Practial Test

[Ste]

Heyo,

I got my practical test week on thursday (think its the 14th)

Anyone, I was wondering if people would be able to adivse/ point out useful stuff which I need to do/ know

cheers for any help

[G]

errr...... loads of stuff

IF the weathers not *too* bad I might be able to follow you around a bit at the weekend to give you some pointers.... assuming I can actually remember anything that is


It's probably worth getting someone to write down the sequence you're supposed to do checks and practicing them religiously.... though different training companies do it differently anyway

[Bendy]

Have you got the book? All the stuff my training school were giving me was basically out of the DSA book - the mirror - signal - shouldercheck - position type stuff that none of us do in the realworld is what you need to be doing on the test.

I'll have a dig when I get home and see if I can find the cribsheets they gave me.

[tanner18]

have you had any lessons . dont just fuck them off i thought i was compitant i had 2 lessons and learnt a lot of stuff what examiners look for very helpful i passed first time 1 minor
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[Ste]

Yeah, I've got the book etc.

I've looked through it, and as long as i'm ok on road position etc, and checking all the right times, I should be OK.

I havnt had any lessons yet

Lots of reading, and practise going to be done this weekend

G: you going to Hook meet tomorrow if weather isnt bad?

[G]

Errrr..... might do.... what times etc?
That's if I haven't got a TZR to fix (Alex can't really do much seeing that he's got a broken collarbone )

[Ste]

Erm, about 7ish I will be turning up and meeting up with people.

Don't know what time craig and Phoenix will be there if they are coming.

[TiN]

I think that the most basic tip is to exaggerate all of your checks/movements, so that the examiner doesn't have an excuse to assume that you haven't done 'em.

Also, keep tabs on your road position, and your distance from traffic ahead of you.

Another thing is to not rely totally on engine braking when slowing down for a maneouvre (such as turning), so even if you're confident of slowing down enough, just touch the brakes enough to switch the light on.

There's probably more stuff, but I can't think of them right now
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[JimboJ]

remember, shoulder checks when you go passed parked cars, S C at traffic lights, S C everywhere!!!!! follow G and see what he says. I got zip minors and all i did was take my time, and mirror check whenever moving from a straight line. also have the odd look in your mirror.
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[Ste]

You know cars have 6 point check when pulling away etc, is there anything like that on bikes?

Also, will the notice/ mind if I don't put into neutral at lights etc?

Thanks for all the tips, I would give karma, but hey, i cant

Its at 8.40am, so hopefully I will be sitting in traffic for most of it, which is better than riding etc etc Just make sure I dont filter, or jump through any amber lights, or loss the instructor

[G]

We can do a bit at the hook meet if you want, but it'd be better in day light.

[Ste]

If you're going, that would be great. Every little helps

And I MUST buy myself some L plates this weekend

[Bendy]

[craigT19]

stephen...i would advise against doing your test on your nsr.........as U turns could be a problem.
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[G]

He hasn't got much choice, without paying out for insurance on another bike. They do make you walk it first and the Nsr (well mine, the 'R' models might be different) doesn't seem that bad, definatley better than the nc21 and r6/zx6.

[Robby]

i had no probs on the NS doing u turn, although it is a bit more upright than the NSR and 10-15 kilos lighter.

[TiN]

I would say that good throttle, clutch, and perhaps rear brake control is more important than the type/model of bike for a u-turn. Just remember to watch where you want to go, and not where you are going...it's all too easy to stare at the curb, and get a little too close for comfort.
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[JimboJ]

why dont u get a lesson on a cg125 and then one before and after the test instead of being a cheap skate, if you fail its gonna cost you again isnt it.
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[00:42] <NSR-Andy> which one's the missionary position
[00:42] <NSR-Andy> i've heard it's good
[9:42pm] <Shaun> you came first mike | <Shaun> yes gav, because I really want to fuck you

[Doddmaster]

Remember to look left AND right before moving off from a standstill

[Ste]

As G said, I dont have a lot of choice about doing it on my bike. I am sorta OK at U turns, I practise them most rides, and will be a lot at the weekend.

And i know if i fail it will cost, but it should be less than lessons etc etc.

Thanks for tips TiN

[JimboJ]

no seriously, go and find an instructor and say i want your bike for the test day can you do it?? YOU WILL FAIL ON THE NSR, i only just managed it on the CG125 cos it was a diddy little road
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[00:42] <NSR-Andy> i've heard it's good
[9:42pm] <Shaun> you came first mike | <Shaun> yes gav, because I really want to fuck you

[Scotty]

i manage about 2 out of 3 u turns on the NSR.
But its such a cunt, and you must make sure the bikes on full lock all the time toherwise i find if you twitch it to get balance, you wont make the corner.
i'd probably do it on one of there CG's
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[Annabella]

When I was having lessons for my test I managed several U turns on my NSR...



My best tip for the U turn, is to focus on the middle of the road behind you, some distance away. Though sometimes the examiners are really helpful and actually stand in the road a couple of feet away from the curb. If this is the case, then look the examiner straight in the face and this action will pull your arms to a good enough position to get you round.

Also, difficult one - but relax! You'll ride a whole lot better if you're not nervous.

I was also advised to make sure you really DO reach the speed limits - preferable as quickly as possible. The examiners know their bikes, and know how an NSR should perform and will enjoy having to have a *bit* of a thrash to keep up with rather than getting bored. After they're bikers too!


Bit long eh? Sorry!
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[WildGoose]

yeah make a point of speed limits, they are major important in the modern test

dont exceed under any circumstances, but have a good reason for not being dead on it for example, dual carriage way, get to the limit and sit at it

if its a residential road with tight turns and lots of parked cars, use your best judgement, normally 20mph or so

however if there is no cars and no sharp turns, get up to 30, it takes practice but just make sure you know the limits and you can show ability to evalutate a situation and reach the suitable limit as quick and safe as possible, things like this is why its good to have at least 1 or 2 lessons
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[G]

Emergency stops are worth practising as well, especially in the wet, incase it is wet when you do your test.... a skid's still a test fail in the wet