[SSDC] Class 2A (2010)

[Liszt]

My TP is tomorrow! Nervous as hell now yet excited

[tanchoonheong]

argh... getting worse in bumpy course every each lesson.

 

previous didnt stall the engine. but today stall so many times!...

 

need some guidance on bumpy course..

thanks in advance:cool:

[XcUs]

Hi,

having not ridden since obtaining class 2B license a couple years back, would it be advisable to take 2A straight? or would it be better to go for a refresher course (if there is such a course) prior to enrollment?

 

thanks!

[tanchoonheong]

enroll 2A ba.

that will be the refresher you are thinking about.

 

if the instructor dont think you are skill enough, you get "trapped" in lesson one lor.

just like good old 2B course. but dont trap you long.

 

Hi,

having not ridden since obtaining class 2B license a couple years back, would it be advisable to take 2A straight? or would it be better to go for a refresher course (if there is such a course) prior to enrollment?

 

thanks!

[derix]

Hi Tan, probably you could tell us which gear u were using for the bumpy. The most critical point is to maintain half standing posture, it is easier to control the bike with that posture. Normally i use gear 1 and just control the throttle will do.

 

Hi other guru, i have problem in checking blindspot and signalling. Mind to share :

1.when hv to check blindspot?

2.when hv to signal left and checkback?

3.In slope, if i was in first row of Left slope (just left turn from junction), i shud signal left or right then checkback?

4.In slope, if i was in first row of right slope (just left turn from junction), i shud signal left or right then checkback?

5.When taking a long turn, say if i was in left hand (form up 2 rows), i shud signal right then checkback right then move off and check blindspot right correct not?

6.When taking a long turn, say if i was in right hand (form up 2 rows), i shud signal right then checkback left then move off and check blindspot right correct not?

 

Sorry for asking so many questions, cos i failed due to signal and blindspot demerit points. Thanks in advance.

[ivxrzexc]

bumpy course is compulsory must use gear 1 right? after pylon must kick down gear. eh i think just focus more on completing the course instead of thinking whether you will fall. it'll be over in a matter of seconds. the instructor say must lean your weight a bit in front of your seat. maybe you can ask the instructor to teach you the correct way to stand, different ppl different build the standing posture will be a bit different one i think.

[ivxrzexc]

1. whenever you want to turn (junctions, going into course, going out of course)

2. when you are turning left at a junction after coming to a complete stop?

3 and 4. signal left to turn on to slope, stop, then signal right and check inwards, both on left and right side. moving off from complete stop is always signal right.

 

eh i dont really get what you mean for 5 and 6 haha.

 

Hi Tan, probably you could tell us which gear u were using for the bumpy. The most critical point is to maintain half standing posture, it is easier to control the bike with that posture. Normally i use gear 1 and just control the throttle will do.

 

Hi other guru, i have problem in checking blindspot and signalling. Mind to share :

1.when hv to check blindspot?

2.when hv to signal left and checkback?

3.In slope, if i was in first row of Left slope (just left turn from junction), i shud signal left or right then checkback?

4.In slope, if i was in first row of right slope (just left turn from junction), i shud signal left or right then checkback?

5.When taking a long turn, say if i was in left hand (form up 2 rows), i shud signal right then checkback right then move off and check blindspot right correct not?

6.When taking a long turn, say if i was in right hand (form up 2 rows), i shud signal right then checkback left then move off and check blindspot right correct not?

 

Sorry for asking so many questions, cos i failed due to signal and blindspot demerit points. Thanks in advance.

[ang369]

1. whenever you want to turn (junctions, going into course, going out of course)

2. when you are turning left at a junction after coming to a complete stop?

3 and 4. signal left to turn on to slope, stop, then signal right and check inwards, both on left and right side. moving off from complete stop is always signal right.

 

eh i dont really get what you mean for 5 and 6 haha.

 

Check Blind spot--- always check in the direction of turning. Just turn ur head slightly to let the instructor/tester see.

Check back when move off --- Always check RH unless Kerb or blocked. If slope or E-brake and ur bike at RH side then check inward.

[lutein]

Blind spot is when you turn.

Check back is when you move off.

 

At traffic light, before you move off, you check back. Before turning, you check blind spot. So got to check twice.

[tanchoonheong]

Does the standing part count alot in bumpy?

i have no problem standing.

 

but when i enter the bummpy, these are the usual outcome

1) i lose control and turn out of the course

2) too must speed....clear the bump with no chance of slowing down

3) too slow...engine stall

 

think i have bad clutch/throttle control

 

any tips on that?

 

 

bumpy course is compulsory must use gear 1 right? after pylon must kick down gear. eh i think just focus more on completing the course instead of thinking whether you will fall. it'll be over in a matter of seconds. the instructor say must lean your weight a bit in front of your seat. maybe you can ask the instructor to teach you the correct way to stand, different ppl different build the standing posture will be a bit different one i think.

[runjoerun]

Does the standing part count alot in bumpy?

i have no problem standing.

 

but when i enter the bummpy, these are the usual outcome

1) i lose control and turn out of the course

2) too must speed....clear the bump with no chance of slowing down

3) too slow...engine stall

 

think i have bad clutch/throttle control

 

any tips on that?

 

I no sifu

1) just after u completed the earlier course (pylon slalom I think), stand up as early as possible

2) grip the top part of your fuel tank with body weight slightly shifted forward

3) find your biting point and in the correct gear (by now you should be able to find the suitable speed just before bump entry)

4) the very first bump let the bike roll over as uneventful as possible (at any point you feel it's too fast, use the rear break to slow down)

5) the second bump is where the excitement begins, maintain the half-clutch point of your liking

6) blip the throttle slighty just before your front wheel climb the bump

7) blip the throttle again just before your front wheel climb the next bump and the next bump ... (at any point you feel it's too fast, use the rear break to slow down)

 

You may want to do more circuit revision classes. Tell the instructor your problem course(s) and ask them to show you how they do it. When it's your turn to go bumpy, ask the instructor to spot your mistakes.

 

If you stalled on bumpy, put to neutral and push bike out from the bumpy.

Edited January 20, 2011 by runjoerun

[lutein]

Your posture has to be correct. I think there is some flexibility (e.g. lean front or stand straight; full straight legs or bent slightly) but you do have to stand to a certain extent.

 

For me, key success factors to bumpy course are:

 

1) Posture

2) Eye point

3) Throttle control

 

Hope you can master it soon. I dropped my bikes many times in the course.

[derix]

Thanks for all the informative guides.

[kaze892]

anyone know what time the tp dept closes?

checked on ssdc site but nv indicate closing time

[ang369]

anyone know what time the tp dept closes?

checked on ssdc site but nv indicate closing time

 

Counter Operating Hours

Monday to Friday : 8.30am - 5.00pm

Saturday : 8.30am - 12.30pm

Closed on Sunday & Public Holidays

 

http://www.ssdcl.com.sg/address.asp

[Fried Rice]

heading down on monday night for my 2nd 2a lesson

[alpha1605201385]

i cannot wait till i remove my p plateeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 20may :

[blackwidow]

anyone know if i forget to go for the 2a Theory lesson but tp is on tues how ah.... **** man i only remembered today

[Fried Rice]

well the only thing is you can just go for your tp and act blur, hopefully they will overlook

[blackwidow]

wahhhhh if they nvr overlook..? ):

[Fried Rice]

then u cant take tp lor. no choice

 

cos after u attend the theory lesson they will chop on your booklet.

 

since u already paid for the tp, u might as well just take a gamble

 

good luck

[blackwidow]

duno tmr call them up and ask... not very logical if they do not let me sit for the test... maybe they can let me take the test and endorse my 2A only after i attend the lesson... Hmmm wonder if anyone got the same experience before..?

[ThunderKat]

Congrats to all riders who passed just now! 26 out of 39 passed i think

[gkang]

Congrats to all riders who passed just now! 26 out of 39 passed i think

 

So now there are only abt 39 testee per test? No wonder the waiting time for my test is super long.....wth?!?

 

But anyway Congrats to those who had passed the test!

[mfk74]

Yippee....2B probation period over!!!!

 

Time to enrol 2A soon...