California motorcycle driving test question (behind the wheel)

 Hi,

I'm taking my M1 motorcycle driving test next week. I've read about the
cone weave, riding in a circle and the braking test.

I've been riding my bike here in San Diego, CA for 2 months now. I have
taken the written test and have my permit. I'm comfortable riding my
bike in traffic and on the freeway(though I am not supposed to).

I hear the driving test is a low speed one and really strict. Can
anyone please post specific details of the test, details like the
circle radius, etc? Also any suggestions for the test would be great.
What kind of skills should I practice in a parking lot to be able to
take a test?

Last question : I ride a Ninja 250cc. Is that small enough for the
test?

Thank you,
Madhu

 following in alt.scooter:



    Suggest you drive by your DMV office and look for a section of the
lot that has the "lollipop" painted on it. I've not measured it, but the
circle looks to a long car length in diameter -- longer than a parking
space, but small than two spaces. With a path about a foot wide that you
must stay within... If that isn't difficult enough, from what others
have said, you have to enter and exit at nearly 90deg turns (the stick
of the lollipop) again staying within lines.


    Recommendation!: Don't take the DMV test -- put your name down for
your local MSF equivalent BRC course (here in Sunnyvale, that's nearly a
three month waiting list) and pay the $200... Their test will cover more
situations, not be as strict [my understanding is that the lollipop is
an all or nothing test; first fault and you're out], and passage exempts
you from the DMV skill test.


    Doing figure 8 turns in the area of four parking spaces

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    Swerving in an area the size of two shopping carts...
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I am currently in the MSF course in San Diego (Palomar) and there are a
couple of people that are there because they are experienced riders, and
failed the CA Circle.......
It's worth the $235

 Needing an MSF, BRC (??) class in the Pasadena area.  Anyone know of
something like that?  Phone number?  I need help!
Thanks, Mimi

 

STOP! Don't take it! Do yourself a giant favor and take the MSF course
first.
If you pass the MSF course, you don't need to take the riding test at
the DMV. If you can't pass the MSF, you shouldn't be riding. (OK,
maybe that's a bit harsh, but not much.)  You will learn stuff you
didn't expect at the MSF. Just do it.


Turby the Turbosurfer