length of practical test?

**NeanAndChris** · 25 May 08, 08:38 PM

hi all. i've had one motorcycle lesson on a 500 suzuki-which was brill!!!!!! Can anyone tell me how long the practical test is?

In hope of a shorter one than a car test.

take care all!!

**Ghost** · 25 May 08, 08:43 PM

Ducbird has just passed hers she may well tell you tomorrow as she is on her way back from Assen just now.

**Lucazade 749s** · 25 May 08, 08:45 PM

Last year mine was 40 minutes.

It did include walking the U-turn and riding it.

**NeanAndChris** · 25 May 08, 08:46 PM

GREAT!!! well done Ducbird, that's brill, lucky you!!!!!

**sweetpea** · 25 May 08, 08:47 PM

Duci can tell you first hand but I am sure it is 40 mintues. The instructor follows on a bike (or car if his bike has broken down...)

Don't worry about the test just get some more lessons under your belt and you will be fine.

So you are on a 500 already - go girl there will be no stopping you

Suze

**NeanAndChris** · 25 May 08, 08:49 PM

40 mins, oh ok, thanks very much.

I want it so bad !!

**spike748** · 25 May 08, 08:51 PM

40 mins seems the normal time.

This site has a bit of info
DVTA Practical Driving Test - Test Categories: Motorcycle

and here.....

Safety questions for Practical Motorcycle Test

Hope that helps and good luck

**sweetpea** · 25 May 08, 08:54 PM

Just think of it as another lesson and you will be fine. I am glad you have moved on from the 125 - I feel so much safer on a bigger bike than those 125's.

So when are you booking your test? Done your theory yet?

**barry** · 25 May 08, 09:02 PM

Don't worry yourself about it, just relax and enjoy the day.

**Steve GD** · 26 May 08, 05:22 AM

Oooh....you're going to have so much fun! If I remember correctly, there have been three folks on here already who have passed their test this season. Good luck with yours

**NeanAndChris** · 26 May 08, 05:45 PM

Thanx for your comments everyone, I have been out most of the day practicing u turns... managed 10 out of 30.....I'll get there

Thanx for the info spike, appreciate.

take care all.

**NeanAndChris** · 26 May 08, 06:00 PM

my theory is 19th june, would have been next week but i had to change it. I have another lesson on 7th June, the guy said it wont take long. He said I ride like i've been riding for years, but I need to brush up on little things and break some bad habits.

I feel a lot better about it with that lesson behind me and my practice today.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweetpea

Just think of it as another lesson and you will be fine. I am glad you have moved on from the 125 - I feel so much safer on a bigger bike than those 125's.

So when are you booking your test? Done your theory yet?

**sweetpea** · 26 May 08, 06:09 PM

Good luck with the 19th. Do you have the theory books, I think I have some I could lend you

**ducbird** · 26 May 08, 06:19 PM

Evening...

brilliant news your on a 500 yeaaaaaaa much
better and feels safer than a 125

my test lasted 30 mins.. out with an examiner
on his bike. its the fastest 30 mins your out and
back in before you no it...
take as long as you need for lessons i did total of
8 hours riding..
just needed to remember indicator cancel and plenty
of life savers gave up on u turn but did it on the day
on a road i had never been on before

As for the theory if you are already a car driver that
makes things easier but learn all you can on the
hazard perception you get a dvd when your theory test
date comes through.

Now i have passed my test is now when im learning thats
a different story...

Now go get practising and revising and THE BEST OF LUCK

Motorcycle Tests -Theory, Hazard Perception and Practical

**NeanAndChris** · 27 May 08, 09:40 AM

Thanks Ducbird, watch how you go. I remember it took me 2 years to learn to drive after passing my car test. I have been reading for my theory. I think I'll go out today and get a disc for my perception test.

Happy riding. Bring on the sun.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducbird

Evening...

brilliant news your on a 500 yeaaaaaaa much
better and feels safer than a 125

my test lasted 30 mins.. out with an examiner
on his bike. its the fastest 30 mins your out and
back in before you no it...
take as long as you need for lessons i did total of
8 hours riding..
just needed to remember indicator cancel and plenty
of life savers gave up on u turn but did it on the day
on a road i had never been on before

As for the theory if you are already a car driver that
makes things easier but learn all you can on the
hazard perception you get a dvd when your theory test
date comes through.

Now i have passed my test is now when im learning thats
a different story...

Now go get practising and revising and THE BEST OF LUCK

Motorcycle Tests -Theory, Hazard Perception and Practical