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chris___
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PostPosted: 13:04 - 14 Feb 2005    Post subject: got my 125 test in weeks time Reply with quote
My u-turns are fine everytime, emergency stop is fine. But on my cbt I was so nervous when riding with an instructor I almost messed it up. Can someone give me some advice on common failures on 125 tests? thanx
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PostPosted: 16:33 - 15 Feb 2005    Post subject: Re: got my 125 test in weeks time Reply with quote
chris_biker wrote:
My u-turns are fine everytime, emergency stop is fine. But on my cbt I was so nervous when riding with an instructor I almost messed it up. Can someone give me some advice on common failures on 125 tests? thanx


I have yet to take my CBT but I have found this website useful. it intails everything you need to do, and things you don't, for that matter.

It's probably of little use, but it does shed a lot of light on the CBTs and what is expected of you.

It may be of some help, it has put me into a better mind set about the CBT test.

sorry if it's of little help, just thought It might take a little of the anxiety away, knowing what's expected of you.
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JodieWodie
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PostPosted: 17:24 - 15 Feb 2005    Post subject: Re: got my 125 test in weeks time Reply with quote
chris_biker wrote:
But on my cbt I was so nervous when riding with an instructor I almost messed it up. Can someone give me some advice on common failures on 125 tests? thanx


..so I would take it that you have had no lessons with an instructor since you did your CBT ??
I would have tried to get a few in...to boost your confidence, and also for the I to teach you what the Examiner looks for...
Many people think it is just do a U Turn, E Stop,..ride for a bit, ....
but he will be looking for a whole lot more.

A ex mate of mine failed one of his tests for forgetting to turn an indicator off after a junction.

Common fails are u-turns, lack of lifesavers.

I got minors on my test for riding too closely to the car in front, not doing a LS completely at a junction or something...and because my u-turn was wobbly.

If you get 3 or more in one section it's a fail. A Uey is an immediate fail if you put your foot down,....as is massive skidding on an Emergency Stop.

I would try and cram a lesson or two in.
It will help a whole heap.

I had one or two lessons a week for the three and a half months from CBT to test.

(Oh..and don't forget you will be asked bike maintenance and operation questions at the start of the test, and a pillion question at the end !!)

Good luck anyway !! Thumbs Up

JO xxx
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chris___
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PostPosted: 17:47 - 16 Feb 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
thanx for that guys. ive got two full days training before my test, fingers crossed!! if I pass I will be buying an nsr125 very soon!
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tony532
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PostPosted: 19:01 - 16 Feb 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
two full days training is a good idea mate

as they will iron out any faults you have


regards being nervous


i am the most nervous person you could meet in situations like that


what i did was

after the examiner had put the radio gear on and i had done the show me tell me part

he said warm your bike up and let me know when you are ready


i used all this time to breath deeply and focus on the test in front of me and calm myself down and it worked a treat


i passed with 3 minors


also when you know you are heading back to the test centre


dont get complacent .. remember the test isnt over yet



if i can pass with 3 minors then you can as well


best of luck
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mrchips
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PostPosted: 19:18 - 16 Feb 2005    Post subject: Reply with quote
Just think about everything before you do it and if you are not sure about something or it would be unsafe to do something just ignore it, it's seeing how well you use the road not about your navigational skills. And don't worry about the u-turns. Overall, it's a piece of piss.
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