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sarafotoxin

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OK, I was wondering if someone can shed some positive light on this situation

My M2 licence is expiring on Oct. 10th to be exact (which is, unfortunately tomorrow).

Over the past 3 years I have tried to take my M test 3x. First 2x I had technical problems with the bike (the first time I had a brake seizure the day before my test and lost the fee). The third time, this past August, I spent about $300 renting a bike from GTA exotics (because there was an electrical problem with my bike again), but then failed the road test for speeding 10km over the limit.

First, does anyone know when the M2 exit road test end during the year? (because I can't seem to book an appointment anywhere now, so I think they may have stopped testing for the season).

Second, I really don't want to have to do the process over again, and I have a gsxr600, which may not be that easy to use for an M1 exit test (additionally, I'm a female and only weight about 110lbs, so pushing the bike around in figure eights is not that easy for me).

Another question: what will happen with my insurance?? Am I going to be treated like a new rider again?

Any help, suggestions would be MUCH appreciated. I think at this stage I will probably just have to let the licence expire, but it would be great if there was some way I could get around this.

thanks!
 
If today or tomorrow wasn't a weekend/holiday i'm sure you could've booked another test and they will extend the license but seeing as you can't... i'm guessing your SOL.

I believe you will be treated as a new rider because you will be back to square one for license history. You'll have to ask your broker or someone who specializes in insurance on this forum.
 
You should of booked with the MTO on friday and they would of extended your license.. you could of then did the course before your expiring date or through MTO.. Sorry but this will be a hard lesson learned.. It's unfortunate that you had issue's during your 3 attempts..

See if you can book something today online with MTO or over the automated phone booking system if they still have it.. You might be able to squeeze around it...

try here: https://www.rtbo.rus.mto.gov.on.ca/scripts/english/index.asp


Good luck :)
 
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I'm gonna be the ***** and just say it - suck it up - you screwed up on the dates and the testing. Empathy goes out of the window as you had 5 years to figure this out.

I was told a few days ago that they ARE done for the season, a friend tried to book and no go. However i don't work for the MTO so I'd call/wait in line and ask. MTO may extend you but logically the extension should have been asked for before now.

Insurance should be dependant on you having a valid license. I believe it'll depend on whether you keep your M2 designation and what your policy states. However be aware that if you don't disclose info (eg not having a license) that WOULD be grounds for refusal of insurance coverage. For example they could deny you theft coverage should your bike get stolen.
 
How long is your M2 supposed to last? 5 years? My GM2 says it expires in March I don't know why.
 
Why would you wait 5 years? I got my g as soon as I could, and gonna do my m2 exit in oct next year when I'm eligible I don't know why people wait the 5 years
 
Another one who can't get it done within the 5yr time frame. :rolleyes: Have you met Polocoste? You two have a lot in common...
 
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I think you could try to make your case to someone in a supervisory position at the mto. It may or may not work but, give it a try. I think we need to not judge why it takes someone more or up to the allotted time to do the test. Things come up in a person's life that forces them to put off what they are supposed to do today. I am sure everyone has done that in their life, i have. The forum is here for help and that's what she has asked for and not being admonished, that's what parents and spouses are for.


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RedDragon said:
I think you could try to make your case to someone in a supervisory position at the mto. It may or may not work but, give it a try. I think we need to not judge why it takes someone more or up to the allotted time to do the test. Things come up in a person's life that forces them to put off what they are supposed to do today. I am sure everyone has done that in their life, i have. The forum is here for help and that's what she has asked for and not being admonished, that's what parents and spouses are for.


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First of all, you could have just said 'I don't think we need to judge someone..' Don't hurt yourself.

Second, internet forums aren't here to be nice to you. People are *****. Some people aren't. And it sucks for the OP but procrastination is a b*tch.
 
Guys --- procrastination, maybe a bit. But if you read the post, you'd notice that I mentioned that I've tried to take the test a number of times.

I'm not joking about the mechanical failures at inopportune moments --- in fact, my bike has pretty much been out of commission for the past year and a half and I've done almost no riding at all (due to one problem after another after another, mainly electrical issues) .. which sucks more than anything else, btw. Serves me right for buying a crap bike.

This is what I've always loved about this forum ... you get the nice people and then the &^%$.

RedDragon, thanks for the support.
VanillaGorilla --- maybe not thanks for the support, but those posters are actually pretty damn funny.

And, incidentally, my parents are quite happy that my license is expiring ....
 
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Why would you wait 5 years? I got my g as soon as I could, and gonna do my m2 exit in oct next year when I'm eligible I don't know why people wait the 5 years
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+1 I agree with you I did my full M soon as I was eligible. I had two friends who came close this year. Why do people wait on the last minute.
 
Exactly why do people wait until the last minute and then regret not doing it when they had plenty of time. Sigh, learn and live.
 
sarafotoxin said:
Guys --- procrastination, maybe a bit. But if you read the post, you'd notice that I mentioned that I've tried to take the test a number of times
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Three tries in a five year time frame is more than "a bit" of procrastination.
 
Lol - the &^%$ has a few more to say then.

At some point you have to grow up and accept responsibilities. It was your responsibility to have a running bike in working order within 5 years to do your test.

Booking twice and having mechanical failure is no one's fault but your own. So was speeding during your test - YOU were in charge of the throttle.

You knew the bike hadn't run correctly for a year and a half. Plenty of time to figure something else out OR not be surprised when you miss a deadline.

What do your parents have to do with any of these procrastinations? Grow up, accept your lumps and learn from it. The excuses are BS imo.
 
Did I read that right? Having a GSXR600 is going to be a problem for the M1 exit test? It's going to be a problem riding it on the road then isn't it?
 
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Lol - the &^%$ has a few more to say then.

At some point you have to grow up and accept responsibilities. It was your responsibility to have a running bike in working order within 5 years to do your test.

Booking twice and having mechanical failure is no one's fault but your own. So was speeding during your test - YOU were in charge of the throttle.

You knew the bike hadn't run correctly for a year and a half. Plenty of time to figure something else out OR not be surprised when you miss a deadline.

What do your parents have to do with any of these procrastinations? Grow up, accept your lumps and learn from it. The excuses are BS imo.
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Huh?? What are you people talking about???

I originally posted because I wanted to explain the situation and find out about a) what options I have and when the ministry finishes testing for the season; and b) what is going to happen with my insurance. Read the post.

And jc100, I've got a FAST certificate and been to the track a number of times, so no, I don't have trouble riding my bike on the road, thanks. Someone told me the pilon spacing was designed for smaller bikes and even seasoned riders have trouble with it on sport bikes.

As far as I can tell, only two people provided any actual response to my question and the rest just derogitory comments and insulting insinuations. Nice to see what the motorcycle community has come to :rolleyes:
 
I did tell you what the ministry was doing and what to do - call them/wait in line

I did tell you about insurance - read your policy and call your agent if you need clarification.

WTF is wrong with us? Nothing - we have valid licences and have learned to ride our bikes to the ministry standard. Take a look at your finger pointing - you may have a few pointing back at you.

Perhaps this thread did not go "poor child" to your satisfaction?

Or are you the epitome of the poster child for exactly what " the m/c community has come to"????
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