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Just wandering what peeps have, i have noticed many peeps that dont have car licences and wander why. Most peeps seem to get the car licence first then bike.
ps. I changed the poll to better reflect what i want to know.
SpankyHam
30-06-06, 10:07 AM
did both car&bike at the same time
I would've liked to be able to click option c, but I've not had the money to go for my pilot's license...
Edit: so it's option b for me.
Bike only... Not gonna do car until I need to as work will use as an excuse to send me out all over the place :lol:
I only have bike licence i did my car one last year and failed and though oh well what do i need one for anyway!!!
Marshall
30-06-06, 10:09 AM
Did my car licence back in 1997 when i was 17, did my bike licence (DAS) February this year. I always wanted a bike, but my parents wouldnt let me (too dangerous apparantley)
Filipe M.
30-06-06, 10:09 AM
Does option C cover the License to kill? :twisted:
T A X I I I I I . . . :oops:
did both car&bike at the same time
That must of been impressive!
Just been desperately trying to talk 1 of the guys in the office out of buying an '02 125cc scooter, my own fault for leaving the last copy of bike trader open on my desk I suppose. He's looking at buying a bike, and was opting for a moped thinking he can ride it on his car licence. Quick trot over to the DVLA website says different these days. Lucky escape!
Did car a few years back, CBT a few months ago (50mile commute was 'fun' on an '86 CG125-BR), and only recently the DAS. SV being delivered tomorrow :)
I always wanted a bike, but my parents wouldnt let me (too dangerous apparantley)
Heh, I've always been told the same thing. Should of seen the look on my parents faces when I showed them a picture of the SV after I'd bought it. My dads words were 'Well, if you have to'.
Bike first then the car.
Dan
Does option C cover the License to kill? :twisted:
T A X I I I I I . . . :oops:
:lol:
the_runt69
30-06-06, 10:25 AM
Rode 250's on L plates for years then they changed the law, got married banned from bikes and took the car test as kids came along. 15 years later convinced the wife that I needed a bike because of the congestion charge (not bad as I get free rail travel) now have had the bike liecence for 4 years and am much happier riding to work than being stuck on a train (and as I work for them thats bad press0
H
Car then bike, didnt want a moped :D
creamerybutter
30-06-06, 10:30 AM
Only had a bike licence for the last 6 years but am going to get my car licence soon as it would be usefull.
Passed car test in 1987 :oops: and bike in 2000. Why I didn't do my bike test earlier I'll never know.
But I was lucky to miss the theory test on both! Sometimes it pays to be old. :lol: :lol:
Nutty Lou x
northwind
30-06-06, 10:35 AM
Just wandering what peeps have, i have noticed many peeps that dont have car licences and wander why. Most peeps seem to get the car licence first then bike.
I couldn't afford a decent car and lessons, but I could afford a decent 125 and CBT... Then, once I'd done that I got the bug and put off getting a car so I could buy the SV.
I couldn't afford a decent car and lessons, but I could afford a decent 125 and CBT...
Speaking of that, from research on the t'internet, courses round my neck of the woods are far too pricey! £190 for a CBT :O I paid £420 not long ago for my 2day DAS :(
Rode a bike on L-Plates when I was sixteen/seventeen . Never took my test.
Took car test at 17.
Long bikeless period
Took bike test and got another bike.
Carsick
30-06-06, 11:02 AM
I used to have a car license, but we don't talk about it anymore.
1982: Car licence
2003: Bike licence (via DAS)
Car licence at 18
Bike licence at 21
Had a housemate at uni who had a CB250 and I decided to get a bike licence.
My family thought bikes are too dangerous and after several discussions told me I wasn't allowed, so I went ahead anyway and did my test(DAS).
Then I got bought a new Polo straight after my test, if I sold my 125 and never got on a bike again.
Got bored of the car after 4 months and started saving for a SV. 2 years later, got a new SV :twisted:
My mum has forgiven me being a dirty little lying spoilt cheat. :oops:
Bike first in '95, car next in '05. Only did my car test for work (driving vans full of film equipment around) In fact, since passing my test, all I've driven has been my SV and huge transits (high top, long wheelbase) full of expensive equipment. I think a car would feel weird now...
I had provisonal bike 1st(16 year old) then car, then CBT, then full bike
Flamin_Squirrel
30-06-06, 12:54 PM
Don't feel too bad Law, it seems from you avatar it's your parents fault for introducing you to bikes at a young age 8)
Heh i have neither but I voted bike only since hopefully on monday Ill have the bike one :P
tigersaw
30-06-06, 01:09 PM
Took bike and car tests in 1980, passed bike, failed car - didn't retake car, no interest. Had to take car again in 1984 because license required by work.
Never been interested in cars, just consider them a tool for lugging things around.
Helen can't understand, she has 2 Porsche, (Boxter S and Cayenne S), despite putting me on the insurance I've never even wanted a drive.
Reckless Rat
30-06-06, 01:22 PM
Bike @ 17 in 1979
Car @ 18 in 1980
Oh dear... that makes me look old!
RR
MattTheLoony
30-06-06, 01:47 PM
I wasn't interested in bikes till I hit about 25 and had already been driving for 8 years. I think the on road experience I gained before riding the bike was invaluable.
Took bike and car tests in 1980, passed bike, failed car - didn't retake car, no interest. Had to take car again in 1984 because license required by work.
Never been interested in cars, just consider them a tool for lugging things around.
Helen can't understand, she has 2 Porsche, (Boxter S and Cayenne S), despite putting me on the insurance I've never even wanted a drive.
Only 2 ! :wink:
I paid £420 not long ago for my 2day DAS :(
Kin hell that's a lot I paid about that for 4 days .................. but then it was in Doncaster 8) 8)
fraser01
30-06-06, 04:21 PM
Um...car, HGV, tracked and finally bike..in that order :)
Car first in 1997 after failing 3 times. Had to get a car lived in middle of nowhere and parents would pay for bike lessons
DAS May 2005 5 days course £500 including B&B 8)
Now I've unleashed the bike bug (parents always knew I was gonna try it - has my first bike helmet at 7) Got two bikes. Unfortunately work require me to have a car - carry too much stuff :(
Bike then car, both before as a teenager.
Like Nutty - theory test, what's a theory test?! :lol:
Car license first, but I rode bikes long before I ever got behind the wheel.
Caddy2000
30-06-06, 05:49 PM
Never mind theory test, what about the hazard perception test?! ^*&^(^(%($^%$^££*%$*$£**%^&*^%!!!!
:evil:
Does CBT count as bike licence first?
If so,then Bike then Car,
If not,then Car then Bike. :wink:
I havent voted because of this slight confusion on my part. :?
Bike 1987
Car 1988
and I don't feel old at all :lol:
Anonymous
30-06-06, 08:23 PM
car 1984
bike 2001
i feel old because i am :lol:
wheelnut
30-06-06, 08:34 PM
Car first.
Then HGV 2nd
and Bike Test last
medwaysv
01-07-06, 08:07 AM
bike 1st..passed test in 1987
then car in 1992...and being honest it took 3 attempts to pass
but i very very rarely drive now so the g/f has the car :lol:
El Saxo
01-07-06, 01:29 PM
Car 1998 at 17
Bike 2004 at 23.
I wasn't even remotely bothered about bikes until a mate at work convinced me to do my CBT. I agreed, was hooked, and booked my DAS there & then!
mudge32
01-07-06, 03:35 PM
Bike at 17 early '87. Car at 18 late '87 :wink:
Never drove another car until I was 21, felt they were too dangerous (18 year old logic "Cor! Wouldn't want to end up like that Def Leppard drummer bloke! :wink: :lol: )
Dicky Ticker
01-07-06, 07:03 PM
As a matter of interest if you passed your test before a certain date you will have a micro car license which means you have a car license[very small car license]
I'm unsure of the dates or size of car but it does exist and I only found this amazing fact out a week ago as one of the chaps I work with who only has a bike license[riding for 40years] had a bad off and when he returned to work he was driving a 4 wheeled car about the same size as a Smart with reverse gear,just small
Perhaps the more knowledgeable amongst you could throw some light on this fact
ethariel
01-07-06, 09:47 PM
Bike only, I am a horrific car passanger and worse behind the wheel !
Colin
Dicky Ticker
02-07-06, 05:22 AM
Bike 1963,car 1964,hgv 1968, psv1969 but now restricted to light goods,bike and car due to medical problem
the_runt69
02-07-06, 08:10 AM
As a matter of interest if you passed your test before a certain date you will have a micro car license which means you have a car license[very small car license]
I'm unsure of the dates or size of car but it does exist and I only found this amazing fact out a week ago as one of the chaps I work with who only has a bike license[riding for 40years] had a bad off and when he returned to work he was driving a 4 wheeled car about the same size as a Smart with reverse gear,just small
In the olden Days if you passed a bike test you were allowed to drive a three wheeled car under 8 CWT (officially with no reverse gear) as per the reliant robin, Morgan and issetta and mershermitte bubble cars
H
Jelster
02-07-06, 09:22 AM
Rode a bike on L-Plates when I was sixteen/seventeen . Never took my test.
Took car test at 17.
Long bikeless period
Took bike test and got another bike.
Wot he said, but did my HGV at 19 as I was in the TA at the time.
I got back into biking when the Mrs said I couldn't spend a lot of money on a BMW M3... Mate at work said "You'll have more fun on a bike at 60, than you will in that at 120." Which made me think, so I booked my DAS and about 5 weeks later I passed. I bought the SV the week before :lol:
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JUICY LUCY
02-07-06, 10:40 AM
Car test first, then bike after having kids - couldn't really justify riding round on a bike while pregnant!!
Couldn't afford to buy car when I passed my test SO decided to borrow my dad's brand new car as he was away. Piled in about 6 of my mates into the car and took it for a spin round Barry Island on two wheels (that's when I decided I WANTED A BIKE!!!). Needless to say, my dad read the mileage BEFORE he went away so when he came back from his course :? :? :( :oops: :cry: :shock: - who needs words ay?
Don't feel too bad Law, it seems from you avatar it's your parents fault for introducing you to bikes at a young age 8)
:) That's my sister's bike. I have 5 (sisters not bikes) :shock:
wheelnut
02-07-06, 08:59 PM
Although I passed my bike test late, I Rode them for years when plod was less interested in licences and L plates.
It was my brother who convinced me to take my test, although he never had an interest in them till he was over 40, he did his test and he now owns 6 bikes, 1 quad bike and a scooter :shock:
He has got a 998, 999R an Aprilia Factory R, a 2006 R6 and just picked up a new MV Augusta.
I blame the parents :P
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