Correct procedures for test written anywhere?

[S1417]

Hi, I was just wondering if the procedures you're expected to follow on your test are written down anywhere? I mean things like correct order of mirror checks and lifesavers like taught on the CBT.

I only ask because I've been riding for a year and a half on my CBT and don't intend to have any lessons before my test, but I feel like I may need to brush up on the "correct" procedures I need for my test

[Wednesday Biker]

I think its best to do these things on instinct
I did it my own way and it pleased the examiner enough to pass me.
Just look in your mirrors when you need to and do obs when you need to.When you think there could be a reason to check, then check.
I got a bee in my bonnet about doing things to procedure but in the end I just did what I though best and it worked.
It is really worth having a 3 hour lesson though before the test.You can iron out any faults and if you are doing things correctly you'll know.
It really helped me having a lesson before the test.

[Val]

[MC]

The problem's different instructors have different ways of doing things. That's why it's good to look at YouTube videos, as you can compare them and see the similarities/differences.

Roadcraft Nottingham's a pretty good one. Some of them I don't trust, there's one called learn2ride (I think) where he's doing double blind spot checks everywhere

Also remember a test is just the basics. As long as you cancel your indicators, do your blind spot checks when cornering or changing lanes you'll be alright.
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[Rogerborg]

[MC]

I guess, but he has a point about people texting in cars. The amount of people who sit at green lights is unbelievable, as is the amount who drive off whilst finishing of their text
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[Wednesday Biker]

I watched a lot of Roadcraft Nottingham vids as I live in Notts.
The ones where he trains a lad called Spike(I think) helped me.
Went on many of those roads on my test.
He was riding with minimal rear observations and I thought hmm maybe I'm over thinking things.I was
You probably will find a lot of useful info in some of his vids (sheriff or not )

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

[Barnoe]

If you have been riding around on your CBT without checking mirrors, signalling and doing shoulder checks in all the right places.
Then its not safe anyway, and you owe it to yourself to put that right.

I would definitely get a long lesson in before, the instructors are very good at what they do... its worth a listen

Not just for your test, but for life after the test too.
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[S1417]

Thanks for all the replies. I guess I might just be overthinking it, its just when I learnt to drive I was taught everything very procedurally and was told that that was what the examiner was looking for. I guess the bike test is a bit different then?

I do consider my riding to be fairly safe and ensure I do lifesavers before turns etc I just remember being taught to do about 3 shoulder checks per turn or something similar. I've since reduced the procedure a bit but to my mind haven't effected the safety

[pinkyfloyd]

[S1417]

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

Sounds like a plan.
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[Wednesday Biker]

I would honestly have a lesson.
Its probably 60-70 quid but it will be worth if it means passing first time and anything you learn will help you when you go for the full licence and when riding in general.
You will learn much more than on a cbt where its yawn yawn for the first part and then just a rideout mostly listening to the instructor constantly correcting that one lad who is struggling.

Tbh I found mod1 quite tricky and only just passed.I didn't have any training but watched mod 1 videos a lot and got a bit nervous when I saw the cones scattered about.
It can be a bit confusing when you're stressed
Mod 2 is more common sense and imo easier.

[MC]

Mod 1 requires practice, so find yourself an empty car park, and start practicing all the stupid stuff you never actually do on the road.

With mod 2 if you've been riding around with any level of competency, you shouldn't have a problem with it. Only thing you have to watch out for is bad habits that have crept into your riding, so just think back to your CBT, left foot down*, use both brakes** etc.

* inb4 you can put any foot down
** inb4 the best way to brake being a stoppie like Pedrosa
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Honda XR-125L '04

[S1417]

I'm definitely considering maybe having an hour or so lesson before mod 2. But i think my best bet with mod 1 is to do like MC said and practice in a car park