Observations during motorbike test

staygold

I have my motorbike test coming up soon and have a quick query about when to do observations.

Let's say you're coming up to turn right at a crossroads where the light is red: the correct procedure is mirror, indicate, shoulder check, move then stop in position.
Once you're in position to turn right and the light turns green, do you just check your mirrors and move off or do you need to do another lifesaver?

Likewise, if you're turning right and the light is green on the approach, once you've moved into the right hand lane, can you just turn right or do you have to check behind you while turning?

Thanks.

Pierced Off

For the sake of those 20 minutes, check during every manoeuvre. He needs to see you making sure there are no hazards or potential incidents. Once you're performing them smoothly and not taking your eyes off the road ahead for too long (yes I know it's a contradiction, but it makes sense when you're doing them) you'll be fine. I failed first time mainly due to lack of observation, second time out I walked away with a totally clean sheet. Relax, pay attention and you'll be fine. Good luck with it.

seamus

Yep, would always do a lifesaver on a right turn just before you turn. You never know whether another bike or a cyclist (or even an impatient car) has decided to cut around you. I've actually had this happen in "real" circumstances.