I did my CBT and failed?

[Adzison]

I'm so upset, I was tested on manual and i just couldn't get the hang of the clutch and gear changing, there were 3 others, 2 of the other guys doing manual all had experience in the road and driving experience where I on the other hand had no experience at all 0%.
I feel like a failure, I've been put off riding motorcycle all together and its so upsetting.

Is motorcycle not for me? Would it be ideal if i started on a moped? or should I just get a car?

I LOST 140 QUID!!!!!!!!! SO ANGRY,

[mjn51]

do your cbt on a twist and go.
does not stop you mriding a 125cc manual afterwards
M

[mjn51]

do your cbt on a twist and go.
does not stop you
riding a 125cc manual afterwards
M

[Screw Loose]

try not to worry about it too much, do they not do free resits if you fail? I know the CBT instructors I had offered unlimited free resits until you were up to scratch. Failing that, they should at least offer a discounted resit?

Either way, try not to be to disheartened, it's hard enough trying to do it on a automatic, let alone faffing around with gears and clutch control. Take it as a experience, learn from it, and try again, I'm sure you will pass next time round

[P.addy]

Where did you do your CBT?

I must admit I didn't fail the CBT, I'd never had any experience on a bike either. I think its because you over thought... and got worked up that other people could do it.

If you are fairly local, I've got a small cc geared bike you are welcome to come down and have a go around the closed area at the back of the house.

[doggone]

Why take the test if you have no experience of a geared bike?
What other outcome could be expected - silly!

[iMark]

[Shinigami]

it's not a test, you cannot fail. It's just they didn't think you were road safe after that day. Most (maybe all) CBT centres it's free to go back again if your using your own bike. If no bike of your own then the cost will just be for using one of their bikes.

I went with 0% experience as you did, never sat on bike before and never had a driving lesson. No problems on the off road bits but was a bit unsure on some of the on road elements (roundabout) after the 2 hour ride, they were borderline at giving certificate so I decided myself i'd have another road ride with them the next week, did much better as focussed on the bits I was unsure about and much more confident.

[kerr]

[Alpha-9]

Who send all these babies to fight?


I fucked it up my first time too, very much over thinking, and it got dark, and very very cold, i couldnt focus because of how much i was vibrating in shivvers


I got to go back the next week and finish off for £30, not bad

Don't sweat it. The more you think the harder it is.
I find being around others distracting too. You can you know, tell your instructor that, tell him you haven't got a handle of the clutch and gears yet and need more time. simples.
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[Teflon-Mike]

[Rogerborg]

[Alpha-9]

Aww mike go easy on the guy!
I bet hes angrier with himself than anything else, I know i was! But at least i got to come back on the cheap
And no he didn't "loose" but maybe "lose"

I disagree with others saying to do it on a rev and go though...Unless you intend to drive a rev and go when youve got your CBT...but i suppose if you just want to pass and not actually learn anything go for it

Actually rereading his post " I've been put off riding motorcycle all together and its so upsetting. "

Fuck man. Maybe do go hard on him then Mikey Man the fuck up!

You'll never get anywhere in life if you don't know how to learn from your failures. Trial and error baby.

[Taught2BCauti...]

When I did my first CBT, the Instructor explained that if anyone in the group wasn't up to scratch to do the on-road section, they would stay behind and get a bit more practice on the pad, and maybe go out later that day if there was time, or could come back and complete the course the following day.

I remember someone having problems with using the clutch, and they were immediately offered a twist-and-go scooter - but they persevered and we all made it through to the on road section on geared bikes.

If you really have to pay again to get your CBT certificate - I would seriously consider doing it somewhere different - it sound like a pretty crap school!
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[J4mes]

[bikertomm]

I too also passed my CBT on a geared 125 just after my 17th birthday. Though I had sat on my mates bike while he told me what to to before!

It takes everyone a different time to learn mate, jump back on a scooter / automatic and rape the CBT.

Then you can still ride / buy a manual and learn on your own accord / have mates show you

Good luck
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[Charlie0560]

If you cant dust yourself off and go again at this early stage, just because of a minor set back, then just dont bother thinking about it. Give up and save the rest of your money! It's a no brainer!!
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The only silly question is the one you didn't ask!

[carlosthejack...]

EDIT.

You don't deserve any encouragement.
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[Imonster]

£140 is far too much to spend on a CBT. There are plenty of places that'll offer you one for c. £80 - £90 and give you a second days training free of charge of you don't get through it first time round.

It's not unusual for people to not get through it on the first day - don't worry about it. Pick yourself and start again


P.S. Mike....

I gather that you have at some point conducted bike training. If you don't mind me asking, to what level were you qualified to do so and how long did you do it for?
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[Teflon-Mike]

[Rogerborg]

[carlosthejack...]

DSM in Doncaster, £75. And that's gone up, it was only £70 last year.

https://www.dsmmotorcycletraining.com/index.html
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[Imonster]

[andy-b]

Mine cost £90. I had a choice of two places at that price.


Andy
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[Imonster]