Motorcycle License Skill Testing

Standard motorcycles generally pose no problem for license skill testing Standard motorcycles generally pose no problem for license skill testing

Motorcycle License Skill Testing The most commonly used license skill tests include: The most commonly used license skill tests include:  Alternate Motorcycle Operator Skill Test (Alt-MOST)  State created licensing skill test  Motorcyclist In-traffic Test (MIT)  Motorcycle Licensing Skill Test (MLST )

Motorcycle License Skill Testing Most off-road tests have been modified to accommodate sidecars and Most off-road tests have been modified to accommodate sidecars and

Trikes

Unique Motorcycles Can you administer a motorcycle licensing skill test if the applicant has one of these? Can you administer a motorcycle licensing skill test if the applicant has one of these? Cam AM Spyder

Unique Motorcycles How about this vehicle? How about this vehicle? Piaggio MP3

Rider Skill Test The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) introduced the Rider Skill Test for Motorcycles (RST-2W and -3W) in 2008 The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) introduced the Rider Skill Test for Motorcycles (RST-2W and -3W) in 2008 The RST was designed to accommodate both 2 wheeled and 3 wheeled motorcycles The RST was designed to accommodate both 2 wheeled and 3 wheeled motorcycles Same skill exercises, but can be modified quickly to accommodate sidecars, trikes, the Spyder and the MP3 Same skill exercises, but can be modified quickly to accommodate sidecars, trikes, the Spyder and the MP3

Rider Skill Test The RST will not accommodate: The RST will not accommodate:  Automotive hybrids or conversions  Vehicles with automotive controls or seating  Vehicles with front or rear mounted engines  Vehicles with enclosed riding compartments  Any other radical departure from a motorcycle You must also consider wheelbase in addition to engine size on some exercises You must also consider wheelbase in addition to engine size on some exercises

Unique Motorcycles Is this a motorcycle? Can you test this vehicle? Is this a motorcycle? Can you test this vehicle?

Unique Motorcycles How about this “trike” with four wheels? How about this “trike” with four wheels?

Unique Motorcycles The retractable, non-retractable outriggers and the “4 wheel” trike kits may be consider accessories The retractable, non-retractable outriggers and the “4 wheel” trike kits may be consider accessories Most are bolt on accessories and some manufactures claim the two extra wheels are removable so you can have a two wheeled motorcycle Most are bolt on accessories and some manufactures claim the two extra wheels are removable so you can have a two wheeled motorcycle Others can be adjusted for limited contact with the ground Others can be adjusted for limited contact with the ground

Unique Motorcycles Can they be titled and registered? Can they be titled and registered?  Certificate of Origin – Motorcycle?  Bolt on accessories  Not on Certificate of Origin, Title or registration  Probably will be done after the vehicle is registered

Unique Motorcycles What test would you use for this vehicle? What test would you use for this vehicle?

Unique Motorcycles A motorcycle with a V8 engine and long wheel base A motorcycle with a V8 engine and long wheel base

Unique Motorcycles A T-Rex A T-Rex

Accommodating Unique Motorcycles Understand and communicate your state’s definition of a motorcycle Understand and communicate your state’s definition of a motorcycle  NHTSA uses the definitions that are found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): Title 49 CFR Part 571.3(b)  “Motorcycle means a motor vehicle with motive power having a seat or saddle for use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground.”

Accommodating Unique Motorcycles Do some research Do some research  Check the specifications for these unique motorcycles (wheelbase, width and number of wheels on the ground)  Accessories or not accessories Publicize what your motorcycle licensing test includes and what it will not accommodate Publicize what your motorcycle licensing test includes and what it will not accommodate

Accommodating Unique Motorcycles Identify a process individuals may use to determine if their vehicle can be used on your test Identify a process individuals may use to determine if their vehicle can be used on your test If you must modify your skill test, try to evaluate the same skill sets that are evaluated in your standard test and keep the modifications uniform and consistent If you must modify your skill test, try to evaluate the same skill sets that are evaluated in your standard test and keep the modifications uniform and consistent You may want to consider an In-Traffic test as an alternative You may want to consider an In-Traffic test as an alternative Use license restrictions Use license restrictions

Wheel Bases and Width Motorcycle Wheel Base inches Width inches Harley Davidson –Ultra 63.5 Harley Davidson Tri Glide Honda Gold Wing 66.5 Boss Hoss (2 wheel) 80.0 Boss Hoss Trike Can-Am Spyder T-Rex Piaggo MP

Possible “Best Practice” Paint hash marks in your test staging area that allows the examiner and the applicant to determine wheelbase and width of the test vehicle and the test they will complete Paint hash marks in your test staging area that allows the examiner and the applicant to determine wheelbase and width of the test vehicle and the test they will complete  Maximum wheelbase  Maximum width

Maryland’s Experience Maryland’s motorcycle definition is based on NHTSA’s Maryland’s motorcycle definition is based on NHTSA’s To date, we have tested: To date, we have tested:  Can-Am Spyder  Piaggio MP 3  Motorcycles with fixed and retractable outriggers  Boss Hoss – 2 wheels, no trikes  T-Rex

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