CBT recommendation in Reading

stevelup · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 25 Jul 2013 Karma :

Hi Folks,

A colleague is looking to do his CBT. Any first-hand recommendations please?

Thanks,

Steve

stevelup · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 25 Jul 2013 Karma :

Hi

Sorry to natter - I'd appreciate suggestions if possible. I know it's bit of a minefield with some places being much better than others!

Cheers,

Steve

angryjonny · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Sep 2006 Karma :

2nd hand recommendation, of sorts:

My wife did her DAS with Lightning and got on well with them. Most of the lessons and the test ended up being Oxford. I think that's where the nearest test centre was.

They seem to operate out of Rivermead in Reading though, so you may be able to do your CBT there as no test centre is required.

stevelup · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 25 Jul 2013 Karma :

Cheers!

Highwayman · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 17 Nov 2013 Karma :

My own personal recommendation would be Bike2Bike. I went to the Newbury operation. Can't really speak to highly of Steve, the top guy there, all new tip-top machines, makes it all really simple
Would be well worth your friend checking out their Reading operation...
Like to think I've some experience, as I had to walk away from 2 second rate so-called schools with nothing to show for my money.

angryjonny · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Sep 2006 Karma :

Likewise, Mrs angryjonny left one school behind before she found and liked Lightning.

stevelup · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 25 Jul 2013 Karma :

That's really helpful - thanks!

Sabs · Scooby Slapper Joined: 12 Nov 2013 Karma :

Did mine at Pinewood motorcycles in Wokingham. Very happy with them, would recommend.
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Wonko The Sane · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jan 2013 Karma :

I did mine at Quickstart in Taplow

Just down the hill from Taplow station so easy enough to get to by train but you'll need to be on the all stations one not the quick one.
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Lucky_Lock · Derestricted Danger Joined: 22 Sep 2014 Karma :

I'd recommend Lightening Pass as well - I'd advise against Pinewood. I did my CBT with them and 1 lesson before the guy put me off so much I refused to go back.

WindyMiller · Scooby Slapper Joined: 02 Nov 2011 Karma :

Another vote for lightning. They do the CBTs at Rivermead.

I was really happy with the CBT, although on the day I went there was 1 instructor and 4 taking the CBT, so for the on-the-road section, two guys had to hang around for 2 hours while the other pair went out. The instructor (Lee, I think) was really good.

Mind you, that was 3 years ago now Shocked

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