newbie, won the battle but not the war...

Tho'reet and welcome to the madhouse!

Can't really add to whats been said!

Oh and i had my 650 a year before i passed

Originally Posted by kat_s1

Is the bike theory similar to the car theory?
Having a full car licence, does that help in anyway what so ever?
How long did it take you to pass your test?
Did you buy a bike as a learner or did you get once you had passed?

Any extra tips or hints would be great.

Thanks in advance.

Yes, the bike theory is very similar to the car theory. I've done both of mine in the last month and there wasn't a huge difference. The bike test has some more questions about bike maintainence and protective clothing. If I were you I'd practice some hazard perception tests. Because it's designed for people who've not been on the road before, it's a bit 'weird'. You've just got to learn how they want you to answer. Another thing to do is make the most of the 10 seconds at the beginning of the clip to almost guess what the 'developing hazard' is.

I don't have a full car licence but I'm driving on a provisional licence. The only thing I can see that helping with is road sense. But hey, that's a start.

Took me two attempts. First I failed for drifting over the speed limit a bit. Then, whilst I was in the test centre car park I booked the second and it went fine. Took me exactly a month from my birthday to pass.

I bought a bike the straight after the second test but I had been riding a moped for a year before.

Tips: Practical test - At the start of the test you get asked a couple of questions. This link has all the questions you might get asked - http://www.dsa.gov.uk/Form.asp?id=2621 - at the end of the test they ask you a question about carrying a pillion such as "What adjustments would you make to the bike to carry a pillion?", "What effect would carrying a pillion have on the handling of the bike?" or "What would you tell a pillion to do whilst on the bike?" . Use target fixation on the U-turn, remember to cancel the indicators, nod at the mirrors when looking at them so the examiner can see you're looking and relax. Oh, and watch your speed! Any other questions just pm me, the test is pretty fresh in my mind!

Welcome to the .org by the way

Alex

[tonyk]

get a job then you can get your own things without scrounging off your parents.
just think sidi boots in pink...

The bestplace for the hazarrd precption dvd and dsa cd-rom off ebay, make sure they are current ones in use, yuo will save a load of cash buying them that way as others have said make sure you leave money in the budget for some god kit. Good luck and welcome.

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Welcome, not sure if its been mentioned but there is a fair few more questions now on the theory than there was before.

I know that just after I passed my test the rules changed.

Originally Posted by kat_s1

hello....

Any extra tips or hints would be great.

Thanks in advance.

Lots of good advice on here already. My tip is remember to cancel the indies, it's v v easy to forget.

And don't fall off. Parents generally don't like hospital visits.

Hi there

Well done for taking the plunge, it is brilliant and scary and exciting! As you are of the 'lady' persuasion, pop over to the forums at www.bikegirl.co.uk too. Whilst the folks on here are absolutely smashing and wonderfully helpful, there are a few more ladies on there for girly specific advice and support if you need it.

Good luck

Trace

use their bikes incase you wreck it :LOL

Originally Posted by tonyk

get a job then you can get your own things without scrounging off your parents.
just think sidi boots in pink...

hey i actually have a job. i work a full 13.5 hrs a week.

sidi boots in pink..

Good Luck with the learning to ride and the tests. I've nothing new to add to the advice on riding. Your Mum will be the one worrying, get advanced instruction after passing the test and tell her thats your intention. The test is not the end of the learning process, its very much the start.