Summary: Motorcycles are coming out of their hibernation all across the northern hemisphere. We hope you have been able to show your ride a little attention this past week. Both Kevin and Larry were able to get our for nice rides and have big plans for next week. Here we go as Kevin struggles with his voice.<br> Mail Call:<br><br> Email from Jeff.<br><br> Email from Darian.<br> News:<br><br> <a href="http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-general-news/us-car-driver-who-intentionally-hit-motorcyclist-sentenced-15-years">Crum sentenced </a>to 15 years.<br><br> Motorcycling <a href="http://www.visordown.ccom/motorcycle-news-general-news/motorcycles-rated-least-stressful-vehicle-commute">less stressful</a>.<br><br> Honda<a href="http://www.visordown.com/road-tests-first-rides/first-ride-honda-cb1100-rs-ex-review"> CB 1100 </a>RS and EX.<br><br> Ducati brings back the <a href="http://www.cycleworld.com/2017-ducati-monster-797-first-ride-motorcycle-review">small monster</a>.<br> Giveaway:<br><br> Don’t forget to send in your entry for our Ciro 3D giveaway/ Just send us an email with which part you want with Ciro 3d in the subject or body of the email.<br> Topic:<br><br> Should the US go to a tiered motorcycle license<br> Related topic- <a href="http://www.ocala.com/news/20130113/supersport-motorcycle-bikers-face-high-fatality-rate">Super Sport </a>riders high fatality rate<br> Effects of<a href="http://www.sbes.vt.edu/gabler/publications/TRR-Daniello-2140-2009.pdf"> training and tiered </a>and restricted licensing<br> In brief, the studies generally differed in their findings. Some found modest effects for training, some not. In some the effects from training petered out after 6 months. A more consistent finding was that trained riders used helmets and protective gear more. Another consistent was that longer restrictive periods resulted in riders with fewer accidents.<br> None of the systems reviewed however included limitations on displacement.<br> <a href="https://www.autoevolution.com/news/motorcycle-licensing-in-europe-explained-90006.html">European tiered system </a>explained. Whew!<br> In brief, there are 3 classes of license:<br> AM for the youngest riders (ages vary by country, 15 up) and the smallest displacements (mopeds <50cc). Mandatory theory and traffic law classes, and optional skills testing. Helmets required. Can’t carry passengers unless over 18<br> A1 goes to 125 cc and/or certain power to weight ratio’s). Must pass two theory and two practicals<br> A2 requires 2 years from a1, 4 tests also, or only the practicals if you have a1, about 50% larger engines or double the horsepower bikes with restrictors on them.<br> Full A, minimal progressive age from 20 years and direct to 24 years. No power limitation.<br> These were based on research studies of past statistics. Riders who studied theory, who took at least 2 years to progress had fewer accidents and deaths, and of course, mandatory helmet for driver and passenger.<br> Special Thanks:<br> A big thank you to Dayne, Tom, Chris, Paul, Micah, Jeff and Chuck. Thank you all for becoming supporters of the show.<br> If you would like to help bring new features to the show, go to our website and click the Patreon logo to join the Throttled Crew. With your help we can grow and be able to provide more content for our wonderful listeners.<br> Follow us on:<br><br> Twitter: @ThrottledShow<br><br> Instagram: ThrottledShow<br><br> Facebook: Throttled Podcast<br> Listen Live:<br><br> You can tune in and listen to Larry and Kevin try and make this podcast each and every week. Simply go to <a href="http://www.mixlr.com/throttled">http://www.mixlr.com/throttled</a>. From there you can interact with us as we record. So far it has been a ton of fun! Approximately 30 minutes before we go live we make an announcement on Twitter and Facebook,
