2006-07-09 06:02:55 · 10 answers · asked by AE04BKG 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Don't look at the handlebars or just in front of you. Look further out over the bike, where you want the bike to go. The closer you focus to the handlebars or your feet, the less stable your U-Turn will be and the more fearful you will be.
Also, practice throttle control. Learn to be smooth. If your bike has a jerky throttle, take the test on another bike.
Last of all, don't use a bike that is too large. A small displacement bike makes the road test a breeze.
2006-07-09 06:07:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the above. Use a smaller sized bike (125-450 cc) and practice A LOT before you take the test. The idea is not that you can "do a u-turn" but that you have sufficient confidence and skill to be able to do this maneuver consistently.
If you CAN'T do this U-turn, then you are definitely NOT ready to take your bike out into the big bad world.
Practice until it is second nature (and trust me, it will become second nature eventually) and THEN take the test.
Only then will you be ready to leave, grasshopper.
2006-07-09 17:09:27 · answer #2 · answered by Grendle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice, practice, practice! Find a parking lot or Cull DE sac, and do nothing but tighter and tighter figure 8's for 15 minutes, and then go take your test. It'll be a snap. The trick with U turns is the speed. Once you know how fast you need to go to keep your bike upright, you have it made.
2006-07-09 14:48:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to take the test with a smaller cc bike it is much easier i took my test in 85 with a 50cc moped and it was ez...if you dont have a smaller bike then...get over your nerves and go do it...if you cant pass the test ,mabey you aren ready to ride.....just practice the test at the dmv on the weekends when there closed until you feel confident youll get it and good luck!
2006-07-09 13:07:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to all the good advice above - remember to keep your head UP, your knees tight to the tank, and most importantly - YOU GO WHERE YOU LOOK! So don't lock your eyes on the curb or any other obstacle.
2006-07-10 09:07:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do the test on a Smurf sized bike. If some blue dude only 3 apples high can do it, so can you.
Also it helps if you picture your examiner naked. he's the one who should be nervous, not you.
2006-07-09 14:09:38 · answer #6 · answered by cranksinatra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just think that if you don't then you'll have to go through it all over again until you do.
Calm down and be positive, you've done it many times before, just relax and enjoy it.
2006-07-09 13:08:37 · answer #7 · answered by Ken Hartley-Reed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in a big lot practice going around in cirlces. then practice just u turns you can do
2006-07-09 13:25:15 · answer #8 · answered by infoman89032 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
practice practice practice. just practice by your self in parking lots etc.
2006-07-09 15:16:44 · answer #9 · answered by mxlj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
picture yourself doing it over and over
2006-07-09 13:09:09 · answer #10 · answered by worldstiti 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋