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Failed practical test today.
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I didn't realise how bad I would feel after failing my bike test today.
I got 2 minor faults for appropriate speed, not quite fast enough and 1
fault for rear observation, but the thing that failed me was when I put my
foot down on the uturn.
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Which bike are you using ?
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it's a Kawasaki ER5 I think.
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One of the most common causes of failure.
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I've never put my foot down in all my practise sessions and then a slight
error ends my chances of passing.
The examiner told my instructer that I should have passed.
Can someone just tell me why it's so crucial and wouldn't it be better to
give 4 marks for an error like that.
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The "U" turn demonstrates the ability to:
Make correct obervations.
Good clutch control
Good brake control
Good throttle control
Good balance.
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Crucial is that U-turn. You'll be needing it every time you ride, so it's a
good thing they fail muppets who can't do it.
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Booked myself in for 3 weeks time but I feel as sick as a pig.
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. I did my test 10 years ago... but I think they failed you because you
need to show ability to control the bike at low speed. Also if you put
your foot down then possibly you have stopped because you attempted the
manoevure when the road condidions were not apropriate.
I remember learning the importance of rear obs.when out on a training
ride, one of the trainers deliberatly came up on the inside at a
junction, a very valuable lesson.My advice is take the opportunity to
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My trainer did the same thing if you didn't hug the kerb during the
turn, to ensure you had the right road postition (i.e stopping anything
coming through on the inside, cycle, scooter etc)
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go through every thing again and get it right, enjoy it !
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Hey, don't worry about it. You'll pass with flying colours in 3 weeks
time.
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