Or will I be failed for this?
Thank you.
2007-02-17 05:45:09 · 11 answers · asked by Bunny 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Can I have a sensible answer please?
2007-02-17 05:54:35 · update #1
Filtering is simply another word for overtaking, but many riders are confused over just how legitimate it is. This may be because they, have been told by other people that it is illegal (it is certainly is in some countries and certain states in the USA), or perhaps because it entails carrying out a nearside overtake (passing on the left), a manoeuvre which many also consider to be verboten. There is nothing in law that prevents you from overtaking provided:
You do not straddle or cross over solid central white lines
You do not overtake after a No Overtaking sign
You do not overtake the lead vehicle within the confines of the zig-zags of a pedestrian/pelican crossing, as it may have stopped to allow pedestrians to cross
You do not cause danger or force other vehicles to alter course or speed.
2007-02-17 06:05:42 · answer #1 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been a bike instructor & am now examiner on cars & bikes.
Personally I would like to see everyone filter on their test if the situation warranted it. However the best advice I can give is this; failure to filter cannot be regarded as a fault so if you don't do it you cannot be in the wrong.
If you do filter & make a mistake you can end up getting faults for it. So which one makes more sense?
You cannot be failed for filtering if it's legal & safe but why bother? It's a shame as I consider it a normal riding skill & one which everyone should be able to do (what's the point of riding a bike if you can't use it to make progress) but the test doesn't cover this "grey" area.
2007-02-18 04:19:39 · answer #2 · answered by uncle fester 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't filter chick, its not part of the test and the examiner wouldn't take kindly to it. I'm a bike instructor and would have no problem you doing it after passing but for the sakes of getting through your test just put up with the traffic. You can however overtake if you are being held up by someone PROVIDING YOU DO IT SAFELY . Just keep the lifesavers coming and move your head to use the mirrors so he can see you are looking rather than just moving your eyes. Treat the test like another lesson, if you **** up then don't repeat that **** up, just shake it off and continue! best of luck on test chick.
2007-02-17 14:02:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK the advise on this one from here will likely get you failed
All I can say is do only that what your instructor has taught you. If you are unsure on this point then ask him on the lesson before you take the test
As a rule advice on filtering is nearly always wrong. If you do it on your test and get it wrong you would be seriously pi$$ed so do ask your instructor.
Good luck with the test and please don't become a statistic, keep it safe
2007-02-17 13:59:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends is it a left or a right hand drive ? You could also try doing a burnout finished off with a stoppie that may impress the examiner
2007-02-17 13:52:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No you can,t filter if you do you will fail your test .
2007-02-17 13:54:33 · answer #6 · answered by Mick 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bikerwookiejim's answer is the one. Give him 10 points!
2007-02-17 15:50:51 · answer #7 · answered by Darren R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, if you mean overtake traffic, I would say Yes, you would Fail
2007-02-17 14:08:20 · answer #8 · answered by Jeanette 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, don't. Stay in the traffic. You will fail. Wait until you have your licence then go for it!!!!!!!!!
2007-02-17 18:40:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
can you filter what
2007-02-17 13:48:03 · answer #10 · answered by doug b 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋