Restricted question

[Dare]

Quick question:
I am about to sit my restricted and I am pretty confident I'm not going to do something ridiculous. That being said I have picked up a habit or two I'm not too sure about.

For instance I am now in the habit of taking my left hand off the bars to get a better look over my shoulder/wave a thankyou at traffic that lets me in. I tend to only do it to this side as it is when I am slowing down and my left hand doesn't do much anyway. Would this get me failed?
Also things like taking both hands off the bars at lights where I can see the cross signal and riding really slowly up to intersections so I don't have to put my foot down.. That's all I can think of for now, thanks!

[Latte]

N ot sure about the hand thing. But the "creeping" up to intersections not a good idea. Be quite deliberate in coming up to the intersection and stopping (Advice I was given was both feet on the ground). If you're unsure about it then don't do it. Best not to miss out on your 6r for something you're aware that you do.

[BiK3RChiK]

If you are aware of these 'bad habits' then fix them... Unless of course you like paying out bucks to get tested for your licence.

All the best btw...

[CookMySock]

It is fine to sit up and take one hand off the bars to look behind you. On a bike such as a GT250R you must do this, unless you happen to have a double-jointed neck.

Anything else - if you think it's shady then just don't do it during the test. My daughter rode around like a racer during her (10 minute) restricted test and the assessor nearly had a fucken heart attack! He lectured her for 20mins afterwards, but technically couldn't fault her riding so gave her the 6R. I thought he was going to fail her though - he was not happy.

Steve

[p.dath]

Mate, it's the driving test! Exaggerate and do everything perfect! Don't do anything you think might be "grey".

As soon as you pass the test you can go back to your old ways.

[caseye]

It is fine to sit up and take one hand off the bars to look behind you. On a bike such as a GT250R you must do this, unless you happen to have a double-jointed neck.

Anything else - if you think it's shady then just don't do it during the test. My daughter rode around like a racer during her (10 minute) restricted test and the assessor nearly had a fucken heart attack! He lectured her for 20mins afterwards, but technically couldn't fault her riding so gave her the 6R. I thought he was going to fail her though - he was not happy.

Steve

Ha the acorn didn't fall far from the tree then aye DB?
Do it the right way, you! know what that is and all will go well.

[Maha]

Do it the right way, you! know what that is and all will go well.

I concur, they will note the hands off thing if it happens.
There are things that we all do on a daily basis that, in the eyes of an assessor, is deemed 'not really' in the rule book.
So, as caseye has said, you know what they will look out for, dont do it.

[CookMySock]

Ha the acorn didn't fall far from the tree then aye DB?LOL poor kid, she was puzzled as fuck - she genuinely had no idea what she did wrong. I told her to just ride around like she owned the place and don't break any laws, and the poor assessor (in his car) was nearly on two wheels, and was completely unintelligible with his panicced screaming over the radio.. :killingme

Steve

[Sentox]

The thing about taking both hands off the bars is that it implies you're in neutral. Not something that should get you failed (not that I would know on my 6L :p) but hardly the best idea unless you're truly surrounded by stationary traffic.

[Tink]

It is fine to sit up and take one hand off the bars to look behind you. On a bike such as a GT250R you must do this, unless you happen to have a double-jointed neck.

Anything else - if you think it's shady then just don't do it during the test. My daughter rode around like a racer during her (10 minute) restricted test and the assessor nearly had a fucken heart attack! He lectured her for 20mins afterwards, but technically couldn't fault her riding so gave her the 6R. I thought he was going to fail her though - he was not happy.

Steve

this actually makes me laugh.. how can they fault someone that is faultless.... off for mine in 2 weeks.. can't wait.

[Bikemad]

this actually makes me laugh.. how can they fault someone that is faultless.... off for mine in 2 weeks.. can't wait.
good luck with that rocketgal

[Tink]

good luck with that rocketgal

Heh thanks... :)

[CookMySock]

this actually makes me laugh.. how can they fault someone that is faultless.... off for mine in 2 weeks.. can't wait.Hehe yeah, well it was more about him than her. He just did not expect a tiny little girlie on a huge Hyo Comet to so resoundly blow him into the weeds. He actually demanded to know (from me) how long she had been riding and who had taught her, which of course I took as a marvelous compliment! Made my day that did! :niceone:

Steve

[caseye]

Hehe yeah, well it was more about him than her. He just did not expect a tiny little girlie on a huge Hyo Comet to so resoundly blow him into the weeds. He actually demanded to know (from me) how long she had been riding and who had taught her, which of course I took as a marvelous compliment! Made my day that did! :niceone:

Steve


OMG look out raise that draw bridge the Head is coming!@#$% DB that is a compliment and should be cherished.
Well done.
Good laugh at the coppers expense too.

[firefighter]

(Advice I was given was both feet on the ground)..

It's better to get off the bike altogether and get on your hands and knees, then you have four limbs on the ground. One foot down just does'nt cut it.

[ukusa]

Mate, it's the driving test! Exaggerate and do everything perfect! Don't do anything you think might be "grey".

As soon as you pass the test you can go back to your old ways.

totally agree.
Same with car. Teaching my 16yo son at the mo. Told him to keep hands at 10 to 2 etc etc. Once you've passed it, put them where you're comfy. So in teaching/learning, try to practice the way THEY say is safe etc, otherwise you'll slip into your comfort zone during the test & fail.

[Latte]

It's better to get off the bike altogether and get on your hands and knees, then you have four limbs on the ground. One foot down just does'nt cut it.

I guess if all else fails worshipping your driving tester might get a pass ;)
I wonder if you'd get cheaper ACC levies if you show a willingness to bend over right from the get go :D

[rwh]

It's better to get off the bike altogether and get on your hands and knees, then you have four limbs on the ground. One foot down just does'nt cut it.

What about one knee?

Richard

[Dare]

The thing about taking both hands off the bars is that it implies you're in neutral. Not something that should get you failed (not that I would know on my 6L :p) but hardly the best idea unless you're truly surrounded by stationary traffic.
Or going downhill with one foot on the rear brake... :p OK no more talking about bad habits in-front of impressionable newbies!


this actually makes me laugh.. how can they fault someone that is faultless.... off for mine in 2 weeks.. can't wait.
Sweet! Howd it go? Mines on the 26th. Considering an hours training sesh but I'm probably worrying too much. Again.

[Tink]

Or going downhill with one foot on the rear brake... :p OK no more talking about bad habits in-front of impressionable newbies!


Sweet! Howd it go? Mines on the 26th. Considering an hours training sesh but I'm probably worrying too much. Again.

Booked for the 22nd, application in, paid for... so now just to get out there and do it... Q. My L plate is tucked (just bottom bit) behind my reflector, will this need to change, I think my reflector is more imortant than the L plate, its pretty evident its there, should I move it ?

[scumdog]

OMG look out raise that draw bridge the Head is coming!@#$% DB that is a compliment and should be cherished.
Well done.
Good laugh at the coppers expense too.

There was a copper involved????:scratch:

[p.dath]

Booked for the 22nd, application in, paid for... so now just to get out there and do it... Q. My L plate is tucked (just bottom bit) behind my reflector, will this need to change, I think my reflector is more imortant than the L plate, its pretty evident its there, should I move it ?

You should make sure the L-Plate is clearly displayed - it should be easily viewable from the rear.

[Tink]

You should make sure the L-Plate is clearly displayed - it should be easily viewable from the rear.

You can't miss it to be honest... its just hard to put a L plate on this bike... its my 2nd one and this one is going to make one more week! Will cut the bottom half and put it in front of the reflector then... :)

[p.dath]

You can't miss it to be honest... its just hard to put a L plate on this bike... its my 2nd one and this one is going to make one more week! Will cut the bottom half and put it in front of the reflector then... :)

As long as it is clearly visible I wouldn't worry about moving it around.

[Tink]

As long as it is clearly visible I wouldn't worry about moving it around. Thanks :) it will be so good to get it off, but mind you, when people see the L plate most back off or give you room... :)

[p.dath]

Thanks :) it will be so good to get it off, but mind you, when people see the L plate most back off or give you room... :)

That's good! I never had an issue when I was on my L-Plate - and then you get people on here saying how they were targetted. I guess it you want to play the victim you'll find the evidence to support it.

[caseye]

There was a copper involved????:scratch:

Sorry Scummy, showing my age.Once upon a time the tester was always an M.O.T (Traffic Nazi of the worst order)type person.

Well Dare ya done it yet?

[Toaster]

.... the poor assessor (in his car) was nearly on two wheels, and was completely unintelligible with his panicced screaming over the radio.. :killingme

Steve

Must have spilled his hot McDonalds coffee..... :shit:

[Dare]

For anyone that's interested, ACED IT!
The training sesh yesterday was probably a bit gratuitous but certainly helped in general riding, and got some advanced training AND a ride of a Hyosung 250GT out of it (not bad)
Chur Riderskills (=

[grusomhat]

I'll quite often sit in neutral at the lights if I can tell I'm going to be waiting for a long time. Lets me play bongos on the petrol tank.

Congrats on passing

[CookMySock]

I'll quite often sit in neutral at the lights if I can tell I'm going to be waiting for a long time. It's not good practice to sit with the engine in gear and the clutch held in for any length of time. Perhaps on a motorcycle it is not critical, but in a manual car you will eventually fry the clutch thrust bearing. An important no no in a commercial vehicle.

Steve

[Mully]

Lets me play bongos on the petrol tank.


Thank God I'm not the only one that does that.......

[grusomhat]

It's not good practice to sit with the engine in gear and the clutch held in for any length of time. Perhaps on a motorcycle it is not critical, but in a manual car you will eventually fry the clutch thrust bearing. An important no no in a commercial vehicle.

Steve

Ahh good to see that there's a positive side to my bongo playing. I do like to keep an eye out though in the mirrors in case someone is about to plow into the back of me. Probably the only downside to sitting in neutral. Although if there's already another car behind me I feel a bit safer.


Thank God I'm not the only one that does that.......

Haha, same here.

[crazyhorse]

If its restricted - you better not ask it :rofl: