3 different stages in u -turns for class 2b test.
1. queuing up behind a first rider making an u turn
2. positioning to the u turn point after the first rider go off
3. making the u turn.
stage 2 is the most difficult if there is a rider before due to the short distance movement and braking you have to make without point deduction.
ground rule during u-turns:
right foot always on peg to cover brake, left foot always down.
if your right foot leaves the right peg, immediate failure.
lets go through each step:
1. approach and queue behind first rider making u turn slowly. stop without wobble, and stop close to the left lane dotted line marking.
why? you need the distance and radius to make the next turn.
if your the first rider, good for you, skip to step 3.
2. determine your first eye aim head level and aim to the right to a certain angle so that you can make your short turning movement slowly. anchor your right foot to right peg.
open throttle and clutch out slowly to make that slow turn to the turning point.
half the distance before reaching the turning point, close throttle clutch in and foot brake gently.
as an instructor put it, front brakes should be used 1% compared to the 99% braking effort on gently stopping the bike. do not over use the front brakes since this will defintely cause wobble.
3. once you are at the turning point:
a) impt: at least 2 lanes must be clear for you to make a safe turn. if its day light you might have to stick out yr head abit and giraffe abit to watch out for vehicle to make your turning decision.
b) CHECK BLIND SPOT.
c) turn your head all the way to the right for your turning point. the more you turn your head, the sharper your turn,
d) open throttle, clutch out, drag your rear brake to control the turning.
e) complete your turn as soon as possible and also as smooth as welll, shift up to gear 2 and get out of there.
hope this helps!
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