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The Motorcycle Practical Driving Test

Getting Ready to take your Motorcycle Driving Test

Before you can book a motorcycle driving test you must have passed the theory test. A test booking will not be accepted if you have not previously passed the theory test.

To find out more about the theory test, please ask, or visit www.dsa.gov.uk

You can book a driving test over the phone
(0870 01 01 372) if you have a credit or debit card. You should have your DVLA driving licence number to hand and your credit card details with your theory test pass details.

If you have not got a credit or debit card, you can get an application form from your local test centre.(Please note, we have special test booking facilities and if you are training with us we will book your test for you so it coincides with the end of your training).

The motorcycle test is a 40 minute (approximate) pursuit road test with the examiner following behind you on a motorcycle or sometimes in a car.

Ensure you arrive at the test centre EARLY, your test will be cancelled if you are late and you will lose your test fee. Allow time for traffic, nerves, loosing your keys etc. Do not end up in a rush!

On arrival at the test centre, park your motorcycle correctly and ensure it is not obstructing any entrances or other vehicles. It is easier if you park it so it can be ridden away without having to push it back.

Wait in the waiting room and the examiner will call you to a briefing room when he is ready. The examiner will introduce himself and ask you if you mind being called by your first name. Forget all the old wives tales you have heard about examiners and tests, its all done in a friendly manner, all you have to be is SAFE!

The examiner will check your provisional licence and DL 196 certificate. If you do not have a new style photo licence (you MUST bring both parts) he will want to see photographic evidence, such as a passport or official identity card. You will also be asked to sign a declaration that your bike is insured and has a current MOT if required. The examiner will briefly describe the test and what he wants. He will also fit you with a radio & explain how he will give directions.

Remember, following directions are not part of the test, if you do make a mistake and take the wrong turning you will not be penalised.

Outside the test centre the examiner will check that you can hear him and give you an eyesight test with a car registration plate.

The test has now started and you will be observed on everything you do, until you arrive back at the test centre and dismount.

The examiner has many different test routes but aims to cover as varied a pattern of roads as is possible, in the time allowed. Expect to go through the town as well as a housing estate.

Driving Test Faults

Failing to take rear observation before pulling off the kerb. (Move your head around!).
Failing to cancel indicators after a manoeuvre.(Double check EVERYTIME).
Crossing traffic lights at amber when you should have safely stopped.
Locking the rear wheel up during the emergency stop (BIG effort front brake, SMALL effort rear brake).
Failing to take rear observation before pulling away on the hill start.
Failing to take rear observation before the u turn (Remember if you ride forward first, you must take another rear observation before turning).
Failing to take a right lifesaver before turning right.
Failing to take a right shoulder check before pulling away after being stopped at traffic lights or across a junction.
Exceeding the speed limit.
Failing to make progress by riding at less than the speed limit when safe to do so.

If you do make a mistake on test, and most riders do, don't dwell on it. The examiner may not have even noticed it. It may only be a minor mistake and your allowed plenty of those anyway.

Remember the examiner knows you are not an experienced rider, he is just looking for you to ride the course safely.

After the test the examiner will ask you some questions regarding carrying a pillion passenger or load on your motorcycle.

If carrying a pillion passenger or load:-

You may need to increase your tyre pressures, consult your owners manual.
You may need to adjust your rear suspension, again consult your owners manual.
You may need to adjust your head beam beam aim.
You may need to re-adjust your mirrors.

Whenever you carry a pillion or load bear the following in mind:-

Ensure any load is securely tied down. You should also make regular checks that the load remains secure.
Remember increased weight will effect the acceleration, braking and handling of the machine.

Before allowing pillion passengers on your motorcycle you should brief them as follows:-

Always tell me before you are going to mount or dismount, or ask. Don't just suddenly get off or on, you may catch me off balance.
Do not give hand signals for me.
Do not sway around on the machine, keep still and in corners lean with me, not against me.
When I stop do not put your feet down, keep them on the pegs.
Hold on tightly to either the grab rails or my waist.
Always mount & dismount from the kerbside.

You should also remember the law in regard to pillion passengers. Your pillion passenger must sit astride the machine on a proper seat and should keep both feet on the footrests. ( Don't forget to fold the pegs down before the pillion mounts!).

Your pillion passenger is also subject to the same law as the driver. The passenger must wear an approved safety helmet, correctly fastened, unless a practicing member of the Sikh religion and wearing a turban.

Driving Test Checklist you must take along:-

Glasses or Contact Lenses if you need them.
Your DL196 CBT COMPLETION CERTIFICATE.
Your Theory Test Pass Certificate, your Driving License, Both parts if a new Photocard License.

If you haven't got a new style photo card licence YOU MUST take along some alternative form of identification, such as a valid passport.

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