A few basic questions

Kemik

Kemik

Kemik

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Hey guys,

I've just come back from Vietnam and had a lot of fun on the back of bikes, which has sparked my interest in checking out getting a license in the UK. I know the UK is very different and arguably more dangerous to drive but the drive to work would be much quicker and I'd like to do a trial bike course that I've seen locally.
  • What do you do when it is heavily raining on a commute to work? Doesn't the rain screw with your vision?
  • How dangerous is it compared to driving a car? E.g. have you experienced near accidents a few times a year? A few times a month?
  • Do the protection leathers/gear tend to be waterproof?
  • Do you ride all year round or switch to car some months? I imagine winter can get interesting.
Cheers
 
Thanks guys. Any suggestions for the best way to try biking before jumping in to a full Direct Access course?
 
TallPaul_S said:
Can't see vietnam being less dangerous than here! :p:D
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My theory was that it is like organised chaos over there and with there being so many scooters the drivers, in theory, look out for them more. They also drive a lot slower on average but suppose they only wear a half helmet so when there are accidents they would be worse?

Cheers for the replies so far - very helpful :)
 
tom_e said:
By September next year you'll be on a big bike and have numerous bits of bike kit lying in most rooms of the house, I can almost guarantee it :D
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Either that or my dad will have found out and killed me himself! He was a biker and swore his kids (I'm 28...) would never get on one. Part of the reason why some of my questions in OP. Every biker I know seems to have been in some kind of accident at some point...
 
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