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teach
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PostPosted: 00:43 - 23 Apr 2020    Post subject: Total newbie- quickest route to DWYL Reply with quote
I've read a alot of threads on hear and my apologies if I've missed the question I am about to ask.
I'm due to relocate to London and do not want to sit in a car on the M25. I'm looking at a Deauville as a sensible commuter bike.
What I am looking at is how quickly do you think I can reasonably/ sensible/safely get my licence.
I got my car licence in 1990.
I know I need my CBT, as a slightly unusual question is do I need a motorbike theory test or will a current driver theory test do? I passed my theory in November 2019 as I am a qualified driving instructor (cars).
Can I just go from CBT to booking a few lessons and booking my driving test. (DAS) Is this a very naive approach? Do I need to complete hours/miles on a motorbike before I apply for a bigger licence.
Cheers
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PostPosted: 01:41 - 23 Apr 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
You will need to do a minimum of a theory test + Mod 1 & 2. You don't have to do the CBT but most people ride about a bit on a 125 before going for a big-boy bike.

The fastest (but probably most expensive) is to do all-in-one intensive training + all the tests back to back. As you want to get straight on the M25 that's probably the way to go. (You don't need to "log hours" on a bike as such, I'm assuming you're over 24yo?)
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PostPosted: 06:56 - 23 Apr 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
Easy-X wrote:
You will need to do a minimum of a theory test + Mod 1 & 2. You don't have to do the CBT but most people ride about a bit on a 125 before going for a big-boy bike.

The fastest (but probably most expensive) is to do all-in-one intensive training + all the tests back to back. As you want to get straight on the M25 that's probably the way to go. (You don't need to "log hours" on a bike as such, I'm assuming you're over 24yo?)


CBT is required for a mod 2 except if upgrading from a1 or a2
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TaffyTDM
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PostPosted: 07:31 - 23 Apr 2020    Post subject: Re: Total newbie- quickest route to DWYL Reply with quote
teach wrote:
I've read a alot of threads on hear and my apologies if I've missed the question I am about to ask.
I'm due to relocate to London and do not want to sit in a car on the M25. I'm looking at a Deauville as a sensible commuter bike.
What I am looking at is how quickly do you think I can reasonably/ sensible/safely get my licence.
I got my car licence in 1990.
I know I need my CBT, as a slightly unusual question is do I need a motorbike theory test or will a current driver theory test do? I passed my theory in November 2019 as I am a qualified driving instructor (cars).
Can I just go from CBT to booking a few lessons and booking my driving test. (DAS) Is this a very naive approach? Do I need to complete hours/miles on a motorbike before I apply for a bigger licence.
Cheers


If you are an ADI, you will probably get better info (and build contacts...) buying the local motorbike school instructor a tea whilst you are both waiting at the test centre for your students to return.
The motorcycle theory test differs in content from the car, so you will need to sit it along with the hazard test element. I would brush up on the differences in tyre tread amongst other things, dont assume you will pass it.
You will need to complete a cbt unless you already have some form of motorcycle licence gained from taking a motorcycle test before you can sit your mod 2(road assessment). Practically, if you go through a riding school, they will either insist on you turning up with a certificate, or will add on a days training at the beginning(and charge accordingly). How soon you then pass depends on how good you are, if you can get your own slots at the examination grounds, or if you go through a school when they have a window for you to go. And at the moment you may struggle, even if you fit into the criterea for a critical worker.
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teach
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PostPosted: 23:31 - 23 Apr 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thank you. Time to start looking at the options ready for when lockdown has finished.
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Kentol750
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PostPosted: 03:00 - 24 Apr 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hopefully in before you get Teffed!

CBT first, decide if you like motorcycles. Then, yes a theory test. No point doing a theory test and then paying for a CBT and hating 2 wheels!

After that, find a school you like that offers you the level of instruction you'd expect a pupil of yours would get.

(Oh, tell them you're an ADI) it'll help.
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