wildwood 11 Posted March 30, 2013 Well, it's official. I'm now a Pacific Safety Center trained M1 licensed rider. Turned in my DL 389 at the DMV yesterday and got my license. The training wheels are off, and it feels good to be fully functional. It was a good course, especially for noobs. It was a little too basic at times for me, but a few other riders in the course really needed that level of guidance. I will say I did learn street riding techniques that will serve me well. It was worth the price of admission. A BIG thumbs up to the Pacific Safety Center team. -Bob³ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carguy 1 Posted March 30, 2013 Remember slow look press and roll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danrider 5 Posted March 31, 2013 You are now on your way. If you have the time take the advanced course, you use your own bike in this class and they take you through all kinds procedures and emergency stops, and controlled skids. At the end of the class you really know how your bike handles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsfox 0 Posted March 31, 2013 Congrats....it's good training....I think anyone under 21 also is now required to take that before they CAN get their license...Good idea... there are too many reckless motorcycle riders out there.....that give us a bad name....I like the portions of that course that teach you to be DEFENSIVE....expect drivers to NOT see you, etc etc......it can be MADNESS out there on the pavement..I also made my son take it, before he could ride on the street.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Champ 116 Posted March 31, 2013 Darn Wildwood, I went to his house yesterday and he is out riding that darn motorcycle. Licensed ! Yeehaw! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CL300CAPT 0 Posted March 31, 2013 Congrats....it's good training....I think anyone under 21 also is now required to take that before they CAN get their license...Good idea... there are too many reckless motorcycle riders out there.....that give us a bad name....I like the portions of that course that teach you to be DEFENSIVE....expect drivers to NOT see you, etc etc......it can be MADNESS out there on the pavement..I also made my son take it, before he could ride on the street.... I agree 100% with dsfox. You need to not only ride DEFENSIVE, but OFFENSIVELY too. Be proactive and ASSUME NOBODY sees you. If I don't see the driver look at me AND notice me, I assume they're going to hit me. Stay out of drivers blind spots if able, be ready for them to change lanes into you as you pass. When stopped at a light I got rear ended by a car, so I always leave myself an escape route should the car coming up behind me not stop, and I watch them in my mirrors like a hawk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwood 11 Posted March 31, 2013 I agree with all that. Riding a bike on the street is no joke. I've raced cars for years with a no fear attitude, and taken some hard crashes at speed in the process. I respect what bikes can do immensely. I feel like riding a bike on the street is at least as intense as racing at times. You really need to be on your game to be out there. Thanks all for the well wishes. Happy Easter! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
