Tips on How to Pass the B2 -250cc Motorcycle Test
Seeing a Malay boy at the institute one day, I inquired if this was his first attempt at the motorcycle test. He replied this was actually his third attempt. The boy appeared down hearted. He lacked confidence. In fact, angry. He said if he were to fail again this time, he would go to the authorities to complain.
Having some time to spare that day, I engaged the boy in a conversation. According to him, he had done whatever was needed. He did everything he had been asked to do. Yet, he failed. He felt unfairly penalised.
After some 25-30 year experience in this field, I feel capable enough to offer some advice. First, one should be able to ride a motorcycle steadily.
Testers, who are most well trained and experienced can spot a wobbly and unsteady rider when they see one.
Therefore, learn to handle the machine well. You have to ride confidently and well. Therein lies the key to success.
Helmets worn should have no more than 2 fingers leeway between the helmet and your face. As such, learn to tie your straps correctly.
Among the many obstructions and maneuver confronting the candidate is circling the 2 round abouts. Ideally, put the machine into 2nd gear. Make the necessary revolutions needed.
Ensure however, that you maintain the left side of the roundabout. Avoid riding in the center. A left hand ride is suggested.
After the roundabout, one approaches the 2nd maneuver, crossing the 7-8 meter long so called “bridge”. Some instructor advise that you ride along with the momentum gained thus far, using 2nd gear.
Others feel you should stop first, enter first gear, then proceed up the bridge. Either choice is yours. Only remember though, the crossing of the bridge should take at least 7 SECONDS.
The third section of zig-zag among the various cones is not much problem. After finishing the cone test, next, stop at a line, getting ready for the hand brake and foot brake.
Most fail this section, forgetting the application of the hand brake.
DO NOT leave the hand brake after stopping. Hold on to it tight until your tester finished observing you.
Get the idea? Good.
After finishing this section, you go on to the second section, which tests your hand signals and bike control ability.
Completing your initial checkings of the headlights, signals, horn, brake tails and so forth, ensure both your mechanical hand signals are on and most importantly that yours manual hand signals are on to, before moving off.
The important thing to remember is this. BOTH mechanical hand and your manual hand signals have to be applied simultaneously.
This is the key to success.
Do remember manual hand signals are to be applied CONFIDENTLY and the bike to be ridden steadily and well.
The test ends with a “slow-down” hand signal maneuver.
After stopping, disembark from the bike. Put the bike on “double stand”.
Using a one stand parking would entail the candidate a one or two point deduction. Remember, maintain a left hand side ride all the way to the finishing line.
Most people think the route/road used for the motorcycle test which is about 5 feet wide, permits the candidate to ride in the MIDDLE section of the road.
This isn’t the case. The moment the tester sees you using the middle portion of the road, you’ve had it.
This is my observation anyway. After years in this field, I think I should know what I am talking about.
By the way, the Malay boy mentioned earlier surprisingly passed the third time around. You should see him smiling and me – I felt tremendously wonderful.
No threats to the authorities and untoward incidents were necessary.
Only the above tips.
So, best of luck.
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good post bro!
One quesition, for the e-braking do we have to apply the hand and foot brake at the same time or any sequence manner? I was wondering of the front brake is more efficient, will it cause the rider to “fly” to the front during braking?
Dear JasonLEL,
You must be referring to motorcycle braking during emergency. In emergency situations, the rider should apply both hand brakes and foot brakes simultaneously!
Doing the above, the motorcycle will then stop in a straight line. Meaning it does not skid! In BM, this is called “kenderaan itu tidak buang” colloquially.
Please note, during practical exams, applying only 1 brake alone, will result you failing.
You have to apply both brakes at the same time, and you are advised to hold on to your hand brakes for a few seconds, to allow the tester to view you applying the hand brake.
You may have asked one question, Jason, but in reality, I have answered not one, but 5 – 6 as you can see.
‘Cikgu Yap
I am at Nottingham University Campus , Semenyih.
I am an international student and i would like to get a motorcycle driving license
Would you please provide me with the details i need to get it ??
Dear Zahraa,
With your passport, you can get a Malaysian driving license.
Attend the K.P.P. course first. Then seek an “L” license.
‘Cikgu Yap
Hello,
Can I ask if I am a singaporean and I don’t really know malay language but I know English and Chinese and I am 16 this year can I get a B2 license in malaysia somehow?
Thanks,
kino
Dear kino mosaki,
Undang-undang test can be in English. At 16, you can get the B2 license.
‘Cikgu Yap
dear sir,
if i have a driving license already and now want to get a b2 license do i need to go for the K.P.P course?
thank you
ian
A driving license exempts you from attending the K.P.P. course and the Highway Code too. Attend the 6 Hour Theory. Then take out your “L”.
can i ask i seem like inconsistent when take the bridge and hope u can give me some advice
and i seriously no confident this time
im in my 30++
I suggest riding around the institute prior to going into the obstacle course. Maybe doing so might increase your confidence handling the bike on the bridge.
I have a car driving licence but am now staying in Vietnam, I plan to go back to Malaysia and do my motobike test. How long will it take and should I take all the test since I have been driving a car for over 20 years, I do have a motobike in Vietnam but have yet driven it on the road here.
Before answering other question, please state the origin on your car license.
My car license is from Sabah, Malaysia. I am only in Vietnam for 2 years and will be bringing my motobike back to Malaysia. Hence, the need to have a Malaysian motobike license.
With Malaysian license, you are exempted from Highway Code test. To do B2, attend the 6 hour theory to get certificate JPJ L2B. With the certificate, take out your “L” license.
Learn your motorcycle at any institute. Control price for motor (B2) is RM201. Driving schools are allowed to charge reasonable service fee.
Before test by J.P.J., you have to undergo pra-ujian. Any driving school can provide you the help you need.