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U Turn Tips (discuss.tchncs.de)

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In my country as part of the test for you fill licence you need to perform some manoeuvres one of them being a U Turn on a normal 2 lane road, usually done in a quiet housing estate.

I have been practicing but I am struggling to get it consistently, just wondering if anyone here has any tips!

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (3 children)

Be sure to practice slow tight maneuvers more generally - find an empty car park to drill figures of eight, circling, and weaving too. Get as comfortable as you can with managing the balance of the bike at low speed.

Once you've established that the turn is safe and committed to it, keep your eye on where you want to go (edit: i.e. look forward in the new direction, not down), don't get distracted. This will help with balance.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

Yeah I think I need to practice in a car park I have just been practicing on a quiet street but every time it feels like I am going to tip over or not make the turn.

When I do make it I never feel like I did from skill more from luck.

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