License tips asap please!

blink · April 28th, 2011, 02:07 PM

Hey everyone, I have my road test sunday!

I need tips from real riders, I've had enough of searching "Road test ti[s for class 6" on google! haha.

Anyways, any help is much appreciated. And I mean ANY! Even what to do before exam to keep calm etc etc.!

Hawk637 · April 28th, 2011, 02:18 PM

Not sure if it same now as it was about 10 years ago.but what my cousin and i did was set the idle high enough to make the bike move so it was slow enough to weave the cones instead of giving it gas.weaving the cone is hardest part of the test. Basically just relax and do what the instructor says and your good to go.

phr3ek · April 28th, 2011, 04:25 PM

oh damn, canada

your test could be different
i was tested on right turn, double u turn, emergency swerve and emergency stop
thats for the MSF class

a regular turn is easy enough to do

the double u turn was hard, just be sure to look through the turn, not down in front of you, dont be afraid to lean it over
really try to look through the turn (bust a exorcist head twist), because if you look down in front, fear kicks in and makes you worry about falling over

swerving is easy, just do 2 quick turns

hard stop can be tricky, you dont want to lock the rear, but you want to stop ASAP
just do it i guess

"A" · April 28th, 2011, 04:54 PM

Don't look down, if you look down you go down.

Look where you want to go, turn your head towards the same direction, not just your eyes.

Just before the test begins, close your eyes and visualize the exercises in your head, take a few deep breaths in and out... mind over matter.

Cuongism · April 28th, 2011, 05:14 PM

Take it on a scooter

bdavison · April 28th, 2011, 06:19 PM

Make sure its warmed up properly before taking the test...if its cold the throttle can be jumpy and give you issues. Tire pressure a little higher, will make it turn in quicker at slower speeds.

MikeMihelich · April 28th, 2011, 06:22 PM

When they ask you to do a quick stop use the front brake!

DarC · April 28th, 2011, 06:36 PM

I agree with sticking with the fundamentals.

-Look all the way into and through the turns.
-Take a breath, relax, and just enjoy time on the bike. How often are you "forced" to ride??
-Don't let a minor mistake ruin the rest of the test. Blow it off and keep on trucking. You'd be surprised how much wiggle room you have in the scoring.

Just go out and ride your bike safely and you should be OK. Being familiar with the bike you are testing with goes a long ways as well...

Good Luck!

nakedhunter · April 28th, 2011, 06:44 PM

Worst case - take an MSF course if your state allows this (or your province I guess for Canada). In Colorado we can take the test at the end of the 2 day course and that counts for our MC license endorsement. You should be much more relaxed and warmed up if you can do it in MSF course.

blink · April 29th, 2011, 08:26 AM

Thanks for all your help guys! I'll just go with what I learned at MSF and do it like im with friends! The only thing I have problems with is everytime I go down to mirror check and speed check (they will automatically fail you if you don't) i'm scared of missing a speed limit sign! =[

Kevin2109 · May 26th, 2011, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cuongism

Take it on a scooter

batter yet a can-am!

Bosgarage57 · May 26th, 2011, 12:32 PM

Thats funny you guys actually have a road test you have to pass before you get your license. I took mine about 8 years ago, the DMV lady said ride up the road and back, if you make it back you pass.

But blink, stay calm, if you've been practicing you will do just fine. Like everyone else has said drive with your head, move it where you want to go and you'll go. You've got this!

aldenso · May 27th, 2011, 09:20 AM

http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum...wa...questions.
I found this about Ontario's test, which I did (and passed two days ago

) I found it VERY helpful to read all the tips, but it may not be the same as your test.

Just stay calm, and be nice to the person marking you, BUT DON'T SUCK UP. They can see right through it. My brother works at a drivetest centre and I just treated the marker like I would treat one of his friends. Seem willing to learn if he has any information for you, but not like you care too much because then it looks obvious lol.

Hopefully you have a nice marker, we had a squid on each big brand bike (one on a gsxr, one an r6, another on a cbr, and one of a buell). Each one SUCKED at riding, and pretty much tip toed their bikes around the course. They all passed. On the ninja I just touched my foot down once. Usually they'll allow about 4 foot touches.

Ask questions to get tips from what they like to see. Ask how wide you can take the pylon turns (and they'll say as wide as you want). I took my turns so wide I was literally going backwards on the course to set up for the next pylon. Ask if they want you to lock up your tire or not on the stop test.

Just stay calm and ride. You'll be fine.

Good luck!

aldenso · May 27th, 2011, 09:24 AM

Oh, and get there nice and early so you can take a look at the course. Even ask if you're allowed to practice! I asked, and they said I could but they may get upset, so I didn't bother. Just take a look at it and realize how easy it is!

April 28th, 2011, 02:07 PM	#1
blink Always. Name: Alex Location: Calgary, AB Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '05 GSX-R600 Posts: A lot.	License tips asap please! Hey everyone, I have my road test sunday! I need tips from real riders, I've had enough of searching "Road test ti[s for class 6" on google! haha. Anyways, any help is much appreciated. And I mean ANY! Even what to do before exam to keep calm etc etc.!

April 28th, 2011, 06:22 PM	#7
MikeMihelich ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Milwaukee Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2007 Harley Davidson ElectraGlide Ultra Classic Posts: 11	Front brake is your friend When they ask you to do a quick stop use the front brake!

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April 28th, 2011, 02:18 PM	#2
Hawk637 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: Lorain,Ohio Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Kawasaki Ninja 250 Posts: 14	Not sure if it same now as it was about 10 years ago.but what my cousin and i did was set the idle high enough to make the bike move so it was slow enough to weave the cones instead of giving it gas.weaving the cone is hardest part of the test. Basically just relax and do what the instructor says and your good to go.

April 28th, 2011, 04:25 PM	#3
phr3ek meow? Name: kevin Location: I.E. SoCal Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2004 636 Posts: 587	oh damn, canada your test could be different i was tested on right turn, double u turn, emergency swerve and emergency stop thats for the MSF class a regular turn is easy enough to do the double u turn was hard, just be sure to look through the turn, not down in front of you, dont be afraid to lean it over really try to look through the turn (bust a exorcist head twist), because if you look down in front, fear kicks in and makes you worry about falling over swerving is easy, just do 2 quick turns hard stop can be tricky, you dont want to lock the rear, but you want to stop ASAP just do it i guess

April 28th, 2011, 04:54 PM	#4
"A" vampire Name: A Location: IT Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2 many 2 list Posts: A lot.	Don't look down, if you look down you go down. Look where you want to go, turn your head towards the same direction, not just your eyes. Just before the test begins, close your eyes and visualize the exercises in your head, take a few deep breaths in and out... mind over matter.

April 28th, 2011, 05:14 PM	#5
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	Take it on a scooter

April 28th, 2011, 06:19 PM	#6
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	Make sure its warmed up properly before taking the test...if its cold the throttle can be jumpy and give you issues. Tire pressure a little higher, will make it turn in quicker at slower speeds.

April 28th, 2011, 06:36 PM	#8
DarC DUCEATR Name: Dan Location: El Paso, Texas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): RVT1000R Posts: 628	I agree with sticking with the fundamentals. -Look all the way into and through the turns. -Take a breath, relax, and just enjoy time on the bike. How often are you "forced" to ride?? -Don't let a minor mistake ruin the rest of the test. Blow it off and keep on trucking. You'd be surprised how much wiggle room you have in the scoring. Just go out and ride your bike safely and you should be OK. Being familiar with the bike you are testing with goes a long ways as well... Good Luck!

April 28th, 2011, 06:44 PM	#9
nakedhunter ninjette.org member Name: Naked Location: Colorado Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (RED) Posts: 59	Worst case - take an MSF course if your state allows this (or your province I guess for Canada). In Colorado we can take the test at the end of the 2 day course and that counts for our MC license endorsement. You should be much more relaxed and warmed up if you can do it in MSF course.

April 29th, 2011, 08:26 AM	#10
blink Always. Name: Alex Location: Calgary, AB Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '05 GSX-R600 Posts: A lot.	Thanks for all your help guys! I'll just go with what I learned at MSF and do it like im with friends! The only thing I have problems with is everytime I go down to mirror check and speed check (they will automatically fail you if you don't) i'm scared of missing a speed limit sign! =[

May 26th, 2011, 12:32 PM	#12
Bosgarage57 ninjette.org sage Name: Luke Location: Sevierville, TN Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 06 Buell Uly, 05 VStar 1100 Posts: 577	Thats funny you guys actually have a road test you have to pass before you get your license. I took mine about 8 years ago, the DMV lady said ride up the road and back, if you make it back you pass. But blink, stay calm, if you've been practicing you will do just fine. Like everyone else has said drive with your head, move it where you want to go and you'll go. You've got this!

May 27th, 2011, 09:20 AM	#13
aldenso ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Burlington, Ontario Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): Red 2010 250r Posts: 41	http://www.gtamotorcycle.com/vbforum...wa...questions. I found this about Ontario's test, which I did (and passed two days ago ) I found it VERY helpful to read all the tips, but it may not be the same as your test. Just stay calm, and be nice to the person marking you, BUT DON'T SUCK UP. They can see right through it. My brother works at a drivetest centre and I just treated the marker like I would treat one of his friends. Seem willing to learn if he has any information for you, but not like you care too much because then it looks obvious lol. Hopefully you have a nice marker, we had a squid on each big brand bike (one on a gsxr, one an r6, another on a cbr, and one of a buell). Each one SUCKED at riding, and pretty much tip toed their bikes around the course. They all passed. On the ninja I just touched my foot down once. Usually they'll allow about 4 foot touches. Ask questions to get tips from what they like to see. Ask how wide you can take the pylon turns (and they'll say as wide as you want). I took my turns so wide I was literally going backwards on the course to set up for the next pylon. Ask if they want you to lock up your tire or not on the stop test. Just stay calm and ride. You'll be fine. Good luck!

May 27th, 2011, 09:24 AM	#14
aldenso ninjette.org member Name: Alex Location: Burlington, Ontario Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): Red 2010 250r Posts: 41	Oh, and get there nice and early so you can take a look at the course. Even ask if you're allowed to practice! I asked, and they said I could but they may get upset, so I didn't bother. Just take a look at it and realize how easy it is!