Hello...and a question :D

[markyuk]

Hi all – great forum, have been hiding in the shadows gleaning lots of info for the past couple of weeks!

I’ve got my test coming up this week and was wondering what procedure everyone had been taught once you’ve completed your emergency stop. (i.e. once you’ve stopped, sorted your gears out, done both shoulder observations, whether you ride to the curb, carry on etc)

I’m sure I’ll come up with some more last minute questions when the nerves start going!

Thanks in advance

[syl]

[gemma1675]

I have been taught to get it into first just as I stop, if I can, then shoulder checks on both sides and ride smoothly to the side of the road.
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[Rit]

Ouch...two different answers

I got mine on Wednesday so some more answers would be handy. That way Markyuk and myself can do a count up. Perhaps both answers are correct??

Welcome to the forum Marky

[syl]

Clutch in just before you stop/stall but don't piss about changing down gears. Tha's what I was taught and it got me through k - just don't forget the lookaround before you paddle off to the side of the road. You not having any lesons (what does your instructor say)?
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[DynamiteBoy]

Passed on the 13/03/06. I was taught to select first AFTER safely stopping, followed by shoulder checks then riding up to kerb when safe to do so... me and the other lad on DAS with me both passed with following this procedure.

Another tip i would suggest is to RELAX, when i was practicing i kept changing down while stopping (apply brakes). Was told this could fail me so on test i just relaxed more, took more time going through motions. Once i came to a complete stop i took a deep breath, then selected first, right mirror, left mirror left shoulder, pulled up on side next to instructor...

If unsure ask instructor and go over it as much as poss...good luck
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[gemma1675]

My instructor did tell me it is no big deal if I don't get it into first, or even if I stall it. It's just best practice. The important thing is to stop quickly & safely, and to get to the side of the road safely.

I have failed two tests so far, but neither of them have been due to my emergency stop
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[HermanTheShee...]

I'm with DynamiteBoy,
emergency stop,
shoulder checks both sides while changing down to first,
then ride to the kerb

I think the important thing is stopping quickly, checking over both shoulders and getting to the side of the road safely.

[biker-dj]

I was told to stop, check over both shoulders then paddle to the l/h side kerb. A CBT instructor and a DAS instructor told me this. The idea is once you have stopped you need to get to a place of safety asap so paddling is quicker than trying to kick down to first - and what if you stall it, starting the engine selecting 1st gear is a lot slower than paddling to the kerb. Good luck with your test
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[HermanTheShee...]

My instructor was not impressed when I changed down a gear during my emergency stop.

My DSA book on CBT, theory and practical test just says you should react quickly, try to stop in a straight line and take special care if the road is wet.

Nothing about immediatley after

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[markyuk]

[Rit]

Thats my school of thought too. As I dont need over 33hp ( I have to be a good boy for at least two years....1 more speeding thingy and its game over) I figure I can fail up to 7 times for the amount the school would charge in my town. Installments too...a test a month lol

Milky bars are on me if I do it Wednesday

GL too Markyuk

[Runt]

Passed my test last thursday and the Emergency stop was as follows

Front brake applied gradually then bring in rear gradually.
Last moment bring in the clutch (Up to this point your getting engine assist for stopping evenly)
Right shoulder then left shoulder check then paddle over to the side of the road.

My instructor informed me that you DO NOT change gear whilst in the road as you may get hit by a car whilst messing with the gears.
He did say that you could bring up the revs and move the bike in 2nd or 3rd gear with your feet down but the paddle method was preferred and the only one they taught.

[markyuk]

[Trini]

you can paddle to the side of the road if you want and you will not be penalised for it on your test after you have done your observations of course.

I think though that it takes around 7 seconds to paddle to the side of the road and 3 seconds to ride over after selecting first gear.

Its just personal choice really at the end of that day, personally i would rather ride over and thats what i did when i took my test
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[Dazbo666]

As I remember it, the emphasis was on stopping as quickly and safely as possible without skidding.
My instructor didn't seem to make too much of it whether we stalled the bike on the emergency stop or not, or even whether we paddled or rode back to the kerb. As long as you did the correct mirror and shoulder checks before moving towards the kerb, it was OK ...Safety is no.1
Just my
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[Rit]

Markyuk I passed mate. You must have done yours by now how did you doo?

Thank you to all who posted here was helpful reading
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[markyuk]

[Rit]

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[martyssima]

Welcome marky

[DynamiteBoy]

Well done guys....now the real learning begins... , ride safe. Ow
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