About to do my Motorcycle licence test

[bro-da]

I got my "big bike" license in Pinetown as well on my dads 350 Jawa, it was very easy from what I can recall. Not much to it really, definitely easier than getting a car license. I did the bit in the yard (sorry I can't recall everything that I had to do, it was 25 years ago), and then we went out on the road with the instructor following me with his car and indicating with his indicators whenever he wanted me to turn.

:erm:

 

[Kloofvreter]

:erm:

Yeah, not so sure about that either. I mean, riding behind you, indicating with his indicators when he wanted you to turn? LOL

 

[Supine]

Does anyone know if you can use a 150cc scooter to take your license?

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

Does anyone know if you can use a 150cc scooter to take your license?

that was my next question, although what do i know about bikes!

also is a drivers licence easier/ harder than this?

do you go out onto the road or is it only a yard test?

 

[skeptic_SA]

that was my next question, although what do i know about bikes!

also is a drivers licence easier/ harder than this?

do you go out onto the road or is it only a yard test?

Current guise bike licenses are a yard test only.

 

[pinball wizard]

I did the test with a Katana 750 back when I was 80. Piece of cake. All of 8 minutes.

Holy crap! How old are you now?

 

[blowdart18]

Doesn't it have to be above 180cc ??

I used a Bajaj for my test.

 

[AfricanTech]

I got my "big bike" license in Pinetown as well on my dads 350 Jawa, it was very easy from what I can recall. Not much to it really, definitely easier than getting a car license. I did the bit in the yard (sorry I can't recall everything that I had to do, it was 25 years ago), and then we went out on the road with the instructor following me with his car and indicating with his indicators whenever he wanted me to turn.

Ah, I see they do think differently in Pinetown then...

:wtf:

 

[AfricanTech]

Seriously, an instructor or teacher is really not necessary. Just listen to the testing official's instructions. He will be clear.

The instructor tells/teaches you all the little things you might not know, like how you have to stop with your foot on the brake, then switch over to change to neutral and then switch back to have your foot on the brake again...and repeat for pull away.

For the emergency stop - you first have to check blind spots and mirrors before you just swerve out of the way.

Etc.

I remember when I did mine the traffic officer on duty looked at me and said/asked "You got training, didn't you?". It's already a schlep booking a date and waiting for it - get an instructor and improve your chances for a first pass.

This.

It really does help to know exactly what to expect. I suspect that "small town" testers are a bit more lenient - the testers there basically check that you're not about to kill yourself as a result of complete incompetence, but in a large town they're absolute sticklers for the testing protocols.

 

[xrapidx]

After the above post, does the test include an on-road test?

 

[SauRoNZA]

Seriously, an instructor or teacher is really not necessary. Just listen to the testing official's instructions. He will be clear.

Yeah..that's what every person said that I know who failed the first time.

Then they went for the training and got it first time after that.

 

[SauRoNZA]

After the above post, does the test include an on-road test?

Nope.

 

[PsyWulf]

Yard test only
Watch the training DVDs/Video and do a dry run at the grounds to get a feel of what to expect

I had been riding my 1000RR fireblade for a year before I went for a dry run on a 150cc POS (piece of poop) because everyone recommended it's easier on small ones. Did 2 manieuvres and switched back to the blade,did my test with it and passed first time

Since then i've "taught" 2 other guys the course and they passed 1st time,the 1 guy that said no thanks is on his 3rd attempt

 

[Gaza365]

DO NOT do it on your R6.

The likelihood of failing is very high, regardless of how well you ride.

Find a riding school that will bring a bike like those Yamaha TW200's and they'll do a course the day or week before to run you through the track and the process.

Should cost you R500 or so.

+1 This,

I did my test 3 years back, and tried the practice course on my VFR800, before getting onto a CB 600 (the hornet) and passed first time, bottom line is its NOT impossible to do on a sports bike, but if you get used to a bike with a tighter turning circle, and more upright riding position it will make the test a bit easier.

Ive helped out some firends with their practicing for the test, Ive tried with all sorts of bikes, and a CBR 600 was probably the most challenging of the bikes i have tried with.

ive since used the wifes 390 Duke, and its a breeeze, its like doing the test on a Bicycle once you are used to how the bike handles.

 

[SauRoNZA]

+1 This,

I did my test 3 years back, and tried the practice course on my VFR800, before getting onto a CB 600 (the hornet) and passed first time, bottom line is its NOT impossible to do on a sports bike, but if you get used to a bike with a tighter turning circle, and more upright riding position it will make the test a bit easier.

Ive helped out some firends with their practicing for the test, Ive tried with all sorts of bikes, and a CBR 600 was probably the most challenging of the bikes i have tried with.

ive since used the wifes 390 Duke, and its a breeeze, its like doing the test on a Bicycle once you are used to how the bike handles.

For some reason I read that as "my wife's 39DD's" and I was like HEY, that's not right.

 

[Gaza365]

For some reason I read that as "my wife's 39DD's" and I was like HEY, that's not right.

Lol

 

[chekando]

Haha yes I do remember... it was about 10 years ago, but I remember.

 

[chekando]

Thanks for all the responses guys.
I did google the **** out of a driving school around these parts, but that particular one goes straight to voicemail. I gave up after a week of trying.

the rest of the schools that I managed to get hold of sounded a little bit on the downsy side of things.

I'm doing the test on monday, I'm going to practice some tight slow speed manouvering this weekend, learn the pre-trip inspection and just give it my best shot.

Worst case scenario I just do my learners again and ride around for another 18 months

I'll let you know how I fair.

 

[chekando]

Part1

Part2


Part2 has measurements in the technical data section (last page)

Thanks for these! They were very helpful.

 

[chekando]

The instructor tells/teaches you all the little things you might not know, like how you have to stop with your foot on the brake, then switch over to change to neutral and then switch back to have your foot on the brake again...and repeat for pull away.

For the emergency stop - you first have to check blind spots and mirrors before you just swerve out of the way.

Etc.

I remember when I did mine the traffic officer on duty looked at me and said/asked "You got training, didn't you?". It's already a schlep booking a date and waiting for it - get an instructor and improve your chances for a first pass.

Yeah no kidding about it being a schlep. I wasted an entire day off in that place only for them to tell me at the end of the last queue that there were no dates available.

It's such a disorganized mess. And everyone there is so unhelpful, everything is a huuuuuge effort.

I really wanted to punch someone in the face by the end of that day.