Made the first leap towards 2 wheels

Indricotherium

Just signed up for the theory test.......

Should I expect a rake of biking specific questions, or is it just the standard theory test.

The last time I sat one was in 2002??? Has it changed much???

goodlad

Sure just get the cd and do a load of practice tests.
Pretty sure there was a free android app too.

There will be bike specific questions... it would be kinda pointless if there wasn't.

bluefinger

use this. http://www.quizglobal.com/ViewQuizByID.aspx?QuizID=161 get the book from the library and read the sections you're supposed to. i think theres two sections. ones on driving in general and one's specific to bikes. i did mine last may and i think i got about 6-7 bike questions.

MrScootch

Ah you don't need the cd, waste of money IMHO. Just pick up a copy of the rules of the road book.
Actually they're online: http://www.rotr.ie/

And here's a practice test thing: http://www.quizglobal.com/ViewQuizByID.aspx?QuizID=161

Indricotherium

I feel a little under pressure, as I've been ruthless in making fun of people for failing it over the last 10 years

Notch000

if you fail it you probably shoudent be on the road

Indricotherium

Notch000 wrote: »

if you fail it you probably shoudent be on the road

When I done it in 2002 I recall one bike specific question about which way you should lean on a corner.

I'm worried about this type of question, as I've never driven a bike, or even had a lesson and as such I have no way to answer it!

What kind of bike specific questions are on it???

MrScootch

What would have caught me out if I hadn't prepped were the questions on first aid, there's a few new things or things that have changed since you did yours.

Bike stuff I remember were things about hazard perception for bikes (car doors opening, being in blind spots etc.), whether you should do your braking in a straight line or in a corner (straight line!), tire tread depth, pre-ride checks of the bike, use of front & rear brakes. That general kind of thing anyway.

Hey here you go, this'll get you well on your way: http://www.rsa.ie/Documents/Road%20Safety/Motorcycles/This_is_your_bike.pdf

bluefinger

make sure you know what a life saver look is and nearside from offside.

Cienciano

Notch000 wrote: »

if you fail it you probably shoudent be on the road

I disagree, you could be unlucky and get a few stupid questions.

Kat1170

Best of luck.

blu3r0ri0n

Best of luck, dont stress too much about it you'll be grand.

Cienciano wrote: »

I disagree, you could be unlucky and get a few stupid questions.

I got good few questions about fecking tracktors during my theory test and only 2 questions related to bikes. I was fully convinced it was the wrong test and had to ask the guy there. Hadn't a clue about the tracktor related quesions so winged and managed to get those right, I know because I got all the questions correct.

goodlad

blu3r0ri0n wrote: »

Best of luck, dont stress too much about it you'll be grand.



I got good few questions about fecking tracktors during my theory test and only 2 questions related to bikes. I was fully convinced it was the wrong test and had to ask the guy there. Hadn't a clue about the tracktor related quesions so winged and managed to get those right, I know because I got all the questions correct.

monuworks

I did the Theory test back at the end of September. (Mid life crisis!!)

Never rode a motorbike in my life. Bought the Cd & Book and just kept practising most evenings with the sample questions on the cd as I was'nt intending to pay again for the theory test.

Got 40 out of 40, got my learners permit, did the IBT and now am riding a CBR600.(although at a slow pace)

So it can be done, just practice enough & you'll get there.

Best of luck !!

Wonda-Boy

I would prefer to get the CD and sit in front of the laptop and do the bizzo then the ****in book. Just get the CD and keep doing the practise tests on the laptop and the ones you weak at go through that topic.

Indricotherium

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

I would prefer to get the CD and sit in front of the laptop and do the bizzo then the ****in book. Just get the CD and keep doing the practise tests on the laptop and the ones you weak at go through that topic.

I've got a loan of the cd off a fella now. I'll give it a spin when I get home.

What would you expect by way of bike specific questions?

Wonda-Boy

Nothing mental TBH and alot of common sense....if totally new to bike some of the questions might throw you for a bit. Visability through corners etc also basic bike maintenance and handling issues. Also what brakes you would use in the wet, frost snow and all that jazz.

Ayrtonf7

I remember going for mine in 2008. Everyday for about two weeks before It I just done the sample tests for maybe an hour a day. And was grand started passing them after the second day.

Theres a feature on the CD that lets you see how many questions youve answered out of the whole library and the night before I was still missing 200 of the 800. So even though I was passing them it only dawned on me then that I could be really unlucky and fail =P

marie065

I done mine last year and there was a few questions regarding road position where you should when on a straight or taking a left bend right bend etc. A photo of the the clutch and u had to name what part it was. I went through the disk a couple of times before i went down and got all questions right. Just make sure you read the question properly there common knowledge but might be one or two tricky ones :-) :-)
Best of luck

galwaytt

MrScootch wrote: »

Ah you don't need the cd, waste of money IMHO. Just pick up a copy of the rules of the road book.
Actually they're online: http://www.rotr.ie/

And here's a practice test thing: http://www.quizglobal.com/ViewQuizByID.aspx?QuizID=161

I disagree. With the CD you can do practice tests as often as you like - and you dont need to be online or connected to the internet to use it.

I did over 40 practice tests last year for my truck one: the CD made that, and the ease of practice possible.

jameshayes

Good luck with the test, a bike will become your best friend in a very short space of time! Don't stop the learning after you pass the theory or your driving test. Tis' all about accident prevention and lettin er rip