Test Tips?

[Trip]

Ok i passed my theory test today so ive really got my act together and im going for my test asap.

Thing is i have no money for training and am just going to take the test on the principle that i can get 4 tests for the £200 the cheapest training in my area is.

What im after from you lot then is what i should / shouldnt do on my test. Im quite a competent rider but id just like some tips ect from you guys?

Cheers in advance

Rich
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[Whosthedaddy]

Relax and enjoy yourself
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[jay_666]

Bit more that a few 'tips', but this may be of use to you...
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[Alfredo]

Nice one Jay, that's useful to me too. I've got one more lesson Saturday after next then my big bike test the week after.

As I drive my car around, trying to practise for my test without a bike to practise on, other drivers are looking at me funny as I do my 'observations' and 'life savers'! Just shows how much less aware of traffic situations I used to be and how unaware most car drivers are...

[sunbear]

Lol i thought i was the only one that did lifesavers in a car, and i do them as a passenger ! The missus gives me some funny looks
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[Dave1216]

If you look up your test centre on the DSA's website then you can see the test routes. If you wish, you could pratice the actual routes they will take you on.
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[murphyD]

Good Luck to you, you're brave to go ahead & take the test.
I'm practising for mine & I'm finding a few things hard like

Keeping the speed to the limit,

& damn U Turns.

Also I bought a new leather jacket, the collar sticks up a bit & is making life -savers hard to do!
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[Trip]

Right booked not telling anyone when but ive got a little time to practice!

Keep the tips comming please guys!

Rich
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CBT: PASSED Theory: PASSED Test: PASSED
Past-CG125 Present - Yamaha XJ600N Future - WHO KNOWS?

[murphyD]

I'm guessing about 4 - 6 weeks !!

What do you think you're weak points are if any??
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[Trip]

Ha nowhere near. Its within the next 2 weeks.

Speeding id say is my worst habbit and occasionally forgetting lifesavers.

Any tips for helping this?

Rich
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CBT: PASSED Theory: PASSED Test: PASSED
Past-CG125 Present - Yamaha XJ600N Future - WHO KNOWS?

[murphyD]

2 Weeks !! Good on ya

As for the life savers, just tell yourself that an asshole could be trying to shoot past you just before you turn (It happens).
Just make yourself do it, it is worthwhile
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[AcIdBuRnZ]

[Trip]

Thanks alot mate that was very helpful

I tend to reach the speed limit and then change up a gear to cruise. Thats probably why i go over the limit?

Cheers

Rich
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CBT: PASSED Theory: PASSED Test: PASSED
Past-CG125 Present - Yamaha XJ600N Future - WHO KNOWS?

[AcIdBuRnZ]

[cestrian]

I think back just a few years. I was driving down the motorway, checked my mirrors, indicated to pull out to overtake and "HOLY FREAKIN' COW!!!!" there was a traffic cop on his bike overtaking me. He crept up on me without me seeing him. Anyway, I pooped my pants (not literally), pulled over into the left lane and narrowly escaped a certain coronary failure. Ever since that day I always do lifesavers, even if I'm sure there is nothing there in the outside lane. I don't tailgate anymore either.
Personally, I find it useful to talk my way through certain manouvres. Things like "approaching parked vehicles, lifesaver right, yada yada yada.... about to pull in so lifesaver left, move over".
And for what it's worth. I reckon ones standard of safetywear could have an effect on the examiners first impression on you. Turn up in a pair of trainers, a chav jacket and a scratched helmet and I'm sure he'll be looking more closely for faults, just human nature methinks.

[Trip]

Got full textiles and im certainly no chav!

I will try the talking through manouvers, i think ill just go out and ride for a couple of hundred miles for the next 2 weeks!

Cheers guys keep em coming
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Bike: Yamaha XJ600N Mileage: 28500 Miles Rider Mileage: Many Miles
CBT: PASSED Theory: PASSED Test: PASSED
Past-CG125 Present - Yamaha XJ600N Future - WHO KNOWS?