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M.O.S.T.

The Alternate Motorcycle Operator Skill Test (Alternate MOST) requires:

  • Applicant performance of five basic vehicle-control exercises (Stalling, Sharp Turn, Normal Stop, Cone Weave, and U-turn)
  • Applicant performance of two collision-aviodance exercises (Quick Stop and Swerve).
  • No electronic equipment costs or maintenance.
  • Least amount of testing space needed for off-street testing (125x30 ft with 10 ft additional unobstructed area).

An Alternate Most Examiner Training Video and Guide is available, 42 minutes in length. It details how to administer the Alternate MOST and challenges examiners with practice-scoring exercises.

M.L.S.T.

The Motorcyclist Licensing Skill Test (MLST) requires:

  • Performance of 1 basic vehicle-control exercise (Straight Path & Sharp Turn).
  • Performance of 2 collision-avoidance exercises (Riding Curve, and Quick Stop/Swerve).
  • Repetition of collision-avoidance exercises that allows more opportunity to assess turning, stopping and swerving skills.
  • Automatic or manually operated electronic equipment that converts speed traveled through a timing zone to a score.
MSF Off-Road Test Info

Sample MOST Test Course
Sample MOST Test Course

Sample MLST Test Course
Sample MLST Test Course
Source: Motorcycle Safety Foundation




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