The only restrictions are: No riding after dark. No passengers. And you have to stay within 50 miles of your home.
2006-10-29 00:56:57 · 7 answers · asked by L J 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
i got mine at 15 in kansas. but i dont remeber any restrictions. great age to start.
2006-10-29 04:25:23 · answer #1 · answered by mxlj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would you give a kid of 15 1/2 a stick of dynamite to play with? That's what it amounts to. I've been riding since I was 16, I'm now 54. If bikes back then were as fast and powerfull as the bikes today, I doubt I be here answering this question. I think the system is backwards. You should learn to drive a car, with 4 wheels and a cab for protection before you ride a bike with 2 wheels and no protection.
2006-10-31 13:56:43 · answer #2 · answered by HARLEY_4FUN 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the child. Some kids I have met are way too irresponsible and immature to drive anything at that age, and some are very responsible and have no trouble. They, of course, all believe they are responsible and mature so don't take their word for it. In general I think it would be safer to start in a car because then they can learn about driving in a vehicle where accidents less frequently result in death or permanent handicap. Once they have gotten some experience driving in general, then they would start learning how to operate a motorcycle (once they are already used to driving in traffic, watching other drivers, spotting signs and signals, etc.) On the other side, the younger you learn to do something, generally the better you can get at doing it. This is true of learning almost any skills, and driving is no different. This is why, for example, many schools are starting to teach foreign languages at a much younger age. In short, learning to drive anything should be taken on a case-by-case basis depending on the maturity of the person in question. I believe that is the most critical thing to consider.
2006-10-29 01:12:21 · answer #3 · answered by Jonathan R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the license is not restricted to small motor bikes and scooters 125cc and under, I would worry. A 15 year old is not safe enough to ride large motorcycles with lots of power. It was a 15 year old driving a Cadillac that ran out in front of me last June and caused me to have my first wreck and I have ridden since 1969 when I was seventeen.
I think Kids under 18 should be restricted to small motors. Too many 18 to 22 year old get hurt and killed on big Sport bikes with a lot of power.
I know many 20 something guys who already are banged up more than me and have pins in their body somewhere due to reckless riding of powerful Sport bikes.
2006-10-29 10:42:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Varies by state. In MA it's 9. We're looking at scooter style motercycles and the dealers we've spoken with are in agreement with that. We've been told people do put six and seven year olds on, but it isn't considered safe or legal. We're looking into a sidecar but they aren't the safest things in the world. Your handling in terms of safety and avoidance goes in the toilet, even if you know what you're doing.
2016-05-22 05:03:50 · answer #5 · answered by Susan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i started earlier , but got 2 admit at that age u r fearless and u can get hurt easly . go 4 it but keep in mind we only live once .
2006-10-29 01:51:40 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
must start sometime.
just follow the rules and all will be okay.
2006-10-29 01:05:03 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋