CBT tomorrow

megzy · 15 Jul 2006 at 12:30

I have got my CBT tomorrow and I'm really scared

Has anyone out there done it and would you very kindly give me any tips on passing. I can ride a scooter but I get really scared with people watching me, any tips on how to get over that fear?

Thanks

JRS · 15 Jul 2006 at 12:32

Probably better posting this in Motors there megzy

megzy · 15 Jul 2006 at 12:33

Oh ok

Jokester · 15 Jul 2006 at 12:37

Moved to Motors.

Jokester

JRS · 15 Jul 2006 at 12:40

Cheers Jokester.

Right, advice - expect everyone on the road to do something incredibly stupid. That way you won't get caught off guard by it.

INFECTION · 15 Jul 2006 at 12:40

yes i have done mine just concentrate and listen to the instructor just dont worry bout it its **** easy to do

ket us know how u did.

Logsi · 15 Jul 2006 at 12:42

I did mine a couple years back, you cant really fail it tbh, as soon as your on the scooter you start having fun anyway so dont worry. Just think at least your not doing a car test, and thats pretty easy anyway.

megzy · 15 Jul 2006 at 12:42

It probably doesn't help that my mum keeps asking me not to fall off and not to get run over by a truck

Don't worry I will tell you loverly people how I did.

moss · 15 Jul 2006 at 12:43

Dont be scared, its VERY easy, you will start at the very basics and away from traffic so very little can go wrong really.

Adz · 15 Jul 2006 at 12:46

CBT is the easiest thing you'll ever do, especially on a 'twist n go' scooter. You'll be taught my experienced bikers who deal with complete newbies day in, day out. When I took mine we were told that, if we 'failed', they'd let us keep coming back free of charge until we passed.

Good luck

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megzy · 15 Jul 2006 at 12:49

I'm paying £95 for my test, is that a lot or no?
I spent £34 on my liscense then my purse was stolen, then I paid another £19 on it. Then my purse was found :mad:

I've spent £140 :eek:

on a helmet.
Then last week I found a big nail in my back tyre, so I had to buy a new one.
Better blumin' pass this test :mad:

moss · 15 Jul 2006 at 12:51

megzy said:
I'm paying £95 for my test, is that a lot or no?
I spent £34 on my liscense then my purse was stolen, then I paid another £19 on it. Then my purse was found I've spent £140 on a helmet.
Then last week I found a big nail in my back tyre, so I had to buy a new one.
Better blumin' pass this test

Its not really a test, you cant fail as such, if you arent up to standard you may have to go back but that rarely happens as its so easy.
£95 is about right.

Sagalout · 15 Jul 2006 at 13:58

Best advice I can give would be actually take on board what you are taught, especially when it comes to road positioning, observation and clothing.

I'm generalising a lot, but scooter riders seem to have the worst riding standards of any motorists. I'm not saying there arent idiots on 125's and big bikes, but scooters seem to attract a higher proportion, at least around here. I was walking to my bike the other day and 2 scooters where riding up the road (town centre) bouncing their front wheels to try and get them to wheelie :/ I can only assume they did their CBT but didnt actually take any of it in......and the amount of people I see riding around in shorts and T-shirts is unbelievable. One things for sure, they'll only ever have an accident dressed like that once.

Which does bring to one other bit of advice - make sure you have proper gloves. The CBT where I did mine (rightly) wouldnt let one guy take part without them. He had to come back another week.

But apart from all that, just relax and enjoy the day. As said, its not a test, and chances are most of the other people will be just an inexperienced and nervous.

megzy · 16 Jul 2006 at 16:22

I PASSED!!!!!

I want to get insurance right away but parents wont let me use their card :mad:

I was soo much better than the guy I was doing the test with, he nearly crashed

<(Multi)> · 16 Jul 2006 at 16:45

Well Done Megzy!

I passed my CBT today too. Got Direct Access lessons all week, followed by my full test on Friday :eek:

I was a lot better than the chavy lad taking his CBT too. Did mine in full leathers, omg it was too hot! And did I look a total looser with full race leathers on a Hartford 125cc bike

lukechad · 16 Jul 2006 at 16:52

<(Multi)> said:
Well Done Megzy!

I passed my CBT today too. Got Direct Access lessons all week, followed by my full test on Friday

I was a lot better than the chavy lad taking his CBT too. Did mine in full leathers, omg it was too hot! And did I look a total looser with full race leathers on a Hartford 125cc bike

All the best with the DA mate

Well done Megzy too.

Looking a prat comes with biking in leather in this heat anyway but i'd rather be alive and hot than dead and "cool".

benjo plz. · 16 Jul 2006 at 16:56

Well Done for passing

megzy said:
I've spent £140 on a helmet.
Then last week I found a big nail in my back tyre, so I had to buy a new one.

Well if it keeps your head together you shouldn't complain. Safety should always come first

As for the tyre have a look at UltraSeal, it's excellent stuff, might be a bit expensive for you, but its good ****

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celliott · 4 Aug 2006 at 00:06

Well done for passing!!

Did mine a few weeks ago and didn't find it too bad, theres bound to be someone worse that you

What helm did you spend your £140 on?

zenith10 · 4 Aug 2006 at 01:21

passed mine on the 29th of july and should hopefully be getting an sr50 this weekend if it all goes to plan

Oakesy2001uk · 4 Aug 2006 at 08:53

lukechad said:
All the best with the DA mate Well done Megzy too.

Looking a prat comes with biking in leather in this heat anyway but i'd rather be alive and hot than dead and "cool".

or just buy decent leathers that way you are only hot when you stop for long periosds and you look pretty cool for a power ranger IMO I love my Beriks!