Very basic questions that i missed in the CBT.

Originally Posted by Ceri JC

2. How do you overtake safely?
There are very few hard and fast rules on this. I think the best advice I can give while you're learning is don't attempt it unless there is almost double the space of empty road you think you need. A missed overtake will at worst get you a minor whereas a botched one is an instant fail.

Personally for safety I would say 3 times...if you allow twice the distance you have no margin if a vehicle appears going the same speed (as you) in the opposite direction as you commit to your overtake....if they are going faster then you're stuffed.

As has been mentioned, go through everything with your instructor, if you are unsure after instruction and practise then pester the instructor some more. It's better to be thought of as a 'slow learner' than dead.

I would suggest that the biggest mistake many make on overtakes is to check it's clear and accelerate towards the vehicle you are overtaking and then pull out to overtake. Best is to check it's clear, then move to the offside for a really good look before committing to the overtake. If it's not right a quick check that someone hasn't taken your space on the inside and back you go no harm done. If you accelerate and move out then you may find you are alongside the vehicle you are overtaking and have limited safe options if the overtake has to be aborted.

[Viney]

I was going to say about the highway code and its not something you can be taught in a day. You will need to do a theroy test before taking a DAS or test of any kind, and these are mainly questions on the highway code so i suggest that you get reading, and best of luck in your riding and test.

My rules for filtering and overtaking are, if YOU dont think its safe, then DONT. We all take risks on a daily basis but this does come with expeierence (unlike my spelling!)

Originally Posted by Viney

My rules for filtering and overtaking are, if YOU dont think its safe, then DONT. We all take risks on a daily basis but this does come with expeierence (unlike my spelling!)

+1

And add....just because the rider in front thinks it's safe to filter or overtake doesn't automatically make it safe for you following.

Have you booked the theory test?
Best pratice is to buy the disk copy of a pratice theory test, and spend a couple nights going through the questions, buy one which also includes the hazard preception.
Also, as said before, a copy of the highway code wouldnt go down badly?

Are you planning on taking you're DAS?
Good Luck with the theory and the test

[SoulKiss]

Originally Posted by Magnum

Regarding the comments made about the centre, to be fair i was the only one there who did not have a car licence. He was surprised that i had not read the highway code, which i would have read if i knew we wouldnt be taught it on that day. He did tell me about important road signs such as give way.
I will be reading the highway code before going out on the road again.

I my opinion, the Theory Test should be mandatory BEFORE a 1st Provisional License is issued.......

Originally Posted by saoralba

Have you booked the theory test?
Best pratice is to buy the disk copy of a pratice theory test, and spend a couple nights going through the questions, buy one which also includes the hazard preception.
Also, as said before, a copy of the highway code wouldnt go down badly?

Are you planning on taking you're DAS?
Good Luck with the theory and the test

I havn't booked it yet. How long in advance do you have to book?

No, i will be doing the restricted test because im 17.

I aggree with SoulKiss, after doing the CBT i think it is too easy to be allowed on the road, and there is no legal requirement for me to actually study any road safety, although i will for my own safety i can't imagine many others will.

Originally Posted by SoulKiss

I my opinion, the Theory Test should be mandatory BEFORE a 1st Provisional License is issued.......

+1

Aye am on a restricted licensce too, am still 17.

Not sure about booking times, depends on how busy you're test centre is.

Have you got a bike yet?
As long as you know you're basic road knowledge, read the highway code when you come accross something you dont understand on the road, or when you're praticing the theory test you should be fine.

mate seriously, get the theory test done asap......

filtering....dont bother IMO, i didnt on my test, even when i knew i could have easily and safely, as id be riding for a while before my das, but i didnt on the test as they wont fail you for not filtering, its not a requirement.....and if you do filter then your just adding to your potential hazards.....

Originally Posted by saoralba

Aye am on a restricted licensce too, am still 17.

Not sure about booking times, depends on how busy you're test centre is.

Have you got a bike yet?
As long as you know you're basic road knowledge, read the highway code when you come accross something you dont understand on the road, or when you're praticing the theory test you should be fine.

I havn't got the bike yet, i'll have to see how much money i have left after doing the test and, fingers crossed no re test.
But i still should be able to afford a £1800 SV. I have a restrictor and a haynes manual at the ready.