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Mozzy1113 L Plate Warrior
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Posted: 23:24 - 23 May 2017 Post subject: Didn't pass CBT first time - Advice? |
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Hello everyone,
I'm 27 years old and I've been driving a car for 8 years. I've always wanted a motorcycle (my dad is also big into bikes and has always encouraged me in that direction), so earlier this month I decided to take the plunge and go for it. I did my theory first, which I passed no problem first time.
However, then when I came to do my CBT, it was a complete fiasco. I just couldn't get the "feel" of the bike, I felt I had no control/that I wasn't safe, and I just couldn't seem to get the hang of it. By the time I had only just mastered changing gears, the other 2 guys in the class with me were ready to go out on the road. At that point I just gave up, apologised, and left, as it felt hopeless.
Is there any point in giving it another go? Or does the fact that I just didn't "feel" it a good sign that a bike isn't for me? I'm gutted, I thought I would just pick it up straight away. I passed my car test first time, no problems (although I know that obviously a riding bike is very different to driving a car).
Any advice or pointers would be helpful.
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Posted: 04:02 - 24 May 2017 Post subject: Re: Failed CBT first time - Advice? |
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Mozzy1113 wrote: | Is there any point in giving it another go?. |
Only YOU can answer that one.
Read this: - Tell me more about CBT?
Quote: | CBT is Compulsory Basic Training.
TRAINING, it is not, repeat, NOT a 'Test'.
JUST your FIRST LESSON! |
And that is in the CBT script the instructors HAVE to tell you! Fact you eve think you 'failed', suggests you weren't listening to what you were beg taught very hard....
Read this:- What do you DO on CBT? Provides the CBT syllabus as prescribed by the DSA, and everything you should cover in the course.... its a heck of a lot, and a LOT of folk don't make their way through it all within just one day, and have to come back for further training to complete the course. It is very comprehensive, and a lot of hard work.
Returning, a bit better clued up what to expect; a little more keen to listen to what you are told; with a slightly more realistic expectation of what you should be able to achieve; NO REASON you shouldn't complete and be awarded your DL196 to validate 'Learner' licence entitlement, and work through to the tests for a full one.
WE obviously thought it was worth it or we'd not have stuck it out and got our licences, and I for one wouldn't still be pigging about on the damn things after forty ruddy years! What do you expect us to say? Its a wast of time? Bikes are stupid; horrible; uncomfortable; dangerous, and only an idiot would want to ride one? Actually there's probably a lot of truth in that! But, of all the idiotic things we can do, it is one of the more fun ones, and WE get a lot out of it, or we wouldn't do it!
BUT, only YOU can decide if its worth it to you... that is the bottom line.
Your call... get clued up, put in the effort, get a licence, find out for yourself OR stay quit, and learn to live with it. ____________________ My Webby'Tef's-tQ, loads of stuff about my bikes, my Land-Rovers, and the stuff I do with them!
Current Bikes:'Honda VF1000F' ;'CB750F2N' ;'CB125TD ( 6 3 of em!)'; 'Montesa Cota 248'. Learner FAQ's:= 'U want to Ride a Motorbike! Where Do U start?' |
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Posted: 06:43 - 24 May 2017 Post subject: |
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When you started driving, do you think you would have been safe driving around everywhere (except motorways, the safest roads) unsupervised after just a few hours of training?
That's what the CBT attempts to do.
There's a huge amount to take in, and you can't force your muscles to learn all those skills instantly.
When you go back again, your brain will have had some time to assimilate it and everything will feel much more natural.
Don't knock it on the head just yet - biking is ace. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
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Posted: 12:45 - 26 May 2017 Post subject: |
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looks like the OP gave up on this forum too ____________________ Observation is the greatest source of wisdom. |
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Rogerborg wrote: |
I took Mrs Borg out for some naughty back alley action on my tiddler. |
It seems that Mrs Borg is quite the goer....
(Sigged, btw) ____________________ trevor saxe-coburg-gotha:"Remember this simple rule - scooters are for men who like to feel the breeze on their huge, flapping cunt lips."
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 6 years, 337 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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