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Originally Posted by ThEGr33k
If its a CBT type thing then it wouldn't a test. Might be a couple of hours going through basic stuff. I
You see this is something else that doesnt do the cylist any favours. If a cyclist rode into me and knocked me off my bike then im screwed. i cant claim off of his insurance... he has none. Situation revered and you can bet any amount they'll be wanting a claim off of mine. Bit one sided, which is wrong imo.  |
They say CBT's not a test, you can't pass or fail. But you can not get a certificate, which makes it a pass or fail, which makes it a test as far as I'm concerned.
You can still claim against the cyclist, just not against their insurance, btw.
The problems with the idea of cyclist training and insurance are huge... I'm not even going to attempt a full list, but you've got-
Cost, since cycling's main attraction for many is that it's so cheap- and for some people cheap is the only option.
Enforcement- how do you tell if a cyclist is insured or trained?
Kids- a lot of cyclists are under 16, how do you make them take out insurance?
Tracability- no number plates. Just not practical for most bikes, so how do you catch people for breaking your new rules?
The basic desirability of having people on bikes- it cuts pollution, congestion and parking space use, and encourages personal fitness. We don't want to discourage that...