CBT & A1 Licence - major problem :-(

Originally Posted by ranathari

Ah, no, that's definitely true - deaf people tend to be much quicker on the uptake to visual stimuli but it's not really a heightened sense so much as it is better situational awareness. We can't hear what's going on so we're always alert for something.

You put it better than I did - it's what I meant though!

I dont know if its been sudgested yet maria, but look up "advantage wimboldon".
lovely bunch of people and even the receptionist girls ride bikes so are quite handy to ask question. there only based in south wimboldon which i wouldnt have thought was to far.

best bet is to avoid the nigle place who were utter c***s and start ringing around places.
good luck and dont give up.

[BanannaMan]

Wow... So sorry you were treated so badly.
Keep trying!!! I know you will find an suitable and affordable place.

Best of Luck!!!
Just don't give up!!!!

Originally Posted by BBadger

I dont know if its been sudgested yet maria, but look up "advantage wimboldon".
lovely bunch of people and even the receptionist girls ride bikes so are quite handy to ask question. there only based in south wimboldon which i wouldnt have thought was to far.

best bet is to avoid the nigle place who were utter c***s and start ringing around places.
good luck and dont give up.

+1 for these guys. They are a friendly lot ime. I mentioned Elite in the other thread you made, they are also based in Wimbledon and also Wembley.

Intercoms were unreliable all through my DAS training, so more often than not I was given a set of directions/instructions, then when the instructor flashed his lights and indicated left I pulled over and stopped for a de-brief then more instructions. On both my Category A tests the intercoms failed and I was given directions to a place for my manouvers, then the examiner followed and flashed his lights indicating left or right for me to turn, if nothing then I was just to carry straight on. I failed the first test, passed the second and don't feel the lack of intercom made it any different as they're checking to see you keep looking in your mirrors anyway. I went the wrong way sometimes, but they just adapt the route to get you back where they wanted. Good luck in finding somewhere, maybe your local test centre could give you some advice on a reccommended instructor?

Originally Posted by SVNewbieGirl

Intercoms were unreliable all through my DAS training, so more often than not I was given a set of directions/instructions, then when the instructor flashed his lights and indicated left I pulled over and stopped for a de-brief then more instructions. On both my Category A tests the intercoms failed and I was given directions to a place for my manouvers, then the examiner followed and flashed his lights indicating left or right for me to turn, if nothing then I was just to carry straight on. I failed the first test, passed the second and don't feel the lack of intercom made it any different as they're checking to see you keep looking in your mirrors anyway. I went the wrong way sometimes, but they just adapt the route to get you back where they wanted. Good luck in finding somewhere, maybe your local test centre could give you some advice on a reccommended instructor?

Thanks for your replies everyone Im feeling much better and less upset today, especially now I am armed with knowledge of how riding schools can accommodate me without using the poxy radio-link system.

Its to see that even hearing people are sometimes taught using other methods - makes it all the more encouraging to find a place willing to train me

Fingers crossed I shall be out on the road soon, although I'll probably be looking at a few months time now since money is tight and I cant quite afford it for a while

Maria

ok i'm thinking that as maria has had such a bad deal out of this is there a way we can set up a small fund to get her the money for her training/test, cos i'd chip in a few quid and i'm sure a lot of others would as well, over to you.

Youve probably already been recommended some training schools, but ill add my input.

The Cardrome Upper Rainham Road, Hornchurch, RM12 4EU

01708 449797


Theyre a nice bunch, would be patient and give you a 1-to-1 with a bit of notice im sure.

Originally Posted by bluefishman

ok i'm thinking that as maria has had such a bad deal out of this is there a way we can set up a small fund to get her the money for her training/test, cos i'd chip in a few quid and i'm sure a lot of others would as well, over to you.

+1

Originally Posted by BBadger

I dont know if its been sudgested yet maria, but look up "advantage wimboldon".
lovely bunch of people and even the receptionist girls ride bikes so are quite handy to ask question. there only based in south wimboldon which i wouldnt have thought was to far.

best bet is to avoid the nigle place who were utter c***s and start ringing around places.
good luck and dont give up.

+ 1 they are very helpful and will make arrangements for you