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RooRoo
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PostPosted: 16:21 - 12 May 2004    Post subject: DAS is gaurenteed pass? Reply with quote

says on this leaflet i have that theres a 4 day DAS course and its guarenteed pass, does that mean you can ride any bike and its gaurenteed?
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McJamweasel
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PostPosted: 16:26 - 12 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

No.

What it means is that if you fail your test they will give you more training and put you through the test again until you do pass.

You can only do DAS if you are 21.
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PostPosted: 16:28 - 12 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

McJam, only if you're 21 Crying or Very sad

Oh damn, I've missed my chance... I'm too old Wink

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PostPosted: 16:29 - 12 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oh shaddap! Razz

Everyone knows what I mean.
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hush
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PostPosted: 16:34 - 12 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Laughing I know, but I just wanted to get involved, and couldn't think of anything constructive to say, so I figured I'd be a bit distructive Rolling Eyes

(OT) Hmmm, has anyone done a regular test instead of DAS? I'm not too bothered by the restriction, and can't fork out the money on the DAS right now... Just interested in charges.
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Zx6man
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PostPosted: 16:50 - 12 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hush, the wife (GINGERSV650S) took her test as normal. She had a couple of lessons on a big bike then went in for it. was about 50 quid for the test, 30 / hour lesson.
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McJamweasel
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PostPosted: 16:52 - 12 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

With DAS you don't have to do the intensive course. You can do it slowly, taking lessons over a period of time.
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PostPosted: 16:56 - 12 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Zx6man, 50 notes would suit me down to the ground. I just wanna get rid of the L Plates... How are you doing by the way? Better I hope.

McJam, sure, if you can find somewhere willing to do that, I did a ring around a little while ago, and everywhere said that they can fit me in on a DAS course, but if I only wanted to take the license test, there would be a long wait (nearly 6 months), as they apparently don't like doing that - less money.

Besides, I won't be able to buy a bigger bike for a few years, so being limited to 33 doesn't bother me, and I'm starting to like what I've got, but I'd change it back for the SR-125 in a moment...
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Zx6man
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PostPosted: 16:58 - 12 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Back is much better thanks hush, going to try a trial run out on the bike this weekend. I did manage to take it down the road for an MOT last week, but going to try go for a longer blast. Its getting into the leathers which will be the biggest challenge Shocked
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hush
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PostPosted: 17:03 - 12 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good on ya. I bet the withdrawl shakes had set in a bit.
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PostPosted: 17:05 - 12 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

I keep forgetting just how fast these bikes are.....
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Kickstart
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PostPosted: 17:31 - 12 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi

Point worth remembering is that if you pass the restriced test and then buy a bigger bike it will cost you up to around £200 to restrict it, and that much is a hell of a lot towards doing DAS.

With the tests the training companies probably do block bookings well in advance, while someone just doing their test would have to wait.

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PostPosted: 17:32 - 12 May 2004    Post subject: Re: DAS is gaurenteed pass? Reply with quote

RooRoo wrote:
says on this leaflet i have that theres a 4 day DAS course and its guarenteed pass, does that mean you can ride any bike and its gaurenteed?



No one can guarantee you a pass unless they have the examiner in their back pocket so to speak, but as someone else has already said what many do is continue to train you until such time as you pass.

However, beware that their are often additional costs that are not explained up front such as bike hire for the additional days you require them, and in some cases they will hit you for the additional test fee, all you get is the actual training at no additional cost.
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hush
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PostPosted: 17:45 - 12 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Keith, point's a goodun, but in my case, no plans of changing my bike after the test so I'm sorted. And two years puttering around on a low power bike is no problem to me... Gives me plenty of time to gain experience and technique. Besides, maybe I'll find someone who wants to mount me on a race bike and employ me as a kamakazi racer till I can get a bigger road bike - I'm open to offers Exclamation
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Nadeem
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PostPosted: 21:00 - 13 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you do fail..how long is it before you can re-sit the das test?
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PostPosted: 21:53 - 13 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

2 weeks minimum.

Depends on the waiting lists though.
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G
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PostPosted: 09:45 - 14 May 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote

Indeed @ TC.
I had to pay an additional £50ish for the retest and then £50 for the bike hire. So that's another £100 for a day to take up their 'guarenteed pass' offer. Doesn't sound so great like that.
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