08-19-2014, 11:01 PM
I'm in Michigan, and similar to Ferret; the "test" was pretty basic. I was told to drive my bike around the parking lot. The final test consisted of the instructor asking me to drive down the end of the lot, stop, and take off driving. Then brake when told to do so. Got my endorsement, and have had it since. Jump forward 40+yrs and you have to go through an elaborate series of cones, driving maneuvers and tests. The other alternative to go through and pass the MSF (Motorcycle Safety Foundation) test.
I'm lucky to have one of the test centers just 5 miles from me. They leave it open, so I bring some cones and do the self test every so often.
I'm lucky to have one of the test centers just 5 miles from me. They leave it open, so I bring some cones and do the self test every so often.