Arghhh...test on Monday! :yikes:
Discussion
pedal2metal said:
Right, I've got the last two days of my Direct Access Course tomorrow and Sunday, with my test on Monday. Doing the lot on a Honda CBF500, I think.
Any top tips to ensure I'm not wallowing in self pity, having failed?!
Impress the examiner with your stoppies and wheelies and you'll be fine
Good luck - remember to look where you WANT to go when doing your U-turn!
If you've got a helmet without too many graphics on, stick a fluorescent dot or stripe on the back. That way the instructor can clearly see your head moving when you are doing your checks. Worked for me (1st test - failed due to him not seeing me moving my head enough, 2nd test passed with no comments at all about head, despite me doing exactly same things)
Good luck!
Good luck!
adi said:
If you've got a helmet without too many graphics on, stick a fluorescent dot or stripe on the back. That way the instructor can clearly see your head moving when you are doing your checks.
Second that, I put two flourescent dots on the back of my lid as my instructor queried whether I'd been doing lifesavers appropriately. Got through no bother.
Oh and good luck too!
When I did my test the guy who spent the week instructing me hadn't bothered to show me how to put the bike on its centre stand...I couldn't figure it out. The examiner gave me HINTS about the stand...remember to push down HARD!
I also put a foot down first time in the U-turn...
the examiner was so sweet, gave me all the time I needed for the turn, I did some very deep breathing, got it right second time.
I did a clear run and passed with no problems.
I think you have to demonstrate you're not a menace, and they'll try to be as fair and understanding as possible.
Good luck. Be safe. Enjoy yourself.
I also put a foot down first time in the U-turn...
the examiner was so sweet, gave me all the time I needed for the turn, I did some very deep breathing, got it right second time.
I did a clear run and passed with no problems.
I think you have to demonstrate you're not a menace, and they'll try to be as fair and understanding as possible.
Good luck. Be safe. Enjoy yourself.
Just let the examiner see you looking left and right all the time. My instructor made me use the dual carraige way 111, 11, 1 pulling off signs as a guide. Look behind at 111, indicate at 11, one last look again at 1, then take your juction off.
He even used to make me look/glance down every side street for coming hazards? shows you have good road awarness!
Dont ride to slow on dual carrige ways, shows hesitance and a common failing point!
Just chill TREAT IT LIKE A RIDE OUT!
Good luck
Paul
ps. All drivers should have to take a bike test, would make the place much safer!
He even used to make me look/glance down every side street for coming hazards? shows you have good road awarness!
Dont ride to slow on dual carrige ways, shows hesitance and a common failing point!
Just chill TREAT IT LIKE A RIDE OUT!
Good luck
Paul
ps. All drivers should have to take a bike test, would make the place much safer!
All I could think of was U-TURN, I'd been doing them fine for 4 days untill the morning of the test when I just lost it! couldn't do one for love or money, must've dropped the bike 4 or 5 times trying on the morning of the test.
Anyway 5 minutes into test & it was U-TURN time, sailed it! as soon as that was done, the rest was easy. Just be sensible.
If your instructors are anythimg like the instructors I had, they've taught you to impress the instructor on the day rather than how to ride!
Good luck mate & make sure your wearing decent gear on the day, 1st impressions an'all that!
Anyway 5 minutes into test & it was U-TURN time, sailed it! as soon as that was done, the rest was easy. Just be sensible.
If your instructors are anythimg like the instructors I had, they've taught you to impress the instructor on the day rather than how to ride!
Good luck mate & make sure your wearing decent gear on the day, 1st impressions an'all that!
Just remember that one small mistake isn't the end of the world. I locked my back wheel during the emergency stop, but backed off and re-applied, no probs. You don't have to be 110% perfect with everything, just don't be sloppy. He'll only fail you if you do something wrong but even then there's leeway. Show him/her you control the bike, not vice versa.
Green traffic lights always change just to annoy you.
Remember to relax and breathe.
Head up, eyes peeled and you'll be fine.
Good luck
Neil
Green traffic lights always change just to annoy you.
Remember to relax and breathe.
Head up, eyes peeled and you'll be fine.
Good luck
Neil
huckster6 said:
When I did my test the guy who spent the week instructing me hadn't bothered to show me how to put the bike on its centre stand...I couldn't figure it out. The examiner gave me HINTS about the stand...remember to push down HARD!
I also put a foot down first time in the U-turn...
the examiner was so sweet, gave me all the time I needed for the turn, I did some very deep breathing, got it right second time.
I did a clear run and passed with no problems.
I think you have to demonstrate you're not a menace, and they'll try to be as fair and understanding as possible.
Good luck. Be safe. Enjoy yourself.
Interesting.....I was told that you only got one change on the u-turns??
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