Class 2A: Step 2: Practical 2.01

It will be the last practical stage before taking evaluation test.

The instructor will bring you all out for 3 rounds of lap.
Always pay attention and remember where to go.
After few rounds of lap, the main focus will be S, Crank, E-Brake and Bump course.

For S, you need to exit before 11 seconds.
For Crank, you need to exit before 6 seconds.
For E-Brake, stop in between of white and yellow line (you'll see once you're there)
For bump, you need to exit after 6 seconds.

I won't be guiding for S, Crank and E-brake as it's the same as class 2B.
So for bump, it's almost the same as Plank.
Hold half clutch, 1/5 throttle, press foot-brake on and off, stand as tall as you can and both of your knee hug the tank.
Don't have to go over bumps too fast. Can take your time but not too slow as you will definitely fall out from bike or engine stall because too slow. (I passed at one go!)

Class 2A: Step 1: Practical 1.01

This time you will be riding a Class 2A bike.
Check signal, brake, honk before selecting a bike, just like what you have learned during Class 2B.

The instructor will bring you all out for 3 rounds of the lap.
Always pay attention and remember where to go.
Be sure to check blindspot and signal.
After few rounds of lap, the main focus will be Plank and Pylon.

For Plank, you need to exit after 8 seconds.
For Pylon, you need to exit before 6 seconds.

I retook once as i'm not used with bike from BBDC.
The mistakes was i made few of wide turning, the clutch was so hard to press,
so far to reach clutch's lever and the bike was so big.
But honestly, i was too used to riding my own class 2b small bike.
So if you own a big bike of Class 2B (Honda CB150R, Yamaha FZ 150cc, RS4 125), you will pass easily.

Class 2A: Enrolment

After a year of probation, i finally enrolled into Class 2A.
They only need both of your IC and Driving licence.
After they open your account, you can process to book for 2A Theory lesson which is compulsory. 

Step 1: BTL -> BTP -> BTE -> BTT

 

Hi everyone, it's for those who are keen to learn Class 2B Motorbike. 

I enrolled in BBDC from the start of January 2016 and will be sharing my experiences here.

I'll keep it short and easier for you to read.

1. You can either enrol online from https://www.bbdc.sg/bbdc/OnlineEnrolSchool/Class2.aspx or at BBDC counter.

2. Attend BTL - Basic Theory Lesson (2 lessons. It's a must to attend.)

3. Apply BTP - Basic Theory Practice (Up to you how many times you want to take.)

4. Apply BTE - Pass Basic Theory Evaluation first before taking BTT.

5. Apply BTT - Basic Theory Test can take up to 1 month for available slot.

BTE - Passed on 5th Jan 2016

BTT - Passed on 26th Jan 2016

PS: I'll share my method to you how to pass BTT easily.

Firstly after you attended BTL, try to find a date to take 1 or 2 slots of BTP to remember every questions/answers as possible and then take BTE on the same date right after you finished BTP.

As for BTT, you can also take 1 slot of BTP first before taking BTT on same date if you want to pass well.

Step 2: RTL -> RTP -> RTE -> RTT

Almost same as Step 1.

After passing BTT,

1. Attend RTL - Riding Theory Lesson (2 lessons. It's a must to attend.)

2. Apply RTP - Riding Theory Practice (Up to you how many times you want to take.)

3. Apply RTE - Pass Riding Theory Evaluation before taking RTT.

4. Apply RTT - Riding Theory Test can take up to 1 month for available slot.

RTE - Passed on 10th Feb 2016

RTT - Passed on 22th Feb 2016

PS: I'll share my method to you how to pass RTT easily.

Firstly after you attended RTL, try to find a date to take 1 or 2 slots of RTP to remember every questions/answers as possible and then take RTE on the same date right after you finished RTP.

As for RTT, you can also take 1 slot of RTP first before taking RTT on same date if you want to pass well.

Step 3: Stage 1.01, 1.02, 1.03

After passing RTT, you can now start to apply Practical Stages from 1 to 5. Don't apply PDL yet first.

Things to wear:
1. Long sleeve shirt (Can also wear a pair of arm compression sleeves with short sleeve shirt.)
2. Slim/straight fit Jeans (No baggy jeans as it can get stuck with the chain.)
3. Gloves
4. Your own helmet or use from BBDC.
5. Wear elbow and knee pads from BBDC.
6. Shoes/Sneakers


Stage 1.01:
The instructor will be teaching you how to start engine, check brake lights with the right front lever and foot brake, check signal lights from left and right buttons, push a bike away from the stand, get into the bike, hold clutch fully and switch down to Gear 1 from N, open throttle abit first then release clutch slowly into half clutch and lastly, learn to brake smoothly in small circuit. If you're good enough, they will teach you to how to Gear up to 2. Make sure to use clutch well or the engine will stall. If engine stalls, keep calm and restart the engine. (I passed at one go.)

Stage 1.02:
The instructor will be teaching you how to Gear up to 3. Most importantly is to brake smoothly. Don't brake too hard. If you're good enough, he will bring you out to big circuit along with other motorists for few rounds up to Gear 3. Don't go too fast above 30km/h. Lastly, always keep looking over your left/right shoulder for blindspot before you open throttle. (I passed at one go.)

Stage: 1.03:
The instructor will be teaching you how to Gear up to 5. Go for a few rounds as warm up in Gear 3.
And after that, you must be in Gear 5 when going into the straight line and switch down to Gear 3 before the bend.
Then Gear up to 5 from 3 when going into the straight line. Sometimes you can't Gear up to 5 because of the motorists in front so remain at Gear 3 and brake smoothly at every rounds. (I passed at one go)


PS: If you are not sure, always ask the instructor or else they will think you have no intention to pass and will fail you. Then you have to retake again.

Step 4 : Stage 2.01, 2.02

Stage 2.01:
The instructor will be teaching you two things;
1) Turn left/right nicely. Not too wide, not too near the kerb.
2) Apply Foot-brake at the middle of uphill when stopped after using front brake.

It was really struggling for me. I failed.
Took 2nd time and i passed.
Will tell you why i failed;
During in the middle of uphill, my bike stopped with foot brake nicely.
But before going up to the end of slope,
my bike kept stalling because i didn't dare to open more throttle.
Must open a little bit more throttle like 2/5, not 1/5 and hold half clutch.
And lastly remove foot-brake and your bike will go up.
I think i failed because i didn't eat breakfast that caused me have no energy!
It was 7:20am to 9am practical stage on Sunday, the only available slot for me.

Lastly, when going down the slope, you have to release both throttle and clutch then apply both front and foot brake nicely before the line.
Most importantly is to check blindspot before you turn left/right as well as on signal.


Stage 2.02:
The instructor will be teaching you about switching lanes and where to stop at right spot.
You have to ride to the correct lane that you want to turn left or right ahead.
Always switch on signal then check blindspot before turning and lastly, you must turn right/left nicely.
Most importantly it's all about blindspot often and turning have to be in perfect angle. (I passed at one go.)