Do's and Dont's in your test

derbisenda16 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Karma :

Everyone list what you failed for( if you did fail or what you can fail for ). Eg..Foot down in a U turn, Pulling out too soon ( just a couple ive picked up from the forum ) i want to try and get a nice long list collated for all the up-coming riders amongst us.

Davo · Davo To The Rescue! Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Karma :

Don't wheelie?

Don't leave your indicator on!

Do try and enjoy the ride!

Don't Crash!

Have a look here

https://www.dsa.gov.uk/Category.asp?cat=360

It explains what the examiner will be marking you on.

derbisenda16 · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Karma :

thanks mate. thats going in my bookmarks Thumbs Up

Mark_petty · Brolly Dolly Joined: 01 Jun 2005 Karma :

Use the bus lane (if there is one) just make sure you read the sign.

Don't put your foot down on a U turn

Don't speed

Position yourself correctly especially when turning

Remember to do Lifesavers

Check mirrors all the time
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Rit · Trackday Trickster Joined: 24 Jan 2006 Karma :

Adjust your mirrors slightly in a way that you have to move your head to look in them. That way the examiner can see you are checking more easy. Good luck Thumbs Up

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damnas · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Karma :

Make sure you stop behind a bus or a large vehicle in a way that you can see their mirrors. My instructor says that's very important.

Also:

He also said that when it comes to doing the Emergency (controlled) stop, the examiner will tell you to go around a block, so you emerge a little further back than where you were, coming back on yourself sorta and then doing the stop.

---> It will mean that the examiner won't be able to see you for a bit, and that's a good chance to quickly practise your emergency stop.

IF YOU STALL while doing the stop, it's not a fail, IF you calmly pull the clutch in, start the bike up again, put it in gear and ride on to the side of the road having done both shoulder checks it should be fine.

That's just my two cents, everything else I think everyone has touched on.

Don't go too wide when turning left or right, making sure you're within half of your lane.

And follow the curb round, when you're turning left.

HOPEFULLY I remember all of this! As my test is tomorrow!!

Good luck!

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jok · Scooby Slapper Joined: 06 Dec 2005 Karma :

In addition to all of the above:

Watch your speed (it's a repeat, I know, but it's what I failed on twice - It's a really easy mistake to make and it makes you feel really stupid if you do Wink

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Pay good attention to pedestrian crossings (especially zebra crossings): they've got right of way and can be an instant fail if don't let them cross.
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element · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Karma :

Ride like you have all day. Slow and smooth.

Always give way, dont try and be clever.

MAKE SURE YOU STOP AT STOP SIGNS!! I didnt know about this one (hehe well I havent read all my highway code yet). Even if there is no traffic and its blatantly safe you still have to stop!

Always give at least a 8-10 foot infront of the car in front when stationary and remember the 2 second rule!
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HermanTheShee... · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Apr 2006 Karma :

Don't fall over, put the stand down before you get off the bike Embarassed

Following distance (even when stopped, don't get too close to big lorries or buses).

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Chiz · Trackday Trickster Joined: 06 Nov 2005 Karma :

Don't crash.

jay_666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Jan 2006 Karma :

Chiz · Trackday Trickster Joined: 06 Nov 2005 Karma :

My mate crashed into a bus on his CBT!
To be fair the bus actually hit him, but it can happen!

Anyways, its always a good start Laughing

NSR Mick · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Jun 2005 Karma :

I passed 1st time so I cant help, sorry. Dance!

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king kong · Nearly there... Joined: 05 Mar 2006 Karma :

If the speed limit is 60 then do 60.

Really exagerate your observations, life savers etc.

Don't fail!

damnas · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Karma :

Oh! I didn't realise it was a list of things you've failed for!

I'm doing my test tomorrow...

maybe you'll get a revised list then! Wink

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element · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Karma :

HermanTheShee... · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Apr 2006 Karma :

Also on the getting off and engine topic, I had to switch bike just before my test, and every time I went to switch it off, it was already off!! The first time I thought I must have stalled it, but then the second time I realised something was amiss Thinking

Turns out the engine cuts off when you put the stand down, which it didn't do on the other bike Doh!

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St0rmer66 · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Nov 2005 Karma :

Do you actually fail if you don't put the stand down before getting off? I always get off first! I suppose on a heavier bike it would make sense but my bike is fairly light so I have no problem holding it up..
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Dazbo666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Karma :

Dunno if not putting the stand down is an actual fail or not, but I remember on the CBT we dismounted before using the centre stand, but on the actual lessons after the CBT we were taught to put the stand down and switch the engine off before dismounting.

Of course, by the time I got to the DAS lessons and test on the GS500 it felt much safer to put the stand down 1st anyway.

Maybe someone else can confirm either way, but IMO as long as you can show that you're in control of the bike at all times (and obviously don't drop it), that it shouldn't be a problem??

As for do's and don'ts, I got one minor for following too close when riding behind congested traffic... but basically passed first time Thumbs Up

BTW, anyone heard from damnas - the test was yesterday??

EDIT : Sorry damnas - better luck next time
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greatmoorred · Nearly there... Joined: 13 Jul 2005 Karma :

Do watch for speed limit signs eg: 30mph 40mph etc and ride accordingly, i missed a 40 sign and continued at 30 for a hunderd yards or so before seeing the next one and got a minor fault for it.

Do ride confidently

Do lots of observations

Dont let anybody out of a side road, they can fuck things up for you by messing about

Dont let nerves get the better of you

Dont put your foot down on a u-turn.

element · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Karma :

ksb · L Plate Warrior Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Karma :

Don't forget to change to neutral before letting the clutch out at the end Wink

A Friend of mine failed on that after a near perfect test.
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kawakid · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Karma :

Lawnie · Nearly there... Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Karma :

damnas · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Karma :

Cheers Dazbo!

May 16th... BRING IT ON!!!!

What can I add to this list?

U-TURN!

...that was it... Sad

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