How To Do U Turns - CBT - Module 1

It looks like you are using counter steering to lean the bike over. is that the case?

This was really good instruction. It's 40 years since I passed my test, and never really learnt to do slow speed work that well. I still often 'paddle' with my feet during tight u-turns, and really want to stop doing that. I'm going to get some little cones and head off to a suitable empty carpark for some much needed practice. Thanks for some excellent advice.

what is the recommendation for doing tight I turn on sports bikes having ridiculously limited handlebar turns and weak rear brakes

Not looking before turn the bike where to go is a Major Failure on test ! That is the point !

Even if you passed your test, keep practicing. 👍🏽

Great video I have problems with turning I did it last year with my mrs on the back and I got to close to the Kerb touched the front brake and it was game over luckily we wasn’t hurt but very embarrassing I haven’t tried to do that again but I need to get out and practice it

Just use your clutch and turn. Its literally just that simple. Yall are making things more difficult than they need to be

On the DAS test, do you have to stay in 1st gear?

Great video, very well explained. When I first started riding (mopeds) the test consisted of riding around the block once while the examiner was stood on the pavement. For most of the test I was out of sight and he had no idea what I was doing. When I got back to where the examiner was stood I had to do an emergency stop. That was it. I’ve had about a dozen different bikes of various types and sizes and been riding bikes on and off for about 40 years. But I never learnt how to do a slow u-turn. I think when I was a teenager and I had smaller trail bikes I used to do it naturally without even thinking but with larger road bikes I’ve found it difficult so just used to avoid doing it. Now I’m watching every u-turn video there is and I going to conquer it.

Thank you for your videos. They are so educational for me as a rider of 8 months. Please know they really do help.

I have a question that I would like your answer to desperately. At the start and during your turn, did you still keep the throttle at revs and pull in the clutch? Or did you keep your throttle and clutch constant all the way since you started riding in a straight line? Cos for me, it's hard to keep my turn tight enough unless I briefly cut the power to the rear wheel while initiating and into the turn. Still an excellent set of instructions I must keep in mind thank you.

Beautifully explained, thank you.

Motorcycle manouvres are incredibly difficult for me because 20+ years of martial arts ingrained a sense of balance that really makes leaning and trusting the bike difficult. But this explanation was incredibly well made. I will train using this and hopefully my next attempt at CBT will be my final

Nice RT 👍

What's the tightest u turn in ft do you feel a rider should be able to turn in. I know the test is 24ft but at what stage would you be thinking this is too tight? Thanks kindly

This was so clear - especially the advice about when to effect the lifesaver before the turning - thanks again PWR

I see you lean into the turn. I really struggled with this and found that counter-balancing worked best for me. I'm going to practice my slow speed manoeuvres later this week so I'll try and see if I can go back to a lean turn now I've got some more experience. Thanks for the video.

Great video. Thanks. How does a "360" rear observation work? Wouldn't rear just be 180?

Hi - is a life saver a head check to confirm nothing in your mirror blindspot? Great video - thanks

Best video i have seen on U-Turns so far! actually took notes!

Thanks for the useful video. So we need to use the rear brake before we turn to help the bike turn in more easily, right ?

Some useful advice..Thanks

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