just like on the road prior to your full endorsement, a rider on another machine, with a valid endorsement, has to accompany you to the test site, according to the Secretary of State. Don't know if Illinois is the same, but this information is on the Michigan SOS Web site, so Illinois may say something similar. I'd Google for a bit and see what I could find.

Scotty
 
OK. So let me get this straight....... It is OK to drive the Spyder, or ANY motorcycle to the DMV as long as ANOTHER person is riding ANOTHER bike with you? You can't just drive it by yourself? Hmmmm. I don't know anybody with a motorcycle! I guess I'll have to start making biker friends! ;D

Derwin

P.S. Does anybody know if this is the way it is in Illinois?
 
in florida when you take the written test and pass, it is good for 3 months. you can renew the permit 5 times. so you could actually drive the spyder for 18 months before you have to have the endorsement. the only restriction is that you cannot take a passenger on the cycle.
 
Derwin said:
OK. So let me get this straight....... It is OK to drive the Spyder, or ANY motorcycle to the DMV as long as ANOTHER person is riding ANOTHER bike with you? You can't just drive it by yourself? Hmmmm. I don't know anybody with a motorcycle! I guess I'll have to start making biker friends! ;D

Derwin
Here is your website for Illinois Motorcycle endorsement info. I hope this helps.
http://www.dmv.org/il-illinois/motorcycle-license.php#Adult_Riders
P.S. Does anybody know if this is the way it is in Illinois?
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I know I'm probably stupid, but I can't find what I need on that link. I couldn't find anywhere there where it says what I can do with the PERMIT that I have. To be specific......Would I be able to drive the spyder (or any motorcycle) to the DMV by MYSELF, without another biker with me? I'm 42 years old, so the "teenager" rules obviously don't apply! :doorag:

Derwin
 
Derwin said:
I know I'm probably stupid, but I can't find what I need on that link. I couldn't find anywhere there where it says what I can do with the PERMIT that I have. To be specific......Would I be able to drive the spyder (or any motorcycle) to the DMV by MYSELF, without another biker with me? I'm 42 years old, so the "teenager" rules obviously don't apply! :doorag:

Derwin
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Give the DMV a call and ask. They should be able to tell you what you can do. Better to ask beforehand than to get there and find out your illegel and not allowed to take the test tilk you do it right.
 
Yeah, I guess I'm lazy. I thought somebody in this forum may be an Illinois resident and know what the law is. I guess I'll have to break-down and call them, but it is such a hassle getting through to the Illinois dmv......Actually, it's a nightmare!

Derwin
 
Derwin said:
Yeah, I guess I'm lazy. I thought somebody in this forum may be an Illinois resident and know what the law is. I guess I'll have to break-down and call them, but it is such a hassle getting through to the Illinois dmv......Actually, it's a nightmare!

Derwin
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Looks like you need to have a licensed escort.
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilc...eqEnd=72100000&ActName=Illinois+Vehicle+Code.


(625 ILCS 5/6‑105) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6‑105)
Sec. 6‑105. Instruction permits and temporary licenses for persons 18 years of age or older.
(a) Except as provided in this Section, the Secretary of State upon receiving proper application and payment of the required fee may issue an instruction permit to any person 18 years of age or older who is not ineligible for a license under paragraphs 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, or 8 of Section 6‑103, after the applicant has successfully passed such examination as the Secretary of State in his discretion may prescribe.
1. An instruction permit entitles the holder while having the permit in his immediate possession to drive a motor vehicle, excluding a motor driven cycle or motorcycle, upon the highways for a period of 12 months after the date of its issuance when accompanied by a licensed driver who is 21 years of age or older, who has had a valid driver's license classification to operate such vehicle for at least one year and has had one year of driving experience with such classification and who is occupying a seat beside the driver.
2. A 12 month instruction permit for a motor driven cycle or motorcycle may be issued to a person 18 years of age or more, and entitles the holder to drive upon the highways during daylight under the direct supervision of a licensed motor driven cycle operator or motorcycle operator with the same or greater classification, who is 21 years of age or older and who has at least one year of driving experience.
 
Derwin said:
I know I'm probably stupid, but I can't find what I need on that link. I couldn't find anywhere there where it says what I can do with the PERMIT that I have. To be specific......Would I be able to drive the spyder (or any motorcycle) to the DMV by MYSELF, without another biker with me? I'm 42 years old, so the "teenager" rules obviously don't apply! :doorag:

Derwin
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I see that Little John has found your answer for you, I hope that helps. On a side note, if you had read farther down on the site I sent you, it stated that all the rules for adults were the same as youth except one. So I was not intentionally directing you as an adult to the youth site, it is just that that is where your answers were, you just needed to continue to read. Hope you are all set now.
Deb
 
No problem. Thanks for the help. But now I have to find somebody that rides a motorcycle, make friends with them, and then ask them to go to the DMV with me. Or, I guess I can always buy a trailer and take it there that way! ;D

Derwin
 
Derwin said:
No problem. Thanks for the help. But now I have to find somebody that rides a motorcycle, make friends with them, and then ask them to go to the DMV with me. Or, I guess I can always buy a trailer and take it there that way! ;D

Derwin
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or rent a trailer...

Diggittt
 
I would like to join put in my thoughts on the license....
Here in Calif., any 3 -wheeled motorcycle only requires a regular driver's license. No restrictions on passengers, etc. So...what if you drive over the State line; will other States be cool with not having a special m-1 or m-2 license? I decided to push my 50 yr old self a little bit. Got my permit and completed my Motorcycle safety course last weekend (2 wheels are just scary, except my pink minibike). In a few weeks, I will have the M-1 lic. that should satisfy everyone. The DMV here would not allow me to take the driving test on a 3 wheeled bike and I was not going to buy or rent a 2 wheeled bike for learning/testing purposes. The safety course offered in Calif. (cost) includes the use of a bike that meets DMV requirements.
 
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