Who knows the 6r licence route in Manukau?

[Tryhard]

Probably on the forum somewhere?

Sorry cant find it.

[Slyer]

If you need to know to know the route to be able to do it, do you think you deserve a restricted license?
It's not hard, just follow the instructions and if you know how to ride you'll pass easy.

[Max Preload]

Probably on the forum somewhere?

Sorry cant find it.

Did mine there in '03. From AA in Cavendish Drive. I think it was Cavendish Drive, Gt South Road, Puhinui Road, Lambie Drive, Ryan Place, then down the small road on the right through and back to AA.

"Been riding for a while" the tester asked after. "Just since long before I got my learners in '91" I replied. I had my full class 1 from my 16th birthday but I never even owned a car until I was 27 yet was never without a road bike. I think I did my licenses the wrong way around... :rofl:

I only bothered to get my full bike because they brought in $400 fiines in '98 and I figured I'd used up my nine runners... I mean, lives.

[Tryhard]

If you need to know to know the route to be able to do it, do you think you deserve a restricted license?
It's not hard, just follow the instructions and if you know how to ride you'll pass easy.

Just after a heads up if available. Wots wrong wiv dat.

[Slyer]

I already told you, you shouldn't need any heads up to pass this. Just go do it.

[skinman]

I did mine there only a few months ago but the route will have changed as Plunket Ave is closed at the Wiri Rd end now. I did not have to do a U turn. It was easy, just ride conservatively, stop at all stops and find a nice big gap to pull out from any intersection so you don't lose the tester. Oh and no splitting ha ha.

[Tryhard]

Oh and no splitting ha ha.

I heard wheeles are also frowned upon.

Cherz 4 your reply. Not going for a couple of months but I want to be prepared as I havent sat a drivers test for 20 plus years.
I booked early to save the price increase.

[Sentox]

I heard wheeles are also frowned upon.

Although you can impress the tester by replacing your u-turn with a 180 stoppie ;)

It really is more straightforward than you could even imagine. Actual difficulty is below the basic handling skills test. All you have to do is be proper. Indicate way in advance, check your mirrors lots, don't follow closely.

[Cayman911]

you do realise there is no set route? the tester could take you a different place each time. for different amounts of time depending on how he feels about your riding. some times it takes 10 minutes. mine took about 4-5 minutes. went up the road did a u turn and he called me back to the centre.

you just need to know what is expected of you and that's all in the AA website.

U turn, fully becomming stationary at stop signs. all that stuff. but the most important thing is fully becomming stationary and putting both feet on the ground to show it. so many people fail because of that

[Sentox]

U turn, fully becomming stationary at stop signs. all that stuff. but the most important thing is fully becomming stationary and putting both feet on the ground to show it. so many people fail because of that

Well, that depends on the tester. I only put my left foot down because I cover the rear brake. It didn't get mentioned.

[Cayman911]

Well, that depends on the tester. I only put my left foot down because I cover the rear brake. It didn't get mentioned.

oh yeah, i dont mean you HAVE to put both feet down. it just shows that you've become fully stopped better incase the tester is thick lol. some of them wana get you.

[Tryhard]

you do realise there is no set route?

but the most important thing is fully becomming stationary and putting both feet on the ground to show it. so many people fail because of that

No set route! I didnt know that. No reason to ask the question ha.

At SASS last night there was a very experienced instructor whom is a life time member or AMC. He suggested that best practice when coming to a complete stop was to stop ending up with your left foot on the ground only, in 1st with your foot on the brake. Not the hand brake (when resting at a stop).

Would u disagree with this?

[Cayman911]

Would u disagree with this?

not at all man, thats probably the best way to do it.

i was just meaning during the test to show the officer better, and in the end its all about what works for you really.

personally, everyday wise i actually stop with my right foot down. its just what ive done since day 1 and anything else feels uncomfortable and weird to me :D

[Grasshopperus]

Yeah, I used to wait at the lights with right foot down and left ready to go into first gear.

The SASS instructors taught me to just leave it in first, clutch in, and right foot on brake. That setup will allow you to deal with things like hill-starts and will probably give you the edge if you need to take off quickly (ie. daydreaming at the lights and it goes green).

It felt a bit weird at first but you soon get used to it. See y'all at SASS next week.

[Tryhard]

Yeah, I used to wait at the lights with right foot down and left ready to go into first gear.

The SASS instructors taught me to just leave it in first, clutch in, and right foot on brake. That setup will allow you to deal with things like hill-starts and will probably give you the edge if you need to take off quickly (ie. daydreaming at the lights and it goes green).

It felt a bit weird at first but you soon get used to it. See y'all at SASS next week.

Does feel strange sitting there with left leg down with the bike on the piss.

I plan to adjust my brake pedal again for a better feel etc when it stops FIN raining! No garage theese days.