Bike Test coming up

CloudManic · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 06 Aug 2006 Karma :

I have my practical test booked in 2 weeks, can anyone give me any advise of what to expect (questions, moves etc)

I read you get asked somthing about carrying pillions, is this true?
I've never carried pillion, whats to be expected?

Any help is appreciated Thumbs Up

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Ravage · Nova Slayer Joined: 10 Jul 2007 Karma :

Regarding pillions they will ask you 2 questions i think? not sure but i do have a sheet my instructor gave me about carrying a passenger and on the back are the safety check questions which you get 2 of at random.

They will ask you about how the bike will handle and any adjustments you may need to make to the bike for carrying a pillion. They can ask what the pillion will need in order to ride and thats basically it
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kkhalil76 · Nova Slayer Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Karma :

Before the test they will usually ask a few questions on bike mechanical knowledge & maintenance etc (e.g. lubing/adjusting chain, using the kill switch, checking lights, changing oil...)

After the test they usually ask about carrying pillions, specifically what adjustments need to me be (if I recall correctly: mirrors, lights, tire pressure, suspensions), how they should behave (keep still, lean with you in corners, keep feet on pegs, hold on tight) and what is affected (braking distance - longer, acceleration - slower, balance at low speed).

You may get different questions but that's what I was told and that's what I got on my test.

Good luck Thumbs Up

Dazbo666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Karma :

Try this

https://www.begin-motorcycling.co.uk/pillion.htm

EDIT : and the Lightening Pass website has some good advice
https://www.lightningpass.com/jkcm/default.asp?pg=245&lang=1
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BanditBitch · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Sep 2005 Karma :

Have a look at this old post, will give you some idea what to expect.

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=27360

CloudManic · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 06 Aug 2006 Karma :

Thanks everyone some really usefull info there Thumbs Up

Just need to practise practise practise and hopefully pass Smile

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