WORLD bike ace Carl Fogarty finally achieved a milestone in his career - by passing his motorcycle driving test. The 27-year-old 750cc rider beat dreadful weather conditions to pass with flying colours, despite having problems slowing down and adjusting to his brakes during training. Carl said: "It would have been the most embarrassing moment of my life if I had failed."
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