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Motorcycle Skill Test Practice Guide
Introduction
This chapter describes several exercises that you can practice by yourself or with a friend. The exercises will help you
develop the skills you need to pass the motorcycle skill test and receive your license. *The proper execution of these
exercises will also help prepare you for various traffic situations. Do not attempt these exercises unless you can
already perform basic skills such as using the clutch and throttle correctly, shifting, and riding in a straight line. If you
do not have these basic skills, be sure to seek instruction before practicing the skills in this guide. Of course, the best
place to learn to ride is in a quality rider education program.
*Contact your local licensing agency for exact layout of the skill test in your area.
Read the entire chapter before you practice.
Take the chapter with you for reference when you practice.
Keep practicing until you can do each exercise without a problem. Do not practice for more than one or two hours at a
time. When you get tired, you cannot practice effectively.
The instruction is available nationwide. If you call the national toll-free number, (800) 446-9227, you will get the phone
number of a training site near you.
Choosing a Practice Area
A well-marked parking lot is the best practice area. Be aware however, of oil left by parked cars. Look for parking lots
that are not used all the time at shopping centers, schools, churches or community centers. For instance, you might
use a school lot in the evening hours, or a shopping center early in the morning.
Once you’ve selected a suitable location, it’s important to gain permission from the owner.
Keep this basic parking lot diagram in mind when setting up the exercises.
If the parking lot you choose doesn’t have lines, use the dimensions diagrammed here. Mark them using a tape
measure and chalk.
Traffic is your greatest concern. Make sure you check to the front, sides and rear before doing an exercise. Also,
make sure you watch out for children and animals and be considerate of others in the area.
Safety Precautions
The practice exercises are not dangerous. However, a few safety precautions should be followed:
Wear proper protective clothing that includes: helmet, eye protection, gloves, boots or shoes that cover the ankles,
long pants, and long-sleeved shirt or jacket.
Inspect the motorcycle for defects before you start. If you are not familiar with the inspection procedures for your
motorcycle, check the owner’s manual.
Check the practice area for loose gravel, glass, oil left by parked cars, or other things that could be a problem.
If possible, take a friend along to:
A. Watch out for traffic.
B. Help you if anything goes wrong.
