Obtaining a license to drive motorcycles now requires greater preparation In Buenos Aires city. It is because the authorities launched a renewed suitability examination, with additional requirements and more demanding tests.
The applicants, as until now, have to go with a shift to the Parque Roca headquarters of the Driver Qualification Directorate, in the south of Buenos Aires, pass the psychophysical evaluation and the theoretical exam.
What changed was the last and next part of the process: the practical assessment which is carried out on a special track and in which the candidate must demonstrate that he is capable of driving correctly, safely and respectful of traffic rules.
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Step by step, what are the tests and requirements that applicants must now pass to obtain a motorcycle driving license in the City of Buenos Aires.
“We implemented a new way of evaluating to motorcycle drivers to ensure that those who obtain registration are Better prepared to drive through the streets of the City,” explained César Torres, Secretary of Government and Citizen Liaison of the Buenos Aires Government.
“We seek to improve and increase the demand of the exam to reduce accidents and promote better road coexistence,” the official added.
With that idea, the new exam – based on experiences from countries such as Germany, Australia, Brazil, Chile, the United States, France and Italy – incorporated a preventive inspection. It also modified some tests and added others to determine if the person really has the capabilities, skills and knowledge required to go out into traffic.
First thing: go with appropriate clothing and equipment
To begin with, the City became mandatory condition that the person can perform with appropriate clothing. This includes, of course, having a helmet No damage and correct size.
but also carry Long pants, long sleeves and closed footwear, without heels or platforms. Previously, failing to meet these requirements only subtracted points; now it is reason direct disapproval.
“The objective is to guarantee a certain degree of protection against abrasion, collision, accidents or friction on the sides of the motorcycle that can cause burns and eventually loss of control of the vehicle or risky maneuvers,” they argued in the City.
Before starting, the examiner will also verify that the candidate recognize the commands basics of the motorcycle and know how to operate the horn, the lights and the center stand or crutch, among others.
The evaluation circuit and its three parts
If everything is in order, the track test it’s divided in three major stageseach with different challenges to overcome.
In stage 1 one has to maneuver the motorcycle even when it is off within a demarcated sector or “box”, proof that it did not exist before. Then they ask circular in a straight line at between 30 and 40 km/h to evaluate both the driving position and braking technique.
The stage 2 start with the new “8″ test -another new feature- in which the driver must do low speed turns to the right and to the left, using the accelerator and brakes well, and transferring your body weight appropriately.
Finally, in the stage 3 You will have to travel a predefined circuit, fluidly overcoming different challenges: the “slalom“dodging cones and marching in zig Zag between obstacles.
At this point, a novelty is that now slalom and braking technique are now evaluated separately (no longer in the same test), in order to verify those skills in more detail.
In turn, the zigzag tour was shortened: from the previous 7 meters it went to 5.30, “which allows greater precision in the evaluation of the movement from left to right and the correct position and inclination of the motorcycle,” according to the Buenos Aires government.
“Each of the three Stages of the circuit are essential to pass and obtain the license. All tests are essential and equally important in the evaluation process and must be passed in their entirety in order to obtain registration,” they highlighted.
Examiners take every detail into account. Photo: GCBA.License to drive motorcycles: what happens if you fail the practical exam in CABA?
In order to take the exam, it is essential to bring the green card of the motorcycle that is going to be used, the Vehicle Technical Verification (VTV) is up to date, the sure of the motor vehicle and passenger’s driver’s license.
In case of approve the practical test, the driver takes his license at the time. But if disapproveseither by making a serious mistake or by the accumulation of failures (which deduct points), you may return just in five days or more.
After the first failed attempt, the applicant will only have two more attempts. And if you fail again, to obtain the license you will have to do the entire procedure again from scratch, paying the costs of a new shift.
On the City website you can now consult the updated exam manuala video tutorial and the rest of the details that you need to know to pass.
