Test Experience - 1st April (READ IF YOU'RE DOING THE TEST SOON!!!) - Page 9

More Than A Number In My Little Red Book · #**161** 12th April 2012, 11:26 AM

How soon after you started riding did everyone do there test? I'm only on the road a few weeks. Would a month or two on the road then go about doing the test be a good idea?

Carbonara Le Ricette di GialloZafferano · #**162** 12th April 2012, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by the drifter

How soon after you started riding did everyone do there test? I'm only on the road a few weeks. Would a month or two on the road then go about doing the test be a good idea?

I was on the road 4 months before doing my test, passed first time. I'd say you wouldn't want to wait too long and develop bad habits but you'd also want to be comfortable on the bike (doing u-turns and stuff). After 4 months I was comfortable on the bike so I had one lesson and did the test.

100bhp · #**163** 13th April 2012, 07:25 AM

Originally Posted by Flood

Thanks. That'll be handgun

Thanks for the help my test is next month

banta · #**164** 23rd June 2012, 06:15 PM

Sorry to post on such an old thread. But this is great, I'll be doing my test soon, thanks for the info!

Marco Bosti · #**165** 7th July 2012, 08:35 PM

Well done mate, i have mine next week i really hope i pass

NewRider · #**166** 17th July 2012, 11:21 AM

Well Done Man.

The joy of passing the test, is hard to describe in words.

Hmm · #**167** 18th July 2012, 02:55 PM

Not passed test today :)

As for me, I understand few things:

- If you are approaching roundabout and need some time to understand is it safe to proceed and where to go on it, you slow down or stop at yield sing and there is no cars on roundabout - I got 3 marks for that;

- Moving on junction after a car on green, car pass, you see an amber light and stop on cyclist box - I got 2 marks for that stop (1 in progress at traffic light and second in traffic control at traffic lights), nobody care that you stop far before the traffic light and bike is still on minor road;

- Putting bike on central stand, learn, learn and learn again - 1 bad mark for that, not depending on your bike type, size, length or weight, you need: "to put it on central stand only with 1 hand on handlebar and second on bikes back" (c) ...

After short explanation about how I was going on test, I got a strong feeling that than he saw scooter for test it was like: "That da hell is that? "

Seems that next try to pass test will be like that - you are too aggressive on roundabouts and junctions
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Leather'n'Lippy · #**168** 18th July 2012, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by Hmm

Not passed test today :)

As for me, I understand few things:

- If you are approaching roundabout and need some time to understand is it safe to proceed and where to go on it, you slow down or stop at yield sing and there is no cars on roundabout - I got 3 marks for that;

- Moving on junction after a car on green, car pass, you see an amber light and stop on cyclist box - I got 2 marks for that stop (1 in progress at traffic light and second in traffic control at traffic lights), nobody care that you stop far before the traffic light and bike is still on minor road;

- Putting bike on central stand, learn, learn and learn again - 1 bad mark for that, not depending on your bike type, size, length or weight, you need: "to put it on central stand only with 1 hand on handlebar and second on bikes back" (c) ...

After short explanation about how I was going on test, I got a strong feeling that than he saw scooter for test it was like: "That da hell is that? "

Seems that next try to pass test will be like that - you are too aggressive on roundabouts and junctions
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quick edit them words out before someone quotes ya
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vimto-demon · #**169** 18th July 2012, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by Hmm

Seems that next try to pass test will be like that - you are too aggressive on roundabouts and junctions
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Hmm · #**170** 18th July 2012, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by Leather'n'Lippy

quick edit them words out before someone quotes ya
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Sorry, I didn`t get an idea what you mean
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FizzyCola · #**171** 18th July 2012, 08:35 PM

Originally Posted by Hmm

Sorry, I didn`t get an idea what you mean
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Your not meant to say that 3 letter word.

Bad things can happen if you do.

Nothing too serious though or long term.

dec b · #**172** 18th July 2012, 08:51 PM

Hmm
Sounds like a few lessons are in other

rhinos · #**173** 23rd July 2012, 02:44 PM

When stopped at traffic lights, do you lose marks for staying in 1st gear or are you expected to go into neutral?

Smiler · #**174** 23rd July 2012, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by rhinos

When stopped at traffic lights, do you lose marks for staying in 1st gear or are you expected to go into neutral?

Expected to stay ready for take off in 1st gear

rhinos · #**175** 23rd July 2012, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by Smiler

Expected to stay ready for take off in 1st gear

Thanks Mick
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Somebody had told me they want you to go into neutral which had me second guessing myself

Andy80 · #**176** 20th August 2012, 10:00 PM

Good Info to know :)

More Than A Number In My Little Red Book · #**177** 15th October 2012, 12:20 PM

Quick question lads/ladies/farmers if i sit the test and fail do i have to wait 6 months to resit it?

jimgoose · #**178** 15th October 2012, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by More Than A Number In My Little Red Book

Quick question lads/ladies/farmers if i sit the test and fail do i have to wait 6 months to resit it?

No, just reapply as soon as you want to.

More Than A Number In My Little Red Book · #**179** 15th October 2012, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by jimgoose

No, just reapply as soon as you want to.

mint...cheers

RATM · #**180** 26th October 2012, 03:14 PM

Doing my test in Finglas next Thursday. Had a pre-test today with Brian from Rodecode which went very well, he ironed out a few bad habits for me.

For those who aren't doing a pre-test I would say that one important thing to get the hang of is the U-turn and the fact you should be doing a lifesaver before pulling off, then another one both up and down the road just when you are at the half way mark (but not fully commited) of the turn and then flick the indicator left to pull in and a final lifesaver before pulling in also.

That's a lot of lifesavers and then you gotta throw indicators and mirrors in also. I've spent 40 minutes after todays lesson in a supermarket carpark perfecting it and I have it down now. But one thing I would say is to not show up for the test without having this skill nailed, the manoeuvre is a dangerous one so it is important to get right.

I'm glad I did the pre-test to find out all of the above- it is those little things an instructor can show you that makes a pre-test worth paying for IMO.