Really dissapointed with a training school and …

[krockroc]

… I'm just wandering what to do?

I complained to one of the owners (of the company) but after a week there's been no reply. I've just sent a complaint to the DVSA. I won't go into any detail because I'm not sure if this is the correct place to do so but I really don't want other potential learners to suffer the same treatment as me (at this particular school).

Is this the correct section to voice this sort of opinion? I'm new to this forum so I'm not sure? I was in the process of doing lessons for the full license but the whole situation with this particular school has put me off. The general gist of my complaint is that they were milking me for my money.

[Ariel Badger]

Without naming the company (yet) just go through what happened.
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[Commuter_Tim]

This is the correct place to do so. (Well, maybe "New Bikers", but the forum Nazis can't strictly complain as "General Bike Chat" is for all things bike!)
You will likely even receive some genuinely helpful advice... in amongst the stupid bullshit (and often hilarious) replies.

Only release as much detail as you wish, but try not to make up shit (it happens more often than you think)
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The above post is most likely nonsensical.

I ride a Bandit 600... badly.

[Beehive Bedlam]

[InquisitionCh...]

Where abouts are you based?

Maybe we can narrow it down ourselves
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Currently Riding: CBR125-R7 (and having too much fun doing it) + Kawasaki Z750 (She's called Clementine for a reason!)

[Ariel Badger]

It's back.
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[Rogerborg]

Go for it, we love a good spat.

Be aware that the moment you let slip who it is, Ste CaNsA someone will bring their attention to this thread. Truth is a defence to libel though, so just keep it factual or expressed in terms of your feelings and opinions.

It sounds like you're going about it the right way, although if you've paid up front then good luck getting anything back from them.
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[krockroc]

[krockroc]

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[Rogerborg]

A sadly typical story. Far too many foul mouthed slackers out there masquerading as instructors.

No need to put up with it though. Sack them off, find another school, an independent instructor (still a few around) or ultimately you can buy a bike and DIY it. Not easily, but it is an option.
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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

[Beehive Bedlam]

I would have took my custom elsewhere the moment I was told I would be stuck on my own 125 for 30 minutes.

[dydey90]

Sounds like you had some bad luck in the first lesson, they couldn't really stick one of you on a 600 while the other was struggling, so you were held back purely because of the other guy.

They will do as much manoeuvres as possible, as the U-turn is the most common cause for mod 1 failure and it's easy for the instructor, who just stands and watches.
I'm not sure why the instructor forced you to change your technique though. Either he's of the opinion that his way is the only way, or he thought you were a bit wobbly.

With the swearing thing, you'll find that most, if not all instructors are a rough-and-ready type. You wouldn't expect to see them in a jazz lounge. They're not doing it to offend, intimidate or insult you, it's just what they're used to.
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Past: CBR125,ER6f NINJA 650, ZZR600 Current: VFR750

[Rogerborg]

If you give us a general idea of your location, perhaps someone can recommend a good local school or instructor.
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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

[krockroc]

[ScaredyCat]

[krockroc]

[Ariel Badger]

[krockroc]

[Ariel Badger]

Do you not get one to one on a DAS?
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[krockroc]

[Barnoe]

Sad to hear your story.
Learning to ride should be exciting and a pleasure.

As others have said, try another bike school.
If you can, ask around and get someone to recommend someone.

good luck, let us know how you get on
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[krockroc]

[Beehive Bedlam]

[Commuter_Tim]

Just as a side note, I recently passed my Direct Access with Newcastle Rider Training, good fellas, teach in a relaxed piss takey jokey way, good for the terminally stubborn such as myself.
However my first hour was an assessment ride on my 125, I didn't complain, should I have?... maybe.
In all fairness to them though, I preferred it that way, they picked up on a fair few problems I have developed over 4 years riding a tiddler, and helped me to correct them before the test.

I would also add that whilst certainly commonplace, the whole 2 learner pairing experience sucks, the Instructor invariably has more 'work' to do on the noob, so the more experienced learners don't get as fair a share IMO.

Regardless, sounds like you dealt with some dicks, stopping for a drink of water, or even a piss is one thing, but paying for him to smoke a tab? not cool.
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The above post is most likely nonsensical.

I ride a Bandit 600... badly.