Learning to ride with motorcycle permit

by gina
(portland, OR)

To all experienced, riders you have been there and how do you ride the street with your permit? I am a new rider just learning how to handle my bike, I took the motorcycle safety course just this month. I didn't pass the skills part of test. I learned a lot from the class which I am applying to my riding and as given me more confidence. I still do not have my endorsement and I found it rather interesting that is so hard to get other riders to spend the time with a new rider. Why is that?, How do you learn if you can't get out on the street. I want to "practice" what they taught in class which will help pass the driving test, I have rode around my apartment parking lot almost everyday for the last week and I am sure my neighbors are tired of seeing me go in circles. Do I just go out on the street by myself? I went over to the local DMV to watch the test, they said I could practice on the course. I have rescheduled my skills test for September 6th so that is my timeline. I would really like to hear back from other riders with your suggestions.