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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho
Not dismissing it, but just saying that the test is bullshit. Pass or fail, doesn't necessarily indicate competency, especially considering different rigs. You roll up on a 9ft chopper and you're next to a guy on a 125cc dual sport... you are certainly not going to have as easy of a time with the course as that guy... It's like having to parallel park a dump truck, vs a economy car... both drivers could be equally skilled, but one guy showed up with the wrong tool.
And yes the MSF course is low speed, but it's also instructional. To get my license, I literally had to weave some cones, turn around in two parking spots, and stop in a box. Ridiculously easy... I do like what FL's doing... you get your license after the MSF course... so you are at least exposed to proper riding techniques.
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I got my license down here in Florida through the MSF course prior to them really pushing the MSF course to new riders. I've seen some of the people who've taken the road test as opposed to the MSF course and wouldn't trust them on a moped, let alone any bike. They know enough to pass the road test, but have damn near no knowledge of defensive riding, accident avoidance, or reacting to an emergency situation. Not saying MSF make someone a fucking awesome rider, but they seem to be mildly less dangerous and slightly more prepared than someone who just went to pass a road test.