Basic handling skills…?

[Deviant Esq]

Some guys are better than others I've found. The guy who took me for my basic handling did it after hours because I was working on the days they usually did it. He was really good - I'd never ridden a fully manual bike at the time so I took a bit of time getting used to it. At least it was a CG125 - easier to get around the cones than a GN250. Passed without any hitches, though I didn't have to use indicators and was allowed several "practice" passes at the corners before "this one counts!".

[El Dopa]

What sorts of things do I need to know/learn for the basic handling skills certificate? I've been doing some practise around the car parks at work, and want to make sure I'm on the right track.

The LTSA website goes into great detail about the full licence test, but is suitably vague about the rest of the licensing process.

So, any pearls of wisdom from people who have recently got their licence?
I know I'm probably worrying too much, but I'm that kind of person. Thus I want to be prepared, lest I become stressed and have a meltdown at the handling skills course.

Ta.
Rosie
Not-quite L-plated rider

If you're already practising, and already able to handle a bike reasonably well in a carpark, then you're already overqualified for the practical bit of the BHS

[ducatilover]

mine was cone weave, indicate when turning [both ways] and stopping in a corner [both ways] also slow riding, and emergency stop [at a speed of 20k, some emergency stop speed, lol] pretty easy really...took i think half an hour.

and stop with your front wheel in the box and then put your feet down after you have stopped

[metric]

yeah

did mine about four months ago, consists of cone weaving, long figure eights (looking ahead of you), emergency braking etc

not very difficult at all, you'll be sweet as

[ducatilover]

yup, piece of piss anint it? it was the first time i had to try hard at riding a group of three poms all failed cos they were putting their feet down and one fell over and another nearly flipped the little 50cc with auto clutch and drum brakes! fucken pathetic

[Rosie]

and stop with your front wheel in the box and then put your feet down after you have stopped

I've been practising pulling up to a line while stopping, but always end up stopping about a metre behind the line. Far better than stopping a metre past the line, but could probably do with more practise. When it stops raining.

[ducatilover]

I've been practising pulling up to a line while stopping, but always end up stopping about a metre behind the line. Far better than stopping a metre past the line, but could probably do with more practise. When it stops raining.

its fairly easy cos you only have to go really slow

[El Dopa]

I've been practising pulling up to a line while stopping, but always end up stopping about a metre behind the line. Far better than stopping a metre past the line, but could probably do with more practise. When it stops raining.

Well, that's probably better than mine when I sat the basic.

The instructor told us to keep accelerating towards him as long as he kept waving us forward. Well, he kept waving, so I kept on accelerating. He dived out of the way in the end, while I came to a neat stop in the box. a pity he'd just finished telling us he'd never had to jump for it. There's a first time for everything.

Seriously though, they make it quite difficult for you to fail the basic, so you'll be sweet.

[Colapop]

Seriously, the best you can do is stay calm. There's nothing to freak out about. It sounds like you're doing all the right thins so far. Check here;
www.stephensdrivingschool.co.nz they've got a list of the things you get taught on the course. The guy that did mine was really relaxed and it made a big difference.

[Fireproof]

It pays to shop around a bit when it comes to the courses. Theres a huge variance in price between instructors, some include the bike, others you need to hire them, some give you about an hour practice (you pay for it) others go straight into the test. I paid $70 (John Wright i think) and basically went straight into the test and passed no worries.
If you are confident with the controls and balance at low speed it's really ridculously easy. It has been the time spent on the road on my learners that has really counted. The BHS test is merely a formality, i was honestly surprised it wasn't harder.
I think the current system sleeps easier at night knowing that they are 'assessing' new riders. In reality I imagine many riders come out of the BHS test in no state to be let loose on our roads...

[Big Chim]

I paid $70 (John Wright i think) and basically went straight into the test and passed no worries. .

Where is he located??

I went through Ward FIsher, cant remember how much that cost though

[sunhuntin]

Where is he located??

I went through Ward FIsher, cant remember how much that cost though

i cant recall the name of who i did it with, but i needed it for part of a course, so winz covered the learners side for me. nearly due for my restricted, just need to get moolah to do so.

[cousa1]

The place down here in Christchurch has a scooter for use for the basic handling that makes it a little easier.

[Fireproof]

Where is he located??

I went through Ward FIsher, cant remember how much that cost though

Hey is based in Grey Lynn, the test i did was opposite red baron motorcycles. I think his no. is listed on the Honda NZ website

[DirtMad]

did my handling skills last week

got to use their bike for "free" and i think if you fail you can go resit for "free" too. http://www.riderskills.co.nz/ the course and the test plus a bike to use is $99

swt