Speed Bumps

nitro159 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 21 Dec 2009 Karma :

Hey there, Taking my theory next week Smile

and then hopefully onto the modules and by the time I'm 18 I'll have a full license Very Happy

Anyway so this has been bugging me, on my daily route to college, theres a 20 MPH zone via a school and a residential area, theres a series of speed bumps, the name escapes me but they're the type that sit in the middle of the lane rather than across both lanes to the curb on either side.

Does anyone know the correct procedure on these as I've taken to going in-between them if its safe ahead and if its not then going around the curbside (Only where theres no drain covers) or slowly going over them if there is a drain cover on the nearside.

The reason I ask is that where my nearest MOD 2 test centre is, its almost certain I'll be negotiating this road and it'd be good to know for future reference and for the test so I can demonstrate the most correct way of negotiating them.

Thank you Smile

- Wayne

HopmanUK · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 10 Aug 2009 Karma :

When I was taught I was told that as long as you do it safely (using mirrors) you can do whatever (go round either side, go over etc).

Obviously dont go round them to the right if there is oncoming traffic. If you cause anyone to take any evasive action (whether they need to or not) then you're looking at a fail.

Personally I prefer to go around them (to the right if sae to do so, otherwise to the left)

Tango675 · Crazy Courier Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Karma :

The correct procedure is to approach them as fast as possible and then attempt to lift the front wheel as you go over them...
The rule above only applies on mopeds with lots of powerbands. Very Happy

Otherwise there is no hard and fast rule about which side to go.. whichever is safest is the rule of thumb. Just remember your life savers.
Although if you treat them like the traffic cones in your CBT you won't get bonus points.

Also, if a car is tailgating you, any move to the left might be seen as an open invitation to overtake you (speed bump or not). So sometimes you might have to go over them.
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ms51ves3 · Super Spammer Joined: 08 Jun 2007 Karma :

On the test I would just go over them, once you've passed, do whatever you want.

c-m · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 May 2006 Karma :

When training for my DAS the instructor and I both went around them, not over

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Poseidon · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Aug 2008 Karma :

As long as it's safe, you are allowed to go around them. If there is nothing oncoming, go to the right of the bump, not forgetting your lifesavers as you move over and back again. If there is oncoming traffic, go to the left of the bump, not forgetting your lifesavers when move over and back again. If there is oncoming traffic and a hazard to the left of the bump, slow down and go over it, not forgetting your mirrors/lifesavers and you alter your speed.

I followed the above on my DAS test and not a single minor resulted from speed bumps.

Drew
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ClaireBear · Traffic Copper Joined: 27 Jun 2009 Karma :

On my module 2 I went down a road with the speed bumps you are talking about.

When I was doing my cbt and training we always went to the left hand side of them so I never thought anything of it. As we were on the 40% line of our lane I just checked the mirror but didnt lifesaver and then just went to the left hand side.

Done this on my test (went left hand side and didnt lifesaver). No faults and nothing at all was said about it.

Thats my experience but it might depend on individual examiners.

Good luck with your theory Thumbs Up