If one never drops his bike. Only 2 conclusion I can make.

1) never ride enough
2) never do difficult low speed tricky stuff. U-turn also probably paddle 3 point turn.

I had my L sticker on for a few months after getting my full B.

Couldn't be bothered.

That's right. Depends on officer. My test they didn't bother to even look at us. As long dont fall down or do something stupid sure pass already.

It was drizzling during my test. Officer ask don't even bother to do emergency brake. Just go slow and stop carefully.

Metro

If you have a CDL D already, you don't need a P sticker. You get the full CDL B full on pass. No PDL.

Well metro does allow you free "re test" if you fail.

Rugi for those that pass on the first go.

But anyway, you go to test school for just that. To pass the test and get your license. You really have to go learn yourself on how to properly ride a big bike.

The test itself is not difficult. Most people fail because they get nervous, like on the titi. If you have a bike, just ride with your L plates and get some experience and confidence. I rode for nearly a year on L before taking my test due to MCO. But in retrospec, it's a good thing. Passed on the first go.

Metro usually gives a xdot helmet. And only 1 size that don't fit. Only useful for the test.....

They do allow other helmets. But they recommend the one they give or an open face...easier for the testers to see your face.

Not all testing centres or schools give free helmets.

Well there is no hard rule what to get for a first bike.

But regardless what it is, get a bike you don't need to sayang. If you don't drop it, you won't learn.

First week I got my "L" I went off road on it and promptly dropped it a few times.

I've dropped my dominar so many times that I had lost count. Replaced a few shifters, crash bar and a foot peg. Cheap parts. Rest of the bike held up very well. Those crash bars work well. Bang on the limiter each gear change every day. Max out 160 all the way back kampung. Jumped every speed hump. Gone through 4 sets of tyres. It has since put on 65k of well serviced life. More than I could have asked of it.

These sort of fun and crucial newbie riding experiences would be hard to get on a bike you sayang too much.

This post has been edited by jaycee1: Feb 1 2024, 02:52 PM

You need the L plate, not P.

Those that fail are the ones that are overconfident and never bothered to practice. Most of them probably scooter guys with no experience with a clutch bike or putting only the left foot down (this is something I find common on small bike riders, they usually have both feet down or the right foot down)...there is a reason you put only your lelf foot down. Your right foot should be on the foot brake on a stop.

What's the reason for the failure?

You mean both feet down after e brake? Yes you are supposed to only put one foot down (left side) and hold right foot on brake until ready to move.

I suspect it's more to that. Maybe the rider wasn't using rear brake on the e brake test at all. Which is very usual mistake for a scooter rider upgrading. If u were actually using rear brake, you won't so easily manage to put both feet on the ground. Getting both feet on the ground on e brake could be viewes as a loss of balance.


Btw, both feet needs to be on the pegs BEFORE you hit the titi.

But I think the officer was just overly strict.

Just as an aside, even on the road, best practice is always left foot down, right foot on brake with bike in gear clutch in. I see a lot of kapchai riders prefer to have the right foot down and off the rear brake.

This post has been edited by jaycee1: Oct 24 2025, 10:49 AM