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Getting Class 2B Licence in Singapore: Lesson 7

12/9/2015

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Hooray! I managed to clear Lesson 7 in just one attempt on Election Day! As it was a public holiday, traffic was light for the 1st session (830am to 1010am) so that helped a lot.

Aside from doing the U-turn, Lesson 7 is similar to Lesson 6. The session went something like this:

  • One round on Test Route 1 (Instructor lead)
  • One round on Test Route 2 (Instructor lead)
  • Break-up into groups of 3 riders. My group went on Test Route 1 and we have to lead the instructors. 


Before coming to this lesson, it is a good idea for you to memorise the two test routes especially the sections where you need to make a lane change. The instructor will conduct the briefing quite fast so try to take note of those sections that are important. Fortunately for me, all the riders in my group are repeating Lesson 7 so I just had to persuade one of the riders to lead my group. The guy leading us was doing it for the 4th time so I felt good just following this time round. He was pretty good in changing lane. The lead rider must stop at a safe area if the rest are left behind. 

Both test routes will require riders to make only one U-turn. If you are able to maneuver the crank course without trouble, then U-turn is not really a big deal... just make sure that you go into the middle lane and in Gear 2 when making the turn. Before making the U-turn, you should be forming up in twos at the traffic light junction. The first one to go is usually the one on the right. Do communicate first so to avoid misunderstanding. Once green light is up, only one bike can enter the box (i.e. pedestrian crossing). If traffic is clear, just do the turn in full, don't stop at all especially when the right turn green arrow is up. 

You can refer to my Lesson 6 post for the rest. Also uploaded some diagrams to illustrate the points I had made in my earlier posts.

I've booked Lesson 8 next Sunday. To prepare for the penultimate lesson, I've also booked a Road Revision and e-trial (prepare for my RTT in October) the day before. On Sunday itself, I booked a Road Revision (first session), a Circuit Revision (2nd revision) and then Lesson 8! Hope I won't be too tired by then! This set of lessons easily costs $120... sheesh... must try to clear in one go. Wish me luck!
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Sya
12/9/2015 09:59:58 pm

Congrats on passing lesson 7! Really love yr posts as it gets me mentally prepared for my 2b practical. Am a lesson 7-er now at cdc too. Kinda nervous when u mentioned that lesson 7 we need to lead the instructor instead. Hahaha just afraid we would lead the wrong paths.

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Shahr33n
13/9/2015 10:15:23 pm

When following the instructors on Test Routes 1 and 2, don't get too caught up with the riding. Take note of where the lane changes are being done as you might end up leading the group on the final round. All the best Sya!

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First
12/2/2016 09:43:25 pm

Do you still remember when to lane change for test route 1 and 2? If do, please advise

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Shahr33n
13/2/2016 10:55:49 am


As shown in the diagram, for Test Route 1, you should start changing lane just before the overhead bridge (3 to 2) and then lane change again (2 to1) shortly after. Don't simply change two lanes too quickly.

For Test Route 2, change lane when you are approaching the 2nd bus stop. Again, don't change lanes too fast but not too slow either.

Most importantly, you should signal right before changing lane and show that you turn your head to check blindspot.

All the best

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Izzuddin Haziq
24/10/2017 11:15:33 am

Hi! i am pretty nervous for 2b practical 7 especially on the public road, need tips, thank you

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izzuddin Haziq
24/10/2017 11:18:00 am

it means there are 2 test public routes that the instructor will lead depending which instructor will ask you to take?

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Izzuddin Haziq
24/10/2017 11:19:56 am

Is this the one at SSDC?

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Shahr33n
24/10/2017 06:19:54 pm

My posts are all at Comfortdelgro @ Ubi lah... Anyway, your instructor will let you know which route to take... it's usually the route that will be tested by TP. Good luck!

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