roadrash
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Isn't that the same as asking what if you don't have a bike ? I was in this situation, so I rented a highway capable one.This conversation is going in circles.
So what if the riders bike can’t do highway speeds?
Isn't that the same as asking what if you don't have a bike ? I was in this situation, so I rented a highway capable one.This conversation is going in circles.
So what if the riders bike can’t do highway speeds?
Borrow a friend's, rent wherever it's available and ride to the test center, take the test where you can rent a highway capable bike etc etc ... I don't want to argue about this specific rental issue. Riding is an expensive hobby and not a requirement. If someone can't afford it or is too lazy to deal with rental, theres always driving or the transit.So how does someone who lives in North Bay or Kapuskasing rent a bike?
This conversation is going in circles.
So what if the riders bike can’t do highway speeds?
Then they should be granted a speed limited / moped licence (an ML class), not given a full M that they didn’t earn because of a technically, but then allows them (in the future) to go own/rent/ride any motorcycle under the sun, and ride it anywhere.
They don’t give you a class A licence if you don’t, can’t, or won’t fulfil the road test requirements, and that’s the way it SHOULD be. There used to be a loophole long ago that allowed people to get a full class A tractor trailer licence using a pickup truck and horse trailer for the road test, but when people started getting killed by the resulting idiots that ended up behind the wheel of semis with no business being there (because this loophole existed and was being exploited) it was rightfully closed.
This IMHO, should be treated no differently. Can’t fulfil the requirements, don’t get the full M, get an ML instead. The end.
Hey guys, a friend is looking to upgrade to an M license and found this M2X course/test option on the RTI website that basically just omits the highway portion of the test, if you ride a 100-250cc motorcycle. No, this is not the ML ("limited") license, this is the full M.
I thought a big requirement of graduating to an M license was being able to ride on the 400 series highways in the GTA. It's odd that this can be skipped.
Has anyone opted for this course and thoughts ?
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How bad of a fail are we talking here?... IF you fail the hwy portion and do well with the rest would you still pass to a full M?
They don’t give you a class A licence if you don’t, can’t, or won’t fulfill the road test requirements, and that’s the way it SHOULD be. There used to be a loophole long ago that allowed people to get a full class A tractor trailer licence using a pickup truck and horse trailer for the road test, but when people started getting killed by the resulting idiots that ended up behind the wheel of semis with no business being there (because this loophole existed and was being exploited) it was rightfully closed.
This IMHO, should be treated no differently. Can’t fulfill the requirements, don’t get the full M, get an ML instead. The end.
I will be doing my M2 Exit in a few weeks and also not very comfortable with the hwy portion they test you on but will be riding it. My question to anyone that would know would be IF you fail the hwy portion and do well with the rest would you still pass to a full M?
I really don't understand people who are terrified of riding on the 400 series highways. It's not a big deal at all. If you're so panicked by it, why not arrange some practice times? Have 2 friends or family members act as blockers for you on the highway. Car in front, car behind. Get to speed. Make a lane change, move back again, and then leave the highway at first exit. You're on it for a very short amount of time.
As for "failing" the highway section -- there is no such thing. Get a copy of the M test and you'll see.
You're allowed 25 demerits total. Period. If you nail the "in-city" part, you'll have lots of demerits available for the highway.
There's really only a few minor things you need to know about the highway.
1) Merge with traffic at traffic speed. Very important. If the cars behind you need to apply their brakes because you're too slow, it's an automatic fail. You've committed a dangerous act.
2) Turn your signal on when you can see traffic on the highway. If you can see them, they can see you.
3) Proper lane blocking position.
That's it.
...All bikes that were at the course were able to exceed 100 easily...
I will be doing my M2 Exit in a few weeks and also not very comfortable with the hwy portion they test you on but will be riding it. My question to anyone that would know would be IF you fail the hwy portion and do well with the rest would you still pass to a full M?