INFORMATION REGARDING WHAT THE TEST COVERS , REQUIRED GEAR , AND REGISTRATION BELOW
The standard is Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218 (FMVSS 218).
This is known commonly as the DOT (Department of Transportation) helmet standard for riding on the road.
This motorcycle must be STREET LEGAL
Upon arrival we will do a short inspection.
A State Issued Drivers License, a valid registration, active insurance, a street legal motorcycle, and a valid Permit are REQUIRED to take the test.
Gear: Residents are REQUIRED to wear a DOT approved Helmet
The Skills Test must be taken on a registered, insured and street legal motorcycle as defined in the following sections of Indiana Code;
IC 9-19-6-6
IC 9-19-6-17b
IC 9-19-7-2.5
IC 9-19-8-3
IC 9-19-8-4
The motorcycle skills test consists of several elements which measure an applicant’s basic control of the motorcycle and response to hazardous situations. The motorcycle skills test consists of the following actions:
“Points” will be assessed if the applicant fails to properly execute any of the maneuvers listed above. If you fail the motorcycle skills test, you must wait until the next day before taking the test again.
If you fail three motorcycle skills tests while holding a motorcycle learner’s permit, you must wait two months from the date of the last failed skills test before taking the motorcycle skills test again.
MRT practices ATGATT (All The Gear All The Time)
Face shield or goggles that meet Indiana state standards. This also includes glasses.
Protect your hands from the elements on and off the bike. Full fingered gloves are a must have.
Long sleeves are required for the course. Additional dress wear is acceptable.
Dress for the weather.
Long Pants preferably jeans are required for the course. These pants must not be torn. Pants with holes are not permitted.
A sturdy over-the-ankle boot is meant to cover the ankle bone. This is a requirement to minimize injury, should one occur during field exercises and maneuvers.
