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HELP! LEARNER PRE TEST HOMEWORK QUESTION

Postby Wolf_666 » Thu Jan 13, 2011 5:57 pm

Hi , I have been given some home work " i listend really well and did really well today , however.

I have a question that stats

" keeping your head up assisrs in balancing the motorcycle.

How can you , look down to check the surface , controls and mirrors , whilst keeoing your head up? "

Kinda stuck? help?

Not asking you to do my homework.... or am i? haha , thanks guys for any ideas etc!!!
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Re: HELP! LEARNER PRE TEST HOMEWORK QUESTION

Postby Ratmick » Thu Jan 13, 2011 6:20 pm

I would guess by glancing down with your eyeballs instead of looking down would be the only way unless you have a HUD on your helmet.

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Re: HELP! LEARNER PRE TEST HOMEWORK QUESTION

Postby Wolf_666 » Thu Jan 13, 2011 6:50 pm

Ratmick wrote:I would guess by glancing down with your eyeballs instead of looking down would be the only way unless you have a HUD on your helmet.

Mick 8)



Thanks mick , Even so you are still "looking down" unless you can move one eye at a time , which i cant do LOl

I guess by scanning etc , but i shall steal somones homework to compare in the morning as our teacher said we could , I was never any good at homework anyways

Thanks for your reply Mick!
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Re: HELP! LEARNER PRE TEST HOMEWORK QUESTION

Postby Ratmick » Thu Jan 13, 2011 8:28 pm

You can look down with your eyes only without moving your head. I think this must be what they were referring to re. keeping your head up.

Mirrors should also be adjusted so you just have to glance left or right without moving your head a great deal either, although there is a bit of leeway with the way the mirrors are placed on the bike, sometimes you have no choice but to move your head...

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Re: HELP! LEARNER PRE TEST HOMEWORK QUESTION

Postby tim » Thu Jan 13, 2011 9:07 pm

When you keep your eyes up you are doing something more important than balancing the bike, you are feeding your brain the info it needs to rode safely and well. 70% of your peripheral vision is below where you are looking! If you look down for anything more than a glance you will end up being surprised by something getting to you too soon and slow with your control of your bike! keep your eyes up, your grip loose and you're well on your way to developing good riding habits.
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Re: HELP! LEARNER PRE TEST HOMEWORK QUESTION

Postby bd-850 » Fri Jan 14, 2011 2:42 pm

having jast passed my Ls Test 2 months ago, this all fresh in my mind and a few other tips, you "look down" by moving your eyes, the only time you move your head is to look around the corner, look where you want to go. and to check your mirrors. use FOUR fingers on your clutch and brake. and Breath, as much as that sounds funny you will be suprised.

good luck :kuda:
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Re: HELP! LEARNER PRE TEST HOMEWORK QUESTION

Postby Wolf_666 » Fri Jan 14, 2011 6:09 pm

bd-850 wrote:having jast passed my Ls Test 2 months ago, this all fresh in my mind and a few other tips, you "look down" by moving your eyes, the only time you move your head is to look around the corner, look where you want to go. and to check your mirrors. use FOUR fingers on your clutch and brake. and Breath, as much as that sounds funny you will be suprised.

good luck :kuda:


Thanks! You are correct! , I passed XD , Thanks for the help ...

Ill leave this tread up as it may help someone else one day

Peace and happy riding everyone =)
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Re: HELP! LEARNER PRE TEST HOMEWORK QUESTION

Postby bd-850 » Fri Jan 14, 2011 6:49 pm

congrats and happy/safe riding
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Re: HELP! LEARNER PRE TEST HOMEWORK QUESTION

Postby robracer » Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:32 pm

Congrats on the pass 8)
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Re: HELP! LEARNER PRE TEST HOMEWORK QUESTION

Postby hoffy » Fri Jan 14, 2011 11:02 pm

Just ride the farker :twisted:
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