Going for my restricted - U turn question

[GOONR]

Probably a stupid question but I'm asking anyway...

When the instructor gives you the word to do a U turn do they expect you to pull up to the left and come to a complete stop then start the turn or do you do it from a rolling start?

During normal day to day riding I just base what to do on the surroundings at the time. Just wondering if they expect you to do it a certain way. For the test I would probably pull up to a stop near the curb then start the turn (obviously after indicating, mirror, head check etc).

[DJSin]

I came to a stop, indicated, head checks, mirror checks etc and then did the u-turn

[GOONR]

I came to a stop, indicated, head checks, mirror checks etc and then did the u-turn


Cheers, that's what I was thinking of doing.

[DJSin]

oh and good luck, although I'm sure you don't need it!! :)

[sunhuntin]

mine was a rolling turn as i was directed down a dead end road. i did slow, mirror and head check and indicated. i didnt stop till the turn was completed and the instructor had to give me the new directions.

[PrincessBandit]

I had to do the "cul-de-sac" thing on my restricted and only the road U-turn for my full. U-turn, pull into left curb, head check, look back over your shoulder to execute the u turn (and avoid putting foot down at all, although he didn't seem to notice my 'toe-in-the-water' touch...)

[GOONR]

So I guess it depends on where I'm asked to do the turn, cul-de-sac or a normal "straight through" road.

Cheers all.

[varminter]

The road I did my u turn in was bloody narrow, I rocked the bike a bit to get a bit of turn on the front wheel, that helped.

[GOONR]

The road I did my u turn in was bloody narrow, I rocked the bike a bit to get a bit of turn on the front wheel, that helped.

Yeah, I'm worried about that a little bit, I can do a U turn in about the width of 2.5 car park's. (Been practising in the work car park).

[BiK3RChiK]

All the best with that... U-turns are probably my worst bike skill. I should be practicing them a whole lot more, but have noticed recently that when I've gone to do a u-turn I'm turning in a tighter circle than I thought I would, so I guess that's good. BTW, I pulled to the curb, did all the checks and proceeded. I too had to do a u-turn on the narrowest of streets and was freakin crapping myself! But I managed it with one dab of the foot :whistle:

[davebullet]

Simple. Ask him / clarify before you do start the test. It will show you are attentive.

I don't think I even considered it, but stopped and did the full indicate, head check etc... thing. Stopping means you have to demonstrate more but also gives you time to check.

Good luck.

[chasio]

Hey Goonr

You're a good rider mate. I'd wish you good luck but you don't need it. Still it can't hurt so...

Good luck anyway.

Chasio

PS On my 6R at North Cross I didn't even get asked to do a U-turn so I did one in the car park when I parked up, just in case!

[GOONR]

Hey Goonr

You're a good rider mate. I'd wish you good luck but you don't need it. Still it can't hurt so...

Good luck anyway.

Chasio

PS On my 6R at North Cross I didn't even get asked to do a U-turn so I did one in the car park when I parked up, just in case!

Cheers mate, I have a tendency to over think things so here I am.. over thinking again.

I'm booked in at Quay Street, I know of two people that have done their 6R there, one did the U turn on a straight through road the other at the end of a cul-de-sac. Guess I will just find out which one I get on the day.

[BMCruiser]

Please let us know how it goes. I have my restricted test next week, North Shore. I hadn't even thought about U-Turns so thanks for flagging it. I'll be a little better prepared now:)

[GOONR]

Please let us know how it goes. I have my restricted test next week, North Shore. I hadn't even thought about U-Turns so thanks for flagging it. I'll be a little better prepared now:)

Yours is before mine, Quay street is booked weeks in advance.

Good luck!

[PrincessBandit]

Oh, I did forget to add, if it's a proper U turn (as opposed to the cul-de-sac thingy) ensure you indicate both when pulling into the kerb and then the 3 second right indicator once you've established the road is clear before executing the turn itself. I know it seems an obvious thing but it's the one thing I drummed into Ripper Roo92's head before he sat his full - the kinda thing that could be forgotten if nerves get the better of you!

All the best.

[BMCruiser]

I did my restricted today (and passed - phew) After reading this thread earlier I have been practicing my U-Turns in narrow places but the U-Turn in my test today was a non-event. We went up the East Coast Bays Rd 80km area for a few kms then turned into a wide side road on the right. The tester said to turn around and head back. I concentrated on my best attempt at a slow controlled U-Turn (with indicators Princess) but there was so much space it wasn't challenging at all.

Another thing I was a little confused over was whether you should put both feet on the ground when stopped at an intersection. There is a sticky on KB about the restricted test that says you should, however a very qualified instructor told me to keep the right foot on the brake pedal and only put the left foot down. So before the test I asked the tester what she expected. She said that if an instructor told me to use one foot then that must be the best way. However she said she would not fail me for either method.

[GOONR]

I did my restricted today (and passed - phew) After reading this thread earlier I have been practicing my U-Turns in narrow places but the U-Turn in my test today was a non-event. We went up the East Coast Bays Rd 80km area for a few kms then turned into a wide side road on the right. The tester said to turn around and head back. I concentrated on my best attempt at a slow controlled U-Turn (with indicators Princess) but there was so much space it wasn't challenging at all.

Another thing I was a little confused over was whether you should put both feet on the ground when stopped at an intersection. There is a sticky on KB about the restricted test that says you should, however a very qualified instructor told me to keep the right foot on the brake pedal and only put the left foot down. So before the test I asked the tester what she expected. She said that if an instructor told me to use one foot then that must be the best way. However she said she would not fail me for either method.

Cheers for that, I'm booked in at Quay Street in town. I don't the know the area that well so I don't know how wide the streets are. I'm gonna pop down for a slow ride around and check out the area first.


EDIT: Congrats on your pass!

[Maha]

Cheers for that, I'm booked in at Quay Street in town. I don't the know the area that well so I don't know how wide the streets are. I'm gonna pop down for a slow ride around and check out the area first.


EDIT: Congrats on your pass!

Why in Quay st?
Could you not get anything closer and more user friendly?

[GOONR]

Why in Quay st?
Could you not get anything closer and more user friendly?

I work on Khyber Pass Rd, means I can do the test then head in to work.

[thebadger]

Yeah I'm sitting at Quay Street too, simply because I have about a 2 day window where I'll actually have time to do the test and it was the only place available. I know the city well though so should be all good. So GOONR, give us a rundown when you've passed the test ok! (And good luck of course, I'm sure you wont need it!)

[GOONR]

Yeah I'm sitting at Quay Street too, simply because I have about a 2 day window where I'll actually have time to do the test and it was the only place available. I know the city well though so should be all good. So GOONR, give us a rundown when you've passed the test ok! (And good luck of course, I'm sure you wont need it!)

Cheers. Yeah will do, although I'm still about 2 weeks away! Time is moving really slooowly..

[davebullet]

She said that if an instructor told me to use one foot then that must be the best way. However she said she would not fail me for either method.

My method is to fall off, then stand up to pick the bike back up. At that point I note I have both feet on the ground :laugh: Back to being serious.... congratulations. Another step towards freedom.

[thebadger]

Cheers. Yeah will do, although I'm still about 2 weeks away! Time is moving really slooowly..

Mine's not til April so I've got a while to work on my skillz :)

[GOONR]

Mine's not til April so I've got a while to work on my skillz :)

Shit, I thought my wait was draggin out...

[GOONR]

For those interested I did my restricted today. Post is here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/118429-Just-did-my-restricted?p=1129641494#post1129641494)

[Mudfart]

mines next tuesday, I cant wait!!!