slightly confused l plate rules ...

[AndyB1989]

hi guys im looking at doing my direct access test and read the guide at the top but m confused over one point


it says "remember you can only ride the 500cc bike with l plates when you are with an instructor "


so once ive done my cbt and theory test can i have lessons with an instructor on my own bike .. before taking mod 1 and mod 2 tests ?

[pinkyfloyd]

If you can get insurance on your bike on L plates then theres nothing stopping you from using that for your lessons with the instructors providing you can get the bike there and back without riding it.

You can only ride a bike bigger than a 125cc bike providing your are accompanied by a qualified instructor and in radio contact at all times.

On a side note though insurance company I have looked into ask if I hold a full or provisional license so good luck on insuring a bike you're not legally covered to ride at any time.
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[Rogerborg]

Always go to the legislation.

[AndyB1989]

thanks dude .. so aslong as my insurance covers me with a provisional licence i can go out with a qualified instructor thanks for clearing it up

[pinkyfloyd]

[Rogerborg]

Worth asking if the instructor will come to you, as driving instructors do. There's no one-size-fits-all rule, as long as you're willing to pay for their time.
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[AndyB1989]

my neighbour has reccomended an instructor to me that will come to my house .. so thats that sorted theory is booked just need to do my cbt and buy myself a bike

[Rogerborg]

Leaving aside the problem of finding an insurer who'll cover you on a DAS-class bike... why on earth would you do it?

You'll get nobbed on insurance, you're risking dropping your own bike while learning, and you're committing to a big-boy bike without any experience of riding one. Also, you've got no chance of getting test rides, so you'll be limited to sitting on bikes and going "VROOM VROOM!" before buying.

All this needs is "Should I get a Gixxer 600 or will I get bored too quick while learning on it?"
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Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike