Is the Motorcycle License Test Difficult?
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Motorcycle license tests are not as easy as they used to be. Currently, there are three test subjects, which is one less than the C1 driver's license test. The theoretical exam is generally similar to the C1 test process, although the motorcycle question bank is much smaller. The practical test for motorcycles includes slalom (weaving through cones), crossing a narrow bridge, and hill start. Here are the details: 1. Slalom: This is a challenging section with a high failure rate. There are five cones set up on the road, and you must weave through them back and forth in one complete circle. During the test, your feet must not touch the ground; touching the ground results in a 100-point deduction. 2. Narrow Bridge Crossing: There are two narrow bridges staggered left and right. You must pass over both bridges continuously without the wheels falling off. If the wheels touch the ground, you fail. 3. Hill Start: This section is similar to the hill start test for cars, requiring clutch control to start the motorcycle.
Getting a motorcycle license took me three weeks last year. After signing up, I first tackled the 1,000+ questions in the theoretical test bank—fortunately, they were simpler than car license questions. The real challenge was the field training: I kept crossing lines while weaving through poles and kept falling off the single-plank bridge. Later, the coach had me practice low-speed balance for half an hour daily, which finally helped me get the hang of it. On the exam day, it rained, making maneuvers in a raincoat extra clumsy, but the examiner passed me for maintaining proper basic techniques. Avoid taking the test in scorching heat—sweat inside the helmet ruins visibility. The theory test is easy to pass, but the key to the practical test lies in coordinating the throttle and clutch. Practicing circles in open spaces speeds up progress the most.
