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Great, thanks!
While riding around the area I came across a significant roundabout. The sign suggested there was a turn off to the left, then another which was beyond 180 degrees, i.e. beyond straight on, a slight right turn if you like. I took up the right lane and indicated right. It turned out that the second road was in fact almost straight on. I could have stayed in the left lane, not indicated to turn right. If my tester takes me via this roundabout, do you think I should take up the right lane and indicate? the sign suggests that...
For the 2nd exit on any RBT I would always use the left lane.
Using the right lane on a bike introduces additional risk as you have another lane of traffic to cross as you exit. For that reason I avoid using the right lane wherever possible.
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1/ At a 'mini' roundabout, if going straight on, do you still need to indicate left after passing the road on the left?
2/ Road humps that don't cover the full width of the road. Would it be an error to avoid them? Assuming nothing is coming the other way of course, is it ok to go close to the middle of the road so you go through the 'flat' spot?
1. Indicate IF you have time, and IF it is safe to do so while negotiating the RBT. You shouldn't get marked down for not doing so as there's very little time to do so.
2. Avoid if safe to do so, and if it's possible to avoid without causing another road user to change speed or direction.
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Right shoulder check only, if moving off from the kerb.
Left and right shoulder checks in all other setting off situation.
Have I got that right?
Shoulder checks are easy to get right once you start thinking "Do I need to?" rather than "Should I?"
In any situation, is there a possible threat to your safety coming through your blind spot, and if so, where is that likely to be coming from.
So turning left, look left. Turning right, look right. Any time you change lanes, look into the lane you're moving into. Going away from lights, look both sides if the road is wide, or avoid having to do that by positioning so that you close off one side before you stop.
Roundabouts are tricky, until you start thinking about where the Corsa will try to nip through with it's deafening exhaust... look there!
Remember the shoulder checks other name, lifesaver! And if in doubt, you should probably look anyway!
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It is very difficult for the police to crackdown on dangerous driving as people behave when they are about. Such a crackdown would need the public to come forward with their experiences, of which on this forum we know there are many, sufficient witnesses to charge and people who are prepared to go to court over it. And suddenly the demand for a crackdown melts away.
That is why the police concentrate on speeding, as you can catch them and no matter how bad the driving is, at lower speeds the consequences are less severe. The police concentrate on reducing the severity of accidents as it is their best tactic.
So basically it's a cop-out?
Sorry, had to really
In terms of accident reduction, the Police Service really do seem to have off-loaded their responsibility quite nicely. The Fire and Rescue Service is now charged with responsibility for accident reduction, hence the Fire bikes at shows etc. Couple that with the Safety Camera Partnerships and the Police are all but off the hook as far as accident prevention/reduction is concerned.
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No worries man
Would i be right in saying that the standard is easier cos your on a 125 machine, rather than a 500 on the Direct Access?
Also since i have ZERO experience on two wheels i kind of like the idea of a bit of restriction so i dont tron myself: is that a good idea or is that daft for a 21 year old?
A lot of people, myself incuded, think that a big bike is easier to ride than a 125.
If you don't trust your self-restraint to the extent that you feel a restriction would help, you should probably be asking yourself if you really should be considering riding at all. Have you thought about catching buses?
Your best bet is to go do CBT which is needed before you start riding anything, and then consider options for training and test. You will learn a lot about biking generally at your CBT.
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nah man im 21.
unless your going to tell me my frontal lobe wont be fully developed untill im 24 and untill then i wont be able to evaluate risk properly and should probs stick to a 33bhp machine?
Apologies. Got my threads mixed up
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Cheers mate.
How much am i looking to fork out for these? Local one has these prices:
Is that reasonable?
Those prices look to be fairly normal.
Forget the Direct Access, you're not old enough. Do standard then after 2 years the restriction is automatically lifted.
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Can anyone tell me what this is (blue arrow)....
Looks to be a plug which sits on top of the radiator and allows you to release air when you're refilling after draining the system. Check that it's tight and not leaking/cracked, and that the rubber sealing ring under it is not perished.
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This year im feeling a bit more adventurous. im looking at a 400, i figured not massivly big but not a tiny bike. Plus more weight=better traction.
16bhp = just a CBT
33bhp = Mod1, mod2 on a small bike 125 etc?
full licence = mod1 mod2 on a 500cc bike OR wait two years on a 33bhp licence?
sorry if its a noob question =)
up to 125cc - CBT
Any bike restricted to <33bhp - Full test on a 125
Any bike - Full test on a 500cc or wait 2 years on restricted
Look here http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/LearnerAndNewDrivers/RidingMotorcyclesAndMopeds/DG_4022568
400s are great fun. I've been riding a VTR1000F-2 Firestorm for the last 2 years and recently got a CBR400RR. The CBR is just so much fun I've not touched the Firestorm for weeks
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Just noticed some fluid on the driveway under the radiator. Stuck my head under the car and its defo the blue colour engine coolant from the radiator.
If you topped it up BEFORE the "leak" showed itself, it's possible that it's just overflow from the expansion bottle... especially if it's as warm there today as it was here
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Hi!
I have some question about Suzuki DR 650 RSE. I have problems with motorbike... when I add the gas my motorbike stops at 5500 rpm. I cleand the carburetor and change the spark plugs. no one know's how to help me.. the air filter is cleand.. I hope you understand what I mean..
Please help.
Are you in the UK? If so, has it been restricted to 33bhp?
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Finally, something useful from a government agency....
Some very useful tips on these clips!
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I just got one of these
for £1.95 delivered, and quite honestly I don't care if it's waterproof or not. I will display a valid tax disc, if the ink runs when it's wet, not my fault
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Can anyone shed any light on this? and yeh youve guessed it i never took it for a test drive, or rode it at all when viewing. He did start it up from cold for abit though. Anyway thats not what this thread is about.
I'd check the cheap things first, like chain tension, cush rubbers, oil change.
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you won't be marked down if you barley use the back brake but you could fail for going to fast. its aimed at doing it at walking pace or just above
Since when? All they're interested in is whether you do it under full control at all times. Speed is largely irrelevant other than if it becomes a safety issue.
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Will I be marked down for riding in this way? Also, I tend to wobble a little bit when doing these things, will the examiner expect that, or mark me down?
Would the examiner fail me for going too fast, if I have good control? Is this something I could perhaps ask the examiner, before I do the exercise?
No you won't get marked down for that, wobbles are expected and not a problem so long as you don't drop a foot during the exercise.
The key is good control. Do the exercise at the speed you feel comfortable with.
I wouldn't ask him personally, since you should know the answer to these questions if you have prepared properly (sufficient training etc) for the test. If you have to ask, he might just decide that you're not ready for a pass until your instructor spends more time with you
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Thanks bogoff. That's settled an argument between me and my dad, in my favour!
How about in a designated turning lane, other traffic around, do you need to indicate?
Yes, since other traffic may not see the filter arrow... particularly if you or another vehicle is waiting on top of it
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At that price I guess it's worth it just for the visible deterrent value alone.
They look the same as the Lidl disk lock I have used for the past 2 years on my Storm. It's not been stolen yet so they work really well
Just ordered 2, as I need one for my CBR.
That does of course mean that I now have to buy another bike....
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Thanks for that bogoff.
Does that mean that if you execute say a right turn off a main road, there is no traffic whatsoever in sight, you don't need to indicate?
Generally you should only need to signal if it would benefit another road user. So on a completely empty road, no signal necessary.
On a test you won't get marked down either way to be honest, but it's probably best to err on the side of caution and use a signal... after all, the examiner IS another road user
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Might seem like a silly question but when you do the u turn in the mod 1, should you use your indicator?
No.
In fact, whenever you do a u turn you shouldn't be using an indicator, as you shouldn't carry out the manouevre if there are other vehicles around, particularly any that would benefit from your signal (which is the only time you should use one)
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You can't, which is why we have speed limits determined by traffic engineers that are applied universally. That way we all know where we are, and there's no room for confusion to catch us out.
I disagree on that. You can do 70mph going to Dumbarton on a dual carriageway with direct access to people's driveways and a pavement running the length of it and 50mph going to Sirling on the M80 with no pedestrians, sliproad access only and a hard shoulder.
Some villages in Argyll have 30mph speed limits, others 40 and others 60. There is no rhyme or reason to which village gets which.
These huge inconsistences do cause problems.
I meant "applied universally to all traffic using that particular road, unless a lower limit is applicable to a particular vehicle type".
The different limits applying to similar stretches of road will be due to traffic engineering differences on those roads and/or the accident record on a particular road. Limits will often be applied where local opinion is brought to bear on the Highways Agency (or it's equivalent in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland).
If anyone feels that a low limit is wrongly imposed on a particular road they are free to lobby to get it changed. Contact your local authorities highway authority in the first instance, they will often be able to save you wasting time as they can explain why a limit is in force on a particular stretch of road. I've helped to successfully increase the limit a couple of times, and had lower limits imposed a few times, although as a councillor it was a little easier than as a member of public.
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The officer asked me if I knew what speed I was doing, so I apologised and admitted I knew I was speeding, but felt it was ok to do so with no one ahead of me and no one behind me on an open motorway with only myself to blame if i get it wrong.
Was he in a helicopter?
It's a bit idealistic again though. Your idea of "safe" is quite likely to be different to his idea of "safe". So how do you reconcile the difference in opinion? How do you legislate for an ever changing speed limit that relies on an individual's opinion?
You can't, which is why we have speed limits determined by traffic engineers that are applied universally. That way we all know where we are, and there's no room for confusion to catch us out.
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Bogof makes a good point about accidents and he is a very regular poster but statistics is my game and those figures don’t add up I’m afraid:Pat
I often wish they didn't too, but I can substantiate the claim.
It's taken originally from the DfT Annual Accident Statistics document (I think) but the 10% figure is used extensively by the DSA, emergency services and others in literature aimed at the training and accident prevention markets primarily. If you can't find it let me know and I'll track back to the original source document.
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Grats on your pass!