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I've been riding my spyder for 2 yrs on a permit, except for a few short months trying out a 2 wheel Suzuki SV650, but decided I was much happier on my Spyder. I went to a local DMV to take my motorcyle test and mine was only the 2nd Spyder they've tested in 3 yrs, so they were quite mistified. Apparently the state has handed down the required adjustments for the driving test for the Spyder to account for it's width, size, etc., but they are still IMPOSSIBLE !!!
I managed the serpentine through the cones, which have to be 16' apart (here in PA), but the figure 8 was humanly and mechanically IMPOSSIBLE in the square they provided!!! I had to reverse so many times just to turn the thing around and the guy failed me immediately. I was so upset and told him - "YOU GET ON HERE AND TRY A FIGURE 8 YOURSELF TO SEE IF YOU CAN DO IT!!"
I was so mad and frustrated. I did everything else just fine. Made me really mad because I've been riding that thing all over creation for 2 yrs and logged nearly 8,000 miles my Spyder and can't pass the stupid test. I DON'T WANT to ride 2 wheels, but I'm afraid if I fail my last 2 chances left on my permit, I will have to take the MSF course to get my license. I'll do it if I have to, but I DON'T WANT to ride 2 wheels and by law, they are supposed to be able to test us on the Spyders.
Can anyone help with suggestions? Can I take the test in any other state?
Thanks so much.
Frustrated in PA
I managed the serpentine through the cones, which have to be 16' apart (here in PA), but the figure 8 was humanly and mechanically IMPOSSIBLE in the square they provided!!! I had to reverse so many times just to turn the thing around and the guy failed me immediately. I was so upset and told him - "YOU GET ON HERE AND TRY A FIGURE 8 YOURSELF TO SEE IF YOU CAN DO IT!!"
I was so mad and frustrated. I did everything else just fine. Made me really mad because I've been riding that thing all over creation for 2 yrs and logged nearly 8,000 miles my Spyder and can't pass the stupid test. I DON'T WANT to ride 2 wheels, but I'm afraid if I fail my last 2 chances left on my permit, I will have to take the MSF course to get my license. I'll do it if I have to, but I DON'T WANT to ride 2 wheels and by law, they are supposed to be able to test us on the Spyders.
Can anyone help with suggestions? Can I take the test in any other state?
Thanks so much.
Frustrated in PA