In extreme weather conditions you
should be prepared for the fact that your exam may be cancelled. It will
subsequently be rescheduled, with no financial loss to you. You will not need
to retake a theory test and you will be contacted in due course informing you
of your rescheduled date.
The DVSA attempts to cancel
bookings in advance, but this is not always practical as local weather
conditions can alter drastically, very quickly.
On the day of your test, if
weather conditions have deteriorated, contact your test centre to clarify if
it's likely that it will go ahead.
Independent Riding Explained
In part one of this series, it
was explained how you will be equipped with a radio and an earpiece. Throughout
your exam you will receive step-by-step instructions, except during one
section, where you will be asked to ride independently.
Radio communication will go
silent and for the independent riding section of the exam you will be required
to navigate following:
Traffic signs
A series of direction
A combination of the above
To facilitate your understanding
of where you're going when following verbal directions, your examiner will show
you a diagram. This will aid you during this section of the riding exam to
ensure your safety and to test your riding ability without the comfort of
instruction.
After the 'On- Road Riding' Exam
Irrespective of whether you pass
or fail the practical motorcycle exam, your examiner will discuss with you any
faults marked on your DL9 riding report. The debrief will provide you with an
overview of how you did during the exam. The document will highlight all the
serious faults and minor infringements if you're unsuccessful with your exam.
If you're unsuccessful it's
important that you review the information provided, so that you don't make the
same mistakes next time you take the exam.
