Obtaining A License without training school

[G30]

Hi,

I have my own 'A' License bike and have been quoted £400 to do my tests and training again with a school using one of their bikes. Despite saying I don't need training but an hour or so before the test (mod1) to get used to doing slow speed maneuvers on a different bike. Which I'm sure will be pretty straightforward anyway.

The reason why I want to use a school is it's simple. Especially with insurance for mod2. A couple years ago they gave me the impression all I would have to do is pay for bike hire/instructor fees and no training if I didn't want it. It came to around £250 inc the tests and is obviously the hassle-free way of doing things.

My mate can ride my bike there on the day but will just need to show insurance for mod2. Do I just need to call an insurer and see if they will do it? Should I expect stupid prices for a 45 min test? Basically weighing up the £400 vs getting my own bike there.

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tl;dr: how do I get insurance for mod2 when I haven't actually got my license yet, but will technically have it on the same day if the policy starts on the day I pass the test.
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[davebike]

And from What I seen around Bike shop / workshop

Taking test without training most often means retaking than as lots seem to fail

Get training yes it cost but it means you stand a good chance of passing and learning what is needed to stay safe on two wheels on out crowded roads
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[Albigularis]

Some things to keep in mind -

-The examiner wont give a crap how you got your bike there.
-Insurance schedules are all electronic now, you shouldn't reasonably be expected to carry about some sort of internet-connected PDF viewer to show it on demand.
-The only "check" they do, is a box you sign to say the bike is insured.
-They have no facilities to check policy details, only to check askmid to see if the bike is insured in the first place.

Use this information as you see fit .
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[Rogerborg]

[Albigularis]

[Matt B]

You realise that test centres do have windows, sometimes examiners look out of them. "My mate dropped it off" isn't going to do it if he has just seen you ride into the car park.

As to whether it's their job or concern, well it is. Don't you think they would be within their rights to refuse a test if they had reason to believe the candidate was not insured, would they condone taking somebody out?
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[Hefty]

[Dabura]

I know it's not on topic per se but what would stop you having an A2 bike and insurance and just claiming that it is unrestricted to the examiner, that way worst case scenario is he inspects your inlets(giggidy) or looks for a throttle* stop and cancelling your test, would that be preferable to ridding without insuance and the associated consequences?

*it may already not be there
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