Well, today I passed the Bacis Riders Course driving test sponsored by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, and can claim my driver's license endorsement to operate a motorcycle on public roadways.
I got a 100% on the written portion (pretty easy, really, if you just pay attention and read!), but the driving part was a whole 'nuther matter! After yesterday's range introduction, I wouldn't have gone beyond 50-50 on my odds today of passing. Yet, as far as I know, I didn't lose any points on any of the driving tests (though I DID get a second chance on a cornering ride-through).
Anyway, when I pay off my 'classic' motorcycle purchase next weekend -- and weather permitting -- I will be legal, and may be brave enough, to drive it home myself (though I will have experience support on hand in case I suffer some nerves).
Notations:
- I'm pretty good at straight-line braking/stopping, left-hand-turns, and shifting.
- I need extra practice on smooth starts and right-hand turns.
I'll probably split my riding time during the next month or so between leisurely, off-peak traffic drives on a rural highway, and parking lot maneuvers at the local community college. If I can actually plan to 'go somewhere' by bike before next fall/winter, I'll consider my education successful, though likely (never) complete.
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