The exploration via two wheels has really grasped my conscience since my main focus of lifestyle has been to be more sustainable resource but alsoto explore new experiences. Since my discovery of motorcycling I've had nothing but fences set up in my path to thwart me away from the experience.
Parental guidance suggests that riding on two wheels will lead to death or dismemberment. This is where you have a separation of the minds and the search for truth begins. And so mine has begun.
The journey first started with a visit to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commision's website. Here you can find out what is required to get a motorcycle license. Let me tell you is that you really do not need much at all.
1. common roadway rules---- this should be familiar to MOST. i use that lossly because most people do not know the rules correctly. but needlessto say if you drive a car and pass the test ,obvisouly, you should be ok.
2. Download the NJMVC motorcycle manual and Read it.
3. Pay $5 bucks and bring your 6-points with you for validating that you are not a terrorist, illegal immigrant.(Stupid government agencies won't even know if you are or not a terrorist anyways. just don't have a name similiar to a know felon in the eyes of the Patriot Act)
4. Sit and wait for your number to be called. ( i got lucky and only waited about 15 mins at the written testing facility)
5. When called go where they tell you to go and hand them $$$$ and your paperwork. Next you sit at a Apple IIe computer and answer the 20 question test. Get an 80% and your golden. Get your permit stamped and go practice with a friend and wait 20 days before taking the road test.
6. This section is a bonus step but was interesting for me. Once you've passed the test they give you a vision test. I use to wear contacts but since getting lasered I don't require them anymore and they removed my restriction... sweet!!!!
Well it's really that easy and that inexpected to get started. Next post I will fill you in on the What you do if you don't have anyone who can help you with getting your practice on. Stay Tuned
Total costs to date : $5.00
