Test tomorrow!

Got my practical test at half 2 tomorrow.

I spent today on the bike with an instructor and another student and I'm pretty confident. The instructor told me I should be fine for the test but two things are niggling at me. They're:

1. U-turns
2. The 125s couldn't pull the guts out of a rice pudding. I'm struggling to get to 45 on some of the roads that have a 60mph speed limit!

Apparently on the roads where national speed limit applies I'll only need to get to 45 just to prove I've acknowledged the change in speed limit but it's tricky getting there.

I can do U-turns but I put my foot down on 1 of the 10 or so I did earlier and I'm a bit nervous about doing it during the test. I'm using target fixation to get round, by the way.

Any advice to help me pass? Thanks in advance

Alex

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by Rhiwbina_Squirrel

Any advice to help me pass? Thanks in advance

Alex

Yeah, just relax.

[the_lone_wolf]

it's too late to do anything about things now, so just relax and try to enjoy yourself

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Yeah, just relax.

Ditto. Just try to think of it as another lesson. Good luck for tomorrow.

[Rich]

I know what you mean about the 125's i did my test on one.. you'll be fine as long as you do your best and concentrate. Just wait it'll all be worth it!!

Good luck.

just try to forget its a test i had a problem with u turns as well ,on the lesson before the test i couldnt do the u turn at all then did it on the test , i just thought bugger it and went for it, good luck to u

had the same problem when i did my test the other week

if your putting your foot down on the U turn just before you get all the way round its might be that your pulling in the clutch and slowing down. just ease the clutch back out and drive through it.

the test is easy just relax and ride one tip dont be too close to a car like i was thats why ive got my test again this friday

[Binky]

Originally Posted by shiver85

if your putting your foot down on the U turn just before you get all the way round its might be that your pulling in the clutch and slowing down. just ease the clutch back out and drive through it.

I know exactly what you mean, if you start to go to slowly on your U turn then the bike will start to tip in, just have faith and keep the momentum, but obviuosly try not to shoot forward and look out of control. Be smooth.

Good luck.

My top tip is - be sure to cancel the indies.

Hope all goes well - you'll have nice weather anyway.