Restricted test post-mortem

[jrandom]

Both feet must be put down when completely stopped for lights, stop signs etc.

What utter bollocks.

[Number One]

What utter bollocks.

I concur good sir.

I will only put both my feet down when there is alot of wind and I feel the need to really plant myself as I wait at lights OR for my restricted test
...if this is really the rule? OR was it just this testers recommendation?

[jrandom]

I will only put both my feet down when there is alot of wind and I feel the need to really plant myself as I wait at lights OR for my restricted test
...if this is really the rule? OR was it just this testers recommendation?

Mm, yes. A tester failing a rider for not putting both feet down is like a tester failing a car driver for holding the steering wheel at ten-to-two instead of quarter-to-three.

Just plain wrong.

[musicman]

Great to hear, I sit mine there on May 5.

How come your one is so far away? I went in to AA on Friday 4th and was told I could do it the following Wednesday, Thursday or Friday (9th - 11th). And if I wanted to do it at Quay St I'd have to wait until the 24th.

[Neon]

Andy, what sort of U Turn did he have you do? On a busy street or parking area, and did you stop before doing the U turn?

Actually, I didn't have to do one at all.

His only condition was if I lost him I failed lol

We discussed this before we started and agreed that if he got caught at lights or whatever I would pull over and wait. I missed a couple of turns but it wasn't a problem.

What utter bollocks.

Supposedly this is so that the tester can see from a distance that you have come to a complete stop. But no, I don't believe that it constitutes a fail.

Incidentally, the tester questioned my shifting around of bodyweight on the seat through a few (wet and probably slippery) corners. I just smiled and nodded although this was a deliberate action to keep the bike more upright. This was his only feedback.

[Xaria]

Glad peoples tests have gone well. I need to take a morning off to get mine. So waiting to get boss in good mood first...

[mapsanji]

Anything on full protective clothing..?? A must or not.... as my test is in June.

[Neon]

There are no specific requirements, but I wouldn't rock up in shorts and a t-shirt if that's what you mean

To my test I wore full gear and a hi-viz vest to show what a responsible and safety concious rider I am.

[EZAS]

With regards to having both feet down ... At pass right (or whatever that riding course is called), they said to have your left foot down, right foot on the rear brake and front brake on as well. If your hit from behind you will be able to keep better control of the bike if your brakes are on. Of course .. most people I've seen, try rather hard to avoid having to come to a complete stop.

[WierNixie]

Passed my restricted test at Northcross (Brown's Bay) this afternoon, thought I'd share my experience for those looking forward to it...

1/ Both feet must be put down when completely stopped for lights, stop signs etc.

2/ Make sure you indicate coming out of roundabouts - this is not something I do all the time (particularly when going straight through) and I had to conciously remind myself to do it.

3/ Watch your speed. Goes without saying, although he seemed unconcerned about being a few k's over.

I went to Northcross as well. The guy was fantastic. His instruction for stopping though, was to remember to put your feet down, as some people had been so nervous that they had slowed down to a stop and fallen over (at the scheduled stops during the test).
I went at 08:00 on a weekday morning, was fine at that time too.