Motorcycle Practical Test Part 3 (Narrated) LEARN2RIDE

[moscowvespajoe]

In this video what is the reason for changing to neutral at the lights? My instinct as a new rider is to be ready for take off in 1'st , a bit nervous about letting the clutch out properly without stalling.

[learn2rideVIDEOS]

@moscowvespajoe You can find yourself waiting at some crossings for quite some time thus there is little benefit in holding the clutch lever in for a minute or two (as it will strain both the cable & muscles in your hand/ arm).

Some will argue that keeping the machine in gear allows for a 'quick getaway' should a vehicle come racing up behind you whilst you are stationary: but simply paying attention to what following vehicles are doing before you come to a halt should suffice..

[learn2rideVIDEOS]

@learn2rideVIDEOS You might also find that the machine is actually more prone to stalling when keeping the clutch held in for a prolonged period of time than when simply waiting in neutral.

Also remember that when a vehicle in front moves away, you need to scan the road surface beneath it & ensure that it has in fact moved away before you do. What if the vehicle pulls away, you follow immediately.. & then the vehicle in front stalls? (esp if a learner driver). It happens.

[MrBanditMania]

@learn2rideVIDEOS is this the test route for derry?

[learn2rideVIDEOS]

@MrBanditMania Hi Alan, because of the introduction of the independent riding element of the motorcycle test, your examiner can literally take you anywhere in and around the Maiden City.

[moscowvespajoe]

@learn2rideVIDEOS

Thank you again.

[moscowvespajoe]

I've got a problem with letting drivers behind me know I'm going to slow down, by applying front brake slightly, because if I'm going 40 and want to slow to 30, I just come off the throttle a bit...is it natural to brake at the same time when doing this? I'm new to riding and it isn't easy holding the brake and throttle at the same time, as my hand soon starts to ache. Wouldn't it be easier if the brake light came on automatically when the bike reduced speed?

[learn2rideVIDEOS]

@moscowvespajoe here's a question; there are two riders on separate roads, both slowing down for a 30mph speed limit. One has no following traffic whilst behind the other there is a fully - laden, heavy goods vehicle that is following just a little too close. Each rider knows the area & so anticipates the change of speed limit, whereas the driver of the heavy is not familiar with the area (or distracted like a car driver).

Who would benefit from giving a brake signal & why?

[EmpireM8]

How would you use the horn during your test? To demon straight it effectively to examiner if needs be, great video

cheers dan

[learn2rideVIDEOS]

@EmpireM8 According to the Highway Code: use only while your vehicle is moving (or at start of test to show that it is working if examiner asks you to check) and you need to warn other road users of your presence.

Never sound your horn aggressively (or as a rebuke). You must NOT use your horn while stationary on the road or when driving in a built up area between the hours of 11.30 pm and 7.00 am (unless another vehicle poses a danger to you whilst you are stationary).

[learn2rideVIDEOS]

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[learn2rideVIDEOS]

@LeeWoodsPhotography thank you and you are very welcome. If it makes a difference to even one motorcyclist and keeps that rider coming home to his/ her family (instead of the nearest cemetery) then all the effort will have been worth it.

Good luck with your bike test, ride safe (as always) and above all..

THINK!

[Maxim0W0lf]

Appreciate these videos very much man :) passed my Module 2 first attempt yesterday with no formal training past cbt thanks mostly to these, though some things are a bit different with no need to signal around parked cars (observation is enough) and no need for neutral when waiting at lights where I took my test, thanks very much nontheless.

[learn2rideVIDEOS]

@Maxim0W0lf Thanks a lot, you're very welcome & ride safe. Why not try B!KESAFE, IAM or RoSPA next? Or at least have a look at Learn2Ride on Facebook & check out the vids in the Notes section? (some useful info there).

Keep it rubberside down & between the hedges mate, well done ;-)

[SkinnyGray]

Hello, great vid! 2 quick questions -- what do you mean by "hands off controls" when stopped? In Australia I'm taught to never bother selecting neutral, even for the test. We keep it in 1st when stopped. And secondly - "central road position", do you mean literally in the centre of your lane? Isn't oil from cars an issue in this position? Thanks.

[learn2rideVIDEOS]

@SkinnyGray The grease line (sump line in UK) usually has more grip than most riders realise (but riding roughly where a driver sits in UK is safer).

On test "Position normally in the centre of your lane. Where lanes are marked, keep to the middle of the lane & avoid straddling lane markings. During normal riding, ride in a dominant position allowing for the road surface, parked vehicles & oncoming traffic. Riding too far to the left or right when conditions are clear will be a driver fault."

[learn2rideVIDEOS]

@SkinnyGray Some keep the bike in gear when stopped (in case the situation changes behind) but on standard test when waiting for a period of time it is usually fine to select neutral. When the vehicle in front moves away it could be hiding a hazard- eg broken glass/ spilled diesel or something much bigger depending on the type of vehicle (some SUV's have huge ground clearance & you could hide a TV under them!) so the extra second to select first & check right allows you to scan the road surface

[learn2rideVIDEOS]

@SkinnyGray basically hands off ancillary controls & on the handlebars only. I made a new video called 'Motorcycle test faults explained Part 1' (& part 2 will be coming soon) so, if you want to, why not watch it & perhaps it'll help answer some of your questions? HTH

[1lord23]

Do you have to indicate on every roundabout? Even mini ones even if u where just going strait across?

[learn2rideVIDEOS]

@1lord23: "Signal when appropriate to do so. Approach a mini-roundabout in the same way as a normal roundabout, but remember there's less space to manoeuvre & less time to signal. This means there is often insufficient time to signal left when leaving. However, where appropriate, to inform other road users including pedestrians of your intended actions, a signal should be given. Give clear signals in plenty of time. Make sure your signals will not confuse others."

What do you think now 1lord23?

[KPAKZ18]

thank you very much for taking time out and helping new bikers learn to ride. you deserve all the credit you get!

[learn2rideVIDEOS]

@KPAKZ18 Thank you very much, that's very kind of you.

[Blurredman]

Hi, I just passed my A2 Module 2! I would like to thank you for these videos, they are possibly the best ones on youtube- they were excellent and very informative. I didn't take any lessons, but I used a combination of your videos, tips from others and I put those into practice for months. I would just like to thank you again!

I did however, get a lecture after the test from the examiner about going over bumps haha! Thanks again mate!

[learn2rideVIDEOS]

@Blurredman Excellent! Glad to hear it and well done mate

[foxhound123456789]

Brilliant videos! Brilliant learning and refresher video! Shall be watching these again on Friday before my mod 2 to kick the brain in to gear again! Thank You!

[learn2rideVIDEOS]

@foxhound123456789 thanks a lot and you're very welcome. Let me know how you get on

[187Premises]

This is great. Good touch with the comments on why the checks would be done.

People tend to learn things quicker when they know the reasons behind why it's done.

[learn2rideVIDEOS]

@187Premises thanks mate, I hope it helps all future learner motorcyclists

[learn2rideVIDEOS]

@187Premises for anyone interested in learning more, why not have a look at a little 30 second video on my channel named, 'Called LIFESAVER for a reason'.

Enjoy the ride but arrive alive