How many times did you need to pass your test?

daveiw · Nova Slayer Joined: 12 May 2004 Karma :

OK, I know I probably don't really want to know.... BUT I've got my big bike test on Tuesday 22nd June, Few days time! Bit worried, especially as I've already bought a new bike! Be gutted if I fail! So I'm wondering how many times did everyone take his or her test? I've heard different stories on the bike tests, some mates said it was a sod to pass, and others said nearly imposable to fail! Just curious, and of course I'll let you lot know if I pass, test is at 3.27, so I won't post until evening as I hope to be out and about on the new bigger toy Razz

Obviously this poll only applies to those with a full license as this is all I'm interested in - sorry learners Thumbs Up

iCraig · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jun 2004 Karma :

I passed second time, first time I just made stupid mistakes by edging forward at traffic light and the examiner thought I was gonna go thu them.
And I went round a roundabout in the outside lane instead of the inside to go right, both were serious errors and I failed. Sad

Second time though, I stayed calm and thought before I manouvered, I passed with only 3 Minor faults too!

In summary just stay calm, think and ride safely.

Very Happy

Josh · Traffic Copper Joined: 21 May 2004 Karma :

Any change in speed/road position, observations first, that is a piece of advice someone gave me, although I haven't even done my theory yet, so I don't know. Smile

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daveiw · Nova Slayer Joined: 12 May 2004 Karma :

Look like Tuesday's going to rain as well Evil or Very Mad

Does this affect taking the test?

Flip · Super Spammer Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Karma :

No. Just brake a little more gently etc. Watch that e stop.

mr jamez · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Aug 2003 Karma :

zaknafien · Joined: 25 Mar 2002 Karma :

1st time.

I found it pretty easy and it felt like it only lasted 5 minutes.
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daveiw · Nova Slayer Joined: 12 May 2004 Karma :

Got to admit, I really don't want to do the test in the rain, but I don't want to wait any longer either Confused

Wish me luck - I'm going in! Very Happy

iCraig · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jun 2004 Karma :

awj72 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 10 Apr 2004 Karma :

1st time!! thought i'd blown it after 5 minutes, so thought "sod it" & just enjoyed the rest of the ride, PASS!!!! Shocked

nearly shat meself, was convinced i'd failed heh heh. Very Happy

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Slavo · Spanner Monkey Joined: 07 May 2004 Karma :

The test is easy to pass, although it is also easy to fail!

Very few people fail from clocking up 15 minors. As your only out on the road for 20 minutes.

I went the wrong way due to the instructor thinking that there was a roundabout ahead and not traffic lights. She said left at the roundabout, so I continued straight through the lights, she turned left and told me to safely turn around.

Shitting myself I did so, she soon stopped me and apologised.

Watch for the stop line Wink

and double mini-roundabouts, the exits are literally the the same part as onjoining the following one.

Flip · Super Spammer Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Karma :

My test was about 40 mins and TBH I enjoyed it Confused

Slavo · Spanner Monkey Joined: 07 May 2004 Karma :

I was told it lasts 50 minutes, which includes fitting your earpiece etc...

then you ride out 10 minutes to a quiet place to do your set pieces. You are then told to go round the block (on your own). Where the instructor is off their bike, you go left-left-left-left to be back where the instructor is and when they raise their hand, you brake like a kids run out in front of you without locking up Wink

After this you push your bike round in a U-turn, then ride it back in a U-turn.

Then you ride back to the centre to be told you passed Wink

*edit*
Well, that was how mine went.

daveiw · Nova Slayer Joined: 12 May 2004 Karma :

thanks guys, I'm not nervous of taking the test, just be gutted if I fail! I've got my big bike, had it for nearly a month now, and waited 7!!!! yes 7!!! weeks since booking the test! If I fail......

awj72 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 10 Apr 2004 Karma :

divuk83 · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Nov 2003 Karma :

I think my biggest worry was the U turn as if you fail that you fail the test! The instructors took me round the test areas and they were all crappy, bumpy, thin roads. On the test the instructor stoped at a huge side road that was about 3 lanes wide! Lucky or what Very Happy

Practice loads of U turns and remeber that on your test you can pretty much ignore what the guy says over the radio if you want, you can ignore his route if you want as long as what you do is safe and controled! Thats all he's interested in.

Dave

Josh · Traffic Copper Joined: 21 May 2004 Karma :

I don't think I could handle having my bike before the test, as it is I am down at the dealers every weekend looking at it, sitting on it, and generally loving it up Smile

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dibbster · Nearly there... Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Karma :

Passed 1st time with 3 minors.

Just take your time, make good observations and practise your u-turns!
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Inglesina94 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Karma :

Don't worry about the rain ... if it is really bad they will postpone the test ... although it will mean longer wait for you!!

I have failed my first one on many many things. Now practising for the second one which will be in a couple of weeks time.

Can't understand how you bough the bike before the test, not sure I couldm the temptetion would be far far too much!!

Good luck Thumbs Up

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