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[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

[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 ) but hardly the best idea unless you're truly surrounded by stationary traffic.

Or going downhill with one foot on the rear brake... 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... 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????

[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????

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..

Steve

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

[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