Best Way to do DAS

[Andy_Pagin]

Ok, so I've got the theory test out of the way and now I'm thinking of the best way to tackle DAS.

I took to a scooter like a fish to water, and have done about 6000 miles in 9 months with no major issues. Been driving 28 years and live in the middle of the Enfield DAS test area.

So I'm thinking the 9hour DAS course my local school does is going to be a bit over the top. Would I be better off just doing a couple of hours on a school CB500 then going for Mod1/2 in one hit? I can't see that I'm going to have any particular problems with the bigger bike, and obviously I've got 28years of roadcraft behind me.

Thoughts anyone?
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[Clanger]

Well, the reason I did the DAS was because the DVLA laws changed and people like me who slipped under the net and were riding around without full licences, were caught up in the new CBT laws and advised to take the test immediately (1997).

Both me and my friend had many years of bike riding, as well as many years of car driving, but both opted for the three day DAS which included CBT and full test on the fourth day.

I couldn't tell you how well you ride (or think you are), but it's best to consider the costs. If you have to do it all over again, it's going to be costly...
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[pinkyfloyd]

You took to riding a scooter easy enough and think you are ready for one or 2 DAS lessons and then your test?

Have you got experience on a geared bike?

Personally I would recommend talking to your local bike training schools and ask them to assess your riding and give you an idea of how much training you would need. They will be able to tell you how many days training they would recommend.
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[Andy_Pagin]

[pinkyfloyd]

Riding a geared bike for the first time is something you will either pick up right away or you will struggle badly. It soon becomes second nature though.

With car driving you have the added obstacle of having the clutch and gear lever swapped around, the clutch is now in the hand where the gear is with your foot. Can be a pain working that out if you are not used to it.

Have your local school assess you on their 125 machines, they will sort you out from there.
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illuminateTHEmind wrote: I am just more evolved than most of you guys... this allows me to pick of things quickly which would have normally taken the common man years to master
Hockeystorm65:.well there are childish arguments...there are very childish arguments.....there are really stupid childish arguments and now there are......Pinkfloyd arguments!
Teflon-Mike:I think I agree with just about all Pinky has said.

[mike_wall15]

I've been driving 10 years, and took to the bike quite quickly when I did my CBT.
The instructor thought I'd need about 18 hours of training.

Instead I got myself a 125, practiced a few days a week, and did the restricted tests myself, within 2 months.

Just this weekend I've started riding a restricted 600.
I would say it feels quite different to the 125, the turn feels different, feels heavier etc

I would expect another 1-2 months before I pass my unrestricted tests.

In summary, I'm in a similar situation to you in terms of having lots of road experience. Indeed, that isn't the issue for me, as I needed to learn balance and control on the 125, and now balance all over again on the 600.

I think it could be a struggle to pass the DAS in just 3 days, if the 3rd day was your test.
MOD1 will be the hardest in my opinion, one foot down and you're stuffed!

Well worth just having 1 lesson though. Although I doubt you'll be allowed higher than a 125 on your first day if you haven't done gears before.

Mike

[Rogerborg]

Do you have access to a 35kW bike on which to sit the test? If not, then you'll be largely at the mercy of whichever training school you choose to go with.
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