Rider Skills Test for Two-Wheels

Evaluation #1: Cone Weave & Normal Stop
Motorcycle weaves through cones, makes two left turns, then stops.

Directions:

From the start point ride to the right of the first cone, to the left of the second, and so on.

After passing the last cone, turn left and ride toward the opposite side of the course. Make a smooth, non-skidding stop with your front tire inside the box.

Points will accumulate if you:

  • Stall during the exercise
  • Put a foot down or hit/skip a cone during the weave
  • Fail to stop with your front tire within the borders of the box
Evaluation #2: Turn From a Stop & U-Turn
Motorcycle turns right, crosses diagonally, then makes a left U-turn.

Directions:

From the start point make a right turn between the boundary lines.

After completing the turn, diagonally cross to the opposite side of the course and make a left U-Turn inside the painted box at the far end of the course. Do not touch the solid (24') line for motorcycles 600cc or more, or the dashed (20') line for motorcycles less than 600cc.

Stop with your front tire inside the box.

Points will accumulate if you:

  • Stall during the exercise
  • Put a foot down
  • Touch or cross a boundary line
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Evaluation #3: Quick Stop
Motorcycle travels straight at a steady speed and then brakes at a marked point.

Directions:

From the start point accelerate straight up the path. Stabilize your speed between 12-18 mph by the time you reach the first line. Maintain a steady speed.

When your front tire crosses the second line, stop as fast as you safely can, using both brakes.

This test will be timed in order to determine your speed.

Points will accumulate if you:

  • Stall during the exercise
  • Fail to stop within the established standards
  • Anticipate the stop (braking early) on 2nd attempt
  • Fail to obtain the proper speed on 2nd attempt
Evaluation #4: Obstacle Swerve
Motorcycle moves straight forward, then moves left or right around a marked obstacle.

Directions:

From the start point accelerate straight up the path. Stabilize your speed between 12-18 mph by the time you reach the first line. Maintain a steady speed.

When your front tire passes the second line, swerve to the left or right as directed.

This test will be timed in order to determine your speed.

Points will accumulate if you:

  • Stall during the exercise
  • Touch or cross the obstacle line or sideline with either tire
  • Swerve in the wrong direction
  • Anticipate the swerve (swerving before second line) on 2nd attempt
  • Fail to obtain the proper speed on 2nd attempt

Once you have successfully passed all of the required tests and met all other licensing requirements you may be issued a Class M Motorcycle License.