Any bikers out there? need some tips for my test!

[DarkCrow]

Hi Guys and Girls, just about (April) to do my bike test and i just wonderd if there may be some wise words from other "bikers"... my theory is A1 but it's all the practical stuff i'm nervous about. Any help much appreiciated

[Pumpkin Becki]

You silly thing! You'll do brilliantly, just be calm and methodical and really really look in your wing mirrors, so the tester can see you doing it, they like that ...and for goodness sake don't drop the bike!
I'm keeping everything crossed for you from now til then x

[CaroltheCarrot]

Put the bike away and get a car
No I will ask my lot tomorrow and see what gems they come up with

[bearded bloke]

Think the format may have changed a bit since taking mine in 1974 37 years ago feeling old now

[zazen999]

No idea DC but I have every confidence in you.

[piskieinboots]

Yo Bro
*high five

Snowdrop says - relax and then relax some more but remain observant at all times, he says they would not have out you forward if they didn't think you would pass.

So ... and breathhhhhhh

How many bikers do we have on here? A bacon buttie meet-up must be looming

[DarkCrow]

Yo Bro
*high five

Snowdrop says - relax and then relax some more but remain observant at all times, he says they would not have out you forward if they didn't think you would pass.

So ... and breathhhhhhh

How many bikers do we have on here? A bacon buttie meet-up must be looming

Will do and a bacon buttie sounds good! Thanks you guys xx

[buela92]

Check mirrors loads, make sure you don't forget the lifesaver checks, don't be afraid to gas it to reach national speed limits etc and keep your vision up for hazards (look further down the road than the car in front. I did mine 6 years ago and found the examiners to be really friendly and helpful. I think as long as you have a safe ride and don't make any dangerous manouveres they will pass people.

Good luck!

[Florence Fennel]

I'm sure you'll be fine Dear Boy, be calm and observant at all times, looks like you've had some good advice from bikers on here.

[davetheforker]

good luck darkcrow

i thought i would buy myself a twist and go moped for nipping back and forth to the plot.
anyway i was working round this guys house and he had three of these chinese imports he had bought.he brought them into the country to sell them, anyway long story short he did'nt sell them so they just sat in his garage in his garden.
you would not believe the grief im getting from the DVLA trying to get a number plate.i had everything and more that the guy on ebay said i needed,they are just being plain awkward.from what i can make out it actually differs to what office you go to what you need to supply

[chris]

don't fall off!

[chris]

...or do wheelies

[Pies]

ofset your mirrors slightly so you have to move a bit more to see this will show the examiner your using the mirrors

[taff]

If you still do them, when you do your emergency stop, don't go past second gear.
Practice some so you're braking ratio is what it's supposed to be.
I failed on mine because I thought he'd mark me down for going slowly, so i went into third, with the result that when I braked, I slid it, only slightly, but it was enough to fail.
It was april 1st anyway....
And if you have an old bike that doesn't have indicators, like mine didn't, watch it if you're going uphill and he asks you to turn right.

[bearded bloke]

And if you have an old bike that doesn't have indicators, like mine didn't, watch it if you're going uphill and he asks you to turn right.

There should be an adjustable friction screw (on the twistgrip housing) to slowdown throttle shutoff for such occasions