Drivers test on a Can AM Spyder = WTF!?

[YamaSpeed]

So I am watching the Candians / Bruins game when a commercial comes on for the Can Am Spyder. I kind of pay attention but then at the end they say that you can now talke your motorcycle license test on a SPYDER! :rant:

I can't believe how that would qualify a newly licensed rider for an actual 2 wheeled bike as well. if it is true which I think it is than in my opinion it is a recipe for disaster.

Cripes!

 

[Kazza]

Yeah, I agree.

Should be a different class.

I have no problem in them taking a test on this as some people may have a disability and are unable to ride 2 wheels, but riding a Spyder V FZ6 around twisties, I would suggest they both handle COMPLETELY differently :shakehead:

 

[marsh0787]

It was my understanding, at least here in NY, that if you take your test on a 3 wheeled vehicle that you may only drive a 3 wheeled vehicle. Two wheels for the test and you are fine... May be wrong though.

 

[Evitzee]

The thrust of the ad was you could take your test on a Spyder and be driving right away (on a Spyder), I don't think it gives you a motorcycle classification on your license. I always tell my wife that if I can't handle a two wheeled machine any longer I will hang the gloves/boots/helmet up, I'm not about to go to a, shudder, trike. That is so wrong, imo. The sad thing is you are seeing younger, less fit, people riding these trikes now days. Like they are too lazy to learn to ride a two wheeled machine. Just my opinion, folks, just my opinion.

I just checked the Can-Am site and in some states you CAN take the m/c test and get a m/c endorsement driving the Can-Am. Sounds like a recipe for disaster.

 

[Anthrax]

Here in quebec all you need to drive a spyder a car drivers license and a 7 hour course. That's it.

 

[macem29]

I'm pretty sure here in Ontario the trikes have a different
class of M license than the normal M for a motorcycle

 

[Norbert]

simple.
first you get your training wheels.
then you take them off and get a real bike.






lol. just foolin'. i have nothing against trikes...

 

[08fz6]

The day I can't hold up a motorcycle anymore I am totally getting a T-Rex:rockon:

 

[rjo3491]

It was my understanding, at least here in NY, that if you take your test on a 3 wheeled vehicle that you may only drive a 3 wheeled vehicle. Two wheels for the test and you are fine... May be wrong though.

That's the way I interpreted it. I think the test is much like the one you'd take on a bike, but you will not earn a motorcycle endorsement though I'm not aware of a, "trike" endorsement here in Michigan.

 

[thieu]

The full explanation is on transport canada's website, but the short verison is you get the full M licence BUT is has the restriction of only being allowed on a 3 wheeler, so no 2 wheels for those guys.

 

[Andz]

I would suggest they both handle COMPLETELY differently

Not much gets past you eh Kaz? :justkidding:

 

[Kazza]

Not much gets past you eh Kaz? :justkidding:

Smartypants!

Difference is easy - 2 wheels v 3 wheels

:Flip:


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[lonesoldier84]

Silly newfies.

Whatever will you think of next?

 

[Nelly]

The day I can't hold up a motorcycle anymore I am totally getting a T-Rex:rockon:

Whats a Spyder?
If your looking for a classy 3 wheeler? Then look no further. You can drive one of these on a UK license as long as reverse gear is immobilized.

 

[greg]

You can ride any trike or quad in the uk on a car licence, one if the reasons you don't need to wear a helmet

 

[YamaSpeed]

I just checked the Can-Am site and in some states you CAN take the m/c test and get a m/c endorsement driving the Can-Am. Sounds like a recipe for disaster.

It just hurts my head...:banghead:

 

[YamaSpeed]

Whats a Spyder?
If your looking for a classy 3 wheeler? Then look no further. You can drive one of these on a UK license as long as reverse gear is immobilized.

Soooo. Why does the reverse gear need to be disabled?